Peseiro reveals exactly why 'fantastic' duo Troost-Ekong and Musa were left out of Super Eagles squad
Published: October 13, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has dismissed reports in the local media indicating that two of his key players Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong were omitted from the October internationals due to tactical reasons and fitness issues respectively.   The Portuguese football tactician made it clear that he was plea...
Peseiro namechecks five good strikers not with the Super Eagles in Portugal including Gift Orban, Dessers 
Published: October 13, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has acknowledged that he is spoilt for choice in the striking position ahead of his side's international friendly against Saudi Arabia on Friday.   For the ongoing camp in Portugal, Peseiro has handed call-ups to Napoli's Victor Osimhen, Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanach...
Saudi Arabia v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: October 12, 2023
Three-time African champions Nigeria will face Saudi Arabia in an international friendly game on Friday evening. José Peseiro's side are preparing for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that will be staged next year and at the same time preparing for the two World Cup qualification games against Lesotho and Zimba...
2023 AFCON draw in full as three-time champions Nigeria discover group stage opponents 
Published: October 12, 2023
Nigeria have been drawn in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the draw ceremony held on Thursday evening. The Super Eagles have been grouped alongside host nation and two-time champions, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau whom they faced in the qualification phase for the tournament and Equatorial Guinea. N...
Peseiro invites his former player to train Uzoho, Okoye ahead of Saudi Arabia friendly 
Published: October 12, 2023
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro invited Portuguese goalkeeper coach Nuno Carrapato to train Francis Uzoho and Maduka Okoye ahead of Friday's friendly against Saudi Arabia, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Almeirim-born Nuno Carrapato represented Almeirim, Montemor, SC Covilhã, Torreense, Fazendense and Uni�...
Whoscored reveals the highest-rated Nigerian player Europe's top five leagues 
Published: October 12, 2023
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has revealed the highest-rated Nigerian player in Europe's top five leagues consisting of the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1.    Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has the honour of being the top rated Nigerian for players who have logg...
Nwaneri misses out again as Declan Rice's strike v Man Utd is voted Arsenal Goal of the Month 
Published: October 12, 2023
Talented England U17 international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri has missed out on Arsenal's Goal of the Month award for September 2023.   The Gunners informed through their official website today that Declan Rice's dramatic late strike against Manchester United has scooped the club's Goal of t...
'If I'm Osimhen' - Shaka Hislop urges Napoli striker to prioritise a move to Real Madrid, Barca over Chelsea 
Published: October 12, 2023
Former West Ham United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has advised Victor Osimhen to prioritize a move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona over a potential switch to Premier League club Chelsea.   Osimhen's situation at Napoli deteriorated in recent weeks and now there are fresh rumours linking him with a transfe...
Alex Iwobi v Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Who has been the better midfielder this season? 
Published: October 12, 2023
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been invited to the Super Eagles team ahead of their friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The 22-year-old is in the form of his life at the moment, scoring four goals and registering three assists in eight Süper Lig games for Hatayspor and that blistering form has earned hi...
Official: Nigeria-eligible central midfielder signs new contract with Aston Villa 
Published: October 12, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Aston Villa have announced that Nigeria-eligible central midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh has signed a new contract.    Aston Villa pulled off a massive transfer coup to land the services of Jimoh on a scholarship deal in August 2023, having seen off co...
'Mo is a personal favorite of mine'- Emenalo reveals Liverpool winger is a target for Saudi PL
Published: October 12, 2023
Director of Football of the Saudi Pro League, Michael Emenalo has spoken about the possibility of Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah moving to Saudi Arabia.   The Saudi Pro League attracted several top African players in the summer transfer window including Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Franck Kessie, Kalidou Kouli...
Has Tottenham defender Udogie made the right decision to represent Italy over Nigeria?
Published: October 11, 2023
It is no longer news that Italy's national team coach Luciano Spalletti has handed Tottenham rising star Destiny Udogie a maiden call-up to the Italy squad ahead of their 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifiers against Malta and England.   Udogie has also accepted to play for the four-time world champion...
Super Eagles camp update: Two Man City products, Brentford midfielder, ex-Watford GK link up with squad 
Published: October 11, 2023
Four more players have linked up with the Nigeria squad at their training camp in Portugal ahead of Friday's international friendly against Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia.   Manchester City academy products Kelechi Iheanacho and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru reported for international duty before Wednesday's ...
Former striker names Osimhen among the two players with leadership qualities in Napoli squad 
Published: October 11, 2023
Former Napoli striker Cristian Bucchi has publicly endorsed Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo as the undisputed leaders of the Napoli squad.    Bucchi's comments come amidst Napoli's struggles this season, a period marred by controversies and internal strife.   Osimhen, in particular, has f...
Video: Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini rolls back the years with silky skills ahead of Nigeria friendly 
Published: October 11, 2023
In a video uploaded on X by the official account of Saudi Arabia national teams, Green Falcons coach Roberto Mancini demonstrated his skills in front of his players in one of their most recent training sessions in Portugal before the friendly against the Super Eagles.   The Saudi Arabia national team are holding...