From Lagos streets to glory: Taye Taiwo reflects on winning U20 Afcon with Flying Eagles
Published: March 02, 2025
Marseille legend Taye Taiwo has reflected on his journey to stardom, crediting the 2005 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a crucial stepping stone in his career. The tournament, where Nigeria emerged as champions, set the foundation for Taiwo’s rise in football, leading to a move to Olympique de Marseille and gl...
What Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu had to say after loss to U20 Afcon hosts Ivory Coast
Published: February 28, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu expressed mixed emotions following his side's 2-0 defeat to 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations hosts on Friday evening. The loss, in the second pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) friendly, served as another opportunity for the team to assess both individual performances and tactic...
Pre-U20 Afcon friendly: Three takeaways from Flying Eagles' 2-0 loss to Young Elephants
Published: February 28, 2025
Nigeria's Flying Eagles were handed a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast’s Young Elephants in their second pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations friendly on Friday. While the result was disappointing, there were several important lessons for coach Aliyu Zubairu and his team to take away as they prepare for the upcoming tournament. ...
Ivory Coast 2 Nigeria 0: Flying Eagles beaten by goals from Kader and Cisse; Okoro gives away penalty
Published: February 28, 2025
In the second pre-u20 Africa Cup of Nations friendly between Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Ivory Coast’s Young Elephants, it was the Ivorian side that came out on top, securing a 2-0 victory at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Friday.The match was a competitive affair, with both teams eager to gain the upper han...
Three best options to step in for injured Semi Ajayi in Super Eagles squad for 2026 WCQs
Published: February 28, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle faces a defensive headache ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe following Semi Ajayi’s injury setback.  Ajayi, who has been a key figure in Nigeria’s backline, will miss both matches after suffering a relapse of a previous injury, leaving ...
Massive blow for Super Eagles as 41-cap defender is ruled out of 2026 WCQs in March
Published: February 27, 2025
West Brom defender Semi Ajayi is set to miss Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March after suffering a hamstring injury. The experienced center-back was forced off in the first half of West Brom’s 2-0 victory over Oxford United and will be sidelined for several weeks.The injury, which occurred in...
Every word Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu said after impressive win against Ivory Coast
Published: February 27, 2025
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has reacted following the team's impressive  2-0 win against Ivory Coast's Young Elephants in their first pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations friendly match on Wednesday night.Goals from captain Daniel Bamayi and Divine Oliseh in the second half sealed the win after a goalless first half, p...
Pre-U20 Afcon friendly Ivory Coast 0 Nigeria 2: Bameyi and Oliseh find the net for Flying Eagles
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 2-0 victory against Ivory Coast's Young Elephants in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly match played at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Captain Daniel Bameyi and Foster Academy striker Divine Oliseh scored the goals in the secon...
'Still in the running' – Bafana Bafana coach backs Super Eagles to beat Rwanda, Zimbabwe in March
Published: February 26, 2025
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his surprise at Nigeria’s struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, backing the Super Eagles to bounce back in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C with just three points after two rounds of matches, trailing...
Nigeria injury watch: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong battling muscle injury before WCQs
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria manager Eric Chelle is sweating over the fitness of William Troost-Ekong, less than three weeks before he announces his first roster as coach of the three-time African champions, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Tottenham Hotspur academy product is undoubtedly part of the Franco-Malian coach’s plans for next ...
Bameyi headlines Flying Eagles 21-man squad in Ivory Coast for friendlies against Young Elephants
Published: February 25, 2025
Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday morning ahead of two friendly matches against their Ivorian counterparts, the Young Elephants.  The matches, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, are part of the team's preparations for the upcoming CAF U...
Osimhen, Lookman, Ola Aina or Moses Simon: Who is the best Nigerian player at the moment?
Published: February 25, 2025
Nigerian footballers continue to shine in Europe's top leagues, with several players making headlines for their performances. Among them, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, and Moses Simon have all impressed, but one player stands out as the best Nigerian footballer right now—Osimhen.Victor OsimhenVictor Osi...
Injury watch: Eric Chelle left sweating over the fitness of Lazio midfielder ahead of key WCQs
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces a major selection headache as Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru emerges as a doubt for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.  Dele-Bashiru suffered an ankle injury during Lazio’s goalless draw against Venezia on Saturday evening a...
Nigerian forward on the verge of becoming a French citizen but ineligible to represent Euro giants
Published: February 23, 2025
Nantes' Nigerian forward Moses Simon has applied for French nationality, according to reports.Foot Boom says that the Nigerian international has started the process of becoming a naturalized French citizen, and if his application is successful, he will proudly hold both Nigerian and French citizenship.Moses Simon rema...
Six GKs Eric Chelle must recruit for Nigeria, including Crystal Palace product with 17 clean sheets
Published: February 22, 2025
As Nigeria prepares for crucial World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces the task of strengthening the squad to boost their chances of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.  Currently sitting fifth in their qualification group, the Super Eagles must secure vital wi...