'It is unfair' - Former Super Eagles star questions Chelle over Nottingham Forest striker snub
Published: March 05, 2025
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has criticized Nigerian national team coach Eric Chelle for excluding striker Taiwo Awoniyi from the provisional squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Chelle on Tuesday announced a 39-man squad for the upcoming matches in Kigali and Uyo, includi...
Who's in, who's out: Predicting Super Eagles matchday squad to face Rwanda in 2026 WCQ
Published: March 05, 2025
As the Super Eagles prepare for their first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on March 21 in Kigali, head coach Eric Chelle faces the exciting task of assembling his strongest line-up for the important match. With a blend of seasoned internationals and emerging talents, Chelle is expected to name a formidab...
2026 WCQ: Five qualities that earned Papa Daniel surprise spot in Nigeria's provisional squad
Published: March 04, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has released a provisional list of 39 players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.The squad features established names such as Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman, among others.However, one ...
'I'm not a coach who talks too much' - Rwanda new boss ahead of WCQ against Super Eagles
Published: March 04, 2025
The Rwandese Federation of Association Football (FERWAFA) has appointed Algerian football tactician Adel Amrouche as the new coach of the national team, the Wasps ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Nigeria's Super Eagles and Lesotho's Crocodiles this month. He will have Eric Nshimiyimana as his...
Ivory Coast-bound Flying Eagles to hold pre-Afcon training camp in Katsina
Published: March 03, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will hold a pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training camp in Katsina as part of their preparations for the 2025 tournament in Ivory Coast. The camp will provide an opportunity for the coaching staff to fine-tune tactics...
From Lagos streets to glory: Taye Taiwo reflects on winning U20 Afcon with Flying Eagles
Published: March 02, 2025
Marseille legend Taye Taiwo has reflected on his journey to stardom, crediting the 2005 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a crucial stepping stone in his career. The tournament, where Nigeria emerged as champions, set the foundation for Taiwo’s rise in football, leading to a move to Olympique de Marseille and gl...
What Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu had to say after loss to U20 Afcon hosts Ivory Coast
Published: February 28, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu expressed mixed emotions following his side's 2-0 defeat to 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations hosts on Friday evening. The loss, in the second pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) friendly, served as another opportunity for the team to assess both individual performances and tactic...
Pre-U20 Afcon friendly: Three takeaways from Flying Eagles' 2-0 loss to Young Elephants
Published: February 28, 2025
Nigeria's Flying Eagles were handed a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast’s Young Elephants in their second pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations friendly on Friday. While the result was disappointing, there were several important lessons for coach Aliyu Zubairu and his team to take away as they prepare for the upcoming tournament. ...
Ivory Coast 2 Nigeria 0: Flying Eagles beaten by goals from Kader and Cisse; Okoro gives away penalty
Published: February 28, 2025
In the second pre-u20 Africa Cup of Nations friendly between Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Ivory Coast’s Young Elephants, it was the Ivorian side that came out on top, securing a 2-0 victory at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Friday.The match was a competitive affair, with both teams eager to gain the upper han...
Three best options to step in for injured Semi Ajayi in Super Eagles squad for 2026 WCQs
Published: February 28, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle faces a defensive headache ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe following Semi Ajayi’s injury setback.  Ajayi, who has been a key figure in Nigeria’s backline, will miss both matches after suffering a relapse of a previous injury, leaving ...
Massive blow for Super Eagles as 41-cap defender is ruled out of 2026 WCQs in March
Published: February 27, 2025
West Brom defender Semi Ajayi is set to miss Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March after suffering a hamstring injury. The experienced center-back was forced off in the first half of West Brom’s 2-0 victory over Oxford United and will be sidelined for several weeks.The injury, which occurred in...
Every word Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu said after impressive win against Ivory Coast
Published: February 27, 2025
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has reacted following the team's impressive  2-0 win against Ivory Coast's Young Elephants in their first pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations friendly match on Wednesday night.Goals from captain Daniel Bamayi and Divine Oliseh in the second half sealed the win after a goalless first half, p...
Pre-U20 Afcon friendly Ivory Coast 0 Nigeria 2: Bameyi and Oliseh find the net for Flying Eagles
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 2-0 victory against Ivory Coast's Young Elephants in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly match played at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Captain Daniel Bameyi and Foster Academy striker Divine Oliseh scored the goals in the secon...
'Still in the running' – Bafana Bafana coach backs Super Eagles to beat Rwanda, Zimbabwe in March
Published: February 26, 2025
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his surprise at Nigeria’s struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, backing the Super Eagles to bounce back in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C with just three points after two rounds of matches, trailing...
Nigeria injury watch: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong battling muscle injury before WCQs
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria manager Eric Chelle is sweating over the fitness of William Troost-Ekong, less than three weeks before he announces his first roster as coach of the three-time African champions, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Tottenham Hotspur academy product is undoubtedly part of the Franco-Malian coach’s plans for next ...