Nigeria squad announcement: Lillestrom, Hoffenheim forwards named on Flying Eagles' Afcon roster
Published: April 17, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has unveiled a 24-man squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, as Nigeria targets a record-extending eighth continental title. The tournament will be staged in Egypt from April 27 to May 18.The squad features a blend of home-based and foreign-based talents, in...
'We're a Nigerian family' - Chelsea CB Tosin proud of his roots, on NFF and Eric Chelle's radar
Published: April 15, 2025
Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has opened up about his Nigerian heritage as talks intensify over a potential international allegiance switch to Nigeria from England.The 27-year-old, who joined Chelsea last summer from Fulham on a free transfer, has become a key figure in Enzo Maresca’s side after a slow start.K...
After choosing Nigeria over England, former Three Lions forward waiting to hear from Eric Chelle
Published: April 15, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that there’s no going back on former Three Lions winger Dapo Afolayan’s decision to commit his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, England.Born in London, Afolayan has represented England's C team, comprising only non-league players, in the past.On his debut...
U20 Afcon countdown: Top three decisions facing Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu
Published: April 13, 2025
With two weeks to the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has his eyes firmly set on one objective: securing a place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. While the draw placed Nigeria in a tough Group B alongside Morocco, Tunisia and Kenya, Zubairu remains optimistic.As preparat...
U20 Afcon draw: Record seven-time winners Flying Eagles discover group stage opponents
Published: April 13, 2025
Record seven-time winners Flying Eagles have been drawn into a challenging Group B alongside Tunisia, Kenya, and Morocco for the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following Sunday’s official draw ceremony held at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo.The revised draw became nece...
Nigeria injury watch pre-Unity Cup: Onuachu suffers ankle issue during Southampton v Aston Villa
Published: April 13, 2025
Southampton striker Paul Onuachu has suffered another injury setback after picking up an ankle knock during the Saints’ 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon. Onuachu, who was included in the starting lineup despite lingering fitness concerns, was substituted at the start of the second half, with Tyler Dib...
Unity Cup: What Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle must focus on before World Cup qualifiers
Published: April 13, 2025
As Nigeria's Super Eagles gear up for the 2025 Unity Cup in London, all eyes will be on head coach Eric Chelle, who is tasked with steadying the ship ahead of the resumption of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.The Unity Cup offers more than just friendly competition. For Chelle, it is an opportunity to experiment, re...
Unity Cup: Akor Adams unlikely to make Super Eagles debut next month after Sevilla coach reveal
Published: April 11, 2025
Sevilla striker Akor Adams is unlikely to make his Super Eagles debut during the Unity tournament following a revelation by Garcia Pimienta, the Sevilla manager over the extent of his injury.Adams, who joined Sevilla in the winter transfer from Montpellier, suffered the injury this week which is likely to keep him out ...
Balogun's impressive performance in Rangers v Athletic Bilbao strengthens case for Super Eagles recall
Published: April 11, 2025
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun delivered a stellar performance on Thursday night as Rangers held Athletic Bilbao to a goalless draw in the UEFA Europa League—despite playing a large portion of the game with ten men.Balogun's commanding presence at the back has reignited calls for his return to the Super Eagles ah...
'Chance to try out new players' - Super Eagles coach Chelle plans tactical experiments at Unity Cup
Published: April 10, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed optimism as Nigeria prepares to feature in the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London, which will see the West African giants compete alongside Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.Chelle, who took charge of the Nigerian national team in January 2025, has already over...
Centre-forward, support striker or midfielder: Ex-Nigeria U20 coach reveals Iheanacho's best position
Published: April 09, 2025
Former Nigeria U20 head coach, Manu Garba, has offered valuable insight into Kelechi Iheanacho's most effective position on the pitch, following the Nigerian forward's impressive return to form for Middlesbrough in the English Championship.Iheanacho, who joined Boro on loan from La Liga side Sevilla during the January ...
Hoffenheim duo, Gent forward named in Flying Eagles' 35-man provisional squad for 2025 Afcon
Published: April 08, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has unveiled a 35-man provisional squad ahead of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is set to kick off on April 27 in Cairo, Egypt.The squad, announced on Tuesday, included a blend of home-based and foreign-based talents as Nigeria begins preparations for its quest...
Nigeria win recruitment battle for Tino Anjorin: Chelsea product ready to dump England for Super Eagles
Published: April 05, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that the Nigeria Football Federation have won the recruitment battle for Chelsea academy graduate Faustino Anjorin, after missing out to England for the services of fellow Cobham products Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham. After spending sixteen years at Chelsea...
Kazeem Olaigbe: What Southampton product targeted by Eric Chelle said about international future
Published: April 05, 2025
Southampton academy graduate Kazeem Olaigbe is on the longlist of Nigeria-eligible players being targeted by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the June 2025 internationals, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.After leaving Southampton in 2023, Olaigbe wore the colours of Cercle Brugges before a celebrated move to French...
'I experienced this with Nigeria' - Rohr tells FBF what needs to be done for Cheetahs to play in WC
Published: April 04, 2025
Republic of Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has urged the Benin Football Federation (FBF) to improve travel logistics if the Cheetahs hope to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.After six matches in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Cheetahs sit third in the standings with eight points, following a draw with Z...