NIGERIA

Nigeria defender and captain William Ekong

Nigeria skipper on titanic clash against Cote d’Ivoire: “This game is loaded”

Nigeria defender and captain William Troost-Ekong says the stakes are now higher going into their second match of the AFCON against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, who got the jitters out of the way with a win.

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AFCON Wrap: Mohamed Salah salvages a point for Pharaohs

Tournament hopefuls Nigeria and Egypt were both held to draws in their opening games at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

Jose Peseiro

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro unconcerned with AFCON friendly defeat

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro was pleased with the performance of his players despite losing 2-0 to Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations warm up match.

Victor Boniface

Nigeria's Victor Boniface ruled out of Africa Cup of Nations with 'mystery injury'

In a setback for both Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria, 23-year-old striker Victor Boniface has been sidelined from the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Victor Osimhen

Nigeria capable of winning Africa Cup of Nations, says Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen says Nigeria have enough talent in their squad to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Enzo Maresca: Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi could be out for months

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be sidelined for three months due to a recent injury.

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