'Keep the record going' - Iwobi pays tribute to Okocha, Ameobi after historic 300th PL appearance
Published: October 25, 2025
Alex Iwobi has etched his name into Premier League history by becoming the first Nigerian player to reach 300 appearances, a remarkable milestone achieved during Fulham's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday. The Hale End Academy graduate was named in the starting line-up as the Cottagers were ...
'I don't want a nice guy' - Eric Chelle defends under-fire Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali
Published: October 25, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has thrown his full support behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following widespread criticism of his performances in Nigeria's recent World Cup qualifier matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic.Nwabali, who was instrumental in Nigeria's qualification campaign, came under fire aft...
Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles
Published: October 25, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has shed light on how Brentford loanee Benjamin Fredrick and Krasnodar-owned winger were handed call-ups for a Nigeria training camp during the summer.Fredrick received an invitation to train with the Super Eagles ahead of the Unity Cup showpiece against Jamaica in London, following an im...
'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL
Published: October 25, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle was among the 42,766 spectators at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday night as Portuguese champions Sporting CP faced Olympique Marseille on matchday three of the UEFA Champions League.The Malian tactician, currently in Portugal for a short holiday, seized the opportunity to assess ...
Russian-born striker who wants to play for Super Eagles scores 3 goals in 5 days for Kayserispor
Published: October 25, 2025
Russian-born striker German Onugkha is enjoying a rich vein of form, having netted three goals in his last two appearances for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig.Onugkha began the season with FC Copenhagen but struggled for regular playing time at the Danish champions before sealing a permanent move to Kayserispor on...
Record-breaking Osimhen one-goal away from matching manager Okan Buruk's Galatasaray tally
Published: October 25, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of equalling the goal tally of Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk as the Turkish giants prepare to face Goztepe in their next league fixture.The Nigerian forward, who joined Galatasaray on loan for the 2024/2025 campaign, has been in sensational form, scoring 42 goals ...
Positive update for Lazio and Nigeria: Dele-Bashiru returns to individual training after injury layoff
Published: October 25, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is edging closer to full recovery from a hamstring injury that sidelined him since September.The Nigerian international endured a difficult start to the season, going four Serie A appearances without a goal or assist before picking up the muscle injury.As a result, he missed ...
2025 Fifa U17 World Cup: Future Arsenal player among three Nigerians named in Ireland squad
Published: October 25, 2025
The Football Association of Ireland has this week confirmed the Republic of Ireland U17 squad for the upcoming 2025 Fifa U17 World Cup in Qatar, with manager Colin O’Brien including three teenagers of Nigerian descent in his 21-man selection, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The squad is headlined by Shamrock Rovers sens...
Super Eagles midfielder Iwobi to receive award from Premier League after Newcastle v Fulham
Published: October 24, 2025
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is set to receive a Premier League Milestone Award, provided he features in Fulham's clash with Newcastle United on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The game against the Magpies will mark Iwobi's 300th appearance in the English top-flight, a remarkable feat since his debut against Swa...
Liverpool, Man City and West Ham starlets of Nigerian descent receive England U16s call-ups
Published: October 24, 2025
The England Football Association has announced the England U16 squad for the upcoming Football Federations Cup in Antalya, Turkiye, with three players of Nigerian descent selected by interim coach Barry Lewtas.West Ham defender Emmanuel Fejokwu, Manchester City midfielder David Eze and Liverpool forward Joshua Abe have...
Wafcon qualifier Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Ihezuo and Okoronkwo on target for Super Falcons
Published: October 24, 2025
The Super Falcons cruised to a dominant 2-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers on Friday.Goals from Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in the first half handed Nigeria the win at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo. The Falcons started...
Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff
Published: October 24, 2025
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma will be worried ahead of the Panthers' 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria's Super Eagles on November 13, given his poor record against Africa's top ten teams in the Fifa rankings, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Africa's top ten currently comprise Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeri...
Zaidu makes injury comeback as Porto miss out on history after defeat to Nottingham Forest
Published: October 24, 2025
Zaidu Sanusi and his teammates' hopes of etching their names into the history books were dashed on a disappointing night at the City Ground, as Porto fell 2–0 to Nottingham Forest, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.A win would have marked the Porto's first-ever victory on English soil over an English side in European comp...
'He's the oldest one' - Chelsea boss Maresca admits Tosin is unhappy when he doesn't play
Published: October 24, 2025
Speaking before Chelsea's Premier League match against Sunderland, manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that even the most experienced members of his squad, including Tosin Adarabioyo, are not immune to frustration when left out of the starting lineup.At 28, Tosin is the oldest outfield player in the Chelsea first team, b...
Forget Andersen, Diop and Cuenca: Marco Silva names Bassey as Fulham's most agile and quickest CB
Published: October 24, 2025
Manager Marco Silva has singled out Calvin Bassey as Fulham's most agile and quickest centre-back ahead of their Premier League trip to Newcastle United.Bassey was a surprising omission from Fulham's starting lineup against Arsenal last weekend, following his return from international duty with the Super Eagles, althou...