FA Youth Cup: Red-hot winger George on target as Chelsea side coached by Nigerian beat Everton 
Published: January 21, 2024
Chelsea have advanced into the fifth round of the prestigious FA Youth Cup after defeating Everton 2-0 in a fourth round clash staged at Walton Hall Park on Sunday afternoon.    Chelsea U18s' Nigerian football tactician Hassan Sulaiman handed a start to red-hot winger of Nigerian descent Tyrique George wh...
West Ham prepared to break transfer record to beat Chelsea, Newcastle to signing of Super Eagles striker
Published: January 21, 2024
West Ham United are ready to break their transfer record to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Newcastle United.   As reported by The Sun, the Hammers' technical director Tim Steidten is pushing massively to bring the red-hot Bayer Leverkusen forward to the L...
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players to watch out for against Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 21, 2024
The Super Eagles will clash with familiar foes Guinea-Bissau in their last group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday evening.   They will be seeking to build on their victory against host nation Ivory Coast and head into the round of 16 with a huge tank of confidence with another triumph against the...
'We know them' - Osimhen reveals Super Eagles have the lowdown on Guinea-Bissau 
Published: January 21, 2024
Victor Osimhen has revealed that the Super Eagles players have the lowdown on Guinea-Bissau, their next opponent at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau will face off at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday evening, with the Djurtus facing the daunting task of needing ...
'Keep it to yourself' - Nwabali reveals one secret Peseiro told him on the eve of Nigeria's opener v EQG
Published: January 20, 2024
In a move that took almost everyone by surprise, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro opted to hand a competitive debut to Stanley Nwabali in his side's opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea.    Nigeria were faced with a goalkeeping crisis in the months leading up to the start of ...
'Real tactical masterclass' - Ex-Bafana Bafana star gushes over Super Eagles defensive display against CIV 
Published: January 20, 2024
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Dean Furman has gushed over the Super Eagles' defensive performance during their 1-0 victory against Ivory Coast in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations encounter on Thursday.    The three-time African champions needed a response after an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guin...
Arsenal fear losing Obi-Martin amid interest from Ajax and Borussia Dortmund 
Published: January 20, 2024
English Premier League club giants Arsenal fear losing talented Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi-Martin to a foreign club.    According to bold.dk, the Gunners are at constant risk of losing the 16-year-old striker to a rival European club without being able to do anything.   The...
2023 AFCON: What Super Eagles coach Peseiro must do to get the best out of Iwobi
Published: January 20, 2024
There are no mincing words that Alex Iwobi has had a slow start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Fulham midfielder failed to impress against Equatorial Guinea and didn't do any better against Ivory Coast when he was deployed deep in Jose Peseiro's 3-4-3 set up.   While he struggled in an o...
'If we can reach the final' - Super Eagles winger Simon reveals 2023 AFCON target 
Published: January 20, 2024
Moses Simon has revealed his target for Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, saying he will be delighted if he can help the Super Eagles reach the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on February 11, 2024.   Nigeria are on course to advance to the last 16 of the 2023 AFCON following their ha...
Super Eagles recovery session: Zaidu potential fitness doubt; Yusuf individual training; Ekong, Osimhen rested  
Published: January 20, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started preparations for their final Group A fixture at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a recovery session held on Friday, a day after registering a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ivory Coast.    As is the norm, the players that started and playe...
'We all want revenge' - Osayi-Samuel explains why Super Eagles players are hunting for vengeance v GNB
Published: January 20, 2024
Bright Osayi-Samuel still doesn't know if he will make his starting debut at the Africa Cup of Nations in Monday's meeting between Nigeria and Guinea Bissau at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.    The Fenerbahce star has played second fiddle to Ola Aina so far at the AFCON, having come off t...
Transfer journalist claims Newcastle United remain interested in Super Eagles-eligible attacker 
Published: January 20, 2024
Transfer journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed that Newcastle remain interested in Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke and could offer Callum Wilson in exchange for the signing of the Super Eagles-eligible striker. The Magpies had been reported to have enquired about Solanke but were informed about his unavailability ...
'Still feeling a little bit tired' - Aina reacts after outstanding display v CIV, looks ahead to Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 19, 2024
Ola Aina was arguably the top performer for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win against Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations but dd not get the credit he deserved as he was beaten to the official Man of the Match award by Victor Osimhen.   A two-footed player who is comfortable with both feet, Aina's versa...
'Defended as a team, from Victor to the GK' - Iwobi admits formation change helped Super Eagles beat CIV
Published: January 19, 2024
Alex Iwobi has admitted that the change of formation helped the Super Eagles register a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ivory Coast in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match on Thursday.   Manager Jose Peseiro made the decision to change from the 4-3-3 tactical system that he used in the 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea as...
Withdrawal from Super Eagles AFCON squad: Umar Sadiq gives his version of events 
Published: January 19, 2024
Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has released a statement clarifying his exit from the Super Eagles few days before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 26-year-old was suspected to have picked up a knee injury in Nigeria's clash with Guinea which was the last friendly game before the start of AFCO...