2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Everything you need to know about mouthwatering round of 16 clash 
Published: January 26, 2024
A mouthwatering AFCON round of 16 clash sees regional powers Nigeria and Cameroon square off for a coveted quarterfinal spot on Saturday.   With both nations expecting to continue in the tournament, one major contender's ambitions may face early termination.   Adding extra intrigue, Cameroon seeks ven...
No ongoing feud: Peseiro reveals the real reason Iheanacho has not been given minutes at 2023 AFCON 
Published: January 26, 2024
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has dismissed speculation in a section of the local media that there is an ongoing feud between him and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.    Iheanacho was not given minutes by Peseiro in Nigeria's three games in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, fu...
Gernot Rohr reveals two problems Cameroon have ahead of AFCON round of 16 clash against Nigeria 
Published: January 26, 2024
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted two problems Cameroon are facing before their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Saturday.    Rohr revealed that the Indomitable Lions are plagued by defensive woes with six goals c...
Fox in the box, midfield general, reliable captain: 3 Super Eagles players who fans should keep an eye on
Published: January 26, 2024
A vengeance seeking Cameroon side awaits Nigeria in a heavyweight last 16 knockout clash on Saturday.   Indomitable Lions manager Rigobert Song has his side purring defensively and is ready to unleash attacking talents like Karl Toko Ekambi to usurp familiar rivals.   If the Super Eagles hope to defy a re...
Just how bad is Onana? Key stat highlights Cameroon GK struggles at 2023 AFCON; Nwabali one of the best
Published: January 26, 2024
Indomitable Lions manager Rigobert Song has a big decision to make on Saturday, whether to reinstate Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana into the starting lineup or continue with Fabrice Ondoa.    Onana and his cousin Ondoa, both products of the Barcelona academy, have not covered themselves in glory at t...
2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Peseiro drops early clue regarding Super Eagles starting XI
Published: January 26, 2024
Jose Peseiro has dropped an early clue regarding his starting lineup for Saturday night's mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match against five-time champions Cameroon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The Portuguese football tactician has selected Nantes winger Moses Simon to accompany hi...
2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Is it time to unleash Kelechi Iheanacho?
Published: January 25, 2024
A heavyweight AFCON clash sees Nigeria meet five-time champions Cameroon with a quarterfinal spot at stake on Saturday.   With chances likely to be at a premium against conservative opponents in a knockout stage encounter, Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro has an intriguing decision to make regarding unleashing Kel...
Five things Super Eagles must do avoid defeat against vengeance-seeking Indomitable Lions 
Published: January 25, 2024
A wounded Cameroon side awaits a tactically precise Nigeria in Sunday's marquee AFCON Round of 16 battle.   After unexpectedly crashing out in the knockout stages of the 2019 AFCON owing to a loss against the Super Eagles, Indomitable Lions boss Rigobert Song will have his side bristling with intent to wreak...
'They hate each other' - Ex-DR Congo captain gives his perspective on Nigeria v Cameroon AFCON clash 
Published: January 25, 2024
Former Democratic Republic of Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani has predicted that the Nigeria versus Cameroon 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match will be a feisty encounter.    While the Super Eagles finished second in Group A with seven points from a possible nine, the Indomitable Lions managed to squeeze through ...
Indomitable Lions team news: Song handed double injury boost as Aboubakar, N'Jie train fully pre-Nigeria 
Published: January 25, 2024
Indomitable Lions manager Rigobert Song has been handed a double injury boost ahead of his side's highly anticipated blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 tie against the Super Eagles.    According to Le Bled Parle, Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar and former Tottenham Hotspur winger Clinton N&...
Osayi-Samuel discusses AFCON debut, win against GNB, what Nigerians should expect against Cameroon 
Published: January 24, 2024
Fenerbahce right back Bright Osayi-Samuel has given his assessment about the performance of the Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau in their last group game in the  2023 Africa Cup of Nations and has declared they have the wherewithal to defeat Cameroon in the next round. Heading into the tournament, the 26-year-o...
'A familiar face' - Omeruo banking on Peseiro to devise a game plan for Super Eagles to beat Cameroon 
Published: January 24, 2024
Speaking after Wednesday's training session in Abidjan, Kenneth Omeruo admitted that he is banking on Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro to draw up a tactical plan to help the team beat old foes Cameroon on Saturday.    Five-time African champions Cameroon set up a mouth watering clash with neighbors Nigeria...
Super Eagles team news: Troost-Ekong and Yusuf pictured in full training ahead of Cameroon clash
Published: January 24, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that William Troost-Ekong and Alhassan Yusuf have received the medical green light to return to full training ahead of Nigeria's highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match with Cameroon.    It is confirmed that the PAOK central defender and Royal Antwerp...
'I didn't want it' - Peseiro makes stunning revelation about rejecting contract renewal offer from NFF 
Published: January 24, 2024
Jose Peseiro has made a stunning revelation about his future as coach of the Super Eagles, claiming that he turned down a contract renewal offer from the Nigeria Football Federation.   Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh confirmed in December that Peseiro's future will be determined only after the end ...
'We can do better' - Lookman makes honest admission over Super Eagles goalscoring woes 
Published: January 24, 2024
Nigeria's goalscoring woes in recent matches continued on Monday as they labored to a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Since the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the team coached by Jose Peseiro have managed only five goals in six matches,...