Super Eagles camp update: Iwobi, Bassey, Ola Aina among 13 players in Uyo pre-Rwanda
Published: September 02, 2025
The Nigerian Super Eagles' preparations for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers received a significant boost on Tuesday as nine more players joined the national team in Akwa Ibom ahead of crucial matches against Rwanda and South Africa.The latest arrivals included Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina...
'Not all of them are here' – Flying Eagles coach awaits foreign pros Daga, Sani and Hafiz
Published: September 02, 2025
With less than four weeks to the kickoff of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has provided an update on Nigeria's build-up to the tournament.Zubairu acknowledged that preparations have been somewhat slow, largely due to the absence of key foreign-based players. He confirmed that Daniel...
No reason to panic: Super Eagles GK Nwabali back in action for Chippa United ahead of WCQs
Published: August 31, 2025
There is nothing to worry about regarding the fitness of Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda's Wasps and South Africa's Bafana Bafana, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper was stretchered off in Chippa United's 1-0...
Nigeria squad announcement: Lookman, Osimhen, Iwobi, Aina, Dessers, 18 others called up for WCQs
Published: August 29, 2025
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has announced the final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa, as the Super Eagles aim to strengthen their chances of returning to football’s biggest stage. Veteran defender William Ekong will captain the side, bringing lea...
Super Eagles striker retires from football after spells in Norway, Germany, China and Bulgaria
Published: August 29, 2025
Super Eagles striker Anthony Ujah has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34, bringing down the curtain on a career that spanned two decades.Ujah, who came through the ranks at Warri Wolves, was part of Nigeria's squad at the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, starting in the 6-1 victory over T...
Is cap-tying appearance in doubt? Nigeria LB Agu still struggling with injury ahead of WCQs
Published: August 27, 2025
Nigeria left-back Felix Agu is facing injury concerns ahead of the Super Eagles internationals in September 2025.The former Germany U21 international has been named in Nigeria's provisional 31-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda's Wasps and South Africa's Bafana Bafana.Because of this injury, the...
Chelsea striker risks missing out on Young Lions squad after flirting with Nigeria
Published: August 27, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea's highly-rated teenage striker Chizaram Ezenwata is facing uncertainty over his international future.Ezewata, who is also eligible to represent Nigeria's Flying Eagles and Cameroon's Cubs through his father and mother respectively, may be omitted from England's Young Lions'...
Eric Chelle yet to open talks with Borussia Dortmund's new signing over Nigeria switch
Published: August 27, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has not initiated discussions with Carney Chukwuemeka regarding a potential switch of international allegiance to Nigeria.The Borussia Dortmund new signing, born in Eisenstadt, is eligible to represent three nations at senior level — Nigeria, Englan...
Rwanda provisional squad for WCQ v Nigeria: Roster dominated by APR, Kaizer Chiefs star in
Published: August 25, 2025
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has announced a 27-man provisional squad ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders and nine forwards are in contention to be named in the final list. The roste...
Former Golden Eaglets assistant coach Haruna confirms talks with Cameroonian club YOSA FC
Published: August 24, 2025
Bunmi Haruna, the two-time assistant coach of Nigeria's National U17 team, has responded to rumours connecting him with a coaching position at Young Sports Academy (YOSA FC) in Cameroon.The club is looking for a new head coach following the departure of former Indomitable Lions coach Alexandre Belinga, who left after Y...
'Best dress sense' – Boniface names Besiktas midfielder Ndidi Super Eagles' fashion king
Published: August 23, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has named Wilfred Ndidi as the best-dressed player in the national team.Boniface, who was included in Eric Chelle's 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Rwanda, made the revelation on The Culture League Podcast.According t...
Nigeria squad announcement: Chelsea and Arsenal products named in provisional WCQ list, Boniface in
Published: August 22, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 31-man provisional squad for next month's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa.Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has named Arsenal Hale End Academy graduates Alex Iwobi and Nathan Tella in his latest squad, with Chelsea academy product Ola A...
Future football icons of Nigeria: Rising stars to watch
Published: August 22, 2025
Nigeria’s long being powerhouse in African football and the legends of its have spread across the entire world. From the iconic Nwankwo Kanu to the dynamic John Obi Mikel, the Super Eagles continued producing world-class talent. But now, a new generation of Nigerian footballers are taking a step into the spotlight- p...
History-making European club confirm Ajibona and Buhari have received Flying Eagles call ups
Published: August 22, 2025
Armenian Premier League side FC Alashkert have announced that Nigerian youngsters Usman Ajibona and Yahaya Buhari have been called up to the U20 national team, the Flying Eagles.The Yerevan-based club confirmed the news via their official website, though Buhari will be unavailable for the ongoing training camp in Abuja...
Talented HNK Gorica striker to choose between Croatia's Vatreni and Nigeria's Super Eagles
Published: August 21, 2025
Talented HNK Gorica forward Francis Chinedu Echue could spark a tug-of-war between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Croatia's Vatreni for his services, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Born in Zagreb to a Nigerian father, Chinedu is eligible to represent both Croatia, his country of birth, and Nigeria at international level. Wi...