NIGERIA

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro

Nwabali set to return for Nigeria in the true test against Angola

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali looks to have fully recovered from a knee injury and could continue between the goalposts for Nigeria when they take on Angola in the first 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal tonight.

Nigeria Coach Jose Peseiro

Nigeria coach assess Angola ahead of quarterfinal clash

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has concluded the AFCON is anybody’s tournament to win when asked for his opinion of Angola ahead of their quarterfinals tie on Saturday in Abidjan.

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro

Jose Peseiro awaits full report on Nigeria goalie Stanley Nwabili

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro was not able to give an update on the gravity of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili’s injury.

Nigeria attacker Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman puts emphasis on unity as Nigeria book AFCON last eight

After scoring twice to help Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday night to seal a place in the quarterfinals of the AFCON, attacker Ademola Lookman put a strong emphasis on team unity.

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili

‘A year ago, I didn’t think I’d be here’ – Nigeria shot stopper Stanley Nwabili

When Nigeria national team coach Jose Peseiro landed in South Africa last month to get a closer look at goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili playing for Premier Soccer League side Chippa United, something was cooking.

Alex Iwobi of Nigeria in possession during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on January 22, 2024

Alex Iwobi and Chidozie Awaziem relieved to get over the AFCON group stage hurdle

The Super Eagles needed an own goal to get victory in their final group stage match at the AFCON against minnows Guinea-Bissau, but in the end, they all count with Nigeria now through to the round of 16.

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