Confirmed team news : Two Flying Eagles - eligible players start on the bench for Man Utd v Cadiz
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United have announced their matchday squad for Wednesday evening's friendly against La Liga side Cadiz CF at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.   Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has named the starting lineup that will face the Spanish side and two Flying Eagles - eligible players will not be on the pitch...
What Morocco's backroom staff must do before Portugal game - Former Super Eagles striker
Published: December 07, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa hopes that the Moroccan players suffering from minor injuries and niggles in the historic win over 2010 world champions Spain will be fit to play in the quarterfinals against Portugal on Saturday.    The Atlas Lions beat Spain 3-0 on penalties Tuesday evening in thei...
Sheffield Wednesday hand trial to Anglo-Nigerian defender 
Published: December 07, 2022
League One promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly running the rule over Anglo-Nigerian defender Ayo Tanimowo with a view to a possible transfer.    According to The Star, The Owls have taken former Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Tanimowo, on trial in order to have a closer look at him.  ...
The beautiful game: Nigeria’s soccer World Cup history
Published: December 07, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well underway in Qatar, and fans are being treated to some truly incredible play in every match. Soccer is on the tip of every sports fan’s tongue; it's playing in malls and any sports bar you might walk into. It's a hot topic at the moment, and so are the teams who play this beauti...
Balogun opens up on why he went into Ghana's dressing room; what he told Addo, Kuffour, Baffoe
Published: December 07, 2022
Leon Balogun cut a forlorn figure after the final whistle as Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on March 29, 2022.   After a tense second leg, Balogun laid down on the turf, burying his face in his hands and had t...
'Until this day I don't understand' - Balogun details why Nigeria missed out on World Cup
Published: December 07, 2022
Queens Park Rangers defender Leon Balogun has explained what went wrong in Nigeria's bid to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.    Nigeria lost out on a place in the World Cup to the Black Stars of Ghana on the away goal rule after a scoreless first leg tie in Kumasi and 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola�...
Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Morocco ahead of quarterfinal clash with Portugal
Published: December 07, 2022
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is at work in Qatar, watching the ongoing World Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Portuguese football tactician has posted pictures on social media confirming that he was in attendance during Morocco's shootout win over Spain in a round of 16 clash at the Education Ci...
Nigerian exports : Villarreal and Racing Genk's Super Eagles stars score in friendlies
Published: December 07, 2022
Ahead of the restart of the European Leagues, friendly matches took place on Tuesday, December 6.   In a match that was played behind closed doors, Belgian Pro League table toppers Racing Genk defeated Dutch outfit SC Heerenveen 3-1 with Paul Onuachu playing the entirety of the second half.   The Nigeria...
Man Utd could be without Anglo-Polish-Nigerian CM against Crystal Palace in FA Youth Cup 
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United could be facing a selection dilemma for their FA Youth Cup clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this weekend.   According to Manchester Evening News,  Manchester-born Poland U19 international of Nigerian descent Max Oyedele is one of five players included in Erik ten Hag's squad ...
Arsenal urged to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent to replace injured Gabriel Jesus
Published: December 07, 2022
The Sun UK reporter Kealan Hughes has urged Arsenal to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent, Tammy Abraham as a possible replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus. Jesus faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery following an injury he suffered while on international duty for Brazi...
Chelsea legend hails impact of Ziyech in Morocco's shootout win over Spain
Published: December 07, 2022
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin had plenty of admiration and good reviews about the Morocco national team and stressed that the likes of Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech had a positive impact in the win.   Morocco beat Spain 3-0 on penalties after the game had gone into extra time with both sides playing out a goalless draw...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in training with Chelsea after hamstring injury
Published: December 06, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is back in training with Chelsea's first team after recovering from a hamstring injury.    The England U20 international of Nigerian descent has not figured for the Blues in a competitive game since coming off the bench for the last eleven minutes of a Pre...
World Cup 2022 : Okocha lauds GK Bono, Atlas Lions defence after shootout win v Spain 
Published: December 06, 2022
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha Tuesday evening heaped plaudits on the resolute Moroccan national team following their 3-0 win over 2010 world champions Spain via penalties in the round of 16.    The North Africans have never reached the last 8 of the tournament but has now joined Cameroon, Se...
Two Flying Eagles-eligible strikers nominated for Everton Goal of the Month
Published: December 06, 2022
Two Flying Eagles-eligible strikers have been nominated for Everton's Goal of the Month award for November 2022.   Toffees U18s player Coby Ebere and development squad star Francis Okoronkwo have been shortlisted for the monthly award.    Ebere was double nominated for his effort against Southampton ...
Nigeria U17 coach Ugbade explains why Golden Eaglets pre-AFCON camping will delay
Published: December 06, 2022
Nigeria's U-17 national team coach Nduka Ugbade has explained why his team will not be able to begin their camping activities in January 2023 ahead of next year's CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.     The Eaglets who are hoping to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru reached the contine...