'Mentality is strong' - Onyeka fires warning to Libya and speaks on shock debut for Augsburg
Published: October 09, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, has issued a  strong warning to Libya ahead of the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier clash in Uyo.Nigeria is set to play the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo on Friday, October 11, followed by a return fixture on Tuesday, October 15 in Benghazi.  Leading Group D with four points earned f...
'It's not just me' - Boniface insists he feels no added pressure stepping into the shoes of Osimhen
Published: October 09, 2024
Victor Boniface has insisted that he does not feel additional pressure stepping into the shoes of Victor Osimhen ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya.The reigning African Footballer of the Year has lost his fitness battle to lead the Super Eagles attack and was not summoned for the i...
Iheanacho, Ejuke report for duty ahead of Super Eagles behind-closed-doors training session
Published: October 09, 2024
Sevilla forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke have reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo in preparation for the upcoming doubleheader against Libya.Their arrival follows their participation in Sevilla's derby victory against Real Betis over the weekend.While Kelechi Iheanacho did not feature in the 1-0 win ov...
1989 Fifa U20 World Cup star Elijah names the best defender in Super Eagles ahead of Afconq
Published: October 09, 2024
Sam Elijah, a key member of the Flying Eagles squad that reached the final of the 1989 Fifa U20 World Cup, has identified William Troost-Ekong as the team's most talented defender ahead of the double-header against Libya.Nigeria commenced preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Libya...
'He should know where not to dribble' - Super Eagles interim coach warns Chukwueze ahead of Afconq
Published: October 08, 2024
Super Eagles interim manager Austin Eguavoen has delivered a clear message to winger Samuel Chukwueze ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya.Eguavoen, who has steered the team to positive results in recent matches against Benin and Rwanda, is focused on maintaining the team's momentum...
20 players involved in Super Eagles first training session; Iheanacho, Ejuke, Osayi-Samuel not in camp
Published: October 08, 2024
The Super Eagles have started their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Libya's  Mediterranean Knights.The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions held their first training session on Tuesday evening with twenty players in attendance. As reported earlier, nine players had arrived ...
Eguavoen sets the record straight on reports alleging that Dessers, Arokodare were snubbed for Iheanacho
Published: October 08, 2024
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has set the record straight on viral reports that he snubbed Glasgow Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers and KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare for Kelechi Iheanacho due to the latter's experience.The omission of Dessers and Arokodare has been one of the talking points since the 23...
'He's a huge miss' - Eguavoen banking on Boniface, Iheanacho, Awoniyi to step into the shoes of Osimhen
Published: October 08, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen is not losing sleep over the absence of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.Although Eguavoen acknowledged that Osimhen would be a big miss, he underlined that there are ...
Ndidi, Dele-Bashiru, Boniface, Chukwueze, Nwabali, 4 others report for international duty pre-Libya
Published: October 08, 2024
Nine players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Friday.First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, alongside one of his deputies, Amas Obasogie, were the early birds in camp, having arrived yesterday.They were joined this morning by Leicester Cit...
'I want to earn a call-up' - Osimhen's friend sends message to Eguavoen ahead of Afconq in November
Published: October 07, 2024
Chornomorets Odessa goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has sent a message to Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, stating his intention to be considered for selection in the national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.Although he has yet to make his senior debut, Aniagboso earned his first...
After omission from Super Eagles Afconq squad, Osimhen reveals when he'll return from injury
Published: October 07, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has provided an update on his return to action after suffering an injury in September.He sustained the injury on September 28 during a 3-3 draw against Kasımpaşa in the Super Lig, where he played a crucial role by scoring two goals and helping Galatasaray establish a three-goal lea...
'A large number'- Libya coach worried about fitness of his players before Afconq against Super Eagles
Published: October 06, 2024
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday before the team's departure to Uyo, Libya coach Nasser Al-Hadiri expressed concerns about the fitness of his players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Super Eagles.Libya will take on Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uy...
'I've played under him' - Ex-Flying Eagles star backs Eguavoen to deliver despite Osimhen's absence
Published: October 06, 2024
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Kola Ige has expressed his thoughts on the notable absence of Victor Osimhen from Nigeria's squad for the upcoming double-header against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The matches are set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11, befo...
Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man squad for Afconq against Libya's Mediterranean Knights
Published: October 06, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 23-man roster ahead of the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight things to note on the roster : 1) The roster holds an average age of 25 years and 351 da...
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Ndidi, Lookman listed; Ejuke returns; Osimhen, Ndah crocked
Published: October 05, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen has called William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as go...