No chance of Slavia Prague star featuring against Arsenal or Nigeria v Gabon WCQ playoff
Published: November 02, 2025
Slavia Prague have been dealt a significant setback with confirmation that key defender Igoh Ogbu will play no part in the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The development also sidelines the 25-year-old from Nigeria's World Cup qualifying playoff with Gabon next week, w...
Can 7-goal striker Onuachu earn a Super Eagles recall for WCQ playoff against Gabon?
Published: November 02, 2025
Paul Onuachu has enjoyed a strong start to the 2025‑26 season with Trabzonspor, scoring seven goals in 11 Turkish Süper Lig appearances. Yet despite his impressive form, the 31-year-old faces an uphill battle to secure a recall for the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon.Onuachu last...
Galatasaray striker Osimhen under scrutiny in Turkiye after firing blanks against Trabzonspor
Published: November 02, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has come under scrutiny in Turkiye following his underwhelming display in Galatasaray’s goalless draw with Trabzonspor at Rams Park on Saturday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Osimhen, who played the full 90 minutes, was unable to inspire the Yellow-Reds to victory against th...
'We have to manage him' - NSC chairman admits Osimhen is way too passionate about Super Eagles
Published: November 01, 2025
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko has highlighted how Victor Osimhen inspired the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 World Cup playoffs when hope had almost faded. Statistically, Osimhen was Nigeria's most influential player during the World Cup qualifiers, netting six goals, including a sensat...
'We have Lookman and Osimhen' - Iwobi admits it'll be a shame if Super Eagles miss out on World Cup
Published: November 01, 2025
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that it would be a shame if the Super Eagles, with their array of top European-based stars, fail to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America, after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.Nigeria boast an impressive squad featuring the past and reigning African Foo...
Atalanta coach reveals how Super Eagles duty affected Lookman's recent training sessions
Published: October 31, 2025
Atalanta manager Ivan Juric has disclosed that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has not been able to train fully in recent weeks due to his national team commitments with the Super Eagles.Lookman, who had endured a slow start to the season without a goal or assist in his first six matches across all competitions, final...
'Let's not lie' - 2013 Afcon final match winner blasts Super Eagles over WCQ form ahead of Gabon clash
Published: October 31, 2025
Retired Nigeria international Sunday Mba, best remembered for scoring the decisive goal in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, has delivered a damning assessment of the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff clash against Gabon.The former Enugu Rangers and Warri Wolves midfielder lamente...
'Threats everywhere from their squad' - Uganda coach gives honest verdict on facing Nigeria at Afcon
Published: October 31, 2025
Uganda coach Paul Put has warned of Nigeria's quality ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the Super Eagles as a team packed with exceptional talent and top-level European experience.The Cranes have been drawn in Group C, alongside Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania, in what promises to be one of the tourname...
Super Eagles dual-nationals XI featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Burnley, Leicester stars
Published: October 29, 2025
The National Team Football Hub has unveiled its ultimate Super Eagles dual-nationals XI, highlighting players born overseas who remain eligible to represent Nigeria.Nigeria continues to boast a wealth of talented dual-eligible players who have yet to make their mark on the international stage. For this month's interna...
2025 Fifa U17 WWC Italy 4-0 Nigeria: Five observations from Flamingos' defeat to Azzurrine
Published: October 29, 2025
Nigeria crashed out of the 2025 Fifa U17 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Italy on Tuesday night.The Flamingos held their own for most of the first half but conceded shortly before the break when Copelli Anna long-range strike beat goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu.Nigeria began the second half brightly and thought they had ...
'Scored a hat-trick' - Mikel hails Osimhen for stepping up when Super Eagles needed him most
Published: October 28, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen for his decisive contribution in Nigeria's 4–0 demolition of Republic of Benin's Cheetahs on October 14, a result that sealed the team's place in the playoff round of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Heading into the October internatio...
Women's Afconq Nigeria 1-1 Benin: Plumptre scores her first-ever goal for Super Falcons
Published: October 28, 2025
The Super Falcons have booked their place at the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after playing out a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Benin on Tuesday evening.Ashleigh Plumptre opened her account for Nigeria with a fine first-half strike at the MKO Abiola Stadium, sealing a 3-1 aggregate triumph for the r...
'I want to be in the World Cup' - Osimhen vows to deliver for Super Eagles ahead of Gabon clash
Published: October 28, 2025
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is determined to lead Nigeria back to the Fifa World Cup after the three-time African champions missed out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.The former African Footballer of the Year has declared his readiness to give everything as the crucial playoff clash against Gabon's Panthers draws n...
2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Four Italy players Flamingos must keep a close eye on to avoid trouble tonight
Published: October 28, 2025
The Flamingos of Nigeria will be seeking to contain four key Italian players as they aim to progress to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Round of 16 clash against Italy is scheduled for today at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday night. To advan...
England make early move to keep Everton and Newcastle midfielders away from Super Eagles
Published: October 27, 2025
The English Football Association has made the first move to provisionally cap-tie two promising midfielders of Nigerian descent, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Everton's Malik Olayiwola and Newcastle United's Sam Alabi have both received call-ups to the England U17 squad for the UEFA European U17 Championship Qualifying ...