Italy yet to lock down international future of Tottenham fullback Udogie, can still play for Nigeria
Published: November 25, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that exciting Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie remains eligible to play international football for the Super Eagles amid confusion in a section of the local media.    Born in Verona, the 20-year-old qualifies to represent three-time African champions Nigeria through his...
How best does Super Eagles coach Peseiro handle Taiwo Awoniyi's injury ahead of 2023 AFCON? 
Published: November 23, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi has suffered a groin injury which will keep him out for months, thereby ruling him out of the Africa Cup of Nations in January.   This isn't only a big blow to Nottingham Forest but also to Nigeria ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which does raise the question of how best can coach José...
Nigerian Federation to submit Super Eagles AFCON squad list to CAF by January 3; roster size confirmed 
Published: November 23, 2023
The Confederation of African Football have informed the twenty-four teams participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that the squad lists for the tournament holding in Ivory Coast must be submitted by January 3, 2024 at the latest, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   It has been decided that each country can na...
Boavista's Nigeria defenders Awaziem, Onyemaechi come through international break unscathed 
Published: November 23, 2023
Boavista's Nigeria defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Bruno Onyemaechi came through the last international break of the season unscathed, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The two Super Eagles players are at the disposal of manager Petit for the upcoming Taça de Portugal clash against Arouca as they were involve...
Awoniyi all but ruled out of 2023 AFCON as Nottingham Forest striker undergoes groin surgery 
Published: November 23, 2023
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone groin surgery and is set to miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with manager Steve Cooper revealing at a press conference on Thursday morning that the Super Eagles star will be sidelined for at least two months.    The former Liverpool man aggravated a groi...
'Football has changed' -  Mikel reveals the difference between 2013 AFCON-winning team and Ivory Coast-bound side
Published: November 23, 2023
Obi Mikel has revealed the difference between the present Super Eagles squad and the 2013 AFCON winning team.   The Super Eagles are preparing to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations for the 20th time in their history and have been grouped alongside Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau with the t...
Zamalek coaching job: Peseiro competing with 1998 World Cup star, ex-Austria coach, former Spain scout 
Published: November 22, 2023
Egyptian giants Zamalek are searching for a new coach following the dismissal of Colombian Juan Carlos Osorio amid a series of disappointing results.   According to winwin, those upstairs at Zamalek have chosen a number of names  nominated to take over the task of coaching the team starting next January.  ...
'Zimbabwe drew against Nigeria' - Rwanda coach suggests Bafana Bafana had no idea about his team
Published: November 22, 2023
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rwanda's German coach Torsten Spittler has claimed that South Africa had no idea about the strengths and weaknesses of his team before Tuesday's clash at the Stade Huye, Butare.   Unheralded at international level and ranked 140th in the world, the Wasps ca...
Arsenal youth product Nathan Tella reacts after becoming cap-tied to Nigeria
Published: November 22, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella has taken to social media to react to making his debut for Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles.   The Bayer Leverkusen winger was a surprise inclusion in the starting lineup as Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe in their second group g...
'My parents are Nigerians' - Southampton-reared winger makes decision on his international future
Published: November 21, 2023
Southampton youth team product Kazeem Olaigbe has made up his mind about the country to represent at senior level.   After four years at the Southampton Academy, the versatile winger returned to his homeland to sign a permanent deal with Jupiler Pro League side Cercle Brugge in the summer transfer window.  ...
Peseiro agrees to coach Zamalek on one condition, can terminate Nigeria contract without consequences 
Published: November 21, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has reportedly agreed to take over the managerial reins at Egyptian giants Zamalek but on one condition.   Egyptian satellite television channel Sada El-Balad is reporting that the Portuguese is demanding US$70,000.00 - US$80,000.00 per month to succeed Colombian coach Juan Carlos Os...
Globe Soccer Awards: Osimhen nominated for Best Men's Player, Oshoala in the running for Best Women's Player 
Published: November 21, 2023
Napoli star Victor Osimhen and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the 2023 Globe Soccer Award for Best Men's Player and Best Women's Player respectively.   Osimhen has established himself as one of the most clinical strikers in the world in the past 12 months, scooping the Serie A t...
'Not the appropriate time to talk' - Peseiro reacts to reports linking him with Zamalek, Super Eagles exit
Published: November 20, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has refused to deny reports in the local and Egyptian media linking him with the vacant Zamalek coaching job.   It has been suggested that the Portuguese football tactician is in talks with the leadership of Zamalek over succeeding Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who was di...
Nathan Tella becomes 20th internationally capped player in Bayer squad after Super Eagles debut 
Published: November 20, 2023
Nathan Tella made his debut for the Super Eagles in the 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe yesterday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game played at Huye Stadium in Rwanda. Despite not featuring against Lesotho in the first qualifying game, the 24-year-old was handed a full debut by coach José Peseiro against the Warriors...
'Super Eagles call-up is 'oyibo' oriented' - NPFL chief Owumi says nobody cares to look at home-based players
Published: November 20, 2023
Former Nigerian League top scorer, Davidson Owumi, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, has faulted the non-invitation of several home-based players to Nigeria's senior national team.   For the recently concluded November internationals, Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro called up only t...