Galatasaray striker Osimhen wins award in Turkiye ahead of 38th cap for Super Eagles
Published: November 14, 2024
Victor Osimhen won the Goal of the Week award in the Turkish Super Lig, few hours before making his 38th appearance for the Super Eagles in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs. The Napoli loanee has been named in Nigeria's starting lineup for Thursday evening's clash at Felix Houphou...
Super Eagles starting XI v Benin: Osho cap-tied; Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Osimhen, Lookman start
Published: November 14, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday evening.Chippa United glovesman Stanely Nwabali starts his...
Super Eagles defender Troost-Ekong gives two reasons for Nigeria's historic loss to Benin in June
Published: November 14, 2024
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has shed light on the reasons for Nigeria's historic 2-1 loss to Benin's Cheetahs in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying match in June 2024.It marked the first time the three-time African champions had lost to Benin in an international match.Nigeria initially took the lead with a...
'A challenge that I enjoy' - Benin's ex-Huddersfield striker insists he's unfazed about facing Troost-Ekong
Published: November 14, 2024
Former Huddersfield Town star and Benin striker Steve Mounié is relishing the prospect of facing the Super Eagles defence marshalled by William Troost-Ekong ahead of Thursday evening's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny.Mounié has scored two goals in the last three 2025 AF...
Best Men's Player: Lookman battles Messi, Ronaldo, Arsenal and Chelsea stars for Globe Soccer Awards
Published: November 14, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards following his brilliant form for club and country over the year.The Atalanta star has been nominated alongside Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, with Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah and Chelsea ace Cole Palmer for the Best M...
Super Eagles final training: Sadiq involved, Osho impresses, Osimhen no issues at all, set-piece drills
Published: November 14, 2024
The Super Eagles have completed their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs in Abidjan, with their final training session held on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Nigeria's caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen,...
'I'll be saying things I'm not supposed to say' - Eguavoen on Super Eagles' hostage situation in Libya
Published: November 14, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of Nigeria's Super Eagles, has chosen to sidestep discussions regarding the troubling treatment the team faced during their recent trip to Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations  qualifiers.The Super Eagles were held at Al-Abraq Airport for over 17 hours after their arrival ...
Technical or tactical match? Super Eagles interim coach Eguavoen keeping his cards close to his chest
Published: November 14, 2024
As the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial encounter against Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, interim manager Austin Eguavoen remains tight-lipped about his team's tactical approach. Nigeria is scheduled to take-on Benin on Thursday, November 14, at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, in Abidjan, Ivor...
'He used to be my coach' - Troost-Ekong admits Cheetahs boss Rohr has the Super Eagles playbook
Published: November 13, 2024
Speaking ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Benin at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny tomorrow, William Troost-Ekong acknowledged that Gernot Rohr is familiar with the Super Eagles squad.The German tactician was in charge of the three-time Africa Cup of Nations for five years and was in the dugou...
'He knows us in and out'- Eguavoen warns Super Eagles players Rohr has inside information on Nigeria
Published: November 13, 2024
Ahead of the pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs, Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, admitted that Benin coach Gernot Rohr has inside information about the Super Eagles and has warned his players to avoid complacency.The match is scheduled for Thursday, No...
Talented striker Musa scores scores brilliant back-heel goal for Man Utd on EFL Trophy debut
Published: November 13, 2024
Spanish-born Nigerian striker Victor Musa scored on his EFL Trophy debut on Tuesday night but his goal counted for nothing as Manchester United U21s were beaten 4-1 by the first team of League One club Huddersfield Town.Four players of Nigerian descent were on parade at John Smith's Stadium, with Musa and Habeeb Ogunne...
Chelsea ready to flog Nigerian midfielder in January amid interest from Ipswich Town
Published: November 13, 2024
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are willing to sell Austrian-born Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in the winter transfer market amid interest from Premier League rivals Ipswich Town.The Aston Villa academy product has become surplus to requirements at Chelsea, having failed to start a game since the start of the ...
'They are not here' - Rohr rues the absence of three French-born players and Kiki for Afconq v Nigeria
Published: November 13, 2024
Speaking at a press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr expressed regret over the absence of four key players for his side's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria.The German football tactician will not be able to count on the services of three French-born players for Thursday's match, namely Matt�...
2025 Afconq: Everything you need to know about Super Eagles matchday five fixture against Cheetahs
Published: November 13, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles are set to face Republic of Benin's Cheetahs in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Thursday, November 14, at Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny. This encounter comes after Nigeria's recent ordeal in Libya, which resulted in CAF awarding maximum points to the Super Eagles, bringing t...
Agent expects Lookman to join marquee Euro club; reveals Okoli chose Leicester over Spanish, German teams
Published: November 13, 2024
Alessandro Barison, the agent of Leicester City's Italian-born Nigerian central defender Caleb Okoli, has predicted that Ademola Lookman is likely to join a marquee European club next summer. Lookman’s breakout season in 2023-2024 saw him lead Atalanta to Europa League success and assist the Super Eagles in reaching...