AFCON: ‘They’re solid’ – Oliseh snubs Nigeria, names most tactical team in Africa
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has named another African national team as the most tactical on the continent, leaving Nigeria out of his top choice. Oliseh described the unnamed team as “very solid” and praised their structure, discipline, and game intelligence, saying they show a deeper understanding of modern football tactics. Speaking […]
AFCON: He hardly passes backward – Oliseh names Nigeria’s most important player
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has identified one Nigerian player as the most important figure in the team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Oliseh said the player stands out because of his positive style of play, noting that he “hardly passes backward” and always looks to move the team forward. […]
AFCON: ‘Good job’ – Calvin Bassey hails three Super Eagles players for organizing everyone
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has praised three of his teammates for helping to organise the Nigerian team during their AFCON campaign. He said their leadership and communication on and off the pitch have played a big role in keeping the squad focused and disciplined throughout the tournament. Although Bassey did not reveal everything that […]
AFCON: I was begging – Nigeria’s Bruno Onyemaechi on what Peseiro did to him
Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has shared an emotional account of his experience under former Nigeria coach José Peseiro during a major tournament period. Onyemaechi said he had to personally plead with the coach for opportunities, even when he felt he was fit, ready, and working hard in training. Speaking in an interview, the Boavista […]
AFCON: ‘He’s really talented’ – Osimhen on Nigeria’s most underrated player
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has praised one of his teammates at the Africa Cup of Nations, describing him as Nigeria’s most underrated player in the squad. Osimhen said the player’s quality is often overlooked despite his consistent performances for the national team and his club. According to Osimhen, the player brings balance, intelligence, and […]
AFCON: Osimhen speaks on Onuachu’s performance, Nigeria’s next opponents
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has spoken about Paul Onuachu’s performance in Nigeria’s recent AFCON match and also shared his thoughts on the team’s next opponent. Osimhen praised Onuachu for his hard work, discipline and contribution to the team’s overall play. According to Osimhen, Onuachu followed the coach’s instructions and played his role well, even […]
AFCON: ‘Dad, I’m sorry, I want to beat Nigeria’ – Uganda striker, Uche Ikpeazu tells father
Uganda striker Uche Ikpeazu has shared a light-hearted but emotional message ahead of his team’s AFCON match against Nigeria. The forward revealed that he spoke with his father, who is Nigerian, and jokingly apologised for wanting Uganda to defeat the Super Eagles in the tournament. Ikpeazu explained that while he respects his roots and family […]
AFCON: How we caused 3-2 defeat to Nigeria – Tunisia’s Yan Valery
Tunisia defender Yan Valery has explained how his team managed to defeat Nigeria 3–2 in their recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. According to Valery, the Tunisian team went into the game with a clear plan and strong belief that they could challenge the Super Eagles, even though Nigeria were seen as favourites before […]
AFCON: Super Eagles don’t rely solely on attackers for goals – Semi Ajayi
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has said that Nigeria’s national team does not depend only on its strikers for goals at the Africa Cup of Nations. According to him, players in different positions contribute to scoring, making the team more unpredictable and dangerous for opponents. Ajayi explained that the team’s strength comes from collective effort, […]
AFCON: Chelle identifies area the Super Eagles must improve ahead of Tunisia clash
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has identified team organisation and defensive concentration as the main areas Nigeria must improve ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash with Tunisia. He said that while the team has shown attacking strength, small lapses at the back could be costly against a disciplined opponent like Tunisia. Speaking […]