'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...
'Loves it here' - Osimhen's brother jokes about Galatasaray stay as Super Eagles striker sets new record
Published: May 31, 2025
Victor Osimhen's older brother, Patrick Andrew Osimhen, has laughed off speculation linking the Nigeria national teamer with a permanent transfer to Galatasaray.The Napoli loanee played his last game of the season on Friday night as Galatasaray defeated Basaksehir FK 2-0 at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park, and is...
'I have played against them' - Nantes star Moses Simon backing PSG to beat Inter Milan in UCL final
Published: May 31, 2025
Nantes winger Moses Simon has confidently backed Paris Saint-Germain to win the Champions League final against Inter Milan, emphasizing the French giants’ squad depth and quality.Speaking exclusively to Flashscore.com ahead of the final clash at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Simon said, "I’m not surprised to see Par...
Four scandals involving Nigerian football players
Published: May 31, 2025
Nigerian football has enjoyed a storied history, with the country producing some of Africa’s most talented and internationally celebrated players. However, fame and fortune can sometimes come with controversy. Many of these footballers have found themselves caught up in all sorts of scandals over the years, from stea...
Camp update: Getafe's Uche trains with Super Eagles in London before Unity Cup final
Published: May 30, 2025
Getafe midfielder Chrisantus Uche has finally joined the Super Eagles camp in London ahead of the Unity Cup final against Jamaica, following an earlier delay due to visa issues, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Uche trained with the team on Friday and was officially welcomed later that evening in the traditional initiation...
'I'm not the coach' - Eric Chelle shuts down question on Reggae Boyz, focused on Super Eagles
Published: May 30, 2025
Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle says his full attention is on his own squad as they prepare to face Jamaica's Reggae Boyz in the Unity Cup final on Saturday.Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Chelle declined to speak about the opposing team, stressing his focus is solely on Nigeria’s performance."I do...
'It hurts' - Belgium-eligible Rangers striker eager to play cap-tying game for Super Eagles
Published: May 30, 2025
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed his disappointment at not yet making a cap-tying appearance for Nigeria, despite being involved with the Super Eagles setup since 2020.Dessers made his international debut in a friendly against Tunisia in October 2020 and has since featured seven times for Nigeria — all in...
'No such thing as a friendly when playing for Nigeria' – Moses Simon fires warning to Jamaica
Published: May 30, 2025
Nigeria forward Moses Simon has expressed excitement and confidence ahead of Saturday’s Unity Cup final against Jamaica in London. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Simon said the tournament has been a refreshing experience and promised that the Super Eagles are fully prepared."I feel good. It’s my first...
'He did well' - Ex-Real Madrid star hails Super Eagles striker Dessers ahead of Unity Cup showpiece
Published: May 30, 2025
Former Real Madrid midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, has lavished praise on Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers, backing him for a standout performance in the upcoming Unity Cup final against Jamaica on Saturday.Dessers was instrumental in Nigeria’s 2-1 semi final victory over Ghana at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesd...