Archives of November 2024 Afcon

“Kanu played in all the nation’s cup without a goal” – Former Nigeria midfielder urges for patience with Victor Boniface

“We are in good form” – Gasperini credits Super Eagles forward for Atalanta’s growth

Xabi Alonso threatens to punish Boniface for reckless driving and phone use on highway

“There will be competition” – Rangers boss puts Dessers’ position up for grabs following brilliant Igamane outing against Nice

“We used to watch Jay-Jay Okocha videos” – Former Manchester United defender includes Nigerian legend in building his perfect player

“Recovering quite nicely” – Southampton manager delivers injury update on Paul Onuachu

“We will evaluate him” – Super Eagles midfielder faces injury doubts ahead of Lazio’s crunch Europa League clash

“He’ll be important for the future” – Invincible German champion pleads for patience with Boniface over poor Super Eagles form

“It’s about being ready” – England-born Nigerian attacker eyes return to the Super Eagles

“Mauro Icardi is jealous of Osimhen” – Ex-Fenerbahçe defender makes bold statement about Galatasaray strikers

“If you can’t score, give assists” – Former Super Eagles midfielder sends stern message to Victor Boniface

“We have to keep going” – Super Eagles midfielder breaks silence after scoring stunner against Wolverhampton Wanderers

“Osimhen is good, but the money is too much” – Former Götzepe coach tells Galatasaray to buy strikers from lower Turkish clubs

“Serious topic” – Another Nigerian striker added to Manchester United’s transfer targets

“It’s only a matter of time” – Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper tips Nwabali to surpass Vincent Enyeama’s legacy

Report: Ola Aina to get huge wage rise with new Nottingham Forest contract

Jay-Jay Okocha’s former club rekindle interest in Super Eagles’ Ballon d’Or nominee

“He can’t do half of what Okocha did” – Former Nigeria International shades Iwobi, calls for gifted playmakers in Super Eagles squad

What happens if he gets injured? – Former Nigeria midfielder laments Super Eagles over-reliance on Victor Osimhen

“Should’ve been sent off” – Ex-Liverpool midfielder bashes Wilfred Ndidi for poor tackle on Chelsea’s Cole Palmer

“Midfielder only in an emergency” – Former Lazio striker suggests best role for Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru

“We’re really close friends” – Tottenham Hotspur’s Dominic Solanke names former teammate as his favourite Nigerian footballer

“I don’t understand why they are selecting games” – Obafemi slams Super Eagles stars after Rwanda loss

Deliver results to avoid criticism – Ex-Nigeria International to Eguavoen

“European football is different from Africa” – Former Super Eagles midfielder urges Eguavoen to axe poor-performing players from national team

“It will forever be an honour”- Maduka Okoye happy with Super Eagles return

Victor Boniface faces spell on sidelines after returning to club duty with injury

“The fear is no longer there” – Former Düsseldorf defender bemoans Super Eagles lack of threat

“They tend to take their foot off the gas” – Ex-Super Eagles coach pinpoints why Nigeria lost to Rwanda

“Even if you bring Mourinho” – Ex-Super Eagles defender absolves Eguavoen of blame for Rwanda loss

“Really a war zone”- Benin captain Steve Mounie decries foul treatment in Libya, weeks after Super Eagles suffered similar fate

Napoli rubbish claims of Manchester United’s player plus cash offer for Osimhen

“We are killing ourselves” – Out-of-form Super Eagles striker laments lack of support from Nigerian football fans

New Manchester United manager Amorim set to launch African record bid for Super Eagles forward

Ghana falter, Nigeria stumble, Senegal soar – How West African teams fared in the AFCON qualifiers

“We are still searching for that player” – Eguavoen blames Super Eagles’ loss on insufficient quality

“There is work to do” – Sevilla striker hungry to bounce back after poor form for club and country

“We came, we saw, we conquered” – Thorsten Spittler talks up Rwanda’s win over Super Eagles

“I’ve done enough” – Interim Super Eagles manager reacts to Victor Boniface’s poor form with the Nigerian national team

Boniface, Iheanacho flop again, Chukwueze shines – Five takeaways from Nigeria’s loss to Rwanda

Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda: Player ratings – Chukwueze shines, Boniface disappoints again, Iheanacho makes a bad case

Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda: Milan star Chukwueze on target as Wasps secure first-ever win over sloppy Super Eagles

Confirmed: Nigeria’s starting XI vs Rwanda – Osimhen, Ndidi, Iwobi, Bassey benched

“Super Eagles cannot allow defeat by Rwanda” – Benin’s Rohr relies on Nigeria for AFCON qualification

Nigeria: Is it time for Williams Troost-Ekong to retire from the Super Eagles?

“I cannot wait” – Maduka Okoye pumped to impress between the sticks against Rwanda following Nwabali’s absence

Nigeria’s Maduka Okoye names two Brazilian goalkeepers as favourites

“Alex Iwobi will go down as a great”- Troost-Ekong speaks on Fulham star’s Super Eagles legacy

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Five Super Eagles stars that can curtail stubborn Wasps

Nigeria: Super Eagles’ likely XI vs Rwanda: Lookman & Aina out; Osimhen a doubt; Boniface in

“It was a game of cat and mouse” – Super Eagles captain speaks on his Father punishing him for picking football over academics

“I’m pretty much South African” – Nigeria-eligible Midtjylland-linked defender pledges national allegiance to Bafana Bafana

“I should be on the list” – Victor Boniface reacts to CAF POTY nomination exclusion, names his favourite to win

AFCON 2025: Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Egypt watch as Africa awaits final five qualifiers

“He can be your biggest enemy” – Super Eagles star names former Chelsea & Man United boss as the best

Official: Three Super Eagles stars ruled out for Nigeria’s AFCONQ vs Rwanda as Atalanta’s Lookman leaves camp

“I’ve had to stick with the ones I know” – Augustine Eguavoen explains why he opted to invite two out-of-form strikers to camp

Eguavoen sweating over fitness of CAF Awards hopeful ahead of Rwanda game

“They sent a private jet” – Interim Super Eagles manager confirms Ola Aina’s departure from Nigeria camp ahead of Rwanda fixture

Atalanta slam asking price on Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or nominee

“Don’t even know why they invited him” – Real Sociedad’s Sadiq bashed for late arrival to Super Eagles camp

“We will leave like Nigeria” – Benin’s Mounié, Rohr send fiery warning to Libya before AFCON decider

WATCH: No repeat of Libya chaos as Super Eagles enjoy smooth return to Nigeria after Benin draw in Abidjan

Augustine Eguavoen makes decision on Stanley Nwabali after losing his father

“Too dangerous not to score” – Maduka Okoye lauds Super Eagles striker’s goal proficiency

“There’s a little line you can’t cross” – Former Chelsea youth coach warns Ola Aina to tone down off-pitch celebrations after West Ham antics

Benin took advantage of Osimhen – Troost Ekong reacts to Nigeria’s first-half loss to Rohr’s Cheetahs

Iheanacho flops, Osimhen shines: Player Ratings from Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin Republic

Is this the end of Iheanacho’s Super Eagles’ career? – Five takeaways from Nigeria’s draw with Benin

Benin 1-1 Nigeria: Osimhen hits new high as underwhelming Super Eagles finally seal Morocco 2025 ticket

Nigeria: Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2025 before kicking a ball against Benin Republic

Osimhen or Boniface? Three big calls Eguavoen must make for Nigeria vs Benin

“I still don’t understand why he’s there” – Ex-Arsenal defender echoes Evra’s thoughts, urges Gunners to snatch Osimhen from Galatasaray

What personal record could Eguavoen set as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Benin in AFCON qualifier?

Super Eagles need to make a statement – Ex- Real Madrid player says ahead of Benin showdown

“We know him inside out” – Interim Super Eagles manager eyes another victory over Gernot Rohr

Benin vs Nigeria: Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and three other stars that can help Super Eagles tame Cheetas

“They’re at full strength” – Benin Republic’s Gernot Rohr unsure of victory ahead of Nigeria clash

“I’m here to stay” – Nassarawa United defender vows to fight for Super Eagles place

Preview – Benin vs. Nigeria: AFCON ticket on the line as Cheetahs ambush Super Eagles in Cote d’Ivoire

Benin vs Nigeria: Gernot Rohr loses important star ahead of 2025 AFCON Qualifiers clash

CAF Player of the Year: Benin coach Rohr casts vote for Nigeria & Atalanta ace Ademola Lookman

Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi joins Bruno Fernandes, De Bruyne and Odegaard in crucial creative Premier League stat

“It’s very competitive” – Former Luton Town defender left in awe of talents in Super Eagles squad

Gernot Rohr reveals Super Eagles’ weakness with Benin eyeing win over Nigeria as Iheanacho, Ndidi land in camp

“We cannot dictate to Eguavoen” – Ex-Super Eagles star backs controversial squad choices ahead of Benin tie

“I want more” – Super Eagles striker hungry for more goals after hitting double figures for second season running

WATCH: England-born star honours Nigeria call-up, arrives from France for Super Eagles clash with Benin, Rwanda

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle join Chelsea and Galatasaray in race for Super Eagles striker

Good for Nigeria, bad for Ghana: Troost-Ekong heads to Abidjan as eight withdraw from Black Stars’ squad

“We ended the game 4-4” – Balogun reveals the poor Nigeria match that got fans stoning the Super Eagles

Two Super Eagles stars join Eguavoen in Abidjan as camp opens with AFCON spot in focus vs Benin

“He’s a double engine” – Leon Balogun likens Rangers midfielder to Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi

SPFL: Early Dessers strike seals 1-0 win for Rangers over Hearts

“The duo worked very well” – Galatasaray coach bemoans Icardi absence despite Osimhen’s brace against Samsunspor

Osimhen and Batshuayi combine to down Samsunspor as Galatasaray clinch six straight wins

ANFA Special Award: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong honoured in Egypt

Nigeria vs Ghana: Eguavoen finalises Super Eagles B squad for CHAN 2025 qualifier

“I always wanted the number twelve jersey” – Super Eagles midfielder draws career inspiration from Mikel Obi

“Before you know, he’s gone” – Wilfred Ndidi names retired Real Madrid winger as his toughest opponent

“I’ve always known about his talent” – Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper coach lauds Maduka Okoye’s exploits with Udinese

“I’m not aware” – Eguavoen’s lieutenant set Super Eagles target against Benin, Rwanda in AFCON 2025 qualifiers

“I hope he doesn’t end up in Saudi” – Former Liverpool striker wants Osimhen to make Premier League move

“I could have scored four” – Victor Osimhen left dissatisfied despite brace against Tottenham Hotspur

“He reacted in the right way” – Rangers’ boss lauds Cyriel Dessers’ mentality in Olympiacos draw

Aghehowa not Omorodion – Nigeria-eligible Spanish striker reveals reason behind change in jersey name

Super Eagles striker delivers perfect response to Augustine Eguavoen after Nigeria snub

Nigeria squad for Benin, Rwanda: Who’s out & who’s in doubt as Super Eagles look to secure AFCON 2025 spot

Rwanda include three USA-based stars in 30-man Amavubi killer squad for Nigeria, Libya AFCON qualifiers

One-time Ballon d’Or winner faults Calvin Bassey for Janelt’s goal despite Fulham win

“You can’t wear that jersey and be slacking” – Nwankwo Kanu sends cryptic message to Boniface, urges Super Eagles stars to step up

Super Eagles star joins Dominic Solanke and Chelsea’s Caicedo in BBC’s Premier League TOTW

“We can’t afford to fail again” – Super Eagles B star warns Ghana ahead of crucial CHAN decider

“He’s the best striker in Turkïye” – Former Beşiktaş midfielder heaps praise on Osimhen, rates him higher than Moroccan striker

Report: Napoli to set up Victor Osimhen’s move to AC Milan next summer

“On a higher level” – Atalanta boss lauds Lookman and two others in 3-0 win over Conte’s Napoli

Serie A: Lookman makes strong claim for CAF Player of the year award with a brace to down Serie A leaders Napoli

“The team trusts him” – Ola Aina praises Forest teammate, reveals secret behind his side’s great form

“A beautiful goal” – Nottingham Forest boss lauds Super Eagles star’s strike in win over West Ham

‘What’s luv’ crooner Alex Iwobi reveals his music career doesn’t clash with life as a footballer

Ola Aina’s stunning strike helps Nottingham Forest equal 25-year-old record in victory over West Ham United

Super Eagles star joins Cristiano Ronaldo, Nadal and Bellingham in top 50 most marketable athletes list

Nigeria: Super Eagles to camp in Abidjan ahead of final AFCON qualifiers against Benin, Rwanda – report

2025 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles dealt major blow as Key defender ruled out for four months

“We need to do better” – Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman highlights goals for Super Eagles following Ballon d’Or success

Former Nottingham Forest midfielder reveals the positives of Awoniyi’s meagre game time

“They are technically good” – Eguavoen impressed with quality of home-based Eagles ahead of Ghana clash