Ex-Super Eagles star Sodje hails Golden Eaglets for WAFU B triumph, calls for youth development
Published: June 30, 2022
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has heaped plaudits on the Nigeria U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets who recently won the regional West Africa Zone B tournament in Cape Coast.   The cadet team coached by Nduka Ugbade thus qualified for the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.   Nige...
Simon, Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal stars, 25 others fight it out for CAF Player of the Year
Published: June 30, 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has today announced the nominees for the 2022 African Player of the Year, with Nigerian and Nantes winger Moses Simon in the race for the prestigious individual award.   Twenty nine African stars have been nominated alongside the Nigerian to take the total players nomi...
Amoo battles Manchester United starlet, 8 others for CAF Young Player of the Year
Published: June 30, 2022
The Confederation of African Football has revealed the first list of nominees for the CAF Awards 2022 which will be held on 21 July 2022 in Rabat, Morocco.   FC Copenhagen winger Akinkunmi Amoo has been nominated for the Young Player of the Year (Men).   And the 2022 Super Eagles invitee is joined on the ...
Aribo's transfer decision: What is the best option for the all-round midfielder?
Published: June 29, 2022
Joe Aribo is no doubt one of the most talented footballers in the current Super Eagles squad. His roaming style of play becoming a key element of the national team and his club Rangers.   Having just one year left on his existing contract, Aribo has been linked with moves away from Scotland.   While allni...
WAFU B U17 : Five Golden Eaglets stars named in official Team of the Tournament
Published: June 27, 2022
The official team of the tournament of the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament which was played in Cape Coast has been released.   Nigeria's Golden Eaglets were the eventual champions of the competition which automatically qualifies them for the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.   Five Golden Eag...
'Possesses many of same traits' - Crystal Palace urged to sign Aribo as replacement for Chelsea star
Published: June 27, 2022
In an opinion article by The Athletic UK's Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Crystal Palace have been urged to firm up their interest in Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo.    Manager Patrick Vieira is believed to be in the market for a central midfielder as a replacement for Conor Gallagher, who has returned to Chelse...
'In our thoughts' - Stoke City boss confirms interest in Nigeria international
Published: June 25, 2022
Manager Michael O'Neill has confirmed that Stoke City are interested in signing Nigeria international Josh Maja and Romaine Sawyers in the summer transfer window.   Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on Thursday that Maja is attracting interest from EFL Championship club Cardiff City and Belgian Pro L...
Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1: Two decisions from Ugbade that helped Eaglets lift WAFU B trophy
Published: June 25, 2022
The Golden Eaglets' performance at the WAFU Zone B U17 competition has been outstanding.   There was no doubt in anyone's mind when the event began at Cape Coast that they were capable of winning the gold medal. The Golden Eaglets won the trophy after defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 on Friday night in Ca...
Opinion : Chelsea should target Nigeria midfielder as a cheaper alternative to Declan Rice
Published: June 24, 2022
With the transfer window in full swing, Chelsea are in the market for players who would help elevate the squad in quality and depth.   West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been a long-term target for the Blues but it seems any hopes of bringing the English midfielder to Stamford Bridge are farfetched.   Ac...
Nigeria U17 player ratings : Abdullahi clinical, Ogwor outstanding, Mbata combative, Michael gem
Published: June 24, 2022
The 2022 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship was won by Nigeria's Golden Eaglets, who defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 on Friday night in Cape Coast Ghana.   In the 22nd minute, Abubakar Abdullahi headed in an Emmanuel Michael precise cross to give the Golden Eaglets the lead.   Four minutes before halftime, Burki...
Five takeaways from Nigeria's win against Burkina Faso In U17 WAFU Zone B final
Published: June 24, 2022
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets on Friday evening defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 to lift the WAFU Zone B tournament in Cape Coast to qualify for the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.   These are the observations from the final.   Nigeria's early pressing game   Nduka Ugbade's boys too...
U17 WAFU B Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1 : Abubakar Abdullahi brace hands Golden Eaglets title
Published: June 24, 2022
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets on Friday evening defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 to win the 2022 West Africa Football Union Zone B U-17 Championship in Cape Coast reports allnigeriasoccer.com. The Golden Eaglets went ahead in the 22nd minute through Abubakar Abdullahi who headed home from an Emmanuel Michael's pinpoin...
Nigeria squad announcement AWCON : Barcelona, Leicester, Sevilla stars named to 25-player roster
Published: June 24, 2022
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has announced a 25-player roster for the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 2nd – 23rd July.   An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven attackers have been selected by the American f...
Exclusive : French club Marseille send scout to watch Golden Eaglets stars at U17 WAFU B
Published: June 24, 2022
European clubs have a keen interest in the WAFU U-17 Championship which comes to a conclusion on Friday evening, with five-time world champions Nigeria facing Burkina Faso in the showpiece.   Although the identity of majority of the foreign scouts in attendance cannot be ascertained at the moment, allnigeriasocc...
Should the Super Eagles be concerned about the latest drop in FIFA rankings?
Published: June 24, 2022
Fifa released its current rankings of national teams on Thursday, June 23, 2022.   Should the Super Eagles be concerned about the latest drop in FIFA rankings?   Nigeria, the three-time African champions, has lost one spot from the rating announced at the end of March 31st in the current ranking released....