Jonathan Spiff Asuzu: Nigeria to battle world champions Argentina for River Plate's prolific striker
Published: September 12, 2024
Nigeria and world champions Argentina are set to battle it out for the services of prolific River Plate center forward Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 17-year-old Asuzu has caught the eye this season due to his impressive goalscoring record for River Plate's youth team, with 16 goals fro...
Idah Peterside points out the differences between the Super Eagles under Eguavoen and Peseiro
Published: September 11, 2024
Retired Nigerian goalkeeper Idah Peterside has highlighted the differences in the Super Eagles' set-up under José Peseiro and Austin Eguavoen. Peseiro was the coach of the three-time African champions until March 2024 when he vacated his position upon the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese tactician...
'Speaks to players really well' - Mikel likens Eguavoen to Real Madrid coach in terms of man-management
Published: September 11, 2024
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has lavished praise on Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen by likening him to Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti in terms of his man-management skills. With the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner in the dugout, Nigeria recorded a commanding 3-0 win over Republic of ...
Lookman names the two most skilful and fastest Super Eagles players, picks five-a-side team
Published: September 11, 2024
Atalanta's Ademola Lookman has revealed his picks for the most skillful players in the current Super Eagles squad, excluding himself.  In an interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, the 26-year-old identified Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze as standout talents in match situations, saying, "I will say me ...
Nwabali's notorious penchant for time-wasting: Eguavoen vows to hold talks with Super Eagles GK
Published: September 11, 2024
Chippa United star Stanley Nwabali has earned a notorious reputation for unnecessary time-wasting since establishing himself as Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper.  Statistically speaking, it is believed that Nwabali picked up the bad trait at Chippa United, a team known for adopting negative tactics to grind ou...
Yet to open Super Eagles account after 8 games: Kola Ige backs 'fantastic player' Boniface to come good 
Published: September 11, 2024
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Kola Ige, has offered insight into Victor Boniface's challenges with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, despite his impressive performances for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Since joining Leverkusen in the summer of 2023, Boniface has made a significant impact, helping the German...
Super Eagles midfielder tells NFF to keep Eguavoen as coach after Afconq amid quit rumours 
Published: September 11, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to retain Austin Eguavoen as coach of the senior national team. The NFF appointed Eguavoen to oversee the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Benin and Rwanda after they failed to get a substantive coach. Despite not hav...
'He was tormenting you guys' - Eguavoen explains why he chose to substitute Chukwueze v Rwanda 
Published: September 11, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the truth behind the substitution of Samuel Chukwueze during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda on Tuesday afternoon. Chukwueze was brought off at halftime, with Nantes winger Moses Simon taking his place. Eguavoen has made ...
Lookman speaks on being one of the stars in Super Eagles, pressure and responsibility playing for Nigeria
Published: September 10, 2024
Ademola Lookman has opened up about the pressures and responsibilities associated with representing Nigeria on the international stage.  The 26-year-old also shared his feelings about being regarded as one of the standout players in the Super Eagles.  Since making his debut for Nigeria in 2022, Lookman has rise...
Super Eagles dazzler Lookman shares how he first learned about his nomination for Ballon d'Or 
Published: September 10, 2024
Super Eagles dazzler Ademola Lookman has shared how he first learned about his nomination for the Ballon d'Or award. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, was named among the 30 candidates for the accolade, which recognizes outstanding footballers for their performances over the past season. The 26-year-old winge...
'Scientifically proven' - Eguavoen justifies decision not to start with Osimhen in goalless draw v Rwanda
Published: September 10, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker manager Eguavoen has revealed the reason behind not starting Victor Osimhen in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Benin and Rwanda. The Napoli loanee was brought on for Victor Boniface against the Cheetahs to help Nigeria put the game to bed, and he did that six minute...
'You could see the difference' - Rwanda boss admits his forwards not on the same level as Osimhen, Lookman
Published: September 10, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's entertaining goalless draw against Nigeria, Rwanda manager Torsten Frank Spittler pointed out that his forwards are not on the same level as the Super Eagles frontline.  For the matchday two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Stade...
Super Eagles player ratings: Ndidi pretty good; Lookman talisman; Boniface unlucky; Aina throw-in specialist
Published: September 10, 2024
The Super Eagles were held to a barren draw by Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixture played on Tuesday afternoon. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action.  The starters Goalkeeper  Stanley Nwabali: The ever-reliable goalkeeper was largely untested though was force...
Afconq Rwanda 0 Nigeria 0: Five observations from Super Eagles' entertaining goalless draw against Wasps
Published: September 10, 2024
Nigeria played out an entertaining goalless draw against Rwanda's Wasps at the Amahoro Stadium in their second Group D match of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers on Tuesday afternoon. The Super Eagles had a slow start but gradually found their rhythm, creating numerous chances but failing to score. Despite opportunit...
Afconq Rwanda 0 Nigeria 0: Boniface denied by the crossbar; Lookman's goal controversially disallowed
Published: September 10, 2024
The Super Eagles played out a barren draw with Rwanda on matchday two of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, played at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Austin Eguavoen made just one alteration to the team that started against Benin with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru replacing Alex Iwobi in the midfield. Two...