'A milestone' - Goalkeeper Ezekiel reacts after winning debut for Flying Eagles against Australia
Published: September 24, 2025
Flying Eagles goalkeeper Clinton Andy Ezekiel has described his debut in Nigeria's 3-1 victory over Australia as a milestone in his career.Ezekiel was handed his first start in the friendly at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu in Santiago, Chile, with first-choice shot-stopper Ebenezer Harcourt dropped to the bench.Goal...
'Clubs often pay a price' - Nottingham Forest coach on Ola Aina's injury while on Super Eagles duty
Published: September 24, 2025
Speaking ahead of his side's Europa League clash against Real Betis, Nottingham Forest coach Ange Postecoglou revealed that international football has developmental benefits for players, but it often comes at a cost for clubs.Nottingham Forest have been dealt a blow with key defender Ola Aina facing a lengthy spell on ...
Why Ngumoha, Nwaneri, Odogu, Ilenikhena, Mike should spearhead Super Eagles' new era of talent
Published: September 24, 2025
As the Super Eagles gear up for the World Cup qualifier against Benin and Lesotho, I believe it's essential to inject fresh talent and youthful energy into the squad. The current team has shown promise, but it's time to look towards the future and nurture young players who can drive success in the years to come.The wo...
Pre-World Cup friendly Nigeria 3-1 Australia: Maigana, Achihi and Agada fire Flying Eagles to win
Published: September 24, 2025
Nigeria's Flying Eagles rounded off their FIFA U20 World Cup preparations on a high with a commanding 3-1 victory over Australia in a friendly match played at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu in Santiago, Chile.Goals from Tahir Maigana, Orseer Achihi, and Charles Agada sealed the win for Aliyu Zubairu's men, boosting t...
Brighton coach praises Nnadozie after losing Women's Yashin Trophy to Chelsea goalkeeper
Published: September 23, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has earned widespread acclaim despite finishing fourth in the inaugural Women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, with the award going to Chelsea’s standout keeper. The 24-year-old Nigerian international was recognized for her exceptional...
'I didn't pass' – 1994 Afcon winner Siasia opens up on why he was kicked out of Super Eagles
Published: September 23, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Samson Siasia, has opened up on one of the most difficult moments of his playing career, the incident that saw him temporarily dropped from the Nigeria national team.Reflecting on the golden generation of Nigerian footballers between 1990 and 1998, Sias...
Women's Yashin Trophy: Super Falcons star Nnadozie's ranking revealed as Chelsea GK claims award
Published: September 22, 2025
Super Falcons and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie missed out on the 2025 Women's Yashin Trophy, finishing fourth in the final ranking. The prestigious award, presented as part of the Ballon d'Or, honors the world's best female goalkeeper.Chelsea's England international Hannah Hampton claimed the to...
Johan Cruyff Trophy: Euro 2025 winner Wiegman beats Super Falcons coach Madugu to award
Published: September 22, 2025
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu was on Monday evening in Paris denied the Johan Cruyff Trophy, awarded to the Women’s Coach of the Year, at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which saw 2025 European Championship-winning manager Sarina Wiegman take home the prestigious accolade.Madugu, 61, who made history as th...
'Serious injury' - Gernot Rohr reveals Croatian-based winger likely to miss Nigeria v Benin WCQ
Published: September 22, 2025
Manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Crown Legacy loanee Rodolfo Aloko is all but ruled out of October's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Benin in Uyo.The Croatian-based winger suffered an injury during the second half of the Cheetah's 4-0 win over Lesotho on matchday eight of the World Cup qualifiers on ...
Chile 1-1 Nigeria: Akinyele strikes as Flying Eagles held by La Rojita in pre-World Cup friendly
Published: September 20, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their preparations for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Chile's La Rojita in their first warm-up game in South America. Ahmed Akinyele provided the breakthrough, but the South Americans hit back to deny Aliyu Zubairu’s side a winning start to their build-up.The ...
'We'd top the group' – Rohr on potential Fifa sanction against Bafana Bafana for selection blunder
Published: September 20, 2025
Fifa has officially disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association after it was revealed that Bafana Bafana fielded an ineligible player Teboho Mokoena in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.Bafana Bafana are under scrutiny after Mokoena, who was suspended due to yellow card accumulation, featured in th...
'Different from Rio' – Arne Slot compares Ekitike and Ngumoha's roles on the wing
Published: September 19, 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has shed light on the tactical options at his disposal ahead of the Merseyside derby at Anfield, singling out teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha as a reference point while discussing Hugo Ekitike's versatility.Ngumoha has emerged as one of Liverpool's most exciting attacking prospects and has all...
Opposition watch: Colombia name Arsenal GK in U20 World Cup squad to face Flying Eagles
Published: September 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Arsenal have confirmed that promising goalkeeper Alexei Rojas has been named in Colombia's squad for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup, taking place in ChileColombia will do battle with Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Norway in Group F of the Fifa U20 World Cup. The South Americans wi...
Golden Eaglets squad announcement: Manu Garba names 20-player roster for U17 Afconq
Published: September 16, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the Golden Eaglets squad for the upcoming WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament.The WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament serves as qualifiers for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. A breakdown of the 20-man roster shows that the coaching crew, led by Manu Garba, has selected three goalkeepers, six...
Flying Eagles World Cup squad announcement: Man City, AS Trencin, Lillestrom starlets selected
Published: September 15, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed a 20-man Flying Eagles squad for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, FK Gabala midfielder Salihu Nasiru and Wireless Academy prospect Tahir Maigana have both secured places in the travelling party to South America.Manager Ali...