Aina, Bassey, Iwobi, Ndidi, Boniface start; Ajayi benched for first time in 14 games; Ejuke among subs
Published: October 11, 2024
Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Friday evening's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Stanley Nwabali remains Nigeria's number 1 as the Chippa United captain has been chosen for a starting role ah...
'Not about bringing people because of connection' - Ex-Super Eagles star has doubts about Tanimu
Published: October 11, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has voiced his concerns regarding the potential of 22-year-old Benjamin Tanimu ahead of Nigeria's upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya.Tanimu is among the players selected for the crucial clash against the Mediterranean Knights, but he faces stiff competition from six othe...
Libya coach namechecks one Super Eagles player that can make the difference in Osimhen's absence
Published: October 11, 2024
The Super Eagles are set to face Libya's Mediterranean Knights home and away in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with the first leg to hold at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday evening before they travel to Benghazi for the return leg on October 15.Interim Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen will b...
Super Eagles captain calls Boniface a world-class player and strong candidate for African POTY
Published: October 11, 2024
Al-Kholood central defender William Troost-Ekong was the Super Eagles player selected to attend the pre-match press conference on Thursday evening, an indication that he will be named in the starting lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium i...
'An enterprising player from his youth level in England' - Eguavoen labels Lookman 'world-class'
Published: October 11, 2024
Speaking ahead of Super Eagles' encounter with Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this evening, Agustine Eguavoen labelled Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman a 'world-class' player.The 26-year-old has been in a very rich vein of form for both club and country which led him to be listed among the 30-man li...
'I can assure you' - Eguavoen predicts Boniface will break his 8-game goal drought against Libya
Published: October 10, 2024
Austin Eguavoen has backed Victor Boniface to score in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers fixture with Libya and has played down the Super Eagles having a goalscoring problem ahead of the tie.Boniface has failed to replicate his goalscoring form with Bayer Leverkusen in Nigeria and is still searching for his fir...
'He will' - Eguavoen confirms Rangers dual-national player in line for Super Eagles call-up in November
Published: October 10, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has assured that Cyriel Dessers will have an opportunity to showcase his skills during the upcoming international break in November.Tongeren native Dessers is still eligible to represent Belgium, his country of birth, since the six matches he played for the Supe...
'We don't stand a chance of winning in Nigeria' - Libya coach throws in the towel before a ball is kicked
Published: October 10, 2024
Libya coach Nasser Al-Hadhiri has admitted that the Super Eagles are superior to his side ahead of tomorrow's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.The North African side have one point from their opening two games and face a herculean side of turning their fortunes around against a resu...
River Plate's scoring sensation who idolises Okocha pledges future to Nigeria over Argentina
Published: October 10, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, a highly-rated 17-year-old center forward, has chosen to represent Nigeria internationally over his country of birth, Argentina.The River Plate youth sensation has been making waves with his impressive goalscoring record, netting 16 times in his first 18 app...
Onyedika and Onyemaechi share their thoughts ahead of Super Eagles Afconq against Libya
Published: October 10, 2024
Bruno Onyemaechi and Raphael Onyedika have shared their thoughts before Nigeria's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya. Many fans and pundits have highlighted that it is a David versus Goliath clash, given that the top team in Group D of the qualifiers is doing battle with the bottom team.Nigeria'...
'The more you are performing' - La Liga top dribbler Ejuke happy to be back in Super Eagles fold
Published: October 10, 2024
Sevilla dazzler Chidera Ejuke is delighted to get another chance with the Nigeria national team after more than two years in the international wilderness. The former CSKA Moscow forward is back in the fold, twenty five months after he was a non-playing substitute against Algeria in an international friendly.Nigeria's ...
All present and correct: 23 players in camp as Osayi-Samuel reports for Nigeria duty ahead of 6pm workout
Published: October 10, 2024
Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has seemingly ended speculation about his fitness by reporting for international duty in Uyo, a day before the Super Eagles do battle with Libya's Mediterranean Knights in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. There were worries that Osayi-Samuel would miss the October ...
2 assists in last 32 Nigeria games: Iwobi goes defensive, says he's not given freedom to express himself
Published: October 10, 2024
After managing just two assists in his thirty-two appearances for the Nigeria national team, Alex Iwobi has underlined that he is given limited freedom to express himself by the Super Eagles coaches. The Fulham midfielder has been a divisive figure whenever he plays for Nigeria with his performance at the 2023 Africa ...
Afcon best, rejuvenated midfielder, history maker: 3 Super Eagles players to watch out for v Libya
Published: October 10, 2024
The Super Eagles will face Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11 on matchday three of the 2025 African Cup of Nations.The three-time African champions got off to a flying start in their qualification campaign, cruising past Benin Republic's Cheetahs by a 3-0 scoreline at the Nest of Champio...
Troost-Ekong: One of the six survivors of last Nigeria team to face Libya says he's unfamiliar with opponents
Published: October 10, 2024
Super Eagles stand-in skipper William Troost-Ekong has admitted not being familiar with Libya ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Nigeria and Libya will do battle on matchday three and four of the qualification campaign and the reason behind Troost-Ekong's admission isn't far-fetched.The two nations ha...