Operation Okonkwo: Arsenal GK has been a target for Nigeria, recommended by Pinnick to ex-Super Eagles coach 
Published: October 19, 2023
The issue of a reliable goalkeeper has become a major talking point in Nigerian football circles ahead of the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup qualifiers, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The jury is out on Omonia Nicosia glovesman Francis Uzoho as a credible goalkeeper following his sch...
History-maker: Tottenham's Nigeria-eligible LB Udogie enters the record books after debut for Italy 
Published: October 18, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible defender Destiny Udogie entered the record books after making his debut for Italy's national team in a 2024 European Championship qualifying match against Malta this past weekend.   Udogie made his first appearance for the four-time world champions when he came off t...
The GK who will save Super Eagles: Peseiro admits it will be tough convincing Freiburg star to switch allegiance
Published: October 18, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that it will be difficult to convince SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu to switch his international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria.    The Portuguese football tactician has a goalkeeping crisis on his hands ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifier...
Former Germany youth teamer reacts to making his debut for Super Eagles against Mozambique 
Published: October 17, 2023
Former Germany youth teamer Jordan Torunarigha has taken to social media to react to making his debut for the Nigerian national team in a friendly against Mozambique on Monday evening.   The KAA Gent central defender can only represent the Super Eagles at international level after Fifa approved his change of as...
Search for a reliable goalkeeper ahead of AFCON: Nigeria should approach Arsenal's Hale End product
Published: October 17, 2023
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in January, the Super Eagles goalkeeping department does not inspire confidence. Despite his shaky performances, Francis Uzoho seems to be good enough for José Peseiro and the rest of the coaching crew.   However, if Niger...
'Players in Europe are performing well' - Ex-Real Madrid star backs Super Eagles to win AFCON
Published: October 17, 2023
Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has expressed confidence about the Super Eagles chances of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Adepoju, who won the Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles in 1994, emphasized the country's abundance of talents , both domestically and internationally, a...
Super Eagles player ratings: Onyeka makes a statement; Uzoho under scrutiny again; Aribo versatile; Iwobi impact sub 
Published: October 16, 2023
The Super Eagles got the better of Mozambique 3-2 in their last game ahead of the back-to-back 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe next month.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players on parade at the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira.   The starters   Goa...
Five observations from Super Eagles 3-2 victory against 10-man Mozambique 
Published: October 16, 2023
Nigeria defeated Mozambique 3-2 in an international friendly staged at the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira on Monday evening.    The Mambas played the entirety of the second half with ten men after Edmilson Dove was issued a straight red card at minute 38.   Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five talking p...
Mozambique 2 Nigeria 3: Moffi, Onyeka, Simon on target as Super Eagles win first friendly in 1,665 days
Published: October 16, 2023
The Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 3-2 in an international friendly on Monday evening at Estádio Municipal de Albufeiraa.   It was their first win in a friendly match since they beat Egypt 1-0 in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly on March 26, 2019, dating back to 1,665 days ago. José Peseiro made a s...
Super Eagles starting XI: Peseiro hands full debuts to Torunarigha, Dele-Bashiru, Onyedika; Uzoho, Aribo start
Published: October 16, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the international friendly between the Super Eagles and Mambas of Mozambique on Monday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The Portuguese football tactician has handed full debuts to three players, namely KAA Gent's Jordan Torunarig...
Norwegian-Swedish-Nigerian GK Rasheed says it would be an honour to represent Super Eagles; praises Osimhen
Published: October 16, 2023
Experienced Värnamo goalkeeper Jonathan Rasheed has revealed that he would be willing to represent Nigeria's senior national team if called up by the Nigeria Football Federation.   Rasheed is a tri-national player as he is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his father, Norway through his Norwegi...
Going, going, gone: Nigeria miss out as 18yo Club Brugge winger plays cap-tying game for Norway
Published: October 16, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation have missed out on the services of talented Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Nusa is no longer eligible to represent the Nigeria national teams after he played a cap-tying game for his country of birth, Norway on Sunday night, coming off the bench ...
Mozambique v Nigeria at risk of cancellation as Mambas players refuse to train for two days over pay row
Published: October 15, 2023
The Mozambique v Nigeria international friendly scheduled to hold on Monday is at risk of cancellation due to a pay dispute between the Mambas players and Mozambican Football Federation.    According to  RM Desporto, via Lance, the Mozambican national team players are demanding an additional payment of $60...
Mozambique v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: October 15, 2023
The Super Eagles will square up against Mozambique in an international friendly on Monday evening. It is the last game that will be played by the three-time African champions before the back-to-back games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month.   They will be seeking to put...
Most touches in opposition box: Napoli striker Osimhen leads the way in Italian Serie A 
Published: October 15, 2023
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leads the chart for the most touches made in the opposition's box in the Serie A this season. Osimhen has made 54 touches which is one better than his Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who sits in the second spot while Rafael Leão and Inter Milan duo of Marcus Thuram an...