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...
Blow for Flying Eagles: Harcourt ruled out of U20 Afcon third-place playoff v Egypt, misses training
Published: May 17, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Flying Eagles first choice goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt will play no part in Sunday's third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations against hosts Egypt.The Sporting Lagos Academy shot-stopper sustained a knee injury during Nigeria's 1-0 semifinal defeat to...
U20 Afcon third-place playoff: Egypt coach explains why facing Flying Eagles will not be easy
Published: May 17, 2025
Osama Nabih, the coach of the Egyptian U-20 national team, has revealed the difficulty facing his team ahead of their third-place match against Nigeria.Nabih, while speaking during the press conference, highlighted tiredness, fatigue, and injuries as the reasons why his side will find it difficult to compete against Ni...
U20 Afcon third-place playoff: Three Egyptian players Flying Eagles must watch out
Published: May 17, 2025
As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles prepare to face Egypt in the third-place match of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, they will need to be wary of three key Egyptian players who could heavily influence the outcome at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.1. Abdel Monem Tamer (goalkeeper)Egypt’s shot-stopp...
French, Belgian and German clubs face hurdle in race to sign youngest player at 2025 U20 Afcon
Published: May 17, 2025
Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt is attracting growing interest from European clubs after a string of standout performances at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt.Born on October 21, 2009, the Sporting Lagos Academy shot-stopper is the youngest player at the tournament, but his composure and commandin...
Four key areas Flying Eagles coach must improve ahead of World Cup after U20 Afcon setback
Published: May 16, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has vowed to overhaul his squad ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup following Nigeria’s 1-0 semi-final defeat to South Africa at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The loss, which came despite Nigeria dominating the game, exposed key weaknesses in the team that m...
South Africa 1 Nigeria 0: Yakub the scapegoat and four other observations from Flying Eagles' loss to Amajita
Published: May 15, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been eliminated from the CAF U20 tournament following a 1-0 loss to South Africa in Thursday’s semifinal clash.After a goalless first half, South Africa netted the decisive goal in the second period to book their place in the final.Despite the defeat, Nigeria had already secured qualifi...