'He was surprised' - Super Eagles CB Ndah shares conversation with Eguavoen about injury
Published: November 22, 2024
Orlando Pirates central defender Olisa Ndah has expressed his disappointment and heartbreak following his latest injury setback.The Nigerian international has been a key player for the Buccaneers, but his time at the club has been marked by several injuries.Ndah's latest injury occurred during his side's 3-0 home win o...
Versatile midfielder Gonzales open to representing Nigeria despite two senior caps for Ecuador
Published: November 21, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told Ecuador international of Nigerian descent Chidimma Estefania Ifema Gonzales has kept the door open for any opportunity to represent Nigeria at senior international level.Born to a Nigerian father and Ecuadorian mother, she currently plays for Asa Tel Aviv WFC in the Israeli Women's Pr...
CAF Awards: Ajibade, Nnadozie up for POTY; Okwuchukwu, Sabastine for Young POTY; women's teams TOTY
Published: November 20, 2024
The duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the CAF Women's Player of the Year while the Flamingos pair of Chiamaka Okwuchukwu and Flourishe Sebastine are in the running for Young Player of the Year.Ajibade and Nnadozie will battle it out with South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana and Jermaine S...
'I love my culture' - Former Republic of Ireland U17 striker commits international future to Nigeria
Published: November 20, 2024
Former Republic of Ireland U17 international striker of Nigerian descent Blessing Kingsley, has pledged her international future to the Super Falcons, choosing to represent Nigeria over the Girls in Green at senior level. Born on January 15, 2002, in Carlow, Ireland, to Nigerian parents, she currently plies her trade ...
'I know this team well' - Benin coach Rohr reveals what went wrong in Super Eagles' loss to Rwanda
Published: November 20, 2024
Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted the major factor behind the Super Eagles' historic loss to Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday evening.The Super Eagles had already secured qualification for the tournament in Morocco with two g...
'He has been more consistent' - Renowned Cameroonian coach predicts Lookman will win African POTY
Published: November 19, 2024
Renowned Cameroonian coach François Ngoumou reckons Ademola Lookman is the favorite to win the African Footballer of the Year, saying the Atalanta forward has excelled at the highest level for club and country.Lookman is one of the five nominees for the African Footballer of the Year award for 2024, presented by the C...
Key stats NGA v RWA: Osayi-Samuel not soft at all, Chukwueze most key passes, Yusuf top dribbler
Published: November 19, 2024
Nigeria suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda's Wasps in their final group game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday evening. Having already secured their place in the 2025 tournament, Augustine Eguavoen made seven changes to the side, handing starts to M...
Are set-pieces Super Eagles' Achilles heel? Troost-Ekong responds after 2 goals conceded in 2 games
Published: November 19, 2024
Speaking after the 2-1 loss to Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, William Troost-Ekong has admitted that the Super Eagles need to do better when defending set pieces ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers and other forthcoming games.Nigeria conceded the first goal against the Wasps from a set-pie...
Porto striker still eligible to represent Super Eagles despite making competitive debut for Spain
Published: November 19, 2024
After he was a non-playing substitute against Denmark last Friday, Porto's dual-national striker Samuel Aghehowa made his senior debut on Monday night as European champions Spain closed the year with fourteen victories, beating Switzerland 3-2 in a UEFA Nations League tie in Tenerife, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Bor...
Eguavoen links Nwabali's tragedy to Super Eagles struggles in historic loss to Rwanda
Published: November 19, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, suggested that the news of Nwabali's father's passing may have had an emotional impact on the team following their 2-1 loss to Rwanda in Uyo.Despite already securing qualification for the 2025 AFCON, Nigeria suffered a defeat on Monday evening after initially ta...
'This was somewhat of a surprise' - Rwanda coach reveals the formation he expected Super Eagles to use
Published: November 19, 2024
Rwanda head coach, Torsten Spittler, has admitted that his team was caught off guard by the tactical approach of the Super Eagles during their 2-1 victory at the Godswill Akpabio stadium on Monday evening.The win marked Rwanda’s first-ever triumph over Nigeria in six international encounters, delivering a memorable u...
Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru under the spotlight: Eguavoen reveals he's searching for a good playmaker
Published: November 19, 2024
Following the Super Eagles' final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda, interim coach Austin Eguavoen emphasized the need for a creative player to boost Nigeria's goal-scoring ability, placing Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru under the spotlight.The Fulham midfielder and the Lazio ace are the two attac...
LaLiga ambassador calls out Iheanacho, 'soft' Osayi-Samuel for poor first half display against Rwanda
Published: November 19, 2024
LaLiga ambassador and retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju was visibly disappointed following the Super Eagles historic 2-1 loss to Rwanda in their final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Nigeria's unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers came to an end at the Godswill Akpabio I...
11 games, no goals: What Eguavoen said about Victor Boniface's poor form for Super Eagles
Published: November 18, 2024
Speaking after the Super Eagles' 2-1 loss to Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Austin Eguavoen addressed the poor form of Victor Boniface. The Bayer Leverkusen striker has failed to score in eleven appearances for the Super Eagles, drawing a blank once again as Nigeria suffered their only defeat in ...
'He's not living up to expectations' - Eguavoen admits after Iheanacho dropped another stinker v Rwanda
Published: November 18, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has admitted that Kelechi Iheanacho had a poor performance during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps.Despite taking the lead through Samuel Chukwueze's brilliant solo goal, Nigeria's unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa...