'We have the best strike force ever' - Mikel says Super Eagles are one of the favourites to win 2023 AFCON
Published: November 13, 2023
Chelsea and Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel reckons that the Super Eagles are one of the favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   Mikel, who was a key member of the last Nigeria team to win the Africa Cup of Nations, has insisted that Jose Peseiro's side are title contenders because o...
'In Nigeria they have great strikers' - Bayer coach Alonso sends message to Peseiro about 'good winger' Tella 
Published: November 12, 2023
Three days after receiving his first-ever call-up to Nigeria's senior national team, Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella netted his first Bundesliga goal as Bayer Leverkusen equaled the best start in Bundesliga history following their 4-0 rout of Union Berlin at the BayArena.   With 31 points...
Super Eagles watch: Simon pays tribute to Raphael Dwamena after scoring; Awoniyi taps in to end drought
Published: November 12, 2023
Moses Simon got himself on the scoresheet for Nantes in their 3-1 loss to Metz in matchday 12 of the Ligue 1 played at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday afternoon. Simon got his goal in the 12th minute when he connected with a cross from Nicolas Pallois to put Nantes back on level terms after Kevin Van Den Kerkhof ...
Arsenal alum who can play six different positions can become cap-tied to Nigeria this month 
Published: November 10, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella received confirmation of his his invitation toNigeria's senior national team shortly after Bayer Leverkusen's 1- 0 win over Qarabag on Thursday evening following the squad announcement by the Nigeria Football Federation.    In truth, Tella was not surp...
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Awoniyi, Aribo make roster for WCQ; first-ever call-up for Tella
Published: November 09, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles roster for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November with 23 players part of the group. An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, four midfielders and eight forwards have been ...
Son of former Super Eagles striker helps England win Val de Marne Tournament
Published: November 09, 2023
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Wesley Okoduwa, son of retired Nigeria international striker Emmanuel Okoduwa, was part of the England U16 squad that won the prestigious Val de Marne Tournament in Paris, France last week.   The Young Lions won the tournament after beating Japan, France and Switzerland, with Oko...
Super Eagles: Africa's most valuable national team
Published: November 08, 2023
Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles, shows African football's skill and unity. Valued at €451.60 million, they are the continent's most prized national team. It goes beyond its three-time African championship legacy. This squad is expensive not only in money but also in the many exciting moments the...
Tottenham Hotspur in talks with talented Nigerian forward over new contract 
Published: November 08, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur are keen to tie talented Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi down to an important contract before the end of the season.    Ajayi will enter the last six months of his contract with the Lilywhites in January 2024 and has...
NFF technical director Eguavoen in touch with Arsenal-owned GK ahead of possible Super Eagles call-up
Published: November 08, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria have made a concrete move to beat the English Football Association to the services of Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.    Despite the public backing Omonia Nicosia glovesman Francis Uzoho received from manager Jose Peseiro in the wake of hs poor s...
'He'll be ready for Atalanta' - Napoli coach confirms Osimhen is out of Nigeria's first two 2026 WCQ
Published: November 07, 2023
Speaking at a press conference on the eve of Napoli's UEFA Champions League matchday four tie against Union Berlin, manager Rudi Garcia revealed that Victor Osimhen will not be at the disposal of Jose Peseiro during November's international break.   The French football tactician confirmed that Osimhen re...
'It remains an honor to represent Nigeria' - Ex-Germany U20 captain says he wants to play at 2023 AFCON
Published: November 07, 2023
KAA Gent central defender Jordan Torunarigha has said that he hopes to be named in the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that begins in Ivory Coast on January 13, 2024.   Prior to switching his international allegiance to Nigeria, Torunarigha represented his country of birth Germany at U16...
'Zaidu is available' - Porto coach confirms Super Eagles left-back is in contention for Champions League tie 
Published: November 06, 2023
Porto coach  Sérgio Conceição addressed the media on Monday ahead of his side's Champions League match against Royal Antwerp at the Estádio do Dragão.   Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi was the main novelty in Porto's last training session before the matchday four fixture.   Sanusi suff...
Boavista defender Onyemaechi back in contention for 2026 WCQ after making return from injury 
Published: November 05, 2023
Boavista defender Bruno Onyemaechi is back in contention to be named in the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    A minor knock kept him out of Boavista's 2-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Sporting CP in th...
'He didn't align with my ambitions' - Ex-Liverpool striker reveals agent advised her not to play for Super Falcons  
Published: November 05, 2023
Former Liverpool striker Rinsola Babajide has revealed that her former agent advised her not to play international football for Nigeria.    Now a two-cap Nigeria international having made appearances off the bench in the back-to-back Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers against Ethiopia in October, Babajide played f...
Super Eagles watch: Ajayi scores on injury return, Onuachu with trademark goal, Kalu nets stunning free-kick 
Published: November 04, 2023
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, three Super Eagles players were on target to help their clubs register wins in league matches played in Europe on Saturday, November 4.   Starting in England, where Semi Ajayi made a return from an ankle injury in West Brom's 3-1 home win ...