Newcastle icon explains why Awoniyi was handed surprise start in Nottingham Forest loss to Chelsea
Published: October 18, 2025
Newcastle United legend Shay Given has shed light on why Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi was handed a surprise start in Nottingham Forest's 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at the City Ground on Saturday.Awoniyi, who was making his first start of the 2025/26 Premier League season, featured for the opening 45 minutes before being s...
2025 Flying Eagles invitee continues scoring run for Chelsea youth in 4-goal thriller v Spurs
Published: October 18, 2025
2025 Flying Eagles invitee Chizaram Ezenwata continued his outstanding run of form by scoring for the sixth consecutive match in the U18 Premier League as Chelsea battled back from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.The in-form striker has been in scintillating form this season, f...
Fulham coach admits Super Eagles duty affected Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze's readiness for Arsenal clash
Published: October 18, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has admitted that international commitments with the Super Eagles impacted the readiness of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Arsenal.The trio featured in the back-to-back 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, althou...
'Full of attacking talent' - Tanzania coach admits Super Eagles pose major threat in Afcon Group C
Published: October 18, 2025
Tanzania head coach, Hemed Suleiman, has commended the attacking strength of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to start in Morocco this December.The Taifa Stars have been drawn in a tough Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda in the biennial continental tournament.Sp...
NFF president discusses Eric Chelle, World Cup qualifiers playoffs and Super Eagles players
Published: October 17, 2025
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continental playoffs against Gabon in November.Speaking on the appointment and performance of head coach Eric Chelle, Gusau acknowledged that the decision initiall...
Arsenal coach promotes three teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training pre-Fulham
Published: October 17, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta handed training opportunities to three teenagers of Nigerian descent ahead of the Gunners' Premier League encounter with Alex Iwobi's Fulham.The Spanish tactician included 17-year-old midfielder Ife Ibrahim and 18-year-old forward Daniel Oyetunde in the first-team session at the Sobha Realt...
Right calf injury: Super Eagles fullback Zaidu ruled out of Porto v Celoricense
Published: October 17, 2025
Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Benin's Cheetahs in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, October 14.The left-back was forced off with sixteen minutes remaining and was later spotted with a bandaged leg during the ...
Southampton manager defends decision to keep Aribo out of squad after failed summer move
Published: October 17, 2025
Southampton manager Will Still has shared insight on the reasons behind Joe Aribo’s continued absence from the matchday squad since the start of the 2025/26 Championship campaign.The Nigerian international was heavily linked with an exit from St. Mary's during the summer transfer window. However, no deal materialise...
Ikorodu City FA bag N10 million, clinch 1xCup crown in thrilling Lagos finale
Published: October 17, 2025
Ikorodu City FA emerged champions of the 1xCup 2025 defeating ISAGT 1-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.The victory cemented their status as the tournament’s most formidable defensive side and earned them a ₦10m prize.ISAGT, who narrowly missed out on the title after a crucial defensive lapse in the 72nd minut...
Boost for Nigeria before WCQ playoffs: Udinese chief confirms Okoye is back after betting ban
Published: October 17, 2025
Nigeria have been handed a boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers playoffs in Morocco, with Udinese group technical director Nani confirming that goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is back in the Bianconeri squad, following the completion of his two-month suspension for betting-related offences.Speaking to Messaggero Veneto...
Suspected calf injury: Fulham wait on scan to determine Chukwueze's availability for Arsenal clash
Published: October 17, 2025
Fulham coach Marco Silva is sweating over the fitness of Samuel Chukwueze ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with table toppers Arsenal, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Nigeria international picked up an injury during the first half of the Super Eagles' 4–0 win over Benin's Cheetahs on Tuesday, which led t...
Birmingham coach provides update on Osayi-Samuel after withdrawal from Super Eagles WCQs squad
Published: October 17, 2025
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has confirmed that Bright Osayi-Samuel is nearing full fitness ahead of their Championship fixture against Hull City.The Nigerian international picked up an injury just before the international break, forcing him to withdraw from the Super Eagles squad for key World Cup qualifiers a...
Nigeria squad announcement: Super Falcons call ups for NWSLers, Brighton, PSG and Galatasaray stars
Published: October 17, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 21-woman squad for the Super Falcons' upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against neighbours Republic of Benin.An analysis of the roster shows that head coach Justine Madugu has called up three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and ...
Former Nigeria captain warns Eric Chelle: Don't start Troost-Ekong in WCQ playoffs
Published: October 17, 2025
Two-time World Cupper and former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has sent a message to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that William Troost-Ekong should be dropped from the starting lineup if Nigeria are serious about qualifying for the Fifa World Cup through the playoffs...
'He is the best player' - Nigeria great Oliseh chooses Osimhen over Lookman, backs him for PL move
Published: October 17, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has hailed Victor Osimhen as Nigeria's best player and backed him for a big-money move to the Premier League in the near future.Osimhen, who was previously linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, completed a record-breaking transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray during the s...