From Lagos to the spotlight: Victor Osimhen's international pull
Published: June 10, 2025
Victor Osimhen’s ascent from the streets of Lagos to becoming one of the most recognized names in European football has ignited worldwide attention, particularly from a growing and engaged U.S. soccer audience. His performances for SSC Napoli and the Nigerian national team are not just turning heads in Europe and Afr...
Finishing touch: Flying Eagles coach Zubairu vows to sharpen attack before Fifa U20 World Cup
Published: June 10, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has pledged to address the team's attacking deficiencies ahead of the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, following a mixed outing at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.Despite clinching the bronze medal after edging Egypt in the third-place match, Zubairu identified poo...
'A different level' - Russia defender reveals his toughest match was against Super Eagles
Published: June 09, 2025
Russia defender Ilya Vakhaniya has described Nigeria as the toughest opposition he has faced in his international career so far, following a 1–1 draw between the two sides at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Friday evening.The friendly match, part of the BetBoom series, saw Russia take the lead in the 27th minute through...
'Lies' – Eric Chelle's agent dismisses reports Boniface has been axed from Super Eagles ahead of WCQs
Published: June 08, 2025
Eric Chelle's agent, Sidibe, has swiftly moved to dismiss reports claiming that Victor Boniface has been deemed surplus to requirements ahead of the resumption of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.The report suggested that Chelle was dissatisfied with Boniface's work rate, particularly his lack of pressing, tracking b...
Photo: Rangers striker Dessers marries in Italy after withdrawing from Nigeria squad for friendly
Published: June 08, 2025
Cyriel Dessers was one of the standout players as the Super Eagles won the Unity Cup in May, registering a goal and providing his first-ever assist in Nigeria colours during the tournament in London.Following a spate of withdrawals from the Nigeria squad ahead of the friendly against Russia, particularly in the attacki...
Russia striker praised by Eric Chelle reveals why he headed to dressing room after substitution v Nigeria
Published: June 08, 2025
Russia striker Nikolay Komlichenko has revealed the true reason he headed straight to the dressing room after being substituted in Friday evening's  1–1 draw against Nigeria in an international friendly staged in Moscow.Tolu Arokodare salvaged a draw for the Super Eagles with a composed finish in the 71st minute, ca...
Olusegun reveals Russian words he taught Super Eagles players before Moscow friendly
Published: June 08, 2025
Krasnodar forward Olakunle Olusegun has shared a lighthearted insight into how he helped his Super Eagles teammates navigate their brief stay in Moscow ahead of the international friendly with Russia on Friday night.Olusegun, who recently celebrated a league title triumph with FC Krasnodar, made his senior debut for Ni...
What Russia coach Karpin told his players just before kickoff against Nigeria
Published: June 08, 2025
Valery Karpin, head coach of the Russian national football team, gave a stirring message to his players moments before their international friendly against Nigeria, urging them to play with courage and stick to their game plan. The match, played on Friday, June 6, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, ended in a 1–1 dr...
'The Nigerian got angry' - Russia midfielder confesses to X-rated outburst at Osayi-Samuel
Published: June 07, 2025
Russia midfielder Danil Glebov has admitted to a heated exchange with Nigeria right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel during Friday's 1-1 draw at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.The altercation occurred in the final minutes of the match after Glebov brought down the Fenerbahce defender in an attempt to win back possession.The challe...
'Very smart move' – Odemwingie breaks down Arokodare's 'double run' that punished Russia
Published: June 07, 2025
Former Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has praised Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare for his intelligent pressing that led to Nigeria’s goal in their 1-1 draw with Russia in an international friendly in Moscow.The match, held at Luzhniki Stadium, saw Nigeria benefit from a defensive lapse by Russian goalkeep...
Watford, Middlesbrough, QPR, Millwall mulling move for Super Eagles latest debutant
Published: June 07, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that four EFL Championship clubs are weighing up a summer move for FC Krasnodar forward Olakunle Olusegun.Olusegun became the Super Eagles' latest debutant under manager Eric Chelle during the friendly against Russia in Moscow, where he came off the bench to re...
'Russia showed a very high level' - Maduka Okoye admits Super Eagles were pushed to the limit
Published: June 07, 2025
Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has admitted that the Super Eagles were tested to their limits by Russia during Friday’s 1–1 international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.The 24-year-old, who played the full match for Nigeria, praised the quality of the Russian side and the intensity of the contest. Spe...
'Would've been interesting to see Osimhen' – Russia midfielder wanted to face Super Eagles star striker
Published: June 07, 2025
Russia midfielder Mikhail Shchetinin has expressed disappointment at not having the opportunity to test himself against Super Eagles marquee forward Victor Osimhen during the 1–1 draw between Russia and Nigeria in an international friendly held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday evening.Shchetinin admitted h...
'It's not easy to play for Nigeria' – Olusegun reacts after impressive debut against Russia
Published: June 07, 2025
Krasnodar forward Olakunle Olusegun has expressed his pride and humility after making his debut for the Nigerian national team in their 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly on Friday.The 22-year-old entered the match in the 76th minute, replacing Getafe’s Chrisantus Uche, and made a lively contributio...
'Not an ordinary footballer' - Russia defender hails team effort against 'good striker' Boniface
Published: June 07, 2025
Russia centre-back Viktor Melekhin has praised his teammates for their collective effort in containing Nigeria striker Victor Boniface during Friday's international friendly that ended 1–1 in Moscow.The Bayer Leverkusen star was on the pitch for 61 minutes but was unable to find the net.Tolu Arokodare, the striker wh...