Super Eagles coach Peseiro provides fitness update on Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho 
Published: January 09, 2024
Super Eagles coach Jose Pesiero has provided a fitness update on Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of his side's opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea.    The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner did not attend the pre-Africa Cup of Nations training camp in Abu Dhabi, United ...
Confirmed: Terem Moffi replaces Boniface in Super Eagles AFCON squad pending approval of CAF 
Published: January 09, 2024
According to a press release from the Nigeria Football Federation and made available to allnigeriasoccer.com, Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has called in a replacement for injured Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface.    Boniface withdrew from the Super Eagles squad heading to the Africa Cup of Nations aft...
'Got injured six days before AFCON'- Boniface devastated after pulling out of Nigeria's AFCON squad 
Published: January 08, 2024
Victor Boniface is understandably devastated after suffering an injury that will see him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Bayer Levekusen striker was forced to withdraw from the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations roster after suffering a muscle injury during practice in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Em...
Blues insider reveals Chelsea co-owner in contact with agent over transfer of Victor Osimhen
Published: January 08, 2024
According to Blues insider, Simon Phillips, Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has contacted Victor Osimhen's agent over the transfer of the reigning African Footballer of the Year.   The 25-year-old recently inked a new deal with Napoli which will expire in the summer of 2026 but that has not moved a needle in...
Nigeria rocked by withdrawal of Victor Boniface from Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations squad 
Published: January 08, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has been rocked by the withdrawal of Victor Boniface from the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations squad.   After Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who was named in the provisional squad only to pull out due to a muscular injury, Bonifac...
Chelsea boss to make decision on Chukwuemeka's availability for Boro clash after Monday's training 
Published: January 08, 2024
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will make a decision on Carney Chukwuemeka's availability for the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Middlesbrough after training at Cobham on Monday, January 8.   The England youth international of Nigerian descent scored his first senior goal in Chelsea&...
'An extraordinary player' - Oliseh admits Boniface missing AFCON 'will be a bad blow' for Super Eagles
Published: January 08, 2024
Former Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has expressed his concerns for the Super Eagles over the fitness of Victor Boniface ahead of the start of the Africa Cup of Nations.   The red-hot Bayer Leverkusen striker missed the friendly games against Abu Dubai-based side Al Ghadbia yesterday and Guinea this afternoo...
Five observations from Super Eagles disappointing 2-0 loss to Guinea in pre-AFCON friendly 
Published: January 08, 2024
Nigeria suffered a disappointing  2-0 loss to Guinea in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly held behind-closed-doors at the Bani Yas Stadium Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday afternoon.   Atromitos F.C. midfielder Aguibou Camara and Bastia striker Facinet Conte.were on target for the Syli National...
Nigeria 0 Guinea 2: Atromitos midfielder, Bastia striker on target for Syli National; Simon misses penalty
Published: January 08, 2024
The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Guinea on Monday afternoon in their last friendly game before the start of AFCON. José Peseiro rang several changes to the team that started against the Al Gharbia yesterday which included Stanley Nwabili coming in for Francis Uzoho, and Alhassan Yusuf getting a chance to play in the ...
Super Eagles confirmed starting XI: Yusuf debuts; Troost-Ekong captain; Boniface missing; Osimhen bench
Published: January 08, 2024
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Monday's international friendly against Guinea at the Bani Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates.    Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili starts in goal - a decision that sees Omonia Nicosia's Francis Uzoho and Enyimba&#...
Arsenal, Chelsea-linked striker Victor Boniface reveals preferred destination if he leaves Bayer
Published: January 08, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has revealed his preference to play in the La Liga over the Premier League amidst links with Chelsea and Arsenal.   The 23-year-old is one of the most in-form strikers in Europe at the moment and has played a huge role in Bayer Leverkusen's surprising challenge for the Bu...
Mikel reveals qualities that make Victor Boniface a complete striker, backs Bayer star to shine at 2023 AFCON
Published: January 08, 2024
Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel has labeled Victor Boniface a complete striker and has backed the Bayer Leverkusen star to shine at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Boniface has had a remarkable start to life in Germany after transferring from Belgian outfit Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer, register...
'Players who went to AFCON' - Napoli chief admits absence of Osimhen contributed to defeat to Torino
Published: January 08, 2024
Mauro Meluso, sporting director of Napoli, says the absence of Victor Osimhen contributed to the Italians champions suffering an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Torino in a Serie A clash at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday afternoon.    André-Frank Zambo Anguissa was the second African play...
Arsenal coach insists it doesn't look realistic to sign a new striker amid links with Super Eagles star
Published: January 07, 2024
Manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that it 'does not look realistic' for Arsenal to sign a new striker in the January transfer window despite his side in a hole at this moment in time.    The Gunners have lost their quality in the final third, having managed only five goals in their last seven appearanc...
Arsenal, Brentford join Chelsea, Leicester in race to sign Flying Eagles-eligible defender 
Published: January 07, 2024
Two more English clubs have been linked with a move for Flying Eagles-eligible defender David Odogu.   According to German transfer market website Fussballtransfers making reference to Sky Germany, the 2023 Fifa U17 World Cup and European U17 Championship winner with Germany is wanted by London clubs Arsenal an...