'Our only regret' - Gernot Rohr cries foul over Osimhen's first half goals against Benin
Published: October 21, 2025
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed regret over his team's 4-0 defeat to Nigeria in the final match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, highlighting the first half goals by Victor Osimhen as decisive moments that shaped the outcome. Rohr suggested that those goals may have denied Benin a fair result.Speaking...
Nathan Tella in race against time to make Nigeria's squad for WCQ playoff against Gabon
Published: October 21, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand has provided an update on Nathan Tella's fitness ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with European champions Paris Saint-GermainSpeaking to the media on the eve of the game, Hjulmand confirmed that the Nigeria international will not feature in Tuesday's matchday squad at th...
Marseille coach hints at what Super Eagles should expect from Aubameyang ahead of WCQ playoff
Published: October 20, 2025
Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered an insight into what the Super Eagles should expect from Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when both nations meet in next month's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff.By finishing as the top-ranked second-placed team in the qualifiers, Gabon secured a playoff clash...
2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Three key tactical decisions Flamingos coach should make before France game
Published: October 20, 2025
Nigeria U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will need to make key tactical adjustments ahead of their crucial group-stage match against France on Wednesday, Following a 4–1 defeat to Canada in their opening match of the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup, three key tactical adjustments have emerged as essential for the Niger...
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-1 defeat to Canada
Published: October 19, 2025
Nigeria began their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a disappointing 4-1 loss against Canada on Sunday evening.Gabriela Istocki put the Canadians ahead just two minutes into the match, but Queen Joseph later drew Nigeria level before halftime.However, a second-half strike from Melisa Kekic and a brace fr...
U17 WWC Nigeria 1-4 Canada: Joseph goal counts for nothing as Flamingos lose opener
Published: October 19, 2025
The Flamingos of Nigeria suffered a 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opening Fifa U17 Women's World Cup match on Sunday night in Morocco.Canada took an early lead just two minutes into the game through Gabriela Istocki. Nigeria responded in the 29th minute when Queen Joseph scored to level the match at 1-1, sending the t...
Injury blow for Nigeria: Dessers all but ruled out of WCQ playoffs, replaced in Panathinaikos UEL squad
Published: October 19, 2025
Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers is highly unlikely to feature for Nigeria in next month's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs in Morocco due to ongoing fitness issues, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The former Rangers forward was originally named in the Super Eagles’ squad for the October internationals against Les...
Good news for Eric Chelle: Super Eagles right-back returns to Birmingham City matchday squad
Published: October 19, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has received a boost before announcing his squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers playoffs in Morocco, with Birmingham City right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel declared fit to return to action, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Blackpool academy product was initially named in Nigeria's fin...
'Full of attacking talent' - Tanzania coach admits Super Eagles pose major threat in Afcon Group C
Published: October 18, 2025
Tanzania head coach, Hemed Suleiman, has commended the attacking strength of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to start in Morocco this December.The Taifa Stars have been drawn in a tough Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda in the biennial continental tournament.Sp...
NFF president discusses Eric Chelle, World Cup qualifiers playoffs and Super Eagles players
Published: October 17, 2025
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continental playoffs against Gabon in November.Speaking on the appointment and performance of head coach Eric Chelle, Gusau acknowledged that the decision initiall...
Right calf injury: Super Eagles fullback Zaidu ruled out of Porto v Celoricense
Published: October 17, 2025
Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Benin's Cheetahs in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, October 14.The left-back was forced off with sixteen minutes remaining and was later spotted with a bandaged leg during the ...
Birmingham coach provides update on Osayi-Samuel after withdrawal from Super Eagles WCQs squad
Published: October 17, 2025
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has confirmed that Bright Osayi-Samuel is nearing full fitness ahead of their Championship fixture against Hull City.The Nigerian international picked up an injury just before the international break, forcing him to withdraw from the Super Eagles squad for key World Cup qualifiers a...
Nigeria squad announcement: Super Falcons call ups for NWSLers, Brighton, PSG and Galatasaray stars
Published: October 17, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 21-woman squad for the Super Falcons' upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against neighbours Republic of Benin.An analysis of the roster shows that head coach Justine Madugu has called up three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and ...
Former Nigeria captain warns Eric Chelle: Don't start Troost-Ekong in WCQ playoffs
Published: October 17, 2025
Two-time World Cupper and former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has sent a message to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that William Troost-Ekong should be dropped from the starting lineup if Nigeria are serious about qualifying for the Fifa World Cup through the playoffs...
'He is the best player' - Nigeria great Oliseh chooses Osimhen over Lookman, backs him for PL move
Published: October 17, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has hailed Victor Osimhen as Nigeria's best player and backed him for a big-money move to the Premier League in the near future.Osimhen, who was previously linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, completed a record-breaking transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray during the s...