2024 Fifa U-20 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Falconets 2-1 loss to Japan
Published: September 13, 2024
The Falconets' journey in the 2024 FIFA Women's World Cup ended  after a 2-1 loss to Japan.on Friday morning. Miyu Matsunaga opened the scoring for Japan in the 33rd minute, assisted by Ujihara Rihoma. Meanwhile, Japan extended their lead in the second half when Maya Hijikata scored in the 66th minute fr...
U20 WWC Japan 2 Nigeria 1: Shobowale nets late consolation as Falconets eliminated from World Cup
Published: September 13, 2024
The Falconets have been knocked out of the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup, having lost 2-1 to Japan at Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in the early hours of Friday. Christopher Danjuma named an unchanged XI to the team that blew Venezuela away in the last group fixture. Japan were able to restrict the Nigeria atta...
'Iwobi can't play that position' - Siasia reveals Super Eagles need an Okocha-like player in midfield
Published: September 12, 2024
Retired Nigeria international Samson Siasia has raised serious concerns about the Super Eagles' midfield, emphasizing the urgent need for a creative playmaker akin to the legendary Jay-Jay Okocha. Siasia's comments come on the heels of Nigeria's goalless draw against Rwanda on Tuesday at the Amahoro Sta...
Jonathan Spiff Asuzu: Nigeria to battle world champions Argentina for River Plate's prolific striker
Published: September 12, 2024
Nigeria and world champions Argentina are set to battle it out for the services of prolific River Plate center forward Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 17-year-old Asuzu has caught the eye this season due to his impressive goalscoring record for River Plate's youth team, with 16 goals fro...
Idah Peterside points out the differences between the Super Eagles under Eguavoen and Peseiro
Published: September 11, 2024
Retired Nigerian goalkeeper Idah Peterside has highlighted the differences in the Super Eagles' set-up under José Peseiro and Austin Eguavoen. Peseiro was the coach of the three-time African champions until March 2024 when he vacated his position upon the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese tactician...
'Speaks to players really well' - Mikel likens Eguavoen to Real Madrid coach in terms of man-management
Published: September 11, 2024
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has lavished praise on Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen by likening him to Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti in terms of his man-management skills. With the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner in the dugout, Nigeria recorded a commanding 3-0 win over Republic of ...
Lookman names the two most skilful and fastest Super Eagles players, picks five-a-side team
Published: September 11, 2024
Atalanta's Ademola Lookman has revealed his picks for the most skillful players in the current Super Eagles squad, excluding himself.  In an interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, the 26-year-old identified Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze as standout talents in match situations, saying, "I will say me ...
Nwabali's notorious penchant for time-wasting: Eguavoen vows to hold talks with Super Eagles GK
Published: September 11, 2024
Chippa United star Stanley Nwabali has earned a notorious reputation for unnecessary time-wasting since establishing himself as Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper.  Statistically speaking, it is believed that Nwabali picked up the bad trait at Chippa United, a team known for adopting negative tactics to grind ou...
Yet to open Super Eagles account after 8 games: Kola Ige backs 'fantastic player' Boniface to come good 
Published: September 11, 2024
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Kola Ige, has offered insight into Victor Boniface's challenges with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, despite his impressive performances for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Since joining Leverkusen in the summer of 2023, Boniface has made a significant impact, helping the German...
Super Eagles midfielder tells NFF to keep Eguavoen as coach after Afconq amid quit rumours 
Published: September 11, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to retain Austin Eguavoen as coach of the senior national team. The NFF appointed Eguavoen to oversee the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Benin and Rwanda after they failed to get a substantive coach. Despite not hav...
'He was tormenting you guys' - Eguavoen explains why he chose to substitute Chukwueze v Rwanda 
Published: September 11, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the truth behind the substitution of Samuel Chukwueze during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda on Tuesday afternoon. Chukwueze was brought off at halftime, with Nantes winger Moses Simon taking his place. Eguavoen has made ...
Lookman speaks on being one of the stars in Super Eagles, pressure and responsibility playing for Nigeria
Published: September 10, 2024
Ademola Lookman has opened up about the pressures and responsibilities associated with representing Nigeria on the international stage.  The 26-year-old also shared his feelings about being regarded as one of the standout players in the Super Eagles.  Since making his debut for Nigeria in 2022, Lookman has rise...
Super Eagles dazzler Lookman shares how he first learned about his nomination for Ballon d'Or 
Published: September 10, 2024
Super Eagles dazzler Ademola Lookman has shared how he first learned about his nomination for the Ballon d'Or award. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, was named among the 30 candidates for the accolade, which recognizes outstanding footballers for their performances over the past season. The 26-year-old winge...
'Scientifically proven' - Eguavoen justifies decision not to start with Osimhen in goalless draw v Rwanda
Published: September 10, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker manager Eguavoen has revealed the reason behind not starting Victor Osimhen in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Benin and Rwanda. The Napoli loanee was brought on for Victor Boniface against the Cheetahs to help Nigeria put the game to bed, and he did that six minute...
'You could see the difference' - Rwanda boss admits his forwards not on the same level as Osimhen, Lookman
Published: September 10, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's entertaining goalless draw against Nigeria, Rwanda manager Torsten Frank Spittler pointed out that his forwards are not on the same level as the Super Eagles frontline.  For the matchday two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Stade...