Is it time for Peseiro to look beyond rusty Uzoho, Okoye, and start Adeleye?
Published: March 04, 2023
Francis Uzoho of Omonia Nicosia, Maduka Okoye of Watford and Adebayo Adeleye of Hapoel Jerusalem are Super Eagles' top three goalkeepers at the moment. ​ Uzoho and Okoye have made 27 and 16 appearances respectively for the Super Eagles, while Adeleye is yet to feature for the four-time African champions. ...
How is Akpoguma proving to be a good centre-back for Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga?
Published: March 04, 2023
 Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma has been in good form for his club side, Hoffenheim, in the Bundesliga.   He has been deployed mainly as a right-back for the Super Eagles, featuring four times in that position in his six appearances for Nigeria, but it is at centre-back that he is showing his potential fo...
Nigeria should make a move for Rennes midfielder, has the makings of heir to Wilfred Ndidi
Published: March 04, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu is a defensive midfielder that plays for Rennes in Ligue 1. The 18-year-old who was born in France to Nigerian parents is a cousin of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Akpam.   ​This season, he has featured 16 times in the Ligue 1, starting 8 of those games.   With Ndidi's lac...
Nigeria U23 squad announcement : Full 30-man roster for AFCONQ v Guinea
Published: March 03, 2023
Head Coach Salisu Yusuf has called to camp 30 players ahead of this month’s Africa U23 Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture against Guinea.   The list includes four goalkeeper, eight defenders, 10 midfielders and eight forwards.   Nigeria, conquerors of Tanzania in the second round of the race, will ...
What are the chances of Arsenal-owned striker Balogun breaking into Super Eagles if he commits?
Published: March 03, 2023
Folarin Balogun has caps for England's youth teams but his international future has been the subject of debate in recent weeks following his brilliant performances for Stade de Reims.    Born in New York, the Hale End Academy graduate also qualifies to wear the jerseys of United States and Nigeria where hi...
Why Chelsea winger Madueke should choose Super Eagles over the Three Lions 
Published: March 03, 2023
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is one of the many players born abroad but eligible to play for Nigeria as he has Nigerian parents.  ​ He has represented the Young Lions at youth level but he is yet to get a call-up from Gareth Southgate for the senior national team. ​ In this article, I will be citing rea...
Despite beating Uganda, Flying Eagles are still far from their best - major weakness highlighted
Published: March 03, 2023
The Flying Eagles defeated Uganda 1-0 in one of the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which is being held in Egypt.   While Nigerians are celebrating the Flying Eagles' latest victory, fans should not be carried away, and here is why. ​ Ladan Bosso's boys have played four games s...
World Cup-bound Flying Eagles player grades : Ogwuche excellent backup, Aniagboso 'Mr. cleansheet'
Published: March 02, 2023
Nigeria on Thursday picked one of four African tickets for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.    The team defeated Uganda 1-0 to reach the semifinals  of the tournament and now await the winner of the South Sudan versus The Gambia match on Friday.    These were the ratings of the players in the...
U20 AFCON : Quiet VAR and four other observations from Flying Eagles 1-0 win v Uganda
Published: March 02, 2023
The Nigeria U-20 national team, Flying Eagles have booked their place in the semifinals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and also ensured they qualified for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.     Ladan Bosso’s side defeated Uganda 1-0 on Thursday to ensure they reach the latter part of ...
U20 AFCON Uganda 0 Nigeria 1 : Own goal hands Flying Eagles ticket to World Cup in Indonesia
Published: March 02, 2023
Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, on Thursday booked their place in the semifinals of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa  Cup of Nations in Egypt, reports All Nigeria Soccer.    The Flying Eagles defeated Uganda 1-0 thanks to a first half own goal by Uganda's Ibrahim Juma.    By reaching the s...
'We are in a confident mood' - Aniagboso hopeful Flying Eagles will seal World Cup ticket
Published: March 01, 2023
Chijoke Aniagboso was the player picked to attend the pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday evening's 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against Uganda, a hint that he will be involved against the Hippos.   The Giant Brillars FC custodian started the tournament as the second choice go...
Flying Eagles defender named in U20 AFCON group stage best XI
Published: February 28, 2023
Flying Eagles defender Solomon Agbalaka has been named in the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations group stage best XI.    The 19-year-old went the distance in the three matches played by the seven-time African champions in the group stage, against Senegal, Egypt and Mozambique.    Agbalaka headed home a cruc...
The Best FIFA Men’s Player : How Ahmed Musa, Jose Peseiro, Solaja voted
Published: February 28, 2023
Footballing legend and global icon Lionel Messi took home the award for The Best FIFA Men's Player following Argentina's historic FIFA World Cup 2022 victory in December, inspired by the Paris Saint-Germain FC forward.   Messi won the award ahead of France internationals Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema, a...
Flying Eagles to face Uganda, not Congo in 2023 U20 AFCON quarterfinals
Published: February 27, 2023
Contrary to reports in a section of the local media, seven-time African champions Nigeria will not be facing Congo in the quarterfinals of the 2023  Africa U20 Cup of Nations.    By virtue of finishing first in Group B of the ongoing tournament in Egypt, Uganda set up a meeting with the Flying Eagles, the sec...
Flying Eagles player ratings v Mozambique : Agbalaka steals the show, Muhammad announces arrival
Published: February 26, 2023
Nigeria U-20 side, the Flying Eagles on Saturday evening defeated Mozambique 2-0 in their final Group A match of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.    All Nigeria Soccer presents the player ratings form Saturday's match.    The Starters    Goalkeeper   Chijioke Aniagbo...