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...
Peseiro's replacement: Top five world-class European free agents coaches available to coach Super Eagles
Published: March 05, 2024
The Nigerian Football Federation faces the task of finding a new head coach after Jose Peseiro opted against extending his contract following the Super Eagles' impressive run to the 2023 AFCON final.   While Peseiro surpassed the initial target of reaching the semi-finals, his decision to step down has opened t...
After hat-trick against Fiorentina youth, Nigerian striker Agada fires warning to defenders pre-African Games 
Published: March 05, 2024
Nigerian striker Charles Agada has fired a warning to defenders ahead of Nigeria's opening game against Uganda at the 2023 African Games.  The Mavlon FC starlet linked up with the Flying Eagles at their training camp after making a splash at the recently concluded Viareggio Cup, where he notched eight goals in...
Daga,Bameyi in Flying Eagles African Games squad; Fredrick omitted; 20 Falconets heading to Ghana 
Published: March 04, 2024
Head Coach Isah Ladan Bosso has picked goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu, captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Daniel Daga and forwards Charles Agada and Olalekan Ibrahim in his list of 20 players of the Flying Eagles for the men's football event of the 13th African Games taking place in Ghana. Bosso has also picked defen...
Will Jose Peseiro's exit derail Super Eagles path to 2026 World Cup?
Published: March 01, 2024
The Nigerian Football Federation finds itself in sixes and sevens following the departure of head coach José Peseiro, leaving the Super Eagles' path to the 2026 World Cup shrouded in uncertainty.  Peseiro, who took the helm in May 2022 after Nigeria's heartbreaking failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup...
Jose Peseiro announces end to 21-month tenure as Nigeria national team coach 
Published: March 01, 2024
Through a statement on his X account, José Peseiro has confirmed that he has left his position as the Super Eagles coach following the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese tactician took over as the coach of the West African side in May 2022 following their failure to qualify for the 2022 Fifa World Cup. H...
Joshua Zirkzee: Bayern product scouted by ex-Nigeria coach Rohr named in provisional Netherlands squad
Published: March 01, 2024
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has announced a provisional squad of thirty players for the national team's friendly games against Scotland and Germany with two new faces part of the group. Bayern Munich product Joshua Zirkzee has been named in the preliminary list and will discover in the coming weeks whether o...