Tag: 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria took a hit in the latest FIFA Men's ranking, dropping a place from 30th in the global report released, Thursday.

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro needed only a practice session and one top profile international friendly to come to the conclusion on Nigeria's home grown players - our best are based Abroad.

Nigeria's Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Victor Osimhen is the designated penalty taker for the Super Eagles, clearing the air on the situation in Monday's game against Sao Tome & Principe where Emmanuel Dennis took up penalty duties.

Victor Osimhen scored four goals and provided two assists as Nigeria steamrolled Sao Tome & Principe 10-0 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Stade Adrar on Monday.

The Super Eagles are beginning to show signs of the new Manager's imprints following the display last Thursday in the 2-1 win against a stubborn Sierra Leone side and Jose Peseiro couldn't be any prouder of his players.

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that William Troost-Ekong and Innocent Bonke did not travel with the Super Eagles to Agadir for the clash against Sao Tome & Principe for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

In the aftermath of Nigeria's victory against Sierra Leone in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abuja on Thursday, several fans on social media have shared their thoughts on the state of the pitch.

With just hours to Nigeria's 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone, head Coach Jose Peseiro's first competitive game in charge of the NT will be his biggest test yet, so how will he line up the team?

When Nigeria and Sierra Leone walk out of the tunnel at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Thursday, both teams could be led out by two former Tottenham academy products.

Group A action in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will get underway, Thursday, and the game between Nigeria and Sierra Leone will take center stage.