'I strongly believe' - Ex-Enyimba GK Noble optimistic Super Eagles can make history by winning CHAN
Published: January 17, 2025
Veteran Nigerian goalkeeper John Noble has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to make history by winning the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of their group, the 31-year-old believes the team has the quality and determination to succeed.At th...
What issues Eric Chelle must address before Nigeria's March WC 2026 qualifying matches
Published: January 17, 2025
Nigeria will continue the cycle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying with a new manager Eric Chelle. The Ivory Coast-born former centre-back was appointed by the football federation at the start of 2025 and is meant to take the Super Eagles to the World Cup that will be hosted jointly by the USA, Canada and Mexico.Ni...
'We can say what we want' - Eric Chelle says Super Eagles results will speak for him
Published: January 16, 2025
Eric Chelle, the new Super Eagles coach, is optimistic about getting the desired result that would prove his doubters wrong about his ability to manage the team.Since his announcement as the new gaffer of the Super Eagles, the Franco-Malian tactician has faced several criticisms, questioning his qualities to manage the...
Eric Chelle insists he has experience; discusses managing Super Eagles stars Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze
Published: January 16, 2025
Eric Chelle was unveiled as the new Super Eagles head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday in Abuja.  Before his introduction to the media this week, the appointment of Eric Chelle as the Super Eagles' head coach sparked criticism directed at the Nigeria Football Federation.From initially considering ren...
Chelsea-reared attacking midfielder Eze targets Flying Eagles call-up after declaring for Nigeria
Published: January 14, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Chelsea's Cobham product Dubem Eze has pledged his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, England. The promising attacking midfielder, who is under contract with Bolton Wanderers until June 30, 2026, has been loaned out to non-league Chorley for the rest of t...
No holds barred: Troost-Ekong details how NFF blocked his retirement announcement, rift with Peseiro
Published: January 14, 2025
Al-Kholood central defender William Troost-Ekong was a surprising inclusion in the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.He played a key role in last year's competition, captaining the Super Eagles to the final, earning Player of the Tournament honours, and becoming Afcon's highest-scorin...
Revealed: Why American-born Man Utd star Awujo chose to represent Canada instead of Nigeria
Published: January 14, 2025
Manchester United star Simi Awujo's agent has revealed why the midfielder chose to represent Canada at the senior international level, ahead of Nigeria and the United States. Awujo joined Manchester United in August 2024, from the University of Southern Carolina's USC Trojans on a three-year deal until the 2026/2027 s...
NFF president reveals details of Chelle's contract, explains choice of Malian as Nigeria coach
Published: January 13, 2025
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has disclosed details of newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract while explaining the rationale behind selecting the Franco-Malian tactician as Nigeria's head coach.  Speaking during Chelle's official unveiling on Monday, Gusau highli...
'I'm ambitious and want to win' - Chelle reveals three key qualities every Super Eagles player needs
Published: January 13, 2025
Eric Chelle, the newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, has emphasized that players must exhibit aggression, awareness, and technical sharpness to earn a call-up to the Nigerian national team.  Speaking during his unveiling in Abuja on Monday, the Franco-Malian tactician stressed his preference for attacking footbal...
Chelsea icon listed as brand new Nigeria coach Chelle reveals 10 Super Eagles legends he was a fan of
Published: January 13, 2025
Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed his admiration for Nigerian football icons, naming Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel among ten players whose playing styles he greatly respects.  Speaking during his official unveiling in Abuja on Monday, the Franco-Malian tactician praised Nigeria's rich ...
'I am strict, sometimes I am very hard' - Chelle warns Super Eagles stars ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Published: January 13, 2025
Franco-Malian football tactician Eric Chelle was unveiled as the new Super Eagles head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday in Abuja.  The unveiling ceremony organized by the Nigeria Football Federation took place in the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium.The Nigerian Federation dec...
Ipswich Town's box-to-box midfielder commits international future to Nigeria over England
Published: January 13, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Ipswich Town's box-to-box midfielder Abube Onuchukwu has committed his international future to Nigeria. The 19-year-old also qualifies to represent England's Young Lions due to his British passport but has decided to represent Nigeria internationally. Onuchukwu has opt...
Eric Chelle takes the helm: Is he the key to rekindling Super Eagles' attacking legacy?
Published: January 13, 2025
The Nigerian Football Federationwill officially unveil Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle today as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The appointment, confirmed by the NFF Executive Committee, sees the former Lens defender take on arguably the most difficult t...
'You can't refuse best African team' - Eric Chelle confirms he accepted Super Eagles job, reveals arrival date
Published: January 12, 2025
Malian football tactician Eric Chelle has made it clear that there is no going back in his decision to coach African powerhouse, the Super Eagles and confirmed his arrival date in the country. Last Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation made the bold decision to appoint Chelle as coach of the senior national team, s...
Super Eagles captain Musa shares his career highlights: Best club that made him shine, top goal revealed
Published: January 11, 2025
Of all the clubs he has represented in his career, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has admitted that he played his best football at Russian Premier League outfit CSKA Moscow.The Golden Boot Soccer Academy product, Nigeria's most capped played in history, turned out for JUTH and Kano Pillars in his homeland before movin...