Drogba, Weah, Okocha or Eto'o? Brazil legend Zico names his greatest African footballer
Published: October 16, 2025
Brazilian football icon Arthur Antunes Coimbra, popularly known as Zico, has named former Super Eagles captain Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha as his best African player of all time.Zico made the revelation during an appearance on The Obi One Podcast hosted by ex-Nigerian international John Obi Mikel on Thursday.Speaking with ...
Super Eagles striker Boniface battles weight and fitness issues after loan move to Werder Bremen
Published: October 16, 2025
Werder Bremen's Managing Director of Professional Football, Clemens Fritz, has confirmed that the club is actively addressing the fitness concerns of Nigeria international Victor Boniface, including efforts to manage his weight.Following a collapsed move to Serie A giants AC Milan during the summer transfer window, Bon...
'Galatasaray can pay any amount' - Akpeyi insists Osimhen is a true superstar after heroics v Benin
Published: October 16, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has hailed Victor Osimhen as a true superstar following the striker's imperious display against the Cheetahs during a World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, insisting that his brilliance justifies Galatasaray's willingness to spend any amount to sign him on a permanent deal ...
'Our greatest undoing' - Ikpeba explains why Super Eagles lost WCQ race to Bafana Bafana
Published: October 16, 2025
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Victor Ikpeba believes Nigeria's slow start to the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign was the key factor behind their failure to secure automatic qualification ahead of South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.The Super Eagles endured a sluggish opening to their Group C campaign, m...
Peterside warns Super Eagles: Don't underrate Aubameyang-led Gabon, predicts Nigeria v Cameroon final
Published: October 16, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has cautioned Nigeria against complacency ahead of their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, scheduled to take place in Morocco in November.Nigeria secured their place in the playoffs following a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin on Tuesday evening at t...
Former AC Milan goalkeeping coach backs Okoye to return to Udinese starting XI after betting ban
Published: October 16, 2025
Maduka Okoye is expected to return to Udinese's squad following the completion of his two-month suspension for betting-related offences, and former AC Milan goalkeeping coach Luigi Turci expects the Nigerian international to deliver a refreshed and motivated performance.Speaking to Messaggero Veneto, Turci, who played ...
Arsenal midfielder on Eric Chelle's radar among finalists for Golden Boy Award
Published: October 15, 2025
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been named among the finalists for the prestigious Golden Boy award, which celebrates the best under-21 football player in Europe who plays in a top-flight league.The 18-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough 2024/2025 campaign with Arsenal, scoring nine goals and providing two ...
Spurs LB who chose Italy over Nigeria switches to agent representing five Super Eagles stars
Published: October 15, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie has changed his agent, joining Emeka Obasi's Elite Project Group, the football agency that oversees the careers of several key Super Eagles players, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Elite Project Group is one of the most influential football agencies representing African talent, a...
'I saw Nwabali wasting time' - Insider reveals what NFF boss told Osimhen at half-time v Benin
Published: October 15, 2025
The Super Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Gernot Rohr's Benin in Uyo on Tuesday evening.The result was enough to keep the three-time African champions' World Cup dream alive, but the path to qualifying for the playoffs was far from straightfor...
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees: Super Eagles and one other team are Africa's best in attack
Published: October 15, 2025
Zimbabwe endured a challenging 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of Group C with just five points and failing to record a single victory in ten matches.While South Africa clinched the group's automatic World Cup berth, the Super Eagles were indirectly aided by Zimbabwe. Matches involving the Wa...
'I'm happy' - Rwanda coach commends South Africa and Nigeria, says Africa needs strong representatives
Published: October 15, 2025
South Africa's Bafana Bafana have qualified for the Fifa World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, overcoming a turbulent qualifying campaign that included a points deduction ahead of Tuesday evening's decisive clash with Rwanda's Wasps.In a historic milestone for South African football, all fo...
'Give credit' - Former African POTY gushes over Onyeka's stunning volley against Benin
Published: October 15, 2025
Frank Onyeka ensured the Super Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers continental playoffs, set to take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16, with a sensational 90th minute strike in their 4-0 rout of the Republic of Benin on Tuesday evening.Heading into the final whistle and unbeknownst to ...
'We should not forget' - Ikpeba lauds Super Eagles unsung hero Chukwueze after 4 assists in WCQs
Published: October 15, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has heaped praise on Samuel Chukwueze following the winger's impressive performances during Nigeria's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign.The Super Eagles kept their hopes of reaching the global showpiece alive after finishing among the top four second-placed team...
Ikorodu City, ISAGT battle for N10 million 1xCup 2025 grand prize
Published: October 15, 2025
Nigeria’s top amateur sides, Ikorodu City FA and ISAGT, will clash for glory on Thursday, October 16, in the grand finale of the 2025 https://1xcup.ng at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium), Lagos.The highly anticipated showdown promises to bring Lagos football fans a thrilling display as both teams enter the...
'Story is not over' - Ex-Man City CB planned to ghost Ghanaian pals if Super Eagles missed playoffs
Published: October 15, 2025
Former Manchester City centre-back Nedum Onuoha has admitted he planned to cut off communication with his Ghanaian friends had Nigeria failed to secure a place in the playoffs of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Nigeria booked their playoff spot after a comfortable 4-0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpa...