Anderlecht, Antwerp join Chelsea in race for youngest Flying Eagles outfield player at U20 WC
Published: October 01, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Belgian Jupiler Pro League clubs Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp have joined English Premier League giants Chelsea in the race to sign Flying Eagles midfielder Abduljelil Kamaldeen.Born on September 9, 2009, Kamaldeen is the youngest outfield player represent...
'For those that don't know' - Iwobi explains why Ola Aina struggled against Adingra in Afcon final
Published: October 01, 2025
More than nineteen months after Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak in Abidjan, Alex Iwobi has defended his childhood friend Ola Aina, whose performance in the final drew criticism from fans and pundits alike. Prior to the decisive clash against hosts Ivory Coast on February 11, 2024, Aina had been one of the t...
'Have you paid?' - Fashanu alleges bribe request blocked Super Eagles chance, MKO Abiola brought him
Published: October 01, 2025
John Fashanu has opened up on the painful circumstances that denied him the chance to represent Nigeria at international level, revealing that financial demands from officials stood in the way of his Super Eagles dream.Born in London, Fashanu was eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his parents, and his count...
Panathinaikos coach provides worrying update on Dessers ahead of Nigeria squad announcement
Published: October 01, 2025
Panathinaikos coach Christos Kontis has cast doubt over Cyriel Dessers’ availability for Thursday's Europa League clash against Go Ahead Eagles, admitting the Nigerian striker is battling to regain fitness.Addressing the media on Wednesday, Kontis confirmed that Dessers is still recovering from an injury sustained in...
U17 Afconq Nigeria 0-2 Ghana: Golden Eaglets miss out on final after loss to Black Starlets
Published: September 30, 2025
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria fell short of expectations on Tuesday as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ghana’s Black Starlets in the semi-final of the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers in Yamoussoukro, missing out on a guaranteed ticket to next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations.The encounter began with promise for Nigeria, ...
'Nigeria were on us the whole time' - Norway coach admits after narrow win against Flying Eagles
Published: September 30, 2025
Norway coach Bjørn Johansen admitted that his side were pushed to the limit by the Flying Eagles in their narrow 1-0 victory on Monday night in their FIFA U20 World Cup opener.The Flying Eagles nearly struck first when Kparobo Arierhi rattled the crossbar inside three minutes, but it was Norway who took the lead short...
Post-match: Zubairu and Bameyi react to Flying Eagles' loss to Norway in World Cup opener
Published: September 30, 2025
The Flying Eagles were left frustrated after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Norway in their opening match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Monday at Estadio Fiscal in Talca, Chile. The match saw Norway take an early lead through Rasmus Holten, who converted a ninth-minute penalty after Daniel Bameyi was adjudged to have handled ...
Fifa U20 World Cup: Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' controversial 1-0 loss to Norway
Published: September 29, 2025
The Flying Eagles began their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a controversial  1-0 defeat to Norway on Tuesday night.Rasmus Holten netted the decisive goal for the Europeans from the penalty spot in the ninth minute.The result handed Norway their first three points of the tournament, while Nigeria remain without...
Fifa U20 World Cup Norway 1-0 Nigeria: Flying Eagles denied two penalties in loss to Scandinavians
Published: September 29, 2025
The Flying Eagles’ campaign at the FIFA U-20 World Cup got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Norway at Estadio Fiscal in Talca, Chile.The only goal of the game came early, with Rasmus Holten converting a penalty in the 9th minute after Daniel Bameyi was adjudged to have handled the ball in...
Official: South Africa docked 3 points by Fifa in WCQ, fined N18.6m, Mokoena warned
Published: September 29, 2025
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been punished by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for using an ineligible player in their March 2025 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho.Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena featured in South Africa's 2-0 win at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on March 21 despite ...
'Hard in the duels' - Norway coach expects physical battle against Flying Eagles in U20 WC opener
Published: September 29, 2025
Norway U20 coach Bjorn Johansen has admitted his side will face a stern test when they lock horns with Nigeria's Flying Eagles in their Fifa U20 World Cup opener on Monday night at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca.This is set to be a historic game as it marks the first meeting between the two countries at the Fifa U20 World...
Who is the Flying Eagles player to watch in World Cup opener v Norway? Fifa gives verdict
Published: September 29, 2025
Nigeria's Flying Eagles will begin their Fifa U20 World Cup campaign on Monday night with a Group F clash against Norway at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 Nigerian time.In its official tournament preview, world football's governing body Fifa has spotlighted the key players to watch from b...
Flying Eagles squad numbers: Ayuma inherits iconic No.10 jersey once worn by Iheanacho, Etim Esin
Published: September 28, 2025
Fifa has confirmed the squad numbers that Nigeria's Flying Eagles will wear at the U20 World Cup in Chile, with the team set to begin their campaign against Norway on September 29.Manager Aliyu Zubairu has named a 21-man squad for the tournament, which runs from September 27 to October 19, 2025.If squad numbers are any...
U17 Afconq Nigeria 0-0 Burkina Faso: Golden Eaglets advance to semifinals after topping group
Published: September 27, 2025
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria booked their place in the semifinals of the WAFU-B U17 Tournament, which serves as qualifiers for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, after a goalless draw with Burkina Faso in Yamoussoukro on Saturday. The result ensured Nigeria topped Group B on goal difference, securing a path to the knocko...
'Afcon was not what we wanted' - Lillestrom loanee on Flying Eagles mission at U20 World Cup
Published: September 27, 2025
Lillestrom loanee Kparobo Arierhi has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.The tournament, which promises to showcase the world’s top youth talents, sees the Flying Eagles drawn in a group alongside Colombia, Saudi Arabia, and Norway.Speaking to Ademola Vict...