Super Eagles player ratings: Nwabali game-winning save, Dessers poacher, Iheanacho denied, Ndidi solid
Published: May 28, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a 2-1 win over Ghana in the 2025 Unity Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium, and several players stood out in a balanced team display. Here are the player ratings for the match:The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali: Made a crucial late save to deny Abu Francis and commanded his area well...
Unity Cup: Five observations from Super Eagles' 2-1 victory over Ghana's Black Stars
Published: May 28, 2025
Nigeria has booked a place in the final of the Unity Cup tournament in London after a 2-1 victory over Ghana at the Gtech Community Stadium. Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring for the Super Eagles, before a Razaq Simpson own goal extended Nigeria’s lead.Meanwhile, Brandon Thomas-Asante later pulled one back for the B...
Nigeria 2 Ghana 1: Dessers scores against Black Stars again, no debut for Felix Agu
Published: May 28, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday, with first-half goals proving enough to secure the win. The result sees Nigeria advance to face Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup after the Reggae Boyz defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday.T...
Nathan Tella breaks silence on Super Eagles snub claims, discusses Xabi Alonso and Ten Hag
Published: May 28, 2025
Speaking to the Super Eagles media team, Nathan Tella has dismissed suggestions that he deliberately avoided international duty, insisting his previous absence was due to injury and not a lack of desire to represent Nigeria.Tella said, “It’s good. You know, I’m happy to be back. I think there’s been this percep...
'I didn't have to think about it' - Dessers on his return to Super Eagles and Unity Cup clash v Ghana
Published: May 28, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed delight at his return to the Nigerian national team and is looking forward to helping the side secure a win in today's Unity Cup clash against Ghana at the Gtech Community Stadium in London.“I’m very happy to be back. It’s always an honour to be called up and to b...
Christantus Uche won't make Super Eagles debut against Ghana, Maduka Okoye available for selection
Published: May 28, 2025
Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche will not make his international debut on Wednesday evening when Nigeria face long-time rivals Ghana in their opening match of the 2025 Unity Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com has been told.Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has omitted the La Liga star from the squad for the clash at the Gtech Co...
Unity Cup: Former Super Eagles defender names two players who can step in for Osimhen, Lookman
Published: May 27, 2025
Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has tipped Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar to step up in the absence of key attackers Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.Osimhen and Lookman were among several notable omissions as Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled a 26-man squad for the Unity Cup.Their absence has raised con...
'We need to say the truth' - Ex-Super Eagles star blasts Eric Chelle for snubbing 18-goal striker
Published: May 27, 2025
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has criticized head coach Eric Chelle for omitting Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top scorer Anas Yusuf from the 26-man squad to face Ghana in the upcoming Unity Cup clash in London. Yusuf, who had an outstanding campaign with Nasarawa United, netted 18 goals in 34 leagu...
Felix Agu discusses contact with NFF and Eric Chelle, Super Eagles vibes, love for fufu and egusi soup
Published: May 27, 2025
Super Eagles invitee Felix Agu, has opened up about his Nigerian heritage and his first experience in the national team, describing his call-up as a proud and emotional milestone.Born in Germany, the 25-year-old expressed excitement about finally connecting with his roots."I had the first contact with the Federation. I...
Arokodare finally arrives in Super Eagles camp on eve of Unity Cup clash against Ghana
Published: May 27, 2025
Tolu Arokodare is finally in camp, bringing the number of Super Eagles players present in London to 23 ahead of their opening match against Ghana in the 2025 Unity Cup.The Racing Genk striker’s arrival adds further firepower to Eric Chelle’s squad as preparations continue at full throttle.Arokodare joins the team o...
'Nigerians are disappointed in Super Eagles’ – Ahmed Musa honest admission before Ghana clash
Published: May 27, 2025
Ahmed Musa has acknowledged that Nigerian fans are deeply disappointed with the recent performances of the Super Eagles but has urged them to continue supporting the team as they prepare to face Ghana in Wednesday’s Unity Cup match at the Gtech Community Stadium."Yeah, we know that a lot of Nigerians are, I would say...
'We have played with weaker opponents' - Russia midfielder downplays absence of Osimhen, Lookman
Published: May 27, 2025
Speaking to the media in his homeland, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Russia midfielder Andrei Mostovoy has insisted that the absence of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the Super Eagles squad is irrelevant.Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has selected twenty one players for the trip to Moscow next week and the two marqu...
Explained: Why Jupiler Pro League top scorer Arokodare has not reported for Super Eagles duty
Published: May 26, 2025
Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare is among four players yet to report to the Super Eagles camp in London ahead of Wednesday's Unity Cup clash against Ghana’s Black Stars.Also absent from the squad are Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche and Tanzanian-based shot-stopper Amas Obasogie.A...
Unity Cup: Chukwueze, Nwabali report for Super Eagles duty in London; 22 players in camp
Published: May 26, 2025
The Super Eagles' preparations for the 2025 Unity Cup are gathering momentum in London, with 22 players now present at the team’s camp ahead of their opening match against Ghana. Among the latest arrivals are AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, adding further quality to an already impres...
'We have a lot of players' - Eric Chelle defends inclusion of Musa, NPFL players in Nigeria squad
Published: May 26, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision to include 10 players from Nigeria’s domestic league—among them veteran Ahmed Musa—in his latest squad, saying it reflects a broader strategy to build a cohesive and competitive national team. Speaking at a press conference at the Gtech Community Stad...