Nigeria's best possible starting lineup for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe
Published: March 06, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be looking to maintain their dream of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup when they face off against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in their upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures. Following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Benin Republic in their previous encounter, the three-time African champion...
Lazio coach reveals potential Dele-Bashiru return date after inclusion in provisional Nigeria squad
Published: March 06, 2025
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's return from injury is on the horizon, with Lazio coach Marco Baroni confirming at Wednesday's pre-match press conference that the Nigeria international could make his comeback before the international break.The Manchester City academy product has not figured for the Biancocelesti in their last two...
Team news: Tosin and George to be named in Chelsea's matchday squad to face FC Copenhagen
Published: March 05, 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has taken two Nigerian players to Denmark for his side's round of 16 Conference League tie against Superliga team FC Copenhagen on Thursday, March 6.Central defender Tosin Adarabioyo and forward Tyrique George will surely be named in the matchday squad to face FC Copenhagen, given that the ...
Man Utd's all-time top scorer has his say on whether Nwaneri should be included in England squad
Published: March 05, 2025
Manchester United's all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney has voiced his support for Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri to be included in England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, arguing that the 17-year-old has shown more than some recent call-ups.Nwaneri has enjoyed a breakthrough season with Arsenal, making ...
Atalanta dazzler Ademola Lookman on the verge of being banned in Italy
Published: March 05, 2025
Atalanta dazzler Ademola Lookman is walking a disciplinary tightrope in Sunday's Serie A clash against Juventus at Allianz Stadium in Turin, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The reigning African Footballer of the Year is among several players on four yellow cards, meaning he is a booking away from a suspension. If Lookm...
'Definitely one of them' - Denmark U21 coach keeping tabs on Man Utd's dual-national striker
Published: March 05, 2025
Denmark U21 national team coach Steffen Højer has confirmed that he is keeping tabs on talented Manchester United striker of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi ahead of the international break in March 2025.Glostrup-born Obi qualifies to represent his country of birth Denmark as well as Nigeria, where his parents originally ...
What Slavia Prague said after Igoh Ogbu's inclusion in Nigeria's provisional World Cup squad
Published: March 05, 2025
Igoh Ogbu is in contention to make his long-awaited senior debut for three-time African champions Nigeria. Six years after earning his last cap for the Flying Eagles in a 2019 Fifa U20 World Cup match against Senegal, the central defender has been included in the Super Eagles' 39-man provisional squad for the 2026 Wor...
Best goal in his whole life: Akpata's rocket nominated for West Ham's Goal of the Month
Published: March 05, 2025
Two teenagers of Nigerian descent, Tyron Akpata and Chinaza Nwosu, have been nominated for West Ham United's Goal of the Month for February 2025.While Akpata,18, has been shortlisted for his strike against Derby County in a Premier League 2 fixture, England U17 international Nwosu's goal against Manchester United U18s ...
'It is unfair' - Former Super Eagles star questions Chelle over Nottingham Forest striker snub
Published: March 05, 2025
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has criticized Nigerian national team coach Eric Chelle for excluding striker Taiwo Awoniyi from the provisional squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Chelle on Tuesday announced a 39-man squad for the upcoming matches in Kigali and Uyo, includi...
Who's in, who's out: Predicting Super Eagles matchday squad to face Rwanda in 2026 WCQ
Published: March 05, 2025
As the Super Eagles prepare for their first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on March 21 in Kigali, head coach Eric Chelle faces the exciting task of assembling his strongest line-up for the important match. With a blend of seasoned internationals and emerging talents, Chelle is expected to name a formidab...
Made in Hale End: Nwaneri scores in Arsenal's 7-1 rout of PSV, assisted by Lewis-Skelly
Published: March 04, 2025
Arsenal's rising star, Ethan Nwaneri, etched his name into the history books during their dominant 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the 2025 UEFA Champions League Round of 16.At just 17 years and 346 days old, Nwaneri became the second-youngest Arsenal player ever to appear in a Champions League knock...
'Never say never' - Club Brugge midfielder Onyedika refuses to give up after UCL loss to Aston Villa
Published: March 04, 2025
At Jan Breydelstadion, Raphael Onyedika made his comeback from a minor injury as Belgian champions Club Brugge were beaten 3-1 by Unai Emery's Aston Villa in a UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg tie. The Nigeria international passed a fitness test ahead of the game after missing the trip to KAA Gent last wee...
2026 WCQ: Five qualities that earned Papa Daniel surprise spot in Nigeria's provisional squad
Published: March 04, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has released a provisional list of 39 players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.The squad features established names such as Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman, among others.However, one ...
Serie A preview: High-flying Juventus face tough test from Atalanta
Published: March 04, 2025
Juventus hosts Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in a very interesting clash from the 28th round of the Serie A. Stay with us and these free soccer tips today. Let’s get to work!Juventus are the team in the best shape in the league at the moment. The Bianconeri won all of their last five matches in the Serie A. Thanks ...
Super Eagles-eligible GK 20 minutes away from breaking Freiburg's Bundesliga clean sheet record
Published: March 04, 2025
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is on the verge of making history with Freiburg as he inches closer to breaking the club's clean sheet record in the Bundesliga.The 22-year-old shot-stopper has been in outstanding form, keeping five consecutive clean sheets in recent matches. Atubolu has shut out opponents...