'We don't have many big players' - Rohr admits Nigeria fielded a stronger side compared to team beaten in Abidjan
Published: September 08, 2024
Two stunning goals from 2024 Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen's acrobatic effort inspired the Super Eagles 3-0 rout of neighbors Republic of Benin in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday evening. The victory ca...
'The Nigeria bench is fantastic' - Rohr names three players that changed the game for Super Eagles
Published: September 08, 2024
Gernot Rohr has named three players that helped the Super Eagles ease past his Benin side 3-0 in the opening fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.  The Cheetahs had beaten Nigeria in June in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers but were paid back in their own coin by the three-time African...
'I told six players to warm up' - Eguaoven provides an explanation for delaying substitution of Ndidi
Published: September 08, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 3-0 rout of Republic of Benin on Saturday evening, Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen provided an explanation for delaying the substitution of Wilfred Ndidi during the second half of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In the buildu...
'There's an understanding' - Eguavoen defends bringing on Ndah to partner Troost-Ekong in central defence 
Published: September 08, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has defended his decision to bring on Orlando Pirates ace Olisa Ndah to partner William Troost-Ekong in the centre of defence during the second half of his side's 3-0 rout of Republic of Benin in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match staged at the Godswill A...
Falconets player ratings v Venezuela: Okwuchukwu, Sabastine stars in the making; Omilana, Alani excel 
Published: September 08, 2024
The Falconets defeated Venezuela 4-0 in their last group game in the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action. The starters Goalkeeper  Faith Omilana: On her debut in the tournament, the young shot-stopper didn't put a foot wrong, making som...
U20 WWC: Five takeaways as Falconets make a statement with big win against Venezuela
Published: September 08, 2024
Nigeria, on Saturday, made a statement by thrashing Venezuela 4-0 in their last group game of the ongoing Fifa U20 Women's World Cup in Colombia.  The Falconets' win was secured with goals from Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Flourish Sabastine, and Joy Igbokwe. Amina Bello opened the scoring in the 16...
U20 WWC Venezuela 0 Nigeria 4: Bello, Okwuchukwu, Sabastine, Igbokwe goals send Falconets into round of 16
Published: September 07, 2024
The Super Falcons beat Venezuela 4-0 in their final group game at the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup and have now booked their place in the next round, courtesy of that brilliant result . Coach Christopher Danjuma made two changes to the side that lost against Germany as Shukurat Bakare was replaced by Faith Omilana...
Chelsea, Tottenham considered signing Super Eagles-eligible LB who scored 47 seconds into Denmark debut
Published: September 07, 2024
Lecce's Super Eagles-eligible left-back Patrick Dorgu attracted genuine interest from two London-based English Premier League clubs in the recently concluded transfer window. The Copenhagen native had a sensational debut for Denmark on Thursday, scoring 47 seconds after coming off the bench to help the Scandinav...
Super Eagles player ratings: Lookman standout; Osimhen home again; Troost-Ekong, Ajayi reliable; Ndidi solid 
Published: September 07, 2024
The Super Eagles got their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers off to a flying start, courtesy of a 3-0 win over Benin.  Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action. The starters Goalkeeper  Stanley Nwabali: The Chippa United shot-stopper was impeccable once again, denying Ben...
2025 Afconq: Boniface under scrutiny and four other observations from Super Eagles win v Cheetahs
Published: September 07, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Benin on Saturday on matchday one of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess. The Super Eagles claimed victory with a standout performance from Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.  Lookman opened...
Nigeria 3 Benin 0: Lookman brace and Osimhen acrobatic goal give Super Eagles a comfortable win 
Published: September 07, 2024
The Super Eagles defeated Benin 3-0 in the opening matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Interim coach Austin Eguavoen reverted the team set to 3-4-3 and rang some changes in the team that started against the Cheetahs in June. He handed Bruno On...
Super Eagles starting XI: Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyemaechi, Chukwueze, Lookman start; Dele-Bashiru, Simon bench 
Published: September 07, 2024
Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Saturday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The big news is the omission of Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen from the ...
'You see the best' - Ex-Nigeria defender Elijah admits Super Eagles shine brightest when written off 
Published: September 07, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has issued a warning to the Cheetahs of Benin not to underestimate Nigeria in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Nigeria, after finishing as runners-up in the 2023 AFCON tournament with a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the final, will be determined to g...
'They have to forget they are a bit Nigerian' - Rohr sends message to Olaitan, Aiyegun ahead of Afconq
Published: September 07, 2024
Republic of Benin's Cheetahs manager Gernot Rohr has advised his players of Nigerian descent to put aside their ties to Nigeria on Saturday when they do battle with the Super Eagles on matchday one of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The German football tactician has selected Lorient's Lagos-born s...
Ideal starting XI: Orlando Pirates ace Ndah names seven Super Eagles players that should start v Benin
Published: September 07, 2024
Orlando Pirates central defender Olisa Ndah has included seven Super Eagles players from the squad selected for the September internationals in his ideal starting eleven. The 26-year-old was handed a call-up to the squad for the first time since participating at the AFCON in 2021 but faces an uphill task in getting...