Awoniyi, Boniface, Iheanacho, Orban: Who is closest to challenging Osimhen for Super Eagles No. 9 spot
Published: September 08, 2023
Nigeria is blessed with the best striking force in Africa at the moment. In the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign, Nigeria have scored 16 goals which is the most of any team.   With players like Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Gift Orban, Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Boniface, goals a...
'It's not true' - Ex-Germany youth teamer Torunarigha claims that he did not snub Super Eagles 
Published: September 08, 2023
Former Germany youth international Jordan Torunarigha has sensationally claimed he did not reject an opportunity to play for Nigeria in the past and has vowed to put in his best to ensure the Super Eagles win their last 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.    In truth, the KAA Gent central defender tur...
Why Aina and Ebuehi should be given a chance in 2023 AFCONQ against Sao Tome and Principe
Published: September 07, 2023
The right-back position of the Super Eagles is up for grabs ahead of the tie against São Tomé and Príncipe in the last game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The position has been occupied by Bright Osayi Samuel recently but the Fenerbahce defender is absent for this encounter due to fitness issues....
Chelsea and Liverpool products, 21 others report for international duty pre-Sao Tome and Príncipe
Published: September 06, 2023
Chelsea Academy graduate Ola Aina, Liverpool-reared striker Taiwo Awoniyi and the other 21 players invited for the Super Eagles' final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against São Tomé and Príncipe have reported to camp.   Aina has not been called up to the squad since he featured in the 2-1 los...
Gift Orban reports for Super Eagles duty ahead of potential cap-tying game, 9 other invitees land in Uyo 
Published: September 06, 2023
Free-scoring KAA Gent striker Gift Orban has reported for international duty in Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles' dead rubber 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Orban has ended speculation about his international future by showing up in...
Why Adeleye should start ahead of Uzoho in 2023 AFCONQ against Sao Tome and Principe
Published: September 06, 2023
The conundrum regarding the goalkeeping situation of the Super Eagles continues to linger even with the return of Francis Uzoho. The Cypriot-based goalkeeper missed Nigeria's 3-2 win over Sierra Leone due to suspension and was replaced by Adebayo Adeleye in the starting XI.   The 24-year-old should by d...
Aina or Ebuehi at right-back and four other questions facing Peseiro pre-AFCONQ
Published: September 05, 2023
The Super Eagles are set to face São Tomé and Príncipe in the final qualifying game for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.   The three-time African champions have booked their place at the upcoming Africa's biggest football competition but still have to avoid a defe...
Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City products named in Nigeria's 23-man squad for AFCONQ; Ogbu misses out
Published: September 03, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Pesiero has announced a 23-man squad list for a dead rubber 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo.   The Portuguese football tactician has called up three goalkeepers (including home-based Olorunleke Ojo), eight defenders, four midfielders and eight...
Osimhen named in Super Eagles' expanded squad for 2023 AFCONQ 
Published: September 03, 2023
Victor Osimhen has been named in Nigeria's expanded squad for a dead rubber 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe.    Italian champions Napoli have informed via their official website that fifteen of their players have received national team call ups, including their number ...
Omeruo issues wake-up call to NFF as he makes scathing remarks on Super Eagles coaching situation 
Published: August 29, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo has expressed his displeasure at the uncertainty regarding the coaching position of the Super Eagles ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe in September.   The position is technically vacant as a result of the expiration of the contract of Nigeria'...
Slavia coach reveals Ogbu has been named in Super Eagles' expanded squad for AFCONQ 
Published: August 26, 2023
Speaking to reporters at a press conference before his side's Czech Liga clash against Jablonec, Slavia Prague manager Jindřich Trpišovský suggested that Igoh Ogbu has been named in Nigeria's expanded roster for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe.    O...
Ligue 1's leading scorer targets Super Eagles call-up, Champions League football
Published: August 25, 2023
French Ligue 1 leading scorer after two matches in the new season, Akor Adams has revealed that he is targeting a call-up to the Super Eagles and as well as helping Montpellier finish in Champions League places at the end of the season. ​ ​ ​The former Flying Eagles forward has started his Montpellier career e...
Everton coach provides worrying injury update on Iwobi ahead of Nigeria squad announcement 
Published: August 24, 2023
Manager Sean Dyche has provided a worrying update on the injury suffered by Alex Iwobi during Everton's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa last weekend.    Four minutes into the second half, Iwobi went to the ground clutching his leg and was unable to continue with Everton trailing 2-0.   Dyc...
Golden Eaglets midfielder, who was scouted by Barcelona and Villarreal, lands in France for Lille trials
Published: August 22, 2023
Alllnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Nigeria U17 international Usman Ajibola has landed in France ahead of the start of trials with French Ligue 1 club Lille.    A box-to-box midfielder, Ajibola caught the eye of scouts representing European clubs during the 2023 Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria, where ...
'An excellent Nigerian side' - Arsenal hail Super Falcons after heartbreaking loss to Lionesses
Published: August 07, 2023
English club Arsenal monitored with keen interest the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup round of 16 showdown between the Lionesses and Super Falcons at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia.    The African powerhouse suffered a heartbreaking 4-2 loss on penalties to the European champions despite dominating the game a...