Nigeria 0 The Gambia 1 : Heartbreak for Flying Eagles as Abdullahi misses late penalty 
Published: March 06, 2023
Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Monday evening failed to get past The Gambia in their semifinals game at the Cairo International Stadium as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to miss the chance to gun for an 8th African Cup of Nations title at the U-20 category.   Ladan Bosso’s team had reached the 'last four' ...
Sheffield Wednesday boss admits 2014 Nigeria U23 invitee has been superb this season 
Published: March 06, 2023
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore sang the praises of 2014 Nigeria U23 invitee Dominic Iorfa ahead of his side's next competitive game against Portsmouth in the League One this coming Saturday,    The former England youth international, who struggled with injuries for most part of last season, has be...
Four takeaways from Nigerian players' performances over the weekend
Published: March 06, 2023
Over the weekend, there were many games that involved Nigerian internationals and players of Nigerian descent who have not played for the Super Eagles yet.    Allnigeriasoccer.com here presents four observations from the top matches with Nigerian interests.  1. Chukwueze ready for Guinea-Bissau    ...
Chelsea academy product Aina preparing to bid farewell to Torino 
Published: March 06, 2023
Nigeria international Ola Aina could be leaving Serie A club Torino at the end of the season.   Italian sports daily Tuttosport says Torino could lose two players in the summer given that the contracts of Ola Aina and Djidji are expiring on June 30, 2023.   Aina was offered a new contract by the Maroons...
Meet the Liverpool U21 defender who could be useful for Salisu Yusuf's Olympic Eagles
Published: March 05, 2023
Oludare Olufunwa is a versatile centre-back who plays for Liverpool's development squad   Olufunwa was born in England to a Nigerian father which makes him eligible to play for Nigeria. He is yet to feature for England at any level but could be useful for Salisu Yusuf's Olympic Eagles. ​ He joine...
Liverpool product, CD Feirense striker named in Guinea-Bissau squad for AFCONQ v Nigeria 
Published: March 05, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Portuguese setup CD Feirense have confirmed that their striker Jardel has been called up by Guinea-Bissau manager, Baciro Candé for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria this month.   The Super Eagles will host the African wild dogs a the...
U20 AFCON : Who are the key Gambia players that Flying Eagles must be wary of in semifinal clash?
Published: March 05, 2023
The Flying Eagles will face the Young Scorpions of Gambia in one of the two semifinals at the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt on Monday. ​ Nigeria defeated the Hippos of Uganda 1-0 while Gambia thrashed South Sudan 5-0 to reach this stage. ​ Below are the two players Ladan Bosso's boys mu...
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...