Big recruitment coup by NFF: Chelsea striker dumps England for Nigeria, accepts Flying Eagles call-up
Published: August 15, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that the Nigeria Football Federation have pulled off a major recruitment coup by persuading prolific Chelsea youth team striker Chizaram Ezenwata to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria.Born in London in 2008, Ezenwata, known as Chizzy, i...
Big blow for Super Eagles as Hull City CB ruled out of WCQs against Bafana Bafana and Wasps
Published: August 15, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles have suffered a significant setback ahead of their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, with Hull City centre-back Semi Ajayi ruled out due to injury.Ajayi, who joined Hull City as a free agent this summer, sustained a hamstring injury in the aftermath of his side’s Championship opener again...
'Not as bad as first feared' – Rangers boss provides update on Dessers that will delight Eric Chelle
Published: August 15, 2025
Rangers have received a major boost ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League play-off against Club Brugge, with striker Cyriel Dessers' ankle injury less serious than initially feared. The Nigeria international had limped off during Rangers’ 4-2 aggregate victory over Viktoria Plzen in the qualifiers, raising co...
Nigeria 1–0 Argentina: River Plate striker who idolises Okocha earns Flying Eagles call-up
Published: August 15, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation are poised to win the recruitment battle for prolific River Plate youth team striker Jonathan Spiff Asuzu.Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported ten months ago that the 18-year-old had chosen to represent Nigeria internationally over his country of birth, Argentina.Born in Palermo, Bu...
100% available: Porto's Zaidu furious over reports he's considering snubbing Nigeria call-up for Afcon
Published: August 13, 2025
Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi is angry about media reports suggesting he might refuse to join the Nigeria national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty.Zaidu has assured the Nigeria Football Federation, Super Eagles fans and manager Eric Chelle th...
An evening to forget for Leonard Ngenge and 4 other observations from Nigeria's loss to Sudan
Published: August 12, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles saw their 2024 CHAN campaign come to a bitter end on Tuesday night, suffering a crushing 4-0 loss to Sudan.The defeat matched the Super Eagles heaviest loss in African Nations Championship history, equalling the 4-0 thrashing they suffered against Morocco in the 2018 final.An early own goal fro...
Sudan 4-0 Nigeria: Super Eagles equal their worst-ever loss at African Nations Championship
Published: August 12, 2025
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2024 African Nations Championship suffered a devastating blow with a 4-0 defeat to Sudan at Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar, confirming their early exit after back-to-back losses.The defeat matched the Super Eagles heaviest loss in African Nations Championship history, equalling the 4-0 thrashing th...
CHAN 2024: Three key Falcons of Jediane players Super Eagles must contain in must-win clash
Published: August 12, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B face a do-or-die encounter against Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Amaan Stadium today. After a 1-0 loss to Senegal, Nigeria must secure a victory to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Sudan, coached by Kwesi Appiah, drew 1-1 with Congo in t...
'Reached the quarterfinals' – Super Eagles NL coach reflects on Africa Cup of Holland performance
Published: August 12, 2025
Samuel Aloga, CEO and coach of Super Eagles Netherlands (NL), has outlined his team’s mission to unite Nigerian footballers in the Netherlands while promoting cultural exchange and community building."When you hear the name Super Eagles NL, you immediately feel the energy of pride, talent, and unity," Aloga told alln...
Super Eagles team news pre-Sudan: Taiwo is back, Ani all but ruled out, Harcourt joins squad
Published: August 11, 2025
The Nigeria home-based Super Eagles have completed their final training session ahead of their crucial Group D encounter against Sudan in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), allnigeriasoccer.com reports.A major boost for the team comes with the return to full fitness of left-back Abdularafiu Taiwo. After mis...
Pre-match presser: Nduka on leadership role, facing Sudan, Super Eagles' Group D opponents
Published: August 11, 2025
Super Eagles B captain Nduka Junior has expressed confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back from their opening defeat as they prepare for a crucial 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D encounter against Sudan.Nigeria must win to keep their hopes of advancing alive after a narrow 1-0 loss to defendin...
Pre-match presser: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on pressure, Sudan, must-win scenario, ambitions
Published: August 11, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has stressed the importance of securing victory when Nigeria face Sudan in their crucial 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D match on Tuesday.The home-based Eagles are under pressure after starting their campaign with a 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal."I just want to ...
2025 Ballon d'Or: Madugu nominated alongside England, Brazil, Chelsea and Arsenal Women's coaches
Published: August 07, 2025
Justine Madugu, the coach of Nigeria women’s national team, has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards in the Women's Coach of the Year category.The 61-year-old is the sole African representative on the coaching shortlist, earning his place after guiding the Super Falcons to a historic tenth continental tit...
2025 Ballon d'Or: Nnadozie battles Arsenal, Chelsea, Barca keepers for Women's Yashin Trophy
Published: August 07, 2025
Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been shortlisted for the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, a Ballon d’Or award recognizing the world’s best female goalkeeper. The 24-year-old joins a distinguished group of nominees unveiled on Thursday, including Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC), Cata Coll (Barcelona), Hannah ...
Eric Chelle sweating over fitness of Ozoemena, Abdulrafiu as Super Eagles hold recovery session
Published: August 06, 2025
The home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria held a recovery session on Wednesday morning as they seek to bounce back from their narrow 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in their opening match of Group D at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, is now fully focused on t...