Bad news for Peseiro ahead of friendly v Saudi Arabia after latest update on Porto LB Sanusi 
Published: September 22, 2023
Zaidu Sanusi is almost certainly not in contention to be named in the Super Eagles squad for their October international against Saudi Arabia after the latest update from Porto manager Sérgio Conceição.   The left-back was forced off at halftime during Porto's Champions League opener against Shakhtar Do...
'Okocha, Utaka, Osimhen shone here' - Ex-Flying Eagles star Adams on his move to French Ligue 1
Published: September 21, 2023
Former Flying Eagles forward Akor Adams has revealed that he has been following the Ligue 1 long before he moved to France last summer due to the heroics of John Utaka,  AustinJay-Jay Okocha, Victor Osimhen and other Nigerian players who have shone in the league in the past.   Adams joined Ligue 1 outfit Montpe...
Super Eagles face tricky 2023 AFCON draw after being placed in Pot 2
Published: September 21, 2023
The Super Eagles could face a nightmare draw in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after being placed in Pot two by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday.   In the latest Fifa rankings, Nigeria are now the sixth ranked team in Africa and occupy 40th position in the world.    ...
Porto coach provides injury update on Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi 
Published: September 20, 2023
Porto manager Sérgio Conceição has explained why Zaidu Sanusi was substituted at halftime during his side's 3-1 wn over  Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening match in Group H of the Champions League on Tuesday.   In what was his 25th consecutive appearance for Porto in the Champions League, the left-back...
Super Eagles watch: Ndidi scores in Leicester's big win; Moffi bags brace, assist against PSG 
Published: September 15, 2023
Wilfred Ndidi got a goal in Leicester City's win over Southampton in the Championship while Terem Moffi bagged a brace in Nice's 3-2 victory over PSG in a Ligue 1 game on Friday night. The Super Eagles holding midfielder netted in the third added minute of the first half when he latched on to a pass from...
The Best FIFA Men's Player: Osimhen nominated alongside Messi, Mbappe, Rice, Haaland, 7 others
Published: September 14, 2023
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for another prestigious award.   The Napoli striker has been named in the 12-man nomination list for the Best FIFA Men's Player award for his performance over the last 12 months. He was named alongside Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, Manchester City...
Talk of the town: Nusa could still play for Nigeria despite making competitive debut for Norway 
Published: September 13, 2023
Club Brugge teenage sensation Antonio Nusa remains eligible to play for the Super Eagles despite making his competitive debut for his country of birth, Norway in a European Championship qualifier against Georgia on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   On the international scene, Nusa has grabbed th...
Peseiro admits Super Eagles striking partnership of Osimhen and Awoniyi need time, training to gel
Published: September 11, 2023
Manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that the Super Eagles striking partnership of Taiwo Awoniyi and Victor Osimhen need time and training to gel.    Awoniyi and Osimhen started a game together for the first time in their international careers as the Super Eagles hammered Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 on matchday si...
2023 AFCONQ: The three biggest winners from Super Eagles 6-0 win against Sao Tome and Principe
Published: September 11, 2023
The Super Eagles finished their 2023 AFCON Qualifying campaign in a grand style, getting a 6-0 victory over  São Tomé and Príncipe. While all the players had a good day in the office, there were players whose places in the team have been threatened recently but stood out in yesterday's encounter. Belo...
'I'm confident in all of them' - Super Eagles coach Peseiro responds to frequent change of players at CB 
Published: September 11, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has insisted that he has the right mix of players in the Super Eagles' center-back positions.    The Portuguese used four different defensive partnerships during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, making it seem like he does not have a pecking order of centre-backs.  ...
'It was a sad moment' - Super Eagles stand-in captain Ndidi makes World Cup vow ahead of qualifiers 
Published: September 11, 2023
Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign is now done and dusted, and the next target is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup which will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   The Super Eagles lost out on a place in the 2022 World Cup to the Black Stars of Ghana on the away ...
Peseiro reveals exactly why Torunarigha and Gift Orban did not feature v Sao Tome and Principe 
Published: September 10, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has revealed why KAA Gent duo Jordan Torunarigha  and Gift Orban were not given minutes during his side's 6-0 rout of Sao Tome and Principe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday evening.    While the former Germany underage international was a non-playing subs...
Super Eagles player ratings:  Osimhen steals the show; Iheanacho creator-in-chief; Chukwueze super-sub 
Published: September 10, 2023
Nigeria battered São Tomé and Príncipe 6-0 in the last qualification game for a place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players at the  Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.   The starters Goalkeeper   Francis Uzoho: It was a good day in t...
2023 AFCONQ Nigeria v Sao Tome and Príncipe: Five takeaways from Super Eagles big 6-0 win 
Published: September 10, 2023
The Super Eagles secured qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by topping Group A following a 6-0 victory over Sao Tome and Principe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday evening/.    Napoli striker Victor Osimhen took his tally in 2023 AFCON qualifying to ten goals; the Super Eagles'...
Nigeria 6 Sao Tome and Príncipe 0: Osimhen nets hat-trick; Lookman, Awoniyi,  Chukwueze also on target 
Published: September 10, 2023
The Super Eagles annihilated São Tomé and Príncipe 6-0 in the final qualifying game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the Godswill Akpbio Stadium on Sunday evening.   Jose Peseiro's side lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Francis Uzoho, Calvin Bassey, Kelechi Iheanacho, Bruno Onyemaec...