Eguavoen left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce RB again before Nigeria squad announcement
Published: September 28, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has been left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel again, few days before he unveils his squad list for the national team's Africa cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya in October. Eguavoen could not count on the services of Osayi-S...
Teenage Barcelona striker among 28 players named in Libya's squad for Afconq against Nigeria
Published: September 27, 2024
The Libyan Football Federation have announced the Mediterranean Knights squad list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria, with twenty-eight players part of the group.The Mediterranean Knights are set to face the Super Eagles in two matches in October, with the Super Eagles hosting them i...
Victor Boniface reveals transfer secret about Osimhen, picks himself over Lookman as next African POTY
Published: September 27, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has tipped himself to win the African Player of the Year award ahead of  Ademola Lookman.The Bayern Leverkusen forward also shared insights on Osimhen's ambition to play in the Premier League amid summer transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea.Boniface had an impressive debut s...
NFF make key coaching appointments for Super Eagles, Super Falcons
Published: September 26, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced key coaching appointments for the nation's apex football teams, the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, based on the recommendations of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee.Austin Eguavoen is set to continue in his role as the interim coach of the Super Eagles ahead of ...
Nigeria’s top football exports: Players making an impact in 2024
Published: September 26, 2024
Jay-Jay Okocha. Mikel John Obi. Rashidi Yekini. Nigeria has given the world some fantastic footballing superstars across the ages, proving itself as a veritable wellspring of talent and one of the leading soccer nations of the African continent. We will talk about such footballers as: Ademola LookmanAlex IwobiMoses Si...
Update on international future of Chelsea star Tosin ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement
Published: September 25, 2024
In the coming days, Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad list for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in October.Ahead of the squad announcement, speculation is rife in the local media that Chelsea central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has committed his int...
Most intense speculation in the summer: Lookman, Osimhen named in TransferFeed top 100 stars 2024 
Published: September 19, 2024
Typically, transfer window analysis focuses on finalized deals, record-breaking fees, and overall club spending.  However, TransferFeed, a London-based transfer rumour platform, has shifted the focus to the true stars of the transfer window — the players generating the most buzz.  By applying their technology...
Super Eagles stay put at number 39 in latest Fifa rankings despite win against Benin and draw with Rwanda
Published: September 19, 2024
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their position in the latest Coca Cola Men’s FIFA Rankings for September, despite their recent performances in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.  In their opening matches of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers held in September, Nigeria secured four points. Th...
Boniface and Lookman join Barcelona, Man Utd, Ipswich Town stars in Europe's top 5 leagues TOTW 
Published: September 17, 2024
Football statistics website Whoscored has unveiled its Team of the Week for the top five European leagues consisting of the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1 and Italian Serie A.  Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman have both been recog...
'Scored two good goals' - Atalanta coach praises Lookman for Afconq display as he provides fitness update
Published: September 15, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's Serie A meeting with Fiorentina, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has not ruled out including Ademola Lookman in the starting lineup  on the back of his impressive display for the Nigeria national team during the international break in September. ...
Little-known facts about the stars of Nigerian football
Published: September 13, 2024
Nigeria is home to an abundance of talent, yet many promising youngsters fail to fulfill their full potential. Phillip Osondu was an impressive performer at the 1987 Under-17 World Cup but later settled for janitorial work in Belgium. Nwankwo Kanu's compelling life story has mesmerised football fans everywhere. ...
Talented centre-back of Nigerian descent cap-tied to Faroe Islands after featuring in UEFA Nations League
Published: September 13, 2024
Promising central defender of Nigerian descent Samuel Johansen Chukwudi is now cap-tied to his country of birth Faroe Islands after representing them in a competitive fixture in the first international break of the 2024-2025 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. By starting against North Macedonia in a UEFA Nations...
2024 Fifa U-20 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Falconets 2-1 loss to Japan
Published: September 13, 2024
The Falconets' journey in the 2024 FIFA Women's World Cup ended  after a 2-1 loss to Japan.on Friday morning. Miyu Matsunaga opened the scoring for Japan in the 33rd minute, assisted by Ujihara Rihoma. Meanwhile, Japan extended their lead in the second half when Maya Hijikata scored in the 66th minute fr...
U20 WWC Japan 2 Nigeria 1: Shobowale nets late consolation as Falconets eliminated from World Cup
Published: September 13, 2024
The Falconets have been knocked out of the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup, having lost 2-1 to Japan at Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in the early hours of Friday. Christopher Danjuma named an unchanged XI to the team that blew Venezuela away in the last group fixture. Japan were able to restrict the Nigeria atta...
'Iwobi can't play that position' - Siasia reveals Super Eagles need an Okocha-like player in midfield
Published: September 12, 2024
Retired Nigeria international Samson Siasia has raised serious concerns about the Super Eagles' midfield, emphasizing the urgent need for a creative playmaker akin to the legendary Jay-Jay Okocha. Siasia's comments come on the heels of Nigeria's goalless draw against Rwanda on Tuesday at the Amahoro Sta...