3 goals conceded after 80th minute under his watch: Chelle still pleased with Super Eagles defenders
Published: November 14, 2025
Speaking at the post-match press conference following his side's 4-1 rout of Gabon on Thursday evening, manager Eric Chelle stood by his defenders when he was questioned about the Super Eagles' defensive lapses. Including extra-time and stoppages for injuries and VAR checks, the Nigeria versus Gabon clash lasted for a...
'I play with my heart' - Super Eagles new star Adams reacts to win, provides general fitness update
Published: November 14, 2025
Sevilla striker Akor Adams is quickly establishing himself as a bona fide star for the Super Eagles, following yet another goalscoring display for the three-time African champions.Adams has now found the net in consecutive away fixtures for Nigeria, opening the scoring in Thursday evening's 4-1 demolition of Gabon's Pa...
'We are together' - Chukwueze credits unity for Nigeria's big win v Gabon, focused on Sunday's final
Published: November 14, 2025
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his satisfaction following Nigeria's 4–1 extra-time triumph over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final, while stressing that full attention must now shift to Sunday’s decisive final match.Nigeria sealed the win in Morocco with a dominant extra-time di...
'He's so good' - Bassey urges Brentford to recall 'unbelievable' Fredrick after pocketing Aubameyang
Published: November 14, 2025
Calvin Bassey has urged Brentford to promote promising centre-back Benjamin Fredrick to their first team squad after the youngster delivered a commanding display in Nigeria's 4-1 victory over Gabon on Thursday evening, a performance in which he kept Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang quiet.The Brentford loanee emerged as arguab...
Osimhen confirms lasers were pointed at Super Eagles players, breaks silence on bonus row
Published: November 14, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has addressed the laser light incident and the team's decision to boycott Tuesday's training session ahead of the crucial playoff clash against Gabon.The players skipped training on Tuesday evening in protest over unpaid bonuses and outstanding allowances, a move that briefly disrupt...
Super Eagles duo Troost-Ekong and Chukwueze react to Osimhen's injury-time miss against Gabon
Published: November 14, 2025
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Chukwueze have shared their candid reactions to Victor Osimhen’s dramatic stoppage-time miss against Gabon, a moment that briefly stunned the crowd before the striker redeemed himself with two extra-time goals in Nigeria's 4–1 victory in Thursday’s World Cup play...
Two-goal hero Osimhen reveals what he told Super Eagles teammates after his injury-time miss
Published: November 14, 2025
Victor Osimhen has opened up on the emotional moment he shared with his Super Eagles teammates after missing a potential injury-time winner in Nigeria's dramatic 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off semi-final on Thursday evening.The Galatasaray striker had a golden opportunit...
'Maybe he should return my Nigeria shirt' - Troost-Ekong fires back at Deeney, replies Lahoud
Published: November 13, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has hit back at former Watford teammate Troy Deeney and retired Sierra Leone international Michael Lahoud after both publicly questioned his leadership ahead of Nigeria's 4-1 victory over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal in Morocco.The duo had criticised the c...
Former African POTY explains why Lookman struggled in Nigeria's win v Gabon, calls out Chukwueze
Published: November 13, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba, has shared his thoughts on Ademola Lookman's underwhelming display in Nigeria's emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon on Thursday evening, and also challenged Samuel Chukwueze to step up his game for the Super Eagles.Both wingers were deployed out of position by manager Er...
Super Eagles player ratings: Fredrick outstanding, Osimhen decisive, Bassey reliable, Ejuke super-sub
Published: November 13, 2025
Nigeria advanced to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Morocco with a convincing 4–1 victory over Gabon in Morocco. Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the Super Eagles playersThe startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali (6/10): Another shaky outing from the goalkeeper, who looked uncertain with his ...
2026 WCQ playoff Nigeria 4-1 Gabon: Five observations from Super Eagles' big win over Panthers
Published: November 13, 2025
The Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs after a commanding 4-1 win over Gabon on Thursday evening.Akor Adams put Nigeria ahead in the 78th minute, punishing a defensive error from the Panthers.Gabon pulled level in the 89th minute through Mario Lemina, who fired past Stanley Nwab...
Nigeria 4-1 Gabon: Akor Adams, Ejuke and Osimhen on target in emphatic win after extra time
Published: November 13, 2025
The Super Eagles defeated Gabon 4–1 after extra time to advance to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-offs in Rabat, Morocco. The thrilling encounter showcased Nigeria's resilience and attacking brilliance as they overcame a stubborn Gabonese side to move a step closer to qualifying for the global sho...
Nigeria starting XI: Ndidi captain; Nwabali, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze start; Simon, Arokodare bench
Published: November 13, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed his starting lineup for Thursday evening's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff with Gabon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, earning his 26th start for Nigeria.The Chippa United...
'Thank God we have Osimhen' - Former Super Eagles player turned pastor tips Nigeria to beat Gabon
Published: November 13, 2025
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper turned pastor, Peterside Idah, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will secure victory in Thursday evening's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, citing the national team's historical dominance and the scintillating form of star striker Victor Osimhen.Off-field issues have d...
Nigeria v Gabon: What Fulham trio Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze said ahead of WCQ playoff
Published: November 13, 2025
Fulham trio Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze have expressed confidence in the Super Eagles' ability to overcome Gabon in Thursday's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal encounter in Morocco.Nigeria will face the Panthers in a decisive tie that could see them move one step closer to sealing quali...