Who is Benjamin Tanimu? The defender with no Wikipedia page named in Super Eagles latest squad
Published: March 09, 2024
The Nigerian Football Federation have named a 27-man squad to prosecute the international friendly games against Ghana and Mali later this month. The rather unfamiliar name is undoubtedly Benjamin Tanimu whom little is known about as he has no Wikipedia page. At just 21 years of age, this former Bendel Insurance ...
Nigeria 2 Morocco 0: Adoo on target as Falconets start title defence with win against Atlas Lionesses 
Published: March 08, 2024
The Falconets started their campaign at the 2023 African Games with a 2-0 victory over Morocco at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday night.  They took the lead in the 20th minute, no thanks to an own goal from the young Morocco goalkeeper Fatima Bambara. Nigeria doubled the advantage from the boots of talented mid...
The most outstanding Super Eagles players in AFCON 2023
Published: March 08, 2024
The 2023 AFCON tournament ended on 11th Feb 2024. Every Nigerian expected the Super Eagles to snatch the trophy, especially since William Troost-Ekong, the Nigerian captain, scored the final match's first goal. But fate was on Ivory Coast's side, and the Super Eagles emerged the runners-up, which is still appla...
Jose Peseiro's replacement: NFF reveal four things they are looking for in next Super Eagles coach 
Published: March 08, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have revealed four things they are looking for in the next Super Eagles head coach. Nigeria are searching for a new manager after parting company with Jose Peseiro who became a free agent on March 1, 2024 following the expiry of his contract with the Nigerian Federation.  The Port...
Flying Eagles player ratings: Isiyaka best of the bunch; Sampson one to watch; James bungler; Daga underwhelming
Published: March 08, 2024
The Flying Eagles lost to Uganda in their opening game at the 2023 African Games. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs through the performances of Nigerian players in action. The starters Goalkeeper  Samuel James: He had a very bad office as he could have done better for the two goals conceded. A shambolic start to t...
2023 African Games: Five observations from Flying Eagles surprise 2-1 loss to Uganda's Hippos
Published: March 07, 2024
In their first match of the 2023 African Games held in Accra, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria faced a 2-1 loss to Uganda.  Kiza Usama netted the first goal for the Ugandan team, beating Flying Eagles' goalkeeper Samuel James with a left-footed shot from inside the box. Minutes later, Sadiq Isiyaka leveled the s...
Nigeria 1 Uganda 2: Isiyaka scores as Flying Eagles suffer shock defeat to Hippos in African Games opener
Published: March 07, 2024
Nigeria kickstarted their campaign at the 13th African game with a 2-1 loss to Uganda on Thursday night. The Flying Eagles got their first chance of the game in the 11th minute when Sadiq Isiyaka ran past his marker, squared the ball into the penalty area but the resulting attempt from Nasir Muhammed was blocked. ...
'The players are ready for action' - Nigeria coach Bosso confident ahead of African Games opener v Uganda
Published: March 07, 2024
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso is brimming with confidence ahead of a potential tricky match against Uganda in their opening game of the 2023 African Games on Thursday night at the Accra Stadium. Nigeria are aiming to win the African Games for the first time in fifty one years but it should be stressed that the squ...
2023 African Games: Everything you need to know about Flying Eagles opener against Uganda's Hippos 
Published: March 07, 2024
The much-anticipated clash between Nigeria's U20 team, the Flying Eagles, and Uganda's U20 team, the Hippos, kicks off the African Games football tournament in Group B for both sides today March 7th, 2024. The 2023 U20 AFCON semi-finalists are also paired alongside Senegal, Tunisia and South-Sudan in what lo...
'We respect Nigeria as superpowers of African football' - Uganda coach ahead of 2023 African Games opener
Published: March 07, 2024
Uganda's Hippos coach Morley Byekwaso Ochama has labeled Nigeria as superpowers of African football but stressed that his side are ready to face one of the favorites of the men's football event at the 13th African Games, Accra 2023.  Flying Eagles, tutored by the experienced tactician Ladan Bosso, will loc...
Pundit insists Nwabali would be a good signing for QPR but blasts South Africa's DStv Premiership 
Published: March 07, 2024
Queens Park Rangers' fan pundit Louis Moir reckons Stanley Nwabali would be a good signing for the Hoops amid speculation linking the Super Eagles goalkeeper with a transfer to the Championship club in the summer transfer window.  The Hoops are scouring the market for a reliable goalkeeper as a possible replac...
Five dual nationals Nigeria must secure ahead of 2026 World Cup, including Chelsea and Arsenal stars
Published: March 06, 2024
Nigeria, one of the powerhouse of African football, is constantly on the lookout for talented players to bolster its ranks. With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, the Super Eagles may need to look beyond their borders to secure the services of dual-national players who can elevate the squad to new heights. AllNig...
Leeds United, Crystal Palace or Wolves: Which club should Osayi-Samuel consider joining?
Published: March 06, 2024
Super Eagles right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel finds himself attracting some transfer interests in the past weeks. With his contract at Fenerbahçe expiring in 2025, the 26-year-old defender is attracting interest from Championship side Leeds United, and Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers a...
Egypt's AFCON coach reacts to Peseiro's claims NFF pressurised him to field home-based players 
Published: March 06, 2024
In an interview with the Portuguese press, Egypt's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations coach, Rui Vitória was asked to comment on claims by ex-Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro that he was pressurized by the powers that be at the Nigeria Football Federation to give minutes to home-based players in the Super Eagles squad, ...
2023 African Games: Three Flying Eagles players European clubs should watch out for
Published: March 05, 2024
As the excitement builds for the upcoming 2023 African Games, all eyes will be on the Nigerian U-20 team, fondly known as the Flying Eagles, will be bent on building on their fantastic World Cup campaign and achieve a podium finish.  The African Games will provide a platform for the talented squad of players to sho...