'Why is he in Turkey?' - Watford icon Deeney amazed a goalscorer like Osimhen isn't at an elite club
Published: November 11, 2025
Watford legend Troy Deeney has expressed surprise that former African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen is not playing for one of Europe's top clubs.The Nigeria international made a return to Galatasaray during the summer transfer window, following a remarkable loan spell in the 2024-25 season in which he scored 37...
Future Chelsea striker on Nigeria's radar handed late call-up to Netherlands squad for WCQs
Published: November 11, 2025
Through official channels, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has confirmed that Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha has received a late call-up to the Netherlands squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures against Poland and Lithuania.Emegha, who previously played alongside Super Eagles goalkeeper M...
Super Eagles camp update: Eric Chelle still waiting to welcome Osimhen, Okoye and Alhassan
Published: November 11, 2025
Preparations for Nigeria's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon have intensified in Rabat, with 21 players now in the Super Eagles camp. Head coach Eric Chelle is overseeing training sessions as the team continues to build momentum ahead of the crucial encounter.The players currently in camp include Ca...
'Don't underestimate Gabon, please don't' - Mikel makes passionate appeal to Super Eagles
Published: November 11, 2025
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, has issued a warning to Nigeria's senior national team ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs against Gabon on Thursday. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast Channel, Mikel described the tie as the most important fixture for the Super Eagles in the qualification series...
Super Eagles camp update: Osayi-Samuel, Onyedika, Ejuke and Adams check in as training begins
Published: November 10, 2025
The Super Eagles continue to assemble their squad in Rabat as preparations intensify ahead of Nigeria's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The number of players in camp has now risen to 18 with the arrival of Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Raphael O...
Youngest Nigerian to score at a World Cup reveals he was priced out of moves to Arsenal, Man Utd
Published: November 10, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has revealed that he was priced out of potential moves to Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United during his first spell at Shakhtar Donetsk.A celebrated figure in Nigerian football, the Bendel Insurance product is still the youngest Nigerian player to score at a ...
NFF breaks silence on controversial Rive Hotel choice following Iwobi's viral post
Published: November 10, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why the Super Eagles are camped at the Rive Hotel in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The hotel came under attention after Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi shared images on social media showi...
Super Eagles camp update: 14 players in Rabat including Lookman, Ajayi, Nwabali, Obasogie
Published: November 10, 2025
The Super Eagles have continued assembling their squad in Rabat ahead of Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon. Four players—Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, and Amas Obasogie—have reported for international duty, bringing the number of players currently in camp to 14.The earl...
'I never said one thing' - Iwobi forced to backpedal on earlier criticism of Super Eagles hotel
Published: November 10, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has backpedaled on his earlier criticism of the team's accommodation in Morocco ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs against Gabon.The Nigerian team has begun preparations for the decisive encounter at the Rive Hotel in Rabat, following the arrival of players and offic...
'The pressure is high' - Aghahowa urges Super Eagles to bring their A-game in WCQ playoff v Gabon
Published: November 10, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has urged the Nigerian national team to give their all as they prepare for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon in Morocco.Nigeria has kicked off preparations for the crucial clash against Gabon after opening camp on Sunday, November 9, at the Rive H...
Yigit tells Galatasaray striker Osimhen one area he must improve to become world's best player
Published: November 10, 2025
Now Spor commentator Veli Yigit has praised Victor Osimhen for his immense potential, stating that the Galatasaray striker has what it takes to become the best player in the world if he improves his finishing ability.The Nigeria international joined Galatasaray on a permanent deal in the summer transfer window for a Tu...
'I am Gabonese by blood' - Rennes' dual-national CB thrilled with first call-up for WCQ playoff v Nigeria
Published: November 10, 2025
Rennes-owned centre-back Jonathan Do Marcolino is delighted to receive his first call-up to the Gabonese national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria's Super Eagles in Rabat.The Bourg-en-Bresse starlet, alongside his cousin Alan Do Marcolino, has been included in coach Thierry Mouyouma's...
A picture is worth a 1000 words: Iwobi exposes poor condition of Super Eagles hotel
Published: November 10, 2025
Without uttering a word, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has drawn attention to the poor condition of the team's hotel in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon.The Fulham midfielder was among the early arrivals to the Super Eagles' camp on Sunday, alongside team officials ...
Super Eagles camp update: Fredrick, Awaziem join squad in Rabat; 11 more players expected Monday
Published: November 10, 2025
As of 8:37 a.m. on Monday, ten players invited for Nigeria’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon's Panthers had reported for international duty in Rabat, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Al-Kholood centre-back William Troost-Ekong, Brentford loanee Benjamin Fredrick and Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem h...
'I want to save one this year' - Udinese GK Okoye determined to stop a penalty after Roma defeat
Published: November 10, 2025
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye expressed pride in his team's effort despite their 2-0 defeat to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.Udinese suffered their fourth loss of the campaign after Lorenzo Pellegrini converted a penalty shortly before half-time, with Zeki Çelik adding a second just past the hour mark.Okoye commended ...