'I don't care how many awards you have won' -  Ideye reveals what he told Osimhen after face-off with Finidi 
Published: June 22, 2024
2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Brown Ideye has blasted Victor Osimhen for the disparaging remarks the Napoli striker made about coach Finidi George last weekend.  A Nigerian website published an unconfirmed story alleging that Finidi stated that Osimhen did not want to participate in the 2026 World Cu...
Brighton & Hove rising star chooses to represent Nigeria over Netherlands, reveals talks with Randy Waldrum 
Published: June 21, 2024
Brighton and Hove goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Comfort Erhabor, has expressed her willingness to represent Nigeria at international Level.  Born and raised in the Netherlands to Nigerian parents, the prodigious shot-stopper spent the second half of last season on loan at Scottish side Hibernian in search of valua...
Super Eagles drop eight spots in latest Fifa rankings after draw against Bafana Bafana, loss to Cheetahs 
Published: June 20, 2024
Nigeria have dropped eight places in the latest FIFA ranking , a consequence of their disappointing results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The three-time African champions have moved from 30th position to 38th in the latest ranking, which is as a result of their draw against South Africa's Bafana Bafana and l...
Sweden make move to cap-tie daughter of ex-Super Eagles striker as AC Milan star earns first senior call-up 
Published: June 19, 2024
The Swedish Football Association are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race for the services of talented AC Milan striker Evelyn Ijeh, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Evelyn is the daughter of retired Super Eagles attacker Peter Ijeh, who turned out for Malmo, IFK Göteborg, FC Copenhagen and Viking during...
Will Ejuke threaten Lookman's Super Eagles starting spot with move to Sevilla?
Published: June 17, 2024
In a significant development, Super Eagles dribble-king Chidera Ejuke has agreed to join Sevilla, the seven-time UEFA Europa League winners, on a three-year contract.  This move is set to shake things up in the Nigerian national team, and one can only wonder if Ejuke's switch to Sevilla will threaten Ademola Lo...
Opposition watch: Japan include West Ham trio, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd stars in Olympic squad
Published: June 16, 2024
The Japan Football Association has confirmed the country's final squad for the 2024 Olympic Games with several Women's Super League stars part of the 18-player group. Japan have been drawn in Group C of the tournament in France, where they will face Spain, Brazil and Nigeria. The Asian powerhouse begin t...
'If only he had Austrian roots' - Ralf Rangnick puzzled over omission of Olise from France's Euro squad
Published: June 16, 2024
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Austria's opening game against France at the 2024 European Championship, manager Ralf Rangnick waxed lyrical about quad-national winger Michael Olise.  London-born Olise is eligible to represent the national teams of France and Algeria through his mother, Nigeria through...
Finidi v Osimhen face-off: The Super Eagles player that convinced Napoli striker to stop Instagram Live rant 
Published: June 15, 2024
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo persuaded Napoli star Victor Osimhen to stop his social media rant aimed at Finidi George. Finidi has resigned his appointment as Nigeria coach in the wake of the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to hire a foreign technical adviser for the national team. The three time ...
'I will not allow disrespect from anybody' - Osimhen fires back at Finidi in Instagram Live rant 
Published: June 15, 2024
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has taken to Instagram Live to address recent allegations made by Finidi George regarding his commitment to playing for Nigeria's national football team. The controversy arose after Finidi George questioned Osimhen's dedication following his withdrawal from the 2026 World...
NFF sources: Forty-seven days after appointment as Super Eagles coach, Finidi throws in the towel 
Published: June 15, 2024
Finidi George has resigned from his position as the coach of the Super Eagles, sources in the Nigeria Football Federation have informed allnigeriasoccer.com. The decision of the former Ajax Amsterdam winger to vacate his position could have stemmed from the Nigeria Football Federation decision to hire an expatriate ...
Bankole Olowookere discovers new gem and four other observations from Flamingos 2-0 win v Liberia
Published: June 14, 2024
Nigeria progressed to the 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup tournament in Dominican Republic with a 6-1 aggregate  victory over Liberia on Friday evening. Chidi Harmony scored in both halves to ensure victory over the Liberians in Abuja. She scored first in the fourth minute and again three minutes after the hour mark. Th...
U17 WWC Nigeria 2 Liberia 0: Star in the making Harmony Chidi takes tally to 12 goals after brace 
Published: June 14, 2024
The Flamingos defeated Liberia U17s 2-0 in the second leg of the final qualification round of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup played at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Friday evening. Coach Bankole Olowokoore made no changes to the side that started the first leg at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia ...
Official: NFF to employ an expatriate technical adviser; scout for outstanding Nigeria-eligible players 
Published: June 13, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation came out with a press release after a meeting with the Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh and coach of the Super Eagles Finidi George on Thursday, June 13. Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles are walking the tightrope after four matchdays in Gr...
Is Finidi going? Nigerian Federation president quizzed on the future of Super Eagles coach
Published: June 13, 2024
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has remained tight-lipped regarding the future of Super Eagles coach Finidi George, following a crucial meeting with the coach and Sports Minister Senator John Enoh. Speculation swirled around Finidi's position after Nigeria's disapp...
Euro 2024 squads: Bukayo Saka, ex-Super Eagles invitee, 5 other 'Nigerians' to watch out for 
Published: June 13, 2024
Governing body of football in Europe, UEFA on Thursday confirmed the 24-team rosters for the 2024 European Championship, which runs from 14 June to 14 July in Germany, with seven players of Nigerian descent making the cut.  Ten different venues will host the 2024 Euro including Berlin (Olympiastadion Berlin), Col...