'Sadiq plays well, Iheanacho good left foot' - Odemwingie hails Nigeria forwards except Boniface
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles winger Osaze Odemwingie has lauded the quality of Nigeria's forward line ahead of their upcoming friendly against Russia but expressed concerns over Victor Boniface's underwhelming performances for the national team.Odemwingie made the remarks while analyzing Eric Chelle’s 21-man squad selected fo...
'I like it when new names appear' - Odemwingie names 3 Nigeria players he expects to start v Russia
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles star Peter Odemwingie has welcomed the emergence of fresh talent in the Nigeria national team, ahead of their high-profile international friendly against Russia.Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named four uncapped players in his 21-man squad list for the friendly against Russia, including Amas Obasogie...
Green light from DFB: NFF confirm Felix Agu is eligible to make Super Eagles debut in Unity Cup
Published: May 24, 2025
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have officially confirmed that Felix Nnaemeka Agu is eligible to represent the Super Eagles at the senior international level.This confirmation comes after the German Football Federation (DFB) clarified that Agu has never played for Germany in any official competitive match at bot...
Odemwingie: Forward who snubbed Russia for Nigeria explains why he won't attend June 6 friendly
Published: May 24, 2025
Former Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has revealed he will be unable to attend the upcoming friendly between Russia and Nigeria on June 6 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, citing personal commitments.Odemwingie, who was eligible to play for Russia through his Russian mother, famously chose to represent Nigeria at...
'A pity Osimhen won't come' - Ex-Russia CB speaks on friendly v Nigeria, laments missing stars
Published: May 24, 2025
Retired Russia international centre-back Vladimir Granat has expressed disappointment over the absence of several key Super Eagles players ahead of the upcoming international friendly between Russia and Nigeria at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.For the internationals this summer, Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has om...
'I started out as a striker' - Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye reveals ahead of Unity Cup
Published: May 23, 2025
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed a surprising twist in his early football journey, disclosing that he started his career as a striker before making the switch to goalkeeping.The 25-year-old made the revelation while speaking to fans of Udinese, ahead of the final game of the campaign against Fiorentina...
No word from Nigeria: Eric Chelle yet to reach out to Arsenal midfielder Nwaneri ahead of U21 Euro
Published: May 22, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has yet to initiate contact with Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri ahead of the 2025 European U21 Championship.Nwaneri, who became the youngest-ever Premier League debutant at 15, remains eligible for both England and Nigeria, and h...
'I was childish' - Iwobi finally speaks on social media post celebrating Super Eagles call-up in 2021
Published: May 22, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has candidly reflected on his controversial 2021 social media post, admitting he was "childish" during a frustrating spell at Everton.Iwobi had raised eyebrows with an Instagram post following his call-up to Nigeria's national team for the 2021 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Lesot...
'A great one' - Ilechukwu hails Chelle for calling up NPFL stars, urges home-based players to dream big
Published: May 22, 2025
Super Eagles assistant coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has urged the home-based players invited to the national team to make the most of the opportunity and use it as a springboard to advance their careers abroad.Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle included nine players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in his 26...
Following Super Eagles players in international tournaments
Published: May 22, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles have established themselves as one of the best footballing sides in Africa, captivating their audience with their green and white stripes since they entered international competitions for the first time in 1949. The team's deadly combination of raw talent, technical skill, and physical power has ...
'One of the best' - Super Eagles assistant coach raves about Rangers midfielder after Unity Cup call-up
Published: May 22, 2025
Super Eagles assistant coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has described Rangers star Saviour Isaac as one of the best midfielders in Nigeria, following his invitation to the Nigerian senior national team for the upcoming Unity Cup.Isaac, who has been a standout performer for Rangers this season, was included among the domestic-ba...
Will he make it? Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle sweating over Chukwueze's fitness pre-Ghana
Published: May 21, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle is sweating over the fitness of Samuel Chukwueze ahead of the clash against the Black Stars of Ghana in the Unity Cup tournament in London.Chukwueze, despite the tough campaign with AC Milan, was invited to the Super Eagles 26-man squad for the upcoming Unity Cup and the 21-player list ...
Felix Agu: The reason Bundesliga's most prolific penalty winner can't debut for Super Eagles at Unity Cup
Published: May 21, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has invited Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu to train with the team ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London.Chelle unveiled a 26-man squad for the Unity Cup, along with a trimmed 21-player list for the international friendly against Russia. Notably, key players such a...
Nigeria U20 international wins Brentford's U21s Players' Player of the Year award
Published: May 21, 2025
Nigeria U20 international Benjamin Fredrick has capped off an impressive season by being named Brentford U21s Players’ Player of the Year at the club's 2024-2025 end-of-season awards.Fredrick, who joined the Premier League side on a permanent basis last summer from Nigerian outfit Simoiben FC, signed a four-year deal...
Nigeria squad announcement: 23 players called up for pre-WAFCON friendlies v Indomitable Lionesses
Published: May 20, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled a 23-player squad for the Super Falcons' upcoming double-header against Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses, with star striker Asisat Oshoala a notable absentee. The announcement was made Tuesday evening via the official X (formerly Twitter) page of the Super Falcons.Set to fa...