'I like the kid' - Eguavoen seeks CAF approval to include Nwakali in Nigeria's provisional squad
Published: December 21, 2021
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has confirmed that former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali stands a chance of being named in the Super Eagles provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Allnigeriasoccer.com reported exactly a week ago that the SD Huesca star was in touch with the newly-appointed...
Watford talisman, ex-Liverpool striker named in provisional Nigeria squad for AFCON
Published: December 21, 2021
Watford talisman Emmanuel Dennis could be heading to Cameroon next month for the Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. It is confirmed that Dennis has been named in Nigeria's provisional squad for the tournament that kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 2022.Ahead of the tournament, interim Nigeria b...
'If you blink he'll punish you' - Eguavoen excited by 19-cap Nigeria international striker
Published: December 20, 2021
Interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has admitted that he's excited by 19-cap Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. The Napoli striker is racing against the clock to be fit for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon though there is significant progress in his recovery after undergoing surgery last mo...
Interim Nigeria boss tells Ndidi what to do to become one of the best DMs in the world
Published: December 20, 2021
Interim Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavoen believes Wilfred Ndidi can become one of the best defensive midfielders in the world if the Leicester City star does not hold back. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner pointed out that Ndidi still has a way to go before he is on the same level as  Sunday Oliseh, who was ...
'Has got a lot of potential' - Eguavoen waxes lyrical about CSKA Moscow dazzler
Published: December 20, 2021
Super Eagles interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has praised the quality of Chidera Ejuke, saying the highly-rated winger has shown that he has a lot of potential.  Ejuke forced his way into erstwhile coach Gernot Rohr's thinking on the back of his fine performances for CSKA Moscow. The dribbling wizard is one pl...
Odion Ighalo hits double digits in goals after strike vs Damac
Published: December 20, 2021
Odion Ighalo was among the scorers as Al Shabab thrashed Damac 5-0 in a King's Cup clash at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Sunday evening. And in doing so, the Nigeria international hit double digits in goals for the 2021-2022 season. This is the first time that Ighalo has hit double-digit goals...
AFCON 2021 : Eguavoen to make call on Onuachu as Genk striker expected out until at least Jan 9
Published: December 20, 2021
Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu is rated as doubtful to suit up for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an injury during his side's 1-1 draw with Royal Antwerp on Sunday. Onuachu injured his hamstring and had to make way for Ike Ugbo in the 71st minute Genk coach Bernd Storck re...
Super Eagles watch : Onuachu scores against favourite opponent; Maja, Sanusi open 2021-22 accounts
Published: December 19, 2021
Three Super Eagles stars found the net for their respective European clubs in League and Cup action on Sunday, December 19. In the Belgian First Division A, Paul Onuachu made it two goals in as many games when he opened the scoring for Racing Genk as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Royal Antwerp at the Luminus Arena. ...
Former Nigeria U23 invitee missing as Glasgow Celtic lift League Cup
Published: December 19, 2021
Glasgow Celtic picked up their first silverware of the 2021-2022 campaign after beating Hibernian 2-1 in the final of the League Cup on Sunday, December 19. For the first time in the competition, manager of the Hoops Ange Postecoglou did not select Osaze Urhoghide in his matchday squad. The former Nigeria U23 inv...
Victor Osimhen begins his masked period for Napoli and possibly Nigeria
Published: December 19, 2021
Victor Osimhen's return to action is seemingly getting close if reports emanating from the Italian media are anything to go by.  Italian sports daily Tuttosport via Tuttonapoli says the Nigeria international has started training with a mask but it's only a temporary protection that he will have to use until Tuesday w...
Question mark over confidence of error-prone Watford defender after Eguavoen verdict
Published: December 19, 2021
Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen has acknowledged that William Troost-Ekong is lacking confidence ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Last season, the Tottenham Hotspur academy product was a reliable player for club and country, helping the Hornets secure promotion to the Premier League and the Super ...
'He went to Germany' - GvB provides major injury update on key Nigeria defender pre-AFCON
Published: December 18, 2021
Rangers star Leon Balogun is facing a race against the clock to be match fit for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The central defender has not featured for the Scottish champions since he was substituted in the closing minutes of the 3-1 loss to Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup on November 21. Apart from not ...
Rangers coach explains his decision to bring in Aribo in second half of win vs Dundee United
Published: December 18, 2021
Glasgow Rangers have maximum points from all their six Premiership games under the tenure of Giovanni van Bronckhorst following a 1-0 success against Dundee United at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday evening. The champions had to dig deep for the win, needing a penalty converted by right-back James Tavernier in the 71st mi...
AFCON 2021 : Five new players in line to be named in Nigeria's provisional squad
Published: December 18, 2021
Five new players are in line to be named in Nigeria's provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has revealed. Erstwhile coach Genort Rohr already submitted a provisional squad containing forty players to the Nigeria Football Federation before he was dismissed, but Eguavoe...
Osimhen still doubtful for AFCON : Eguavoen names two players that could replace Napoli star
Published: December 18, 2021
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has named two players who are in contention to replace Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles squad in the event that the Napoli striker does not make a full recovery before the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.   Eguavoen has revealed that Watford talisman Emmanuel Dennis and...