'An interesting summer' - Aston Vila and Barcelona target backs Sadiq to revive Real Sociedad career
Published: June 01, 2025
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro has highlighted Umar Sadiq’s performances during his loan spell at Valencia, suggesting the Nigerian striker could play a key role for the Basque club next season.Remiro, a Spain international, has confirmed that La Liga champions Barcelona and Premier League side Aston Villa are...
'Without Osimhen, Lookman' - Russia boss Karpin dismisses second team talk ahead of Nigeria friendly
Published: June 01, 2025
Russia manager Valery Karpin has brushed aside suggestions that Nigeria is fielding a weakened squad for their upcoming friendly, despite the absence of star players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.Osimhen and Lookman have not been selected in the Super Eagles squad for the friendly in Moscow on June 6, with coach E...
'We spoke' - Uche shares details of conversation with Eric Chelle before Super Eagles debut v Jamaica
Published: June 01, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has opened up on the conversation he had with head coach Eric Chelle ahead of his debut in Nigeria's Unity Cup clash against Jamaica on Saturday.Uche, who joined the camp late due to visa issues, made a dream debut at the Gtech Community Stadium, scoring the decisive penalty in ...
'First trophy with Super Eagles' - Moses Simon celebrates after scoring and converting penalty v Jamaica
Published: June 01, 2025
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has shared his joy following Nigeria’s penalty shootout victory over Jamaica to win the Unity Cup on Saturday evening in London.Simon, who scored the opening goal in the 9th minute and later converted his penalty during the shootout, expressed his excitement in an emotional post-match...
Every word Eric Chelle said on areas to improve, tactical tweaks, Super Eagles players, facing Russia
Published: June 01, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has identified two key areas for improvement following Nigeria’s dramatic 5-4 victory over Jamaica at the Gtech Community Stadium, a result that saw the team retain the Unity Cup.Chelle, who celebrated his first trophy as a manager, watched as the Super Eagles battled to a 2-2 draw...
'I'm happy' - Eric Chelle gives a shout-out to youngest foreign-based duo Uche and Fredrick after win
Published: June 01, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has singled out Christantus Uche and Benjamin Fredrick for praise following their impressive performances in Nigeria's thrilling win over Jamaica on Saturday evening.Of the fifteen Nigerian players who featured in the victory over the Reggae Boyz, Uche, 22, and Fredrick, 20, were the tw...
'I predicted 2–1, but who cares?' - Ex-PSG star Okocha hails Parisians after historic UCL win v Inter
Published: June 01, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain legend Jay-Jay Okocha has lavished praise on his former club following their emphatic 5–0 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night. The Nigerian icon, who played for PSG from 1998 to 2002, spoke to TNT Sports in the moments following the historic victory."It’s am...
'I told him some stuff' - Moses Simon reveals message to Fredrick before Super Eagles debut
Published: May 31, 2025
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has shared the motivational words he offered to young defender Benjamin Fredrick ahead of his debut in Nigeria’s Unity Cup win over Jamaica on Saturday evening.Fredrick, who recently won the U21 Premier League with Brentford, started and completed the match alongside Simon, helping Nig...
'I always want to take a penalty' - Dessers reacts to being subbed before Unity Cup shootout
Published: May 31, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has revealed his desire to take a penalty in Nigeria’s shootout win over Jamaica during the Unity Cup tournament on Saturday.Dessers, who led the attack from the start, was substituted with 15 minutes left on the clock, making way for Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche, who made hi...
Super Eagles player ratings: Agu colourful; Chukwueze stands out; Dessers assists; Ndidi, Uche shine
Published: May 31, 2025
In a pulsating Unity Cup final at the Gtech Community Stadium in west London, Nigeria triumphed over Jamaica 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.Here is a detailed assessment of how each player performed during the crucial encounter:The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali : Nwabali was ass...
Unity Cup final: Five things we learned from Super Eagles' shootout win against the Reggae Boyz
Published: May 31, 2025
Nigeria retained the Unity Cup tournament on Saturday following a victory over Jamaica on penalties at the Gtech Community stadium.The Super Eagles played out a 2-2 draw in regulation time but triumphed 5-4 in the penalty shootout to retain the tournament title.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the m...
Jamaica 2 Nigeria 2 (4-5 on pens): Simon, Chukwueze on target; debut boy Uche scores winning penalty
Published: May 31, 2025
Nigeria claimed the Unity Cup title with a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win over Jamaica after a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time at the Gtech Community Stadium in London.The Super Eagles got off to a dream start, taking the lead inside the opening minutes through Moses Simon. But Jamaica responded immediately, ...
'Jamaica has a great team' - Eric Chelle urges Super Eagles to stay sharp in Unity Cup final
Published: May 31, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has called on his players to stay focused as they prepare to face Jamaica in the final match of the 2025 Unity Cup in London.Speaking to Nigerian journalist Austin Okon Akpan, Chelle acknowledged the quality of the Jamaican team and stressed the importance of maintaining sharpness. �...
Prolific Chelsea striker eager to switch from England to Nigeria after meeting with Eric Chelle
Published: May 31, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that prolific Chelsea youth team striker Chizzy Ezenwata is ready to ditch England for Nigeria after a private meeting with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.Ezenwata, 16, enjoyed a breakthrough season with Chelsea academy sides, netting 12 goals across all compet...
'This is why' - Eric Chelle explains why Arsenal alum did not play the full game against Ghana
Published: May 31, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has revealed why Semi Ajayi did not complete the full 90 minutes during Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Ghana in the opening match of the 2025 Unity Cup.Ajayi, a former Arsenal U21 captain, was a surprise inclusion in the starting XI given his recent injury woes.The West Brom defender missed...