No green light from Panathinaikos medics for Super Eagles striker Dessers to return to action
Published: October 04, 2025
The medical team of Panathinaikos has not yet cleared Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers to return to action after the injury he sustained in the second half of the Europa League clash with Young Boys nine days ago, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Rangers man has been named in Nigeria's final squad for a pai...
'It's pointless' - Gernot Rohr reveals what he told Cheetahs players before WCQ against Nigeria
Published: October 04, 2025
Benin's Cheetahs manager Gernot Rohr has urged his players to remain focused despite sitting atop Group C ahead of their final two 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Nigeria.Benin will face Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on October 10 before travelling to Uyo for a decisive encounter wit...
Sons of former Super Eagles stars among six Nigerians named in latest England U18 squad
Published: October 03, 2025
England U18s coach Neil Ryan has named a 27-player roster for the internationals in October, with six players of Nigerian descent part of the group.Goalkeepers Owen Asemota and Lanre Awesu, defender Wesley Okoduwa, midfielders Ifeoluwa Ibrahim and Landon Emenalo, and striker Chizaram Ezenwata have been selected for the...
Not only Osimhen and Dessers: Birmingham City fullback joins Super Eagles' walking wounded
Published: October 03, 2025
Birmingham City fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has joined Victor Osimhen and Cyriel Dessers among players nursing knocks ahead of Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Osayi-Samuel, who signed for Birmingham City this summer, picked up an injury in his side's las...
Nigeria great Odegbami sends rallying call to Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman ahead of WCQ
Published: October 03, 2025
Nigeria great Segun Odegbami has issued a powerful message to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, urging the team's stars to take responsibility in securing Nigeria's place on the global stage.Speaking at an event themed 'The Role of Sports in Global Geo-Politics', ...
Nigeria squad announcement: Fulham, Wolves, Brentford, Hull, Birmingham stars and MLSer called up
Published: October 03, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled a 23-man squad for the Super Eagles' October international fixtures, with seven English-based players and New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf among those selected.Manager Eric Chelle has named three goalkeepers, seven defenders, four midfielders and nine forward...
'It's as simple as that' - Flying Eagles coach stresses importance of Colombia showdown
Published: October 03, 2025
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has called on his team to sustain their winning momentum ahead of a crucial group stage encounter against Colombia at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Talca, Chile.Following Nigeria’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia, Zubairu praised his players’ determination and focus, which he d...
Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia: Five observations from Flying Eagles' thrilling win over the Falcons
Published: October 03, 2025
Nigeria's Flying Eagles secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia's Falcons at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, thanks to a late penalty from captain Daniel Bameyi.Nasiru Saliba opened the scoring with a fine header before Amos Ochoche doubled Nigeria's lead with a stunning strike.The Saudis twice fought back to...
U20 WC Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia: Bameyi nets injury-time winner after Salihu, Ochoche first half goals
Published: October 03, 2025
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria bounced back emphatically from their 1-0 opening defeat to Norway in the U-20 FIFA World Cup to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Friday. After a tense start, Nigeria drew first blood through Salihu Nasiru, whose precise header from a Sani Suleiman cros...
Flying Eagles starting XI v Saudi Arabia: Sani, Maigana, Harcourt start; Kamaldeen, Agada bench
Published: October 02, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has announced his starting lineup for Friday morning's Fifa U20 World Cup Group F fixture against Saudi Arabia at the Estadio Fiscal, Talca.The big news is that AS Trencin dazzler Sani Suleiman has been handed his first start of the tour...
Jose Mourinho's Benfica among 15 clubs keeping tabs on Flying Eagles winger at U20 World Cup
Published: October 02, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Benfica are monitoring the progress of exciting Flying Eagles winger Tahir Maigana at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup in Chile. However, The Eagles, coached by iconic Portuguese manager José Mourinho, face competition for h...
Fifa U20 WC Nigeria v Saudi Arabia: Antwerp chief Overmars to scout Chelsea target Kamaldeen
Published: October 02, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Marc Overmars, Technical Director at Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp FC, will attend the match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.The former Arsenal midfielder will be at the stadium to monitor the performance of Nige...
Anderlecht, Antwerp join Chelsea in race for youngest Flying Eagles outfield player at U20 WC
Published: October 01, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Belgian Jupiler Pro League clubs Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp have joined English Premier League giants Chelsea in the race to sign Flying Eagles midfielder Abduljelil Kamaldeen.Born on September 9, 2009, Kamaldeen is the youngest outfield player represent...
'For those that don't know' - Iwobi explains why Ola Aina struggled against Adingra in Afcon final
Published: October 01, 2025
More than nineteen months after Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak in Abidjan, Alex Iwobi has defended his childhood friend Ola Aina, whose performance in the final drew criticism from fans and pundits alike. Prior to the decisive clash against hosts Ivory Coast on February 11, 2024, Aina had been one of the t...
'Have you paid?' - Fashanu alleges bribe request blocked Super Eagles chance, MKO Abiola brought him
Published: October 01, 2025
John Fashanu has opened up on the painful circumstances that denied him the chance to represent Nigeria at international level, revealing that financial demands from officials stood in the way of his Super Eagles dream.Born in London, Fashanu was eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his parents, and his count...