'Let's not lie' - 2013 Afcon final match winner blasts Super Eagles over WCQ form ahead of Gabon clash
Published: October 31, 2025
Retired Nigeria international Sunday Mba, best remembered for scoring the decisive goal in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, has delivered a damning assessment of the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff clash against Gabon.The former Enugu Rangers and Warri Wolves midfielder lamente...
'Threats everywhere from their squad' - Uganda coach gives honest verdict on facing Nigeria at Afcon
Published: October 31, 2025
Uganda coach Paul Put has warned of Nigeria's quality ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the Super Eagles as a team packed with exceptional talent and top-level European experience.The Cranes have been drawn in Group C, alongside Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania, in what promises to be one of the tourname...
Super Eagles dual-nationals XI featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Burnley, Leicester stars
Published: October 29, 2025
The National Team Football Hub has unveiled its ultimate Super Eagles dual-nationals XI, highlighting players born overseas who remain eligible to represent Nigeria.Nigeria continues to boast a wealth of talented dual-eligible players who have yet to make their mark on the international stage. For this month's interna...
2025 Fifa U17 WWC Italy 4-0 Nigeria: Five observations from Flamingos' defeat to Azzurrine
Published: October 29, 2025
Nigeria crashed out of the 2025 Fifa U17 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Italy on Tuesday night.The Flamingos held their own for most of the first half but conceded shortly before the break when Copelli Anna long-range strike beat goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu.Nigeria began the second half brightly and thought they had ...
'Scored a hat-trick' - Mikel hails Osimhen for stepping up when Super Eagles needed him most
Published: October 28, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen for his decisive contribution in Nigeria's 4–0 demolition of Republic of Benin's Cheetahs on October 14, a result that sealed the team's place in the playoff round of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Heading into the October internatio...
Women's Afconq Nigeria 1-1 Benin: Plumptre scores her first-ever goal for Super Falcons
Published: October 28, 2025
The Super Falcons have booked their place at the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after playing out a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Benin on Tuesday evening.Ashleigh Plumptre opened her account for Nigeria with a fine first-half strike at the MKO Abiola Stadium, sealing a 3-1 aggregate triumph for the r...
'I want to be in the World Cup' - Osimhen vows to deliver for Super Eagles ahead of Gabon clash
Published: October 28, 2025
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is determined to lead Nigeria back to the Fifa World Cup after the three-time African champions missed out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.The former African Footballer of the Year has declared his readiness to give everything as the crucial playoff clash against Gabon's Panthers draws n...
2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Four Italy players Flamingos must keep a close eye on to avoid trouble tonight
Published: October 28, 2025
The Flamingos of Nigeria will be seeking to contain four key Italian players as they aim to progress to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Round of 16 clash against Italy is scheduled for today at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday night. To advan...
England make early move to keep Everton and Newcastle midfielders away from Super Eagles
Published: October 27, 2025
The English Football Association has made the first move to provisionally cap-tie two promising midfielders of Nigerian descent, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Everton's Malik Olayiwola and Newcastle United's Sam Alabi have both received call-ups to the England U17 squad for the UEFA European U17 Championship Qualifying ...
Highest scoring defender in Afcon history names three countries as Nigeria's biggest tournament rivals
Published: October 27, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has played down suggestions that Nigeria are the outright favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Across three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, Troost-Ekong has scored five goals in 16 matches, the most by any defender in the competition's history.The ...
'A lot of frustration' - Rohr admits defeat to Super Eagles hurt Cheetahs' players and backroom staff
Published: October 27, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has confessed that his players and backroom staff were deeply upset and disappointed following their crushing defeat to the Super Eagles in the final group match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Before the matchday ten fixtures, Benin had been the surprise leaders of Group C, ahead of South...
Eric Chelle explains why Super Eagles goalscoring issues are not Osimhen and Lookman's fault
Published: October 27, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has insisted that Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman should not be blamed for Nigeria's recent goalscoring issues, stressing that the problem lies more in the team's transition through midfield than in the finishing of the forwards.Although Nigeria were the only team to score in all their...
Pre-Afcon friendly: Egypt FA confirm Pharaohs will battle Super Eagles, date and venue revealed
Published: October 26, 2025
The Egyptian Football Association has confirmed that the Pharaohs will face Nigeria in a friendly match on December 14 at the Cairo International Stadium as part of their final preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.According to an official statement sent to the media, including Filgoal, the match was arranged...
Tug of war for Bayern Munich loanee: Coaches of world and African champions give updates on Imade
Published: October 26, 2025
Coaches of the reigning world and African champions, Sonia Bermudez of Spain and Justin Madugu of Nigeria, have provided updates on the international future of Bayern Munich loanee Edna Imade, who is eligible to represent three countries.Imade qualifies to play for Morocco, where she was born; Nigeria, through her pare...
Eric Chelle omits Nigeria's most experienced player Iwobi, names four members of his inner circle
Published: October 26, 2025
Manager Eric Chelle has insisted that William Troost-Ekong is still the captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon's Panthers.Although the Al-Kholood centre-back holds the title of captain of the national team, his place in the starting lineup is no longer guarante...