'We spoke' - Osimhen shares conversation with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of WCQs
Published: March 14, 2025
In a recent interview on the Obi One podcast, Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray and Super Eagles forward, shared his conversation with Nigeria’s new national team manager, Eric Chelle, ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. When asked about his relationship with Chelle, Osimh...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Sevilla blocked Akor Adams from getting first Nigeria call-up
Published: March 14, 2025
La Liga club Sevilla prevented Akor Adams from receiving his first ever Nigeria call-up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda's Wasps and Zimbabwe's Warriors, according to reports.Adams and his Sevilla teammate, Chidera Ejuke, were originally named in the provisional squad but were later dropped fro...
'Chelle was convinced' - Eguavoen reveals backstory behind Papa Daniel's first Super Eagles call-up
Published: March 14, 2025
Nigeria Football Federation's Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen has defended the inclusion of Papa Daniel Mustapha in the Nigeria squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda's Wasps and Zimbabwe's Warriors.Eguavoen stated that he, along with Eric Chelle and other NPFL coaches, closely mo...
'Names no longer win matches' - Osimhen urges Super Eagles teammates to be switched on for WCQs
Published: March 13, 2025
Victor Osimhen has called on his Super Eagles teammates to be fully focused and committed as Nigeria prepares for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 26-year-old has emphasized the need for urgency, insisting that past achievements and talent alone will not guarantee success.The three-time African champ...
Three things to expect from Eric Chelle's Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda and Zimbabwe clashes
Published: March 13, 2025
Eric Chelle, the Malian tactician, is set to oversee his first games as the Super Eagles' head coach when Nigeria faces Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.The Super Eagles will first take on Rwanda in Kigali before returning home for a crucial encounter with Zimbabwe in Uyo.Both matches are vital...
Super Eagles roster update: Gent CB called up to replace injured Leverkusen forward Tella
Published: March 13, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Jordan Torunarigha as a replacement for Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella, who has been ruled out due to a muscular injury.  Tella, who has been in fine form for the Bundesliga champions, sustained the injury ahead of Leverkusen’s 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the U...
Eric Chelle's decision to drop Dele-Bashiru proven right as Lazio coach shares fitness update
Published: March 12, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle’s decision to exclude Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe has been justified, as Lazio manager Marco Baroni confirmed the midfielder is still struggling with an ankle injury.Dele-Bashiru sustained the injury durin...
One-time Chelsea target Ibrahim Hafiz Umar gets Flying Eagles call-up ahead of U20 Afcon
Published: March 12, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Nigeria have handed a call-up to talented Stade de Reims center forward Ibrahim Hafiz Umar ahead of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.If his name does not ring a bell, Umar made the back pages at home and abroad after he was invited to train with Chelsea...
Wolves, Brentford, Luton, Huddersfield stars named in Zimbabwe squad for WCQ v Nigeria
Published: March 12, 2025
Zimbabwe has named a strong 23-man squad for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria, with players from top clubs, including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brentford, Cardiff City, Luton Town, Huddersfield Town, and Mamelodi Sundowns, making the cut.The Warriors are set to face Nigeria in Uyo on March 2...
Eric Chelle's vision unveiled: Breaking down his first 23-man Super Eagles squad
Published: March 12, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has made his first significant decision as the new leader of Nigeria’s national football team, naming a 23-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Following a week of speculation, the final squad announcement reflects Chelle's tactical outlook an...
Eight things to note on Super Eagles' 23-man squad for 2026 WCQs against Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Published: March 12, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 23-man roster ahead of the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda's Wasps and Zimbabwe's warriors. Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight things to note on the roster : 1) The roster has an average age of 26 years as of Tuesday,...
'He feels Danish' - Denmark coach confident Man Utd striker Chido Obi will snub Nigeria
Published: March 11, 2025
Denmark national team coach, Brian Riemer is confident that Manchester United striker Chido Obi will commit his international future at senior level to Denmark, rather than three-time African champions Nigeria.Born in Glostrup, he qualifies to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father Prince Obi.Obi was omi...
Sevilla striker sends message to ex-international teammate Igoh Ogbu after first Nigeria call-up
Published: March 11, 2025
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has taken to social media to send a message to Igoh Ogbu after the Slavia Prague central defender received his first ever call-up to Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles. Initially included in a 39-man provisional squad, Ogbu has earned his first invitation to the Super Eagles ah...
Nigeria legend Eguavoen reacts to Eric Chelle's decision to include Iheanacho in provisional squad
Published: March 11, 2025
Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has weighed in on Eric Chelle’s decision to include Kelechi Iheanacho in the 39-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.Eguavoen, a respected figure in Nigerian football, believes that Iheanacho’s...
Nigeria squad announcement: Aina, Iwobi, Aribo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Arokodare, Lookman in; Dessers out
Published: March 11, 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.The announcement, made on Tuesday, was revealed via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Super Eagles, following the release of an expanded provision...