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...
Super Falcons player ratings: Ayinde pockets James, Plumptre proves her loyalty, Onumonu struggles
Published: August 07, 2023
Nigeria have been knocked out from the FIFA Women's World Cup following their loss on penalties to England at Lang Stadium in Brisbane on Monday. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Falcons players on parade.  The starters Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie: The skipper led by example a...
2023 WWC: Five observations from Super Falcons loss on penalties to Lionesses 
Published: August 07, 2023
The Super Falcons journey at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup came to an end after the defeat to England.     The Lioness defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after regulation and extra time ended goalless.   Allnigeriasoccer.com highlights five observations from the game.   1) First half mistak...
England 0 Nigeria 0 (4-2 on pens): 10-woman Lionesses find a way past Super Falcons 
Published: August 07, 2023
Nigeria have crashed out of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup after losing 4-2 on penalties to England in a round of 16 tie at the Lang Stadium in Brisbane on Monday.    Both teams fought hard, but the game remained goalless in regular time, leading to an intense extra-time period.   England, despite u...
WWC England v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: August 06, 2023
Nigeria will square up against England in the round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup tomorrow. The West African side finished second in Group B while the European champions finished first in Group D to qualify for this round. This is the third time that Nigeria will qualify for the knockout phases, wit...
'I know a lot of the players' - Super Falcons CB Plumptre excited to face country of birth England
Published: August 06, 2023
Former Leicester City centre-back Ashleigh Plumptre says she is excited to face England in Monday morning's 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup round of 16 showdown at Lang Park in Brisbane, and also revealed that she knows a lot of players in the Lionesses squad.    Plumptre is a native of Leicester and earn...
'It's going to be a hard game' - Super Falcons RB Alozie admits ahead of showdown v England 
Published: August 05, 2023
Super Falcons flamboyant right back Michelle Alozie has said that they are ready to face England in the round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup.   Alozie has been one of the standout players for Nigeria, playing in all three matches without being substituted while her blistering space, energy and industry ...
2023 WWC: Super Falcons to face European champions England in round of 16 
Published: August 01, 2023
The Super Falcons are set to face European champions England in the round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Monday, August 7. ​ ​ ​Nigeria finished second in Group B with 5 points, a point behind group winners Australia who had 6 points and that has set them up with a round of 16 tie against the Lione...