Eguavoen reveals exact nature of Balogun's injury; admits Osimhen, Dennis will be missed
Published: January 03, 2022
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has hinted at a potential formation switch at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with some key players pulling out of the squad. Glasgow Rangers star Leon Balogun, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Watford's Emmanuel Dennis and versatile fullback Abdullahi Shehu have been repl...
Super Eagles captain Musa trains for the first time pre-AFCON; key defender trains individually
Published: January 03, 2022
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen ran the rule over half of the players named in the country's finalized squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The training took place at the National Stadium in Abuja with fourteen players in attendance including captai...
AFCON 2021 : Former Arsenal midfielder links up with Nigeria squad on Tuesday
Published: January 03, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will link up with the Super Eagles squad at their training camp in Abuja on January 4. The 2015 U17 World Cup-winning captain will board a plane bound for Abuja this night and is due to touch down on Tuesday morning, meaning he is expect...
Awaziem positive ahead of AFCON 2021, hails caretaker coach Eguavoen
Published: January 03, 2022
Alanyaspor central defender Chidozie Awaziem has discussed the Super Eagles preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 2022. The Boavista-owned player is sounding confident that the Super Eagles will finish among the podium places in Cameroon. Awaziem was one of the unsung ...
Robinson claims Newcastle would be taking a massive risk by signing ex-Man Utd star
Published: January 03, 2022
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson has claimed that Newcastle United would be taking a massive risk by signing ex-Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo. The Magpies want to bolster their ranks with a striker in the January transfer window and the Al Shabab center forward is one of the players being c...
Should Nigerians Stick To Local Football Betting Only?
Published: January 03, 2022
Sports betting online has been a booming business for bookies since its inception only a while ago.  Fast forward to 2021 and betting on sports online is a million dollar industry with hundreds of free and pay for use websites available for avid gamblers and novices alike.  In North America and the UK, sports...
Eguavoen begins running the rule over four goalkeepers; UK-based players expected from today
Published: January 03, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen will begin running the rule over four goalkeepers named in the Super Eagles finalized squad for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Sparta Rotterdam glovesman Maduka Okoye is the latest invitee to link up with the national team at their training camp in Abuja. His goa...
Ex-West Brom midfielder picks two Rangers' Nigerian stars in Scottish Premiership Dream XI
Published: January 03, 2022
Former West Brom midfielder Derek McInnes has picked his Scottish Premiership Team of the Season so far with Rangers duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey making the fantasy team.Nigeria-eligible players such as Rangers star Leon Balogun, St Johnstone's Efe Ambrose, Aberdeen midfielder Funso Ojo, Livingston defender Ayo Obil...
AFCON 2021: Fringe Super Eagles player reacts after receiving a surprise call-up to Nigeria squad
Published: January 03, 2022
Peter Olayinka has spoken of his happiness after receiving a surprise call-up to link up with the Nigeria squad ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9. The Slavia Prague winger and striker was added to the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations roster following the withdrawal...
Super Eagles hopeful double nominated for Leicester City's Goal of the Month
Published: January 02, 2022
Super Eagles hopeful Ademola Lookman has been double nominated for Leicester City's Goal of the Month award for December 2021. After recovering from health issues, the 2017 U20 World Cup winner with England was in superb goalscoring form for the Foxes, netting in back-to-back Premier League games against Manchester ...
GFFN Top 100 players Ligue 1 : Two Super Eagles stars join Neymar, Messi in prestigious list
Published: January 02, 2022
Get French Football News has published a list of the top hundred footballers that French football has to offer with two Nigeria internationals making the cut. To be eligible for the GFFN 100, the player must have been a registered squad member of a Ligue 1 or a Ligue 2 club on the 31st December 2021. Nantes winge...
'Getting there step by step' - Super Eagles striker Awoniyi speaks on preparations for AFCON
Published: January 02, 2022
Nigeria's preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations are in full swing with the national team under the guidance of caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen fine-tuning their strategies at their training camp in Abuja. Twelve players were in camp as at Sunday morning following the arrival of Porto left-back Zaidu Sanus...
Eguavoen details conversation with Osimhen before Napoli striker pulled out of AFCON squad
Published: January 02, 2022
It is no longer news that Nigeria will not be able to count on Victor Osimhen for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Napoli striker had vowed to honour the call-up for the tournament in Cameroon, only for him to withdraw from the roster three days ago, and he has been replaced by Olympiakos winger Henry Onyekuru. ...
Eguavoen explains why he shelved the plan for seven NPFL non-roster invitees to train with Eagles
Published: January 02, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has explained why he shelved the plan for seven Nigeria Professional Football League non-roster invitees to train with the national team in Abuja ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles legend was in touch with players from Enugu Rangers, Kwara United, Kano P...
'He jumped at it' - Eguavoen reveals ex-Arsenal U21 skipper eager to play for Nigeria at AFCON
Published: January 02, 2022
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that West Brom star Semi Ajayi is eager to represent the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria Football Federation made four changes to the Africa Cup of Nations roster two days ago, one of which saw former Arsenal U21 skipper Ajayi r...