'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty
Published: February 16, 2024
Leicester City have gotten a boost ahead of their Championship clash with Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium on Saturday as Kelechi Iheanacho is back in England following the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Iheanacho was a bit-part player for the Super Eagles at the tournament in Ivory Coas...
Nigeria's 2023 AFCON star Lookman to miss Atalanta's clash against Sassuolo after spraining ankle 
Published: February 16, 2024
Ademola Lookman is reportedly not in contention to take to the pitch on Saturday night when Atalanta face U.S. Sassuolo at the Gewiss Stadium - a game corresponding to the 25th round of matches in the Italian top-flight.    Lookman, one of the standout players for the Super Eagles at the recently concluded 2...
Awaziem delays trip to Porto after contracting malaria on the day of AFCON final; Onyemaechi back in Portugal 
Published: February 16, 2024
Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem is unlikely to be available for selection on Saturday afternoon when Boavista take on Chaves in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.    According to various reports in the Portuguese press including the sports division of  Rádio e Televisão de Portugal,  Awaziem has not yet...
Jose Peseiro: Offers flooding in for Super Eagles coach two weeks before the expiration of his contract 
Published: February 15, 2024
Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro will have to resist interest from a host of teams in order to stay on as coach of Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles.    The 63-year-old has two weeks to the end of his tenure as Super Eagles coach and could be leaving as a free agent if he does not a...
Nigeria's seventh most capped player Iwobi makes decision on international future after overtaking Okocha
Published: February 15, 2024
Alex Iwobi has no plans whatsoever to quit the Nigeria national team contrary to sensational reports in the local media that he was calling time on his international career in the wake of the unfortunate incidents that happened during and after Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast.    ...
West Brom boss admits President Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles delayed Ajayi's return from AFCON duty
Published: February 14, 2024
West Brom manager Carlos Corberan has admitted that Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles on Tuesday delayed Semi Ajayi's return to the club after his commitments with the national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Super Eagles were at the State House Council Chambers yes...
Three reasons Jose Peseiro should stay as Super Eagles coach amid links with vacant Algeria job
Published: February 14, 2024
Despite guiding the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the future of coach José Peseiro remains unclear. The Portuguese tactician has confirmed that his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation ends this month and that informs suggestions that he could be leaving as a fr...
Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptor 
Published: February 14, 2024
Statistics have shown that the Super Eagles played negative football at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite narrowly missing out on the trophy following a 2-1 loss to hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's showpiece, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The top three players with the most fouls committed over the cou...
Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCON 
Published: February 14, 2024
The Confederation of African Football Technical Study Group has released the Best XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with three Super Eagles stars making the cut.   Chelsea-reared fullback Ola Aina has been selected in the Team of the Tournament along with Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong and another dua...
Iheanacho's return from AFCON duty: Nigeria Football Federation leave Leicester City hanging 
Published: February 14, 2024
Leicester City are still awaiting feedback from the Nigeria Football Federation on the return of Kelechi Iheanacho to the East Midlands after international duty with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Super Eagles were in Abuja on Tuesday and hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who a...
'Came almost 30-40m away from his goal to save another danger' - Peter Rufai waxes lyrical about Nwabali 
Published: February 14, 2024
Nigeria's goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai was left impressed by the performances of Stanley Nwabali during the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and reckons that the Super Eagles goalkeeping crisis has been resolved to the satisfaction of Nigerians.    Many Nigerians were worried before the start...
Will he stay or leave? Soon-to-be free agent Peseiro provides update on contract situation 
Published: February 13, 2024
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has provided an update on his contract situation with the Nigeria Football Federation.    The Portuguese football tactician has sixteen days left on his current contract with the Nigerian Federation and is free to accept an offer to join a new employer with effect from March 1, 2...
'Let us show him love and not hatred' - NFF condemn cyber attacks on Super Eagles star Iwobi 
Published: February 13, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commitment and dedication to duty for homeland over the years.   “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a re...
Long-serving Nigeria CB Omeruo makes decision on international future, defends mentality of Super Eagles players 
Published: February 13, 2024
It was dashed hope for Nigeria following their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   Two second half goals from Franck Kessié and Sébastien Haller canceled out William Troost-Ekong's first half opener as the Elephants...
2023 AFCON star Nwabali makes big decision on Chippa United future, speaks on Super Eagles loss to CIV
Published: February 13, 2024
2023 Africa Cup of Nations star Stanley Nwabali has made a big decision on his future with Chippa United, stating that he wishes to leave the South African DStv Premiership club.   Nwabali confirmed that he's staying put at Chippa United for the time being as there's nothing concrete at the moment amid...