Super Eagles starting XI: Arsenal alum Tella cap-tied; Chelsea product Aina,Iwobi, Moffi, Aribo start; Iheanacho bench
Published: November 19, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Zimbabwe and Nigeria at the Huye Stadium, Butare.   The Portuguese football tactician has made six changes to the team ...
'See you soon' - Collins sends message to Cardiff City teammate ahead of possible cap-tying game v Nigeria
Published: November 19, 2023
Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins has sent a message to his Cardiff City teammate, Andy Rinomhota ahead of a possible cap-tying game for Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria on Sunday afternoon.   Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire to a Zimbabwean father and Welsh mother, Rinomhota...
'That would be his last chance' - Ex-PSG star warns Peseiro he faces the music if points are dropped v Warriors 
Published: November 19, 2023
Former Paris Saint-Germain central defender Godwin Okpara has warned Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro that he risks being fired from his job as national team boss if points are dropped in this afternoon's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe.   Nigeria began their qualifying campaign with an emba...
2026 WCQ Zimbabwe v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: November 18, 2023
The Super Eagles will face Zimbabwe in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday afternoon.   Both sides failed to win their first game against Lesotho and Rwanda respectively and will be desperate to record their first victory in the qualification series.   Match preview  The two nation...
'Nigeria is with a knife here' - Bafana Bafana coach Broos reveals Super Eagles have a big problem on their hands  
Published: November 18, 2023
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos addressed the media at his pre-match press conference on Friday, on the eve of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Gernot Rohr's Republic of Benin.    Not surprisingly, one of the subjects the Belgian football tactician discussed in detail was Nigeria's ...
Should Super Eagles coach Peseiro stick with his 4-4-2 formation against Zimbabwe?
Published: November 18, 2023
Nigeria head into the game against Zimbabwe under massive pressure after falling to pick the maximum points against Lesotho on matchday one of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.   José Peseiro has some decisions to make ahead of tomorrow's tie and one of them might be whether to stick with his favourite 4-4-2 f...
'Had three centre-forwards, Lookman, Iwobi' - Rohr admits he never believed Lesotho could pull off a draw v Nigeria
Published: November 18, 2023
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr monitored with keen interest Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, and has admitted that he was surprised that the lowly-ranked nation could pull off a draw against the three-time African champions...
'Everyone knows Nigeria is a powerhouse'- Legendary Zimbabwe Dream Team striker Peter Ndlovu on Super Eagles 
Published: November 18, 2023
Former Coventry City and Birmingham City forward Peter Ndlovu - arguably the greatest Zimbabwe soccer player in history -  has said that the Super Eagles must be respected ahead of Sunday's 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Stade Huye (Butare).   Ndlovu knows all about the pedigree of the Super Eagles, ha...
Zimbabwe sweating on fitness of Luton Town striker ahead of WCQ v Nigeria; Peter Ndlovu watches training 
Published: November 17, 2023
Zimbabwe are sweating over the fitness of Luton Town-owned striker Admiral Muskwe before a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria.   According to a press release by the Zimbabwe Football Association on Friday, Muskwe was unable to train today because he is still recovering from a muscle injury ...
Awoniyi lands in Lagos ahead of return to Nottingham Forest, ruled out of Zimbabwe v Nigeria 
Published: November 17, 2023
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out of Nigeria's matchday two 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe at the Huye Stadium, Butare.    Providing a squad update on Friday, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Awoniyi is not available for selection against the Warr...
'Why should South Africa play tomorrow?'  - Peseiro slams Fifa over 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduling
Published: November 17, 2023
Manager Jose Peseiro has criticized football's governing body, Fifa over the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduling, which would see the Super Eagles complete their November internationals a day after South Africa's opening game in Group C against Benin.   On paper, Bafana Bafana are Nigeria's biggest ...
'Absolutely not' - Super Eagles' saviour against Lesotho, Ajayi insists Crocodiles were not underrated 
Published: November 17, 2023
West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi proved to be Nigeria's saviour in their 1-1 draw against Lesotho as his headed goal prevented the three-time African champions from suffering an embarrassing home loss to the Crocodiles.    The former Arsenal U21 skipper made it clear that the Crocodiles were not treate...
'Boniface, Awoniyi, Osimhen, Moffi don't play with two strikers' - Peseiro admits Super Eagles forwards uncoordinated
Published: November 17, 2023
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 1-1 draw with Lesotho in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro admitted that his strikers failed to deliver the goods because they were uncoordinated.   Semi Ajayi's thumping header midway through the...
Super Eagles player ratings: Simon standout; Iheanacho nearly scores; Ajayi redeems himself; Awoniyi poor 
Published: November 16, 2023
The Super Eagles were held to an embarrassing 1-1 draw by Lesotho in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players involved in the encounter. The starters Goalkeeper  Francis Uzoho: Largely untested in the g...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' frustrating 1-1 draw against Lesotho 
Published: November 16, 2023
Nigeria began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a disappointing note with a 1-1 draw against Lesotho at the Uyo Township stadium in Akwa Ibom State.   Motlomelo Mkhwanazi scored first for the visitors, heading home a corner at minute 56, before Semi Ajayi equalized for Nigeria, heading home a corn...