Eric Chelle made right call as Birmingham coach confirms Osayi-Samuel not yet ready to play
Published: October 06, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle appears justified in his decision to drop Bright Osayi-Samuel from Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, following confirmation from Birmingham City manager Chris Davies that the defender was not fit to play.Osayi-Samuel, who was initiall...
'Nigeria can only have 17 points' - Hugo Broos insists Bafana Bafana have the edge
Published: October 06, 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos expressed confidence in Bafana Bafana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, stating that his team holds the upper hand over Nigeria in the race.Speaking at a press conference ahead of their crucial encounter against Zimbabwe, Broos emphasized the importance of the fixture, d...
Akintola named in EFL Championship Team of the Week after first goal in Hull City colours
Published: October 06, 2025
Hull City's Nigerian attacker David Akintola has been named in the English Football League Championship Team of the Week following his decisive performance in the clash against Sheffield United. The Tigers secured bragging rights in the Yorkshire derby with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Akintola's first goal in Hull colour...
2025 Flying Eagles invitee among two Nigerians nominated for Chelsea Goal of the Month
Published: October 06, 2025
Premier League giants Chelsea have announced their Goal of the Month nominees for September 2025, with two England youth internationals of Nigerian descent, Chizaram Ezenwata and Tyrique George, among the contenders for the accolade.2025 Flying Eagles invitee Ezenwata earned his nomination for a composed finish during ...
Injury blow for club and country: Werder Bremen's Felix Agu out for several months, misses WCQ
Published: October 06, 2025
Werder Bremen have confirmed that Nigerian international Felix Agu will be sidelined for several months following a syndesmosis ligament injury sustained during the club's 1-0 home victory over FC St. Pauli. The injury was confirmed after MRI and X-ray examinations conducted by team doctor Robert Gorzolla on Monday, a...
Super Eagles open training camp in Polokwane ahead of World Cup qualifier against Lesotho
Published: October 06, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their training camp on Monday, October 6, at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, South Africa, in preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match is scheduled for Friday, October 10, at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.Head Coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff ha...
'A historic moment' - Super Eagles invitee Akor Adams reacts after goal against Barcelona
Published: October 06, 2025
Super Eagles invitee for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers Akor Adams could not hide his delight after finding the net in Sevilla's memorable 4-1 victory over FC Barcelona, describing the occasion as a 'historic moment' for both himself and the team.After a slow start to his Sevilla career, Adams has started makin...
Arsenal's Annous, Southampton's Akachukwu, Ipswich's Mendel-Idowu nominated for PL2 POTM
Published: October 06, 2025
Three players of Nigerian descent have been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month following their outstanding performances in September 2025.Arsenal forward Andre Harriman-Annous, Southampton midfielder Romeo Akachukwu and Ipswich Town attacker Tudor Mendel-Idowu have been shortlisted for the monthly a...
'We stood our ground' - Zubairu applauds Flying Eagles fighting spirit in draw against Colombia
Published: October 06, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu expressed pride in his team's determination and tactical approach after Nigeria held Colombia to a 1-1 draw, sealing their place in the knockout stage of the Fifa U20 World Cup in Chile.Reflecting on the performance, Zubairu admitted that it was a difficult contest against a physi...
Nigeria leads Africa's sports boom: Football passion and betting apps in 2025
Published: October 06, 2025
Football has always been at the heart of Nigerian culture, but in 2025 it is increasingly tied to another fast-growing sector, sports betting. From the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to international tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Nigerians ...
Fifa U20 WC Nigeria 1-1 Colombia: Five observations from Flying Eagles draw with La Tricolor
Published: October 06, 2025
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia in their final Group F encounter at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca on Monday morning.Kener González put the South Americans ahead six minutes after the restart, but Daniel Bameyi's late strike in the 86th minute rescued a point for the Flying Eagles.The draw ensures that both t...
U20 WC Nigeria 1-1 Colombia: Skipper Bameyi converts late penalty for the second straight match
Published: October 06, 2025
Daniel Bameyi’s late penalty rescued Nigeria’s Flying Eagles as they battled to a 1-1 draw against Colombia, a result that sealed their qualification for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.The match began with both sides showing attacking intent, but it was Colombia who struck first in the 51st ...
Honest Ahanor: Nigeria risk losing Atalanta defender close to securing Italian passport
Published: October 05, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation are in danger of missing out on the services of Atalanta wonderkid Honest Ahanor, who has been making waves in the Italian Serie A this season.Born in Aversa, Campania, seventeen years ago, the versatile left-back is eligible to represent both Nigeri...
Flying Eagles team news: After injury scare against Saudi Arabia, Okoro cleared to face Colombia
Published: October 05, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that talented left-back Odinaka Okoro has been passed fit to feature for the Flying Eagles when they face Colombia in their  final group match at the 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup on Monday morning.There were initial concerns over the Sporting Lagos defender's availability afte...
Made in Nigeria goal: Adams scores from Ejuke assist as Sevilla end 10-year winless run v Barcelona
Published: October 05, 2025
Sevilla striker Akor Adams combined with fellow Nigerian Chidera Ejuke to seal a historic 4-1 victory over Barcelona at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday, ending the Andalusian club's ten-year winless run in La Liga against the Catalan giants.Both players were introduced in the second half and combined bri...