'My background is Nigerian' - Arsenal CB confirms he's eligible to represent Super Eagles, England, Italy
Published: October 15, 2024
Arsenal U18s central defender Samuel Onyekachukwu has confirmed that he is eligible to represent three national teams, namely Nigeria's Super Eagles, England and Italy.Samuel Onyekachukwu, previously known as Samuel Chinedu, began the 2024-2025 season as a first year scholar at the Gunners, alongside Andre Annous, Ifeo...
'Players used their fame' - Besiktas' Libyan midfielder blasts European media for siding with Super Eagles
Published: October 15, 2024
Besiktas defensive midfielder Moatasem Al-Musrati has heavily criticized the European media for the way they reported the Nigeria national team's ordeal in Libya, claiming that they sided with the Super Eagles. Last month, Al-Musrati announced his retirement from international football, citing the many administrative ...
Bameyi, Igboke, Agada named in Flying Eagles squad for WAFU Zone B U20 Cup of Nations; Daga replaced
Published: October 15, 2024
Twenty players have been selected to represent Nigeria at the upcoming WAFU Zone B U20 tournament in Togo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Flying Eagles, under the guidance of coach Aliyu Zubairu, are set to compete against Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire in Group B, while Group A features Togo, Benin Republic, and N...
Barcelona pull the plug on signing Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka in January
Published: October 15, 2024
According to Sport, Hansi Flick has pulled the plug on Barcelona's intended move for Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in the winter transfer market.Barcelona director Deco had intended on signing another midfielder in the winter transfer window and wanted to bring Chukwuemeka to the club.The Spanish giants ...
2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Three Flamingos players to keep an eye on
Published: October 15, 2024
Nigeria's U17 women's team, the Flamingos, prepare to take on the world's best at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to hold from October 16 to November 3, 2024, in the Dominican Republic.The Flamingos, who secured third place in the 2022 tournament in India, will seek to make history by ...
Eyewitness account: Tunisian pilot who flew Super Eagles to Libya explains what really happened
Published: October 15, 2024
The Tunisian pilot who transported the Super Eagles to Libya has provided insights into what transpired with the Nigerian national team during their ordeal in the North African country.The Nigeria national football team faced a distressing ordeal in Libya ahead of their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier...
'Held hostage somewhere' - Eguavoen reveals what worried Super Eagles players passed through in Libya
Published: October 15, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has spoken about the difficulties the Super Eagles faced at the hands of the Libyan authorities. The Super Eagles players and officials' landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja on Monday evening after opting to pull out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match...
Brentford forward no longer eligible to represent Nigeria after cap-tying appearance for Germany
Published: October 14, 2024
Bentford forward Kevin Schade is now ineligible to represent Nigeria on the international stage after featuring in a cap-tying game for Germany on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Last week, Schade was handed a late call-up by manager Julian Nagelsmann as a replacement for Eintracht Frankfurt central defender...
No going back: Super Eagles land in Kano after pulling out of 2025 Afconq against Libya
Published: October 14, 2024
The Nigerian national football team has arrived in Kano after deciding to boycott Tuesday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights in Benghazi, citing poor treatment from the North Africans. The team faced inhumane treatment and was left stranded for over 15 hours following t...
'We hope Victor will return safely' - Leverkusen chief confirms contact with Super Eagles striker Boniface
Published: October 14, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen's director of licensing Thomas Eichin has confirmed that the Bundesliga champions are in contact with Victor Boniface after the Super Eagles were forced to pull out of Tuesday evening's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya's Mediterranean Knights due to unfortunate circumstances.The three-time...
2025 Afconq: CAF condemns treatment of Super Eagles in Libya, vows to take appropriate action
Published: October 14, 2024
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed serious concerns over the troubling treatment of Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, upon their arrival in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Set to face the Mediterranean Knights on Tuesday, October 15, at Benina Stadium...
Troost-Ekong confirms Super Eagles have been cleared to leave Libya after 'hostage situation'
Published: October 14, 2024
William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that the Super Eagles are on their way back to Nigeria after suffering persecution from the Libyan authorities ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers game that is set to take place tomorrow.The Northern African country started with a diversion of the flight of the Nigeria...
'No grounds for accusations' - Libyan Football Federation fires back at Nigeria over hostage reports
Published: October 14, 2024
The Libyan Football Federation has addressed accusations made by the Nigerian Football Federation regarding the hostage situation involving the Nigerian national team prior to their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.The statement follows reports that the Super Eagles were stranded at Al Abraq Airport...
'Help me call my grandmother, this is sick' - Boniface reacts to poor treatment of Super Eagles in Libya
Published: October 14, 2024
In a series of posts on X, Victor Boniface has reacted to the treatment being meted to the Super Eagles players by the Libyan authorities ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights on Tuesday evening.The Nigerian team are currently stranded at the Abraq International Airport in...
'I've been stuck for 15 hours' - Osayi-Samuel sends message to CAF after being held hostage in Libya
Published: October 14, 2024
Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel, has sent a message to CAF to assist the Nigerian national team following unjust treatment by Libya prior to a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.After securing a 1-0 victory in Uyo, Nigeria was scheduled to face the Mediterranean Knights at the Benina Stadium on Tuesday...