Okoye wants to displace Nwabali as Super Eagles no. 1; speaks on Osimhen's transfer imbroglio
Published: July 23, 2024
Speaking in a recent interview, Maduka Okoye spoke about Victor Osimhen's transfer imbroglio and also expressed his intention to displace Stanley Nwabali as Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper. It is no news that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in grabbing Osimhen's signature and the lanky striker is als...
Search for a new Super Eagles coach: Who is afraid of Emmanuel Amuneke? 
Published: July 22, 2024
As the stalemate and hiatus extend almost endlessly on the saga of a search for the next coach of the Super Eagles by thingumabobs in Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), I make bold to ask them: Who is afraid of Emmanuel Amuneke?  However, as I ask this ominous question today, I must also lambaste myself for not hav...
'He's calm and calculative' - Ex-Flying Eagles GK chooses who is better between Nwabali and Okoye 
Published: July 22, 2024
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Kola Ige has given his perspective on who should be Nigeria's number one goalkeeper between Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali.  This debate comes after both goalkeepers have shown impressive performances in their respective careers. Stanley Nwabali has been the preferred choice...
'He'll become number 1' -  Dele Aiyenugba confident his son has the qualities to be future Super Eagles GK
Published: July 19, 2024
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has expressed confidence in his son Daniel Aiyenugba's potential to represent Nigeria at the senior level.  Daniel, a product of Kwara Football Academy, is currently showcasing his talent at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, playing for Beyond Limits. Daniel's stando...
Super Falcons narrowly beaten by Olympic champions Canada but win post-game shootout 5-4
Published: July 17, 2024
The Super Falcons stepped up their preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games with a high-profile friendly against reigning champions Canada at La Quinta Football Center Malaga on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Despite the omission of former Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala, a strong-looking starting ...
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ige rooting for dual-national Wrexham star to represent Nigeria 
Published: July 15, 2024
Kola Ige, a member of the Flying Eagles squad to the 2005 Fifa World Youth Championship in the Netherlands, is rooting for Wrexham's dual-national goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to represent Nigeria's senior national team. The international future of the Hale Academy product has been a subject of debate in these...
The rise of Victor Osimhen
Published: July 09, 2024
Victor Osimhen is one of the hottest strikers in world football right now. He was named Serie A Footballer of the Year and won the Capocannoniere in 2023 for finishing as the top scorer in the Italian Serie A that season. But how did he get here? Let’s look at the rise of Victor Osimhen. Victor was born in Lago...
Bayern new boy Olise named in France squad for Olympics, Chelsea midfielder Ugochukwu alternate list 
Published: July 08, 2024
France U23 coach Thierry Henry has announced his squad list for the 2024 Olympic Games, with two Super Eagles-eligible players in contention to represent the 1984 champions. The Arsenal legend has named two goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and five attackers to the 18-player roster, while one goalkeeper...
'My teammates noticed I was a little bit shaky' - Onyemaechi shares advice he received from Ndidi on Nigeria debut 
Published: July 06, 2024
Boavista defender Bruno Onyemaechi has confessed that he was quaking in his boots when he made his debut for the Super Eagles in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe in September 2023. The former Golden Eaglets skipper earned his first Nigeria call-up for a high-profile fri...
Blow for Nigeria as key midfielder Halimatu Ayinde withdraws from Olympics squad due to injury 
Published: July 04, 2024
The Super Falcons have been dealt a great blow ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Games which will start this month. This is due to midfielder Halimatu Ayinde being ruled out of the tournament due to an injury which she picked up during a training session with her club side FC Rosengård. The 29-year-old was among ...
2025 AFCONQ draw: Super Eagles to face 2026 WCQ foes Benin and Rwanda; Libya also in Group D 
Published: July 04, 2024
The Super Eagles have been placed in Group D for the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside familiar opponents Republic of Benin and Rwanda, who are also in the same group with Nigeria in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The draw ceremony, held at the SuperSport studio in Johannesburg, South Africa,...
Nigeria squad announcement: NWSLers Oshoala, Alozie, Payne, Kanu named to 18-player Olympic roster
Published: July 03, 2024
Super Falcons' American football tactician Randy Waldrum has included four NWSLers in his squad list for the 2024 Olympic Games.  They are: Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash), Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns), Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC) and Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville).  The quartet have been named alongside 14...
'I begged them' - Oliseh reveals NFF instructed him not to invite Mikel, Emenike, Enyeama to Super Eagles 
Published: July 02, 2024
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has shed light on the difficulties he faced during his tenure as the head coach of the Nigerian national team.  Speaking in an interview session on Elegbete TV on YouTube, Oliseh detailed the numerous obstacles he encountered, including issues with certain players and a ...
Sunday Oliseh names Boniface among the two best Super Eagles players in no-holds-barred interview
Published: July 02, 2024
In a no-holds-barred interview with Elegebete TV Sports, Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh bared his mind on a variety of issues, including his ongoing feud with former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, his time with the national team, the resignation of Finidi George as coach of the Super Eagles and touched on two curren...
Olympic roster controversy: Ordega speaks out, shares conversation with Super Falcons coach Waldrum 
Published: July 01, 2024
CSKA Moscow striker Francisca Ordega has moved quickly to deny viral reports in the local media claiming that she is trying to secure a spot in the Super Falcons 2024 Olympics squad by force.  There were allegations that two senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation were attempting to pressure coach Rand...