Last but not least: Osimhen reports for Super Eagles duty in Uyo after sealing loan move to Galatasaray 
Published: September 05, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is the last player to report for international duty in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin Republic. The Napoli-owned forward joined his teammates on Thursday and was greeted with smiles and laughter from team officials.  Osimhen was reportedly allowed...
'My transfer was unbelievable' - Tanimu speaks on deadline day move to Crawley Town, replacing Osayi-Samuel  
Published: September 05, 2024
Benjamin Tanimu has spoken about his deadline day move to Crawley Town and replacing Bright Osayi-Samuel in the Super Eagles’ squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The versatile defender joined League One newcomers Crawley Town just before the closure of the transfer window last Friday to b...
'Proved it in the Afcon' - Okoye ready to compete with Nwabali for Super Eagles number 1 spot 
Published: September 05, 2024
Maduka Okoye has revealed that he is ready to compete with Stanley Nwabali for the first-choice goalkeeper position of the Super Eagles ahead of the imminent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After a long hiatus from the national team, the Udinese gloveman is back into the squad, following his resurgence in for...
2024 Fifa U20 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Falconets 3-1 loss to Germany 
Published: September 05, 2024
Nigeria's U20 team on Thursday morning lost 3-1 to Germany at the Estadio Metropolitano De Techo in their second group game of the FIFA U20 Women'sWorld Cup. Despite an impressive performance, the Falconets were undone by goals from Alara Sehitler, Sofie Zdebel, and Sarah Ernst.  Sehitler opened the scor...
Falconets player ratings: Okwuchukwu the best; Bakare exposed; Olise workhorse; Imuran at sixes and sevens
Published: September 05, 2024
The Falconets lost 3-1 to Germany in their second game at the U20 Fifa Women's World Cup. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action. The starters Goalkeeper: Shukurat Bakare: She was hardly at fault for any of the goals but yet again displayed her poor judgment towards crosses ...
U20 WWC Germany 3 Nigeria 1:  Okwuchukwu goal in vain as Falconets beaten by three-time champions
Published: September 05, 2024
The Falconets lost 3-1 to three-time champions Germany in the second matchday of the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo on Thursday morning.  Germany started the game on the front foot but were unable to punish Nigeria's slow start. The Falconets created their first big chan...
'Playing against Rohr' - Ekong unfazed by the prospect of facing Benin team coached by ex-Nigeria boss
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles captain for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures in September, William Troost-Ekong remains undeterred by the prospect of facing former coach Gernot Rohr when Nigeria host Republic of Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. Troost-Ekong, who will come up against Rohr for the ...
Ballon d'Or: Super Eagles star Lookman nominated for football's most prestigious individual award
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has earned a coveted spot on the 30-player shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, regarded as football's most prestigious individual award.  The Nigerian international's stellar performance with Atalanta has propelled him into contention for the prestigious award. La...
Olisa Ndah refuses to rule out Orlando Pirates exit; welcomes competition in Super Eagles defence
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles defender Olisah Ndah has indicated a willingness to explore opportunities beyond his current club, Orlando Pirates.  Since joining the South African side in 2021 from Akwa United, Ndah has made a notable impact, with 76 appearances and one goal to his name. The 26-year-old's strong performances ...
'It is not just saying' - Awoniyi urges teammates to show they are truly the Super Eagles in Afconq 
Published: September 04, 2024
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is confident that the Super Eagles can bring an end to their poor run of form ahead of the imminent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The three-time African champions have won just one of their last five games, dating back to the defeat to Ivory Coast in the final of the ...
'We no dey carry last' - German-born GK Okoye proves his loyalty to Nigeria by backing Falconets to beat Germany
Published: September 04, 2024
Nigeria's Falconets face an uphill battle on Wednesday night when they take on Germany in their second group match of the ongoing 2024 Fifa U20 Women's World Cup. Germany are the joint-most successful team in the history of the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup with three titles won, including two at the expe...
'My mother is from France' - Bayern winger Olise explains why he chose Les Bleus over Nigeria, England, Algeria
Published: September 04, 2024
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is in line to play a cap-tying game for France on Friday, September 6 when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the iconic Parc des Princes in Paris. Born in London to a Franco-Algerian mother and Nigerian father, the former Crystal Palace young sensation is also el...
Super Eagles arrival video: Sevilla striker Iheanacho is 21st player in Nigeria camp pre-Benin 
Published: September 04, 2024
Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho joined the Super Eagles camp on Wednesday morning, bringing the number of players in camp at breakfast to twenty-one ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September 2024. The arrival of Iheanacho provides interim manager Austin Eguavoen with additi...
Watch: 20 players involved in Super Eagles training session on Tuesday evening
Published: September 03, 2024
Twenty players were involved in the Super Eagles training session on Tuesday evening ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of qualification game against Benin on Saturday. Stanley Nwabali and Fasil Ketema FC's new gloveman Amos Obasogie were the goalkeepers in attendance as Maduka Okoye is yet to report for duty. Will...
'There is no way you can say no' - Eguavoen explains why he accepted to coach Super Eagles for Afconq
Published: September 03, 2024
Austin Eguavoen has revealed why he accepted to become Super Eagles interim coach ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Nigeria Football Federation had attempted to appoint Bruno Labbadia as the head coach but failed to reach an agreement with the German tactician. With the position of the head ...