Lookman speaks on being one of the stars in Super Eagles, pressure and responsibility playing for Nigeria
Published: September 10, 2024
Ademola Lookman has opened up about the pressures and responsibilities associated with representing Nigeria on the international stage.  The 26-year-old also shared his feelings about being regarded as one of the standout players in the Super Eagles.  Since making his debut for Nigeria in 2022, Lookman has rise...
Super Eagles dazzler Lookman shares how he first learned about his nomination for Ballon d'Or 
Published: September 10, 2024
Super Eagles dazzler Ademola Lookman has shared how he first learned about his nomination for the Ballon d'Or award. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, was named among the 30 candidates for the accolade, which recognizes outstanding footballers for their performances over the past season. The 26-year-old winge...
'Scientifically proven' - Eguavoen justifies decision not to start with Osimhen in goalless draw v Rwanda
Published: September 10, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker manager Eguavoen has revealed the reason behind not starting Victor Osimhen in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Benin and Rwanda. The Napoli loanee was brought on for Victor Boniface against the Cheetahs to help Nigeria put the game to bed, and he did that six minute...
'You could see the difference' - Rwanda boss admits his forwards not on the same level as Osimhen, Lookman
Published: September 10, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's entertaining goalless draw against Nigeria, Rwanda manager Torsten Frank Spittler pointed out that his forwards are not on the same level as the Super Eagles frontline.  For the matchday two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Stade...
Super Eagles player ratings: Ndidi pretty good; Lookman talisman; Boniface unlucky; Aina throw-in specialist
Published: September 10, 2024
The Super Eagles were held to a barren draw by Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixture played on Tuesday afternoon. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action.  The starters Goalkeeper  Stanley Nwabali: The ever-reliable goalkeeper was largely untested though was force...
Afconq Rwanda 0 Nigeria 0: Five observations from Super Eagles' entertaining goalless draw against Wasps
Published: September 10, 2024
Nigeria played out an entertaining goalless draw against Rwanda's Wasps at the Amahoro Stadium in their second Group D match of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers on Tuesday afternoon. The Super Eagles had a slow start but gradually found their rhythm, creating numerous chances but failing to score. Despite opportunit...
Afconq Rwanda 0 Nigeria 0: Boniface denied by the crossbar; Lookman's goal controversially disallowed
Published: September 10, 2024
The Super Eagles played out a barren draw with Rwanda on matchday two of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, played at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Austin Eguavoen made just one alteration to the team that started against Benin with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru replacing Alex Iwobi in the midfield. Two...
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Dele-Bashiru, Aina, Ndidi, Boniface start; Iwobi, Osimhen, Simon bench 
Published: September 10, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday afternoon's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda's Wasps at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali. Eguavoen has made a key call for the matchday two fixture, with Fulham star Alex Iwobi making way fo...
Ex-Super Eagles star urges Eguavoen to make two changes to starting lineup in Afconq against Rwanda 
Published: September 10, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has recommended two strategic changes for Nigeria's interim manager, Austin Eguavoen ahead of their Group D Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda. The match is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, where Nigeria aims to build on their impres...
'Stopped by our own police' - Rwanda coach raises concerns over poor treatment of Wasps before Nigeria match 
Published: September 10, 2024
Rwanda manager Torsten Frank Spittler has expressed his dissatisfaction with the poor conditions his team faced before Tuesday afternoon's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at Stade Amahoro in Kigali. The Wasps have enjoyed a rich vein of form since the appointment of the German last November...
'World-class squad with quality players' - Rwanda coach aware of talented players in Super Eagles squad
Published: September 10, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side take on Nigeria on matchday two of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Rwanda manager Torsten Frank Spittler has acknowledged that there are talented players in the Super Eagles squad. Of the twenty-three players called up for the internationals in S...
2025 Afconq Wasps v Super Eagles: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players
Published: September 09, 2024
The Super Eagles will continue their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a clash against Rwanda's Wasps. The three-time African champions won their opening fixture comfortably, beating West African counterparts Benin 3-0. Conversely, Rwanda could only secure a point in their opening fixture...
Leicester City CB still eligible to represent Super Eagles after being left on the bench for Italy 
Published: September 09, 2024
Leicester City central defender Caleb Okoli remains eligible to represent the Super Eagles as he was a non-playing substitute for Italy in a 2-1 win against Israel during a UEFA Nations League encounter at Bozsik Aréna in Budapest on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Had he featured, even for one minute, ...
Chukwueze's frustration at being substituted v Benin: Former Super Eagles defender reacts to incident 
Published: September 09, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Elijah, has downplayed the visible frustration of winger Samuel Chukwueze after his substitution during Nigeria's commanding 3-0 victory over Benin. Chukwueze, who failed to make a significant impact during the match, was replaced by Moses Simon in the 63rd minute. As he left...
'No intimidation' - Eguavoen stresses Super Eagles have come to Rwanda to thrill and entertain fans 
Published: September 09, 2024
Austin Eguavoen has stated that the Super Eagles will not be intimidated by the atmosphere when they take on Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game tomorrow. The clash will take place at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, which is Rwanda's home ground, and Nigeria is set to be met with an unfriend...