The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. There will be a familiar feel to this fixture as both nations have seven previous AFCON meetings between them, including three finals which were all won by the Indomitable Lions. Thankfully for Jose Peseiro’s side,…
Head Coach of the Nigeria National Team, Jose Peseiro, threaded into the unknown when he accepted the job just under two years ago. A different culture, language, style of play and now his first venture into the Africa Cup of Nations. Poignantly, he had promised to deliver the AFCON title in his first statement as…
The first international window of 2023 presented a chance for Nigeria to get back to winning ways as six points from six would secure automatic qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Almost a year on from that ill-fated 1-1 draw with Ghana which meant they would not be at the 2022 FIFA World…
Two defeats, one game of two halves, three goals conceded, one well-worked goal, one own goal and many lapses. A new era for the Super Eagles kicked off when Jose Peseiro took charge of the team for the first time in a USA Tour with friendly games against Mexico and Ecuador. Following a 2-1 defeat…
