Eight things Super Eagles interim boss Finidi must do to avoid defeat against Mali 
Published: March 26, 2024
Nigeria's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ghana last Friday offered a glimpse into the potential of the Super Eagles under interim coach Finidi George. However, the match also exposed areas for improvement if they are to overcome Mali in their final international friendly on Tuesday. Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a...
'I am proud' - Sheffield United's Super Eagles-eligible forward happy to play for Denmark 
Published: March 25, 2024
Sheffield United's first team forward William Osula says he is delighted to represent Scandinavian giants Denmark at international level.  Born in Aarhus to a Danish mother and a Nigerian father, Osula also qualifies to represent the Nigerian national teams.  He became provisionally cap-tied to his countr...
Nigeria squad announcement: Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester, Ajax alums named to Super Falcons roster 
Published: March 25, 2024
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Falcons roster for the double header with South Africa's Banyana Banyana next month.  An analysis of the roster revealed that manager Randy Waldrum has summoned three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders...
Finidi handed boost as Tanimu, Omeruo train fully ahead of battle of Eagles 
Published: March 25, 2024
Nigeria's interim boss Finidi George has been handed a boost ahead of the international friendly against Mali's Eagles, with the duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Benjamin Tanimu involved in full training on Sunday, March 24. Omeruo didn't feature in the 2-1 victory over Ghana last Friday as interim coach Finidi...
Porto-reared CB, Barcelona target, U20 World Cup winner: 3 Super Eagles players to watch out for v Mali 
Published: March 25, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles head into their final friendly of the international break brimming with confidence after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ghana. As they prepare to face Mali on Tuesday, March 26th, several players emerged from the Ghana clash with their reputations enhanced. The friendly against Mali pre...
Why Uzoho should start ahead of Nwabali in Super Eagles friendly against Mali 
Published: March 24, 2024
 The Super Eagles will square up against Mali in their last friendly game scheduled for this international break. It will be another opportunity for interim coach, Finidi George to assess the players, particularly those that were given few minutes or those that didn't play against Ghana. A position where Geo...
On cloud nine: Banyana Banyana coach banks on altitude advantage in 2024 Olympic qualifier v Nigeria
Published: March 24, 2024
South Africa's Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis, is looking to leverage both home advantage and altitude to her team's benefit as they prepare to face Nigeria's Super Falcons in a crucial Olympic qualifier. The first leg will be played in Nigeria's Moshood Abiola National Stadium on April 5t...
Everything you need to know about Nigeria's international friendly against Mali's Eagles 
Published: March 24, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles are set to lock horns with the Eagles of Mali in an international friendly on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024. This clash in Marrakech, Morocco, marks the second and final friendly for Nigeria during this international break. While friendlies often hold less weight than competitive fixtures, ...
Calvin Bassey to miss Super Eagles friendly against Mali, returns to Fulham for further assessment 
Published: March 24, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report Super Eagles interim boss Finidi George will not be able to count on the services of Calvin Bassey for the national team's friendly against Mali at Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday, March 26. The Fulham central defender was named in Nigeria's gameday squad for the 2-...
Unsung heroes: How Ndidi-Onyeka partnership helped Super Eagles beat Ghana
Published: March 23, 2024
The Super Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly game on Friday evening at the Stade de Marrakech. Interim Coach Finidi George made a tactical tweak of the team, switching from a 3-4-3 formation used at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to a 3-5-2 setup. This allowed George to field the trio of Alex ...
Baumgartner scores fastest-ever international goal: African record held by Super Eagles striker Onuachu 
Published: March 23, 2024
RB Leipzig midfielder Christoph Baumgartner scored the fastest-ever international goal as Austria defeated Slovakia 2-0 in a friendly on Saturday, March 23. Baumgartner opened the scoring six seconds after kickoff, firing into the bottom corner after skipping past three challenges. The 24-year-old beat the record...
Mali coach reveals reason for snubbing Bissouma for Nigeria friendly; Spurs star unfollows FMF on Instagram
Published: March 23, 2024
Mali national team coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision not to invite Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma for the international friendlies against Mauritania and Nigeria. It was speculated that the Ivorian-born player was carrying an injury, but those rumours were dispelled a day after Mali's squ...
Four current Super Eagles players who have beaten Les Aigles as Nigeria prepare to face Mali 
Published: March 23, 2024
Nigeria will conclude their March internationals with a friendly against Mali at the Stade de Marrakech, kickoff 2100 hours Nigerian time on Tuesday, March 26. In Finidi George's first game in the dugout, the Super Eagles registered their first win over Ghana in eighteen years courtesy of strikes from Cyriel De...
Beyond the scoreline: Takeaways and talking points from Super Eagles win against Black Stars
Published: March 23, 2024
Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly played on Thursday in Morocco. The mouthwatering encounter saw both teams battle for bragging rights, with the Super Eagles ultimately emerging victorious. The Super Eagles started the stronger of the two sides, controlling possession and creating early chances. ...
Ayew insists Black Stars were better than Super Eagles in second half despite Opoku's contentious red card 
Published: March 23, 2024
Crystal Palace star Jordan Ayew reckons that the Black Stars were better than Nigeria in the second half of their 2-1 loss to the Super Eagles on Friday evening despite playing with a man down for more than forty minutes.  Jerome Opoku got his marching orders for an alleged elbow on Nigeria center back Chidozie Awa...