Flying Eagles World Cup squad announcement: Man City, AS Trencin, Lillestrom starlets selected
Published: September 15, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed a 20-man Flying Eagles squad for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, FK Gabala midfielder Salihu Nasiru and Wireless Academy prospect Tahir Maigana have both secured places in the travelling party to South America.Manager Ali...
'Nigeria is the best' – Norway U20 boss wary of Flying Eagles physicality
Published: September 15, 2025
Norway U20 head coach Bjorn Johansen has singled out the Flying Eagles as the most physically imposing side in his team's 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup group, while also acknowledging the unique challenges posed by Colombia and Saudi Arabia.Johansen was a key member of Norway's squad at the 1989 Fifa U20 World Cup, starting ...
Euro clubs to watch Flying Eagles duo Nasiru and Maigana at 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup
Published: September 14, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Salihu Nasiru and Tahir Maigana have been named in Nigeria's final squad for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.Both players were part of the Flying Eagles contingent that departed Abuja for South America on Sunday.Nasiru, an attacking midfielder, plies his trade with ...
'The whole Board have to go' - Mikel tears into NFF after Super Eagles' draw against Bafana Bafana
Published: September 11, 2025
Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup were dealt a major setback following a 1-1 draw against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, leaving the Super Eagles' fate out of their hands.After the matchday eight fixtures, the Super Eagles find themselves third in the provisional standings wi...
'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades
Published: September 11, 2025
Respected ESPN pundit Colin Udoh has insisted that it is still theoretically possible on paper for the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup but in practical reality he does not believe they will succeed.After eight rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C, the Super Eagles find themselves third in the pr...
'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA
Published: September 10, 2025
Former Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on Calvin Bassey's disputed equaliser in Nigeria's 1-1 draw with South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening.With the Super Eagles trailing through William Troost-Ekong's own goal and halftime approaching, Bassey surged forward f...
'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility
Published: September 10, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has urged Fifa to issue a ruling on the eligibility case surrounding South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena, which could have major implications for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Bafana Bafana are under scrutiny after Mokoena, who was suspended due to yellow card accumulation, featured in t...
'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a major blow on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The result leaves Nigeria unable to close the gap on the group leaders, further complicating their path to the tournament in Unite...
'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed
Published: September 09, 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed frustration over Calvin Bassey's controversial equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria, insisting the goal should have been ruled out for handball.Bassey restored parity for the Super Eagles in the 44th minute after captain William Troost-Ekong’s own goal had handed the B...
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result casts doubt over the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the World Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the Super Eagles players.The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali: Nwabali was comm...
South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium.The host took the lead after captain William Troost-Ekong inadvertently scored an own goal, before Calvin Bassey leveled matters with a close-range header late in the first half.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from ...
2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal
Published: September 09, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles squandered a golden opportunity to close the gap on South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coming from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw against the group leaders on Tuesday evening at the Free State Stadium.The result means Nigeria are still six points behind the South Africans and they ...
Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in
Published: September 09, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kickoff set for 17:00 PM Nigerian time.It was known beforehand that Chelle would make at ...
'I haven't scored for Nigeria' – Ola Aina reveals ambition before Bafana Bafana showdown
Published: September 09, 2025
Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina has revealed his personal wish ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, admitting he is still chasing his first international goal.The Nottingham Forest defender, who is expected to feature in Tuesday’s clash at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein,...
'We know what is at stake' – Arokodare eyes goals and victory in WCQ against Bafana Bafana
Published: September 09, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa's Bafana Bafana, insisting that both he and his teammates are fully prepared for the challenge that lies ahead.The forward said the Super Eagles are focused on securing v...