Troost-Ekong names Arsenal and Barca stars among favourite players; lauds Mikel, Lookman, Osimhen
Published: July 27, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed some of his favourite footballers, naming Arsenal defender William Saliba, Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, and Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk among those he enjoys watching.Speaking in an interview with ESPN, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tourna...
Super Falcons player ratings: Okoronkwo game-changer, Echegini super-sub, Ajibade tireless
Published: July 27, 2025
Nigeria claimed their tenth Women's Africa Cup of Nations  title with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Morocco on Saturday night.Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the performance of the players.The startersGoalkeeperChiamaka Nnadozie: There was little she could have done to prevent either goal, but the goalkeeper will still be dis...
Mission accomplished: Five observations from Super Falcons comeback win v Morocco in Wafcon final
Published: July 26, 2025
Nigeria clinched their tenth Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a thrilling comeback victory over Morocco in Rabat.Goals from Esther Okonkwo, Florence Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini sealed the remarkable turnaround for the Super Falcons.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the match.Morocco expo...
Nigeria 3 Morocco 2: Okoronkwo, Ijamilusi, Echegini on target as Super Falcons set world record
Published: July 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons sealed their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night.With the win, the Super Falcons have set a new world record for the most continental titles by a national team, sur...
Super Falcons starting lineup v Atlas Lionesses: One change as Abiodun starts in place of Echegini
Published: July 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have named their starting XI for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against hosts Morocco, with one change from the team that edged South Africa in the semi-finals.Chiamaka Nnadozie, who recently completed a move from Paris FC to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women...
After signing new deal, Oyetunde finds the net for Arsenal U21s against Austria Vienna
Published: July 26, 2025
Arsenal U21 striker Daniel Oyetunde capped his recent professional contract signing with a goal despite the young Gunners suffering a 4-1 defeat to Austria Wien II in their third pre-season fixture.Oyetunde, who came on as a second-half substitute for Bailey-Joseph, found the net after Austria Wien II had raced into a ...
Chelsea take talented Nigerian centre-back on trial following Peterborough United exit
Published: July 26, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Chelsea have taken promising Nigerian centre-back Justin Osagie on trial with a view to a potential permanent deal.The 19-year-old is currently a free agent following the expiration of his contract with EFL League One side Peterborough United at the end of June.Osagie featured fo...
'This is not a joke' – Victor Boniface reveals he played league matches in Europe without a contract
Published: July 26, 2025
Victor Boniface has shared the astonishing story of how he played in professional league matches in Europe without having signed a contract, all in a bid to prove himself during a trial.Boniface had a brief spell at Northern Cyprus KTFF Süper Lig outfit Lefke T.S.K. back in 2018, on loan from Nigerian grassroots club ...
Danger women: Meet the four Atlas Lionesses players Super Falcons must contain in Wafcon final
Published: July 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to clash with Morocco's Atlas Lionesses in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium in Rabat. As the nine-time champions aim for a historic 10th title, dubbed “Mission X,” they must be wary of Morocco’s dynamic squad. He...
'I was crying' – Brentford's Onyeka reveals how he broke down after brutal training session
Published: July 26, 2025
Brentford and Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has revealed the emotional toll of adapting to life and football in Europe, recounting how he was brought to tears during his first winter training session in Denmark.Back in early 2016, an 18-year-old Onyeka took his first steps into European football when he joined D...
'Doesn't matter if we lose the final' – Super Eagles star Ndidi reflects on Unity Cup clash v Ghana
Published: July 26, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has reflected on the Unity Cup clash against Ghana, saying that beating the Black Stars was non-negotiable.The Leicester City ace played a key role in Nigeria's Unity Cup triumph in May, playing the entirety of the matches against Ghana and Jamaica as the Super Eagles won the Afro-...
'Popped up with 5 goals' – Chelsea hail Super Eagles target Tosin for brilliant first season
Published: July 26, 2025
Reviewing the performances of their players during the 2024-2025 season, Chelsea have praised Tosin Adarabioyo for an impressive debut campaign at Stamford Bridge, describing the centre-back's first season as a 'resounding success'.Tosin joined Chelsea last summer after rejecting a lucrative contract extension at Fulha...
'I'd love to have Messi' – Troost-Ekong names Barcelona legend as dream Super Eagles teammate
Published: July 26, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi is the only player he would love to have in the Nigerian national team.Speaking in an interview with ESPN, Troost-Ekong praised the current Super Eagles squad but admitted that having the Argentine legend would be a...
Genk coach hints at super-sub role for Super Eagles striker Arokodare against Club Brugge
Published: July 26, 2025
Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink has confirmed that Super Eagles attacker Tolu Arokodare will begin the new season as a substitute, with newly-signed Hyeon-gyu Oh preferred as the starting centre-forward.Speaking ahead of Genk’s opening match against Club Brugge, Fink revealed that Arokodare will play a key role fro...
'We play at home' – Morocco coach Jorge Vilda aims to stop Super Falcons world record bid
Published: July 25, 2025
Moroccan head coach Jorge Vilda has issued a strong warning to the Super Falcons, emphasizing his team's desire and determination to make history by winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening.Ahead of the Wafcon showpiece against the Atlas Lionesses, the Super Falcons are aiming to set a new world ...