'They must be competitive' - Obafemi questions Super Eagles players' commitment after loss to Rwanda
Published: November 23, 2024
Nigeria's shocking 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier has sparked widespread criticism, with former Super Eagles player Abiodun Obafemi adding his voice to the discontent.The 1996 Olympic gold medalist has expressed his frustration with the lack of commitment displayed by some Super Eagles...
'They lacked respect' - Rohr blasts Eguavoen for resting Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi, Ndidi against Rwanda
Published: November 23, 2024
Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has strongly criticized Super Eagles interim manager Augustine Eguavoen for resting most of his key players during a dead-rubber 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda's Wasps on Monday, November 18. The former Bayern Munich defender mentioned Victor Osimhen, Adem...
18yo Nigerian who recently trained with Iwobi takes part in Arsenal final training session pre-Forest
Published: November 23, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted teenage Nigerian right-back Josh Nichols to first team training on Friday, the Gunners' final session before their crucial Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 18-year-old was seen training with the firs...
'Particularly for Nigeria national team' - Tottenham star Solanke reveals his favourite Super Eagles player
Published: November 23, 2024
Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has spoken about his Nigerian heritage and intends to visit the country in the next few years.The Chelsea academy graduate was eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his father before making a cap-tying appearance for his country of birth, England in a UEFA Nations Leag...
WAFCON 2024 group stage draw in full: Super Falcons to face Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
Published: November 22, 2024
Nigeria have been drawn in Group B of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in the draw ceremony held on Friday evening.The Super Falcons have been grouped alongside 2022 WAFCON quarter-finalist Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria, whom they defeated 6-1 on aggregate across two recent friendly matches.Nigeria qualified for...
'I'm not exaggerating at all' - Ex-Besiktas forward reveals what makes Galatasaray striker Osimhen special
Published: November 22, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has revealed what makes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen a special player as the Süper Lig continues to prove to be a comfort zone for Nigerian players.Paul Onuachu took the Süper Lig by storm last season, scoring 15 goals for Trabzonspor but Osimhen is taking it to another ...
'Not his natural position' - Sevilla coach sends message to Eguavoen winger role not Iheanacho's ideal role
Published: November 22, 2024
Sevilla head coach, García Pimienta, has provided insight into the positional capabilities of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, particularly in light of his recent international appearances for Nigeria during the 2025 AFCON qualification matches.Iheanacho, who was utilized by Nigerian coach Austin Eguavoen in both g...
After pulling out of Super Eagles squad for Rwanda clash, Lookman called up for Parma v Atalanta
Published: November 22, 2024
Ademola Lookman has been named in the Atalanta squad for their Serie A matchday 13 clash with Parma at Ennio Tardini Stadium on Saturday.The in-form winger missed the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final qualification fixture with Rwanda on Monday due to lack of fitness.The 2013 AFCON champions interim coach A...
'It won't be for 6-8 weeks' - Leverkusen coach confirms Boniface suffered a small injury on Super Eagles duty
Published: November 22, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Victor Boniface sustained a minor injury during Nigeria's 2-1 loss to Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday, November 18.Boniface featured for 89 minutes before being replaced by Umar...
'Did not want to go to Saudi Arabia' - Galatasaray assistant coach makes big claim about Osimhen
Published: November 22, 2024
Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia Gomez has shed light on the circumstances surrounding Victor Osimhen's transfer to the Turkish giants in September. Gomez claims that Osimhen rejected a transfer to an unnamed club in Saudi Arabia and a move to Chelsea fell through before joining Galatasaray. The 25-year-old'...
'He was surprised' - Super Eagles CB Ndah shares conversation with Eguavoen about injury
Published: November 22, 2024
Orlando Pirates central defender Olisa Ndah has expressed his disappointment and heartbreak following his latest injury setback.The Nigerian international has been a key player for the Buccaneers, but his time at the club has been marked by several injuries.Ndah's latest injury occurred during his side's 3-0 home win o...
Paganini reveals the club genuinely interested in Lookman amid rumours linking forward with Man Utd
Published: November 22, 2024
Italian football expert Paolo Paganini has confirmed that French giants Paris Saint-Germain retain an interest in Ademola Lookman amid rumours linking the Atalanta forward with a move to Manchester United.It has been claimed that the Red Devils are monitoring the situation of Lookman, whose contract with Atalanta expir...
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface misses training before Bayer Leverkusen v Heidenheim
Published: November 22, 2024
There are genuine concerns over the fitness of Nigeria international Victor Boniface ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga match with Heidenheim. The striker was in the Super Eagles squad that suffered a historic 2-1 loss to Rwanda on Monday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, playing for 89 minutes before mak...
Nwakali highlights three midfield roles he can play ahead of Barnsley v Wigan
Published: November 21, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has highlighted the three midfield roles he can play ahead of Barnsley's meeting with Wigan Athletic in the English Football League One clash that is set to go down at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday.Nwakali has played as a holding midfielder for most of his club career and that was ...
Anderlecht, Slavia Prague, 7 other clubs interested in Kalmar's 18yo Nigerian center back
Published: November 21, 2024
Relegated Swedish club Kalmar FF could sell talented Nigerian central defender Vince Osuji in the January transfer window, according to reports. Swedish sports newspaper Sportbladet is reporting that several European clubs are interested in signing Osuji, seven months after his arrival at Kalmar FF from Nigerian grass...