Pre-U20 Afcon friendly Ivory Coast 0 Nigeria 2: Bameyi and Oliseh find the net for Flying Eagles
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 2-0 victory against Ivory Coast's Young Elephants in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly match played at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Captain Daniel Bameyi and Foster Academy striker Divine Oliseh scored the goals in the secon...
'Most sought-after player' - Troost-Ekong reacts to reports linking Liverpool star Salah to Al-Hilal
Published: February 26, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has weighed in on the ongoing speculation linking Liverpool star Mohamed Salah with a move to the Saudi Pro League.Troost-Ekong, who currently plays for Al-Kholood, revealed that Salah has been heavily linked with a switch to Al Hilal due to uncertainties surrounding his contra...
'Still in the running' – Bafana Bafana coach backs Super Eagles to beat Rwanda, Zimbabwe in March
Published: February 26, 2025
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his surprise at Nigeria’s struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, backing the Super Eagles to bounce back in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C with just three points after two rounds of matches, trailing...
Concacaf Champions Cup: Awaziem holds his own against former Arsenal and Chelsea man Olivier Giroud
Published: February 26, 2025
Chidozie Awaziem delivered a strong defensive display in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday morning, successfully keeping former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud at bay. The Colorado Rapids fell 1-0 to LAFC at BMO Stadium, with Mark Delgado netting the decisive goal just three minutes into the second ha...
'Celebrated the most' - Middlesbrough coach lauds Iheanacho's attitude despite bench role at Stoke
Published: February 26, 2025
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick has hailed Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho for his passionate reaction to the team's 3-1 victory over Stoke City on Tuesday night, despite not featuring in the match.Iheanacho, who joined Boro on loan from Sevilla in the winter transfer window, remained on the bench throughou...
What Rangers interim manager Ferguson said about Dessers at beginning of the season
Published: February 26, 2025
New Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson has previously expressed his support for Cyriel Dessers, highlighting his attitude and goal-scoring ability while also acknowledging the need for competition in the squad.Ferguson, who has taken charge following Philippe Clement’s departure, spoke at the beginning of the sea...
'Went against our policy' - Atalanta co-president breaks silence on Gasperini and Lookman feud
Published: February 26, 2025
Atalanta co-president Stephen Gerard Pagliuca has addressed the controversy surrounding head coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s recent comments about Ademola Lookman, calling the incident a mistake that went against the club’s values.The dispute arose after Atalanta’s 3-1 home defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions Lea...
Fulham boss explains why Super Eagles duo Iwobi, Bassey started on the bench in win v Wolves
Published: February 26, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has explained the rationale behind his decision to start Super Eagles duo, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey on the bench in his side's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League encounter at the Molineux Stadium on Tuesday night.The Hale End Academy product had been ever-present in ...
Nigeria injury watch: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong battling muscle injury before WCQs
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria manager Eric Chelle is sweating over the fitness of William Troost-Ekong, less than three weeks before he announces his first roster as coach of the three-time African champions, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Tottenham Hotspur academy product is undoubtedly part of the Franco-Malian coach’s plans for next ...
Eric Chelle receives good news on Galatasaray's Osimhen ahead of Nigeria squad announcement
Published: February 26, 2025
Eric Chelle has received positive news from Turkey on marquee center forward Victor Osimhen ahead of his first squad announcement as Nigeria coach. The Napoli loanee was forced off due to injury in the closing minutes of Monday evening's Intercontinental Derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.He was replaced in the...
Australia's record appearance maker hails Tosin's impact in Chelsea's win over Southampton
Published: February 26, 2025
Australia's record appearance maker with 109 caps, Mark Schwarzer has lauded Tosin Adarabioyo’s contribution to Chelsea’s dominant 4-0 victory over Southampton, particularly his role in the opening goal.  Despite the return of Wesley Fofana from injury, Tosin was trusted to start alongside Levi Colwill in the hear...
Nathan Tella partially involved in team training ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt v Bayer Leverkusen
Published: February 25, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen as he works towards full fitness ahead of their Bundesliga fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.Tella, who played in Leverkusen's goalless draw against Bayern Munich, suffered a hip injury that ruled him out of their 2-0 victory over Holstein K...
England make move to beat Nigeria and Spain to talented Manchester United goalkeeper
Published: February 25, 2025
The English Football Association has made a move to beat the Nigeria Football Federation and Royal Spanish Football Federation to the services of talented Manchester United goalkeeper Darlington Osuchukwu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Osuchukwu has received a call-up to an England U16 training camp ahead of the upcomin...
Bameyi headlines Flying Eagles 21-man squad in Ivory Coast for friendlies against Young Elephants
Published: February 25, 2025
Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday morning ahead of two friendly matches against their Ivorian counterparts, the Young Elephants.  The matches, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, are part of the team's preparations for the upcoming CAF U...
Intercontinental Derby scandal: Fenerbahce midfielder allegedly exposes himself to Osimhen
Published: February 25, 2025
In a shocking incident during the highly charged Intercontinental Derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, a scandal has erupted involving Fenerbahçe midfielder Mert Hakan Yandaş, who allegedly exposed himself to Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen in a provocative attempt to unsettle his opponent.According to haber...