Why Nigeria must call up Wrexham's wall: Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo's case for the Unity Cup
Published: April 29, 2025
As Nigeria prepares for the high-profile Unity Cup match against Ghana in England this May, a fixture serving as a crucial tune-up ahead of the resumption of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the call to include Wrexham AFC goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo in the Super Eagles squad is growing louder. The 23-year-old’s ou...
Owen Bosch Lopez: Spain ahead of Nigeria in race for services of Elche's left-footed goalkeeper
Published: April 28, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Royal Spanish Football Federation are ahead of the Nigeria Football Federation in the race for the services of Elche's left-footed goalkeeper Owen Bosch Lopez.Born in Valencia, the highly-rated teenager is eligible to play for Nigeria through his biological parents, according t...
Crystal Palace loanee on NFF's radar named in League Two Team of the Season after 20 clean sheets
Published: April 28, 2025
Crystal Palace loanee Owen Goodman has been recognized for his outstanding performances this season, with the AFC Wimbledon shot-stopper earning a spot in the EFL League Two Team of the Season.The London born player is eligible to represent three countries at international level, namely Nigeria, England and Canada. It...
Official: Nigeria's Super Eagles to take on Russia in high-profile friendly in Moscow on June 6
Published: April 25, 2025
Russia will host Nigeria's Super Eagles in a high-profile international friendly on June 6 at Moscow’s iconic Luzhniki Stadium, the Russian Football Union announced through official channels on Friday, April 25. Currently ranked 43rd in the Fifa world rankings, Nigeria comes into the match with growing international...
Nottingham Forest star explains England to Nigeria switch; credits Mikel, Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi
Published: April 25, 2025
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina cited former Chelsea stars John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, as well as his childhood friend Alex Iwobi, as key influences in his decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria.The Chelsea academy graduate, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, was provision...
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu explains U20 Afcon snub to Dutch-Nigerian central defender
Published: April 24, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has informed Dutch-Nigerian centre-back Endurance Alade of the reason behind his omission from the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations squad.Born on March 29, 2005 in Vlissingen, the defender qualifies to represent Nigeria through his parents and the ...
Nigerian fullback-turned-goalkeeper training with Scottish club after trials with Nottingham Forest, Stoke
Published: April 23, 2025
Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone have taken Nigeria U20 international Nathaniel Nwosu on trial, with a view to a possible transfer. The Water FC Academy, Abuja product is age-eligible to repreent the Flying Eagles at the upcoming 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations but the 2006-born player has been omitted from the s...
West Brom expected to part ways with 41-cap Nigeria international with Arsenal ties this summer
Published: April 23, 2025
Championship club West Brom are reportedly planning to part ways with former Arsenal youth team skipper Semi Ajayi at the end of the 2024-2025 season.The 41-cap Nigeria international has roughly two months left on his contract with the Baggies, whom he joined from Rotherham United in 2019.According to Darren Witcoop, A...
Three big reasons Nigeria's Flying Eagles are tipped to reach the U20 Afcon semifinals
Published: April 23, 2025
Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are widely expected to deliver a strong showing at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. With their eyes set on securing a semi-final berth—and thereby qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup—the team boasts three key strengths that make the...
Egypt 1 Nigeria 2: Kparobo strikes, Precious nets 83rd minute winner as Flying Eagles stun Young Pharaohs
Published: April 22, 2025
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, on Tuesday defeated their Egyptian counterparts, Young Pharaohs 2-1 in a pre-Africa U20 Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium.Kparobo Arierhi, who scored three goals as Nigeria successfully defended her WAFU B U20 Championship title in Lome in October (including...
'Osimhen can score 100 goals' - Martins warns Super Eagles individual brilliance won't bring success
Published: April 22, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has called for greater cohesion in the Nigerian national team, warning that individual brilliance from star players like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman is not enough to bring lasting success.Speaking in an interview with Football Fans Tribe, Martins said the Super Eagles ...
'Believe in yourselves' - Ex-Flying Eagles striker backs Nigeria U20 squad for Afcon glory
Published: April 21, 2025
Former Flying Eagles striker, Wasiu Alalade, has extended his support to Nigeria's U20 team, urging them to believe in their abilities as they prepare for the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament.The Nigerian team has been drawn into a competitive group alongside Tunisia, Morocco, and Kenya, with their group matches set to kick o...
Eric Chelle handed fitness boost as Slavia's Igoh Ogbu makes injury return ahead of Unity Cup
Published: April 19, 2025
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has received a boost ahead of his squad announcement for next month's Unity Cup, with Slavia Prague central defender Igoh Ogbu making his return from injury on Saturday, April 19. Igoh had not figured for the Czech giants since the conclusion of the March internationals due to a muscle-relate...
Nigeria 4 Algeria 0: Joseph brace, Raji and Animashaun goals put Flamingos on brink of WWC qualification
Published: April 19, 2025
Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, took a significant step toward qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with a commanding 4-0 win over Algeria on Saturday evening at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. A brace from forward Queen Joseph and powerful strikes from Zainab Oluwaseun...
Meet the future stars: Five Flying Eagles players to watch at 2025 U20 Afcon
Published: April 19, 2025
As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles prepare for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, head coach Aliyu Zubairu has named a 24-man squad packed with talent and promise. Among the selected players, five standout individuals are poised to make a significant impact at the continental tournament which begins on the 27th of April.Da...