Following Super Eagles players in international tournaments
Published: May 22, 2025
Nigeria's Super Eagles have established themselves as one of the best footballing sides in Africa, captivating their audience with their green and white stripes since they entered international competitions for the first time in 1949. The team's deadly combination of raw talent, technical skill, and physical power has ...
'One of the best' - Super Eagles assistant coach raves about Rangers midfielder after Unity Cup call-up
Published: May 22, 2025
Super Eagles assistant coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has described Rangers star Saviour Isaac as one of the best midfielders in Nigeria, following his invitation to the Nigerian senior national team for the upcoming Unity Cup.Isaac, who has been a standout performer for Rangers this season, was included among the domestic-ba...
Will he make it? Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle sweating over Chukwueze's fitness pre-Ghana
Published: May 21, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle is sweating over the fitness of Samuel Chukwueze ahead of the clash against the Black Stars of Ghana in the Unity Cup tournament in London.Chukwueze, despite the tough campaign with AC Milan, was invited to the Super Eagles 26-man squad for the upcoming Unity Cup and the 21-player list ...
Felix Agu: The reason Bundesliga's most prolific penalty winner can't debut for Super Eagles at Unity Cup
Published: May 21, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has invited Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu to train with the team ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London.Chelle unveiled a 26-man squad for the Unity Cup, along with a trimmed 21-player list for the international friendly against Russia. Notably, key players such a...
Nigeria U20 international wins Brentford's U21s Players' Player of the Year award
Published: May 21, 2025
Nigeria U20 international Benjamin Fredrick has capped off an impressive season by being named Brentford U21s Players’ Player of the Year at the club's 2024-2025 end-of-season awards.Fredrick, who joined the Premier League side on a permanent basis last summer from Nigerian outfit Simoiben FC, signed a four-year deal...
Nigeria squad announcement: 23 players called up for pre-WAFCON friendlies v Indomitable Lionesses
Published: May 20, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled a 23-player squad for the Super Falcons' upcoming double-header against Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses, with star striker Asisat Oshoala a notable absentee. The announcement was made Tuesday evening via the official X (formerly Twitter) page of the Super Falcons.Set to fa...
Osimhen, Lookman, Chukwueze and co: Nine Super Eagles forwards likely to change clubs this summer
Published: May 20, 2025
As the summer transfer window approaches, several Super Eagles forwards are expected to be on the move, with clubs across Europe showing strong interest in their services.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents nine Super Eagles forwards likely to change clubs in the upcoming summer window.Victor OsimhenVictor Osimhen, who joine...
'You can't farm on dry land' - 2013 Afcon winner urges Super Eagles to wake up, hails South Africa
Published: May 19, 2025
Former Super Eagles winger and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Ejike Uzoenyi, has voiced concerns over Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing South Africa’s growing dominance and structured football development as a major threat.The Super Eagles' qualification hopes were dealt a blow a...
'One standout player' - Flying Eagles midfielder compared to Oliseh, Declan Rice by Nigerian coach
Published: May 19, 2025
Flying Eagles midfielder Israel Ayuma has drawn high praise following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, with former Golden Eaglets assistant coach Bunmi Haruna comparing the youngster to Nigerian legend Sunday Oliseh and England international Declan Rice.Ayuma play...
'When Nigeria loses, it feels like a national crisis' — GK Nnadozie on pressure facing Super Falcons
Published: May 19, 2025
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has opened up about the immense pressure that comes with wearing the national jersey and representing a team with a storied legacy in African women’s football.Speaking to CAF’s official website, Nnadozie acknowledged the weight of expectations placed on the Super Falcons."...
Flying Eagles player ratings: Abubakar shot-stopper, Maigari star boy, Oliseh dynamic, Yakub improves
Published: May 18, 2025
Nigeria's Flying Eagles defeated hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to claim third place at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.The win adds a fifth U20 Afcon bronze medal to Nigeria's impressive record in the competition.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Flying Eagles players on parade at the 30 Ju...
Nigeria 1 Egypt 1 (4-1 on pens): Five observations from Flying Eagles shootout win v Young Pharaohs
Published: May 18, 2025
Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the AFCON U20 tournament with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over hosts Egypt on Sunday evening at the 30 June Stadium.The Flying Eagles triumphed 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Egypt took the lead in the first half through Omar Osama Hassan Hassan, but Ni...
Nigeria 1 Egypt 1 (4-1 on pens) : 94th minute substitute GK Abubakar emerges as Flying Eagles hero
Published: May 18, 2025
Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, secured a third-place finish at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after edging hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo.Aliyu Zubairu’s side bounced back from their semi-final disappointment to cli...
Flying Eagles coach on third-place playoff, loss to South Africa, U20 World Cup & more
Published: May 18, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has reaffirmed his team’s commitment to securing third place at the ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, as Nigeria prepares to face Egypt on Sunday at the 30 June Stadium.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Zubairu admitted that missing out on the final was disappoin...
Nigerian forwards deliver on Ligue 1's final day: Nantes' Simon, Nice's Moffi, Lille's Akpom score
Published: May 17, 2025
On the final day of the Ligue 1 season, Moses Simon was among the scorers as FC Nantes secured their top-flight status with a resounding 3-0 triumph over Montpellier. Simon, who has been one of Nantes’ standout performers, opened the scoring in the 18th minute, calmly converting a penalty to give the home side an ea...