Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee faces uncertain future as KVO consider Celtic defender's price tag excessive
Published: June 03, 2022
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide faces an uncertain future at club level ahead of the start of pre-season preparations.   The Glasgow Celtic central defender joined KV Oostende in the January transfer window in search of regular game time after struggling for minutes following his celebrated move to th...
'We faced a great team' - Ecuador's Fenerbahce star praises Super Eagles
Published: June 03, 2022
Speaking at the post-match press conference after Ecuador's hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria in an international friendly in New Jersey on Friday morning, Fenerbahce's La Tricolor striker Enner Valencia praised the Super Eagles, labeling them a 'great team'.   The World Cup-bound Ecuador netted w...
Opinion : Nigeria needs a new captain as Troost-Ekong has lost the trust of fans
Published: June 03, 2022
Jose Peseiro was named Nigeria's national team head coach many weeks after the country failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2022.   The first game under the Portuguese manager ended in a 2-1 loss to Mexico, but there were many positives to take away from it.   However, the Super Eagles' second l...
Three top and worst performers of Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Ecuador
Published: June 03, 2022
The Super Eagles' second game under new coach Jose Peseiro ended in a 1-0 defeat to Ecuador at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.   After losing 2-1 to Mexico just a few days earlier, Jose Peseiro's Super Eagles were dealt another defeat in the early hours of today.   Jose Peseiro made tweaks to the 3-...
Classy Iwobi and four other takeaways from Super Eagles loss to Ecuador
Published: June 03, 2022
The following are allnigeriasoccer.com's takeaways from the game against Ecuador as the Super Eagles look forward to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe.   Osimhen’s Competition Absent   Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was not involved in the two fr...
Super Eagles player ratings : Bassey exceptional; Dessers poor; Iwobi stars; Mbaoma makes his case; Sani fatigued
Published: June 03, 2022
The Super Eagles ended their friendlies in the United States with a 1-0 loss to Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Friday morning.     Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players, with Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Victor Mbaoma standing out.   The Starters    Go...
Ecuador 1 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles beaten by an early goal scored by Villarreal star
Published: June 03, 2022
The Super Eagles in the early hours of Friday morning Nigerian time lost 1-0 to Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena, New Jersey, USA in the second of their two-game friendlies to 2022 FIFA World Cup bound opponents.   The team were gunning for their first win in five months and the first under head coach Jose Peseiro ...
Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup against Ecuador
Published: June 03, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup ahead of Friday morning's international friendly against South American opponents Ecuador at Red Bull Arena Stadium situated in New Jersey.   Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup...
Confirmed Nigeria starting lineup vs Ecuador : Aribo, Iwobi, Ekong start; full debut for Faisal
Published: June 03, 2022
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Friday morning's international friendly against Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Omonia Nicosia star Francis Uzoho continues in goal after his outstanding performance in the 2-1 loss to Mexico last...
Taming Ecuador : Should the Super Eagles go on an all-out attack?
Published: June 02, 2022
On Friday morning, Nigeria will play Ecuador in a friendly at the Red Bull Arena stadium in preparation for the upcoming AFCON qualifying matches.   It'll be manager Jose Peseiro's second game in charge after a defeat to Mexico in his debut.   The upcoming friendly game against El Tricolor is a po...
Two Nigerian players including 2021 Super Eagles invitee released by Tottenham Hotspur
Published: June 02, 2022
Following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have published their released list.   Two Nigerian players in the shape of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Josh Oluwayemi and versatile central defender Tobi Omole will be departing Tottenham Hotspur when their contracts ex...
Rangers rising star, Everton winger and 3 other players Peseiro can build his team around
Published: June 02, 2022
The Super Eagles were beaten by Mexico in their first game under a new manager.   Troost-Ekong's own goal ended manager Jose Peseiro's debut with a defeat and the Portuguese manager would surely be eager to get back to winning ways in their next friendly game against Ecuador.   Peseiro's era i...
Confirmed : Southampton announce signing of talented Nigerian midfielder on scholarship deal
Published: June 02, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League side Southampton have announced the signing of talented midfielder of Nigerian descent Alex Iwumene on a scholarship deal.   Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Iwumene is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his Nigerian fath...
Confirmed : Wolverhampton Wanderers retain two players of Nigerian descent
Published: June 02, 2022
Following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed their retained and released list.   For the players aged under 24, Nigerian defender Michael Agboola is contracted to Wolves for the 2022-2023 campaign.   Agboola joined Wolves in January 2...
Super Eagles strongest possible lineup vs Ecuador, including Arsenal and Chelsea products
Published: June 02, 2022
Nigeria is set to face Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena stadium in a friendly game on Friday morning in preparation for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers.   New manager Jose Peseiro will be leading his team out for the second time after a loss to Mexico in his first outing.   Ahead of the match between the two f...