Nigeria's interim coach defends decision to snub Dessers and Arokodare who have scored 18 goals between them
Published: November 17, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Austin Eguavoen has defended his decision to keep Cyriel Dessers and Tolu Arokodare out of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixtures with Benin and Rwanda.The duo have 18 goals between them so far in 2024-2025, with Dessers netting 10 goals across all com...
Troost-Ekong praises ex-centre-back partner Leon Balogun; Eguavoen not ruling out return of Rangers star
Published: November 17, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has not dismissed the possibility of Leon Balogun returning to the national team.Eguavoen's comments came as the Super Eagles prepare to face Rwanda on Monday, November 18, in Uyo by 5 pm.Balogun, who made his international debut in 2014 and last represented Nig...
Eguavoen explains decision to cap-tie English-born CB Gabriel Osho, why his debut was cut short
Published: November 17, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has provided insights into his decision to cap-tie Reading-born central defender Gabriel Osho during the match against Benin and subsequently replace him at halftime.Eguavoen chose to start Osho in Thursday night's game, but with the team trailing at the brea...
Eguavoen shares message he received from Nottingham Forest boss about Aina, justifies Lookman's release
Published: November 17, 2024
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has justified the release of Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Rwanda tomorrow at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.Aina was released from the squad after the clash with Benin last Thursday at Nottingham Forest's request.There are ...
'Energetic, quick, smart' - Eguavoen considering handing a start to Super Eagles top assister in Afconq
Published: November 17, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he is considering handing a start to Super Eagles' top assist provider in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Moses Simon.Simon has provided three assists in the Afcon qualifiers, bettered only by Mozambique left-back Bruno Langa who has tallied four...
Confirmed team news: Three key Super Eagles players including Lookman not available for selection v Rwanda
Published: November 17, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that three key players from the Super Eagles will miss their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Rwanda.The match is scheduled for Monday, November 18, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo by 5 pm.Despite having already secured qualification for ...
'He was doing his thing' - Eguavoen reveals why Iwobi had to make way for Boniface in draw v Benin
Published: November 17, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has explained why Alex Iwobi was substituted for Victor Boniface in the 72nd minute of the Super Eagles' 1-1 draw against Benin's Cheetahs on Thursday night during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.Eguavoen confirmed th...
2025 Afconq Super Eagles v Wasps: Match preview, H2H, what to expect, key players, kickoff time
Published: November 17, 2024
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to wrap up their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Rwanda's Wasps at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.  Nigeria has already secured qualification for the tournament in Morocco after Victor Osimhen's late equalizer against Benin...
Much ado about nothing: Super Eagles midfielder Dele-Bashiru declares himself fit to face Rwanda
Published: November 17, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has declared himself fit to face Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.There had been concerns about the availability of the Manchester City academy graduate for the dead rubber matchd...
'I don't care about this' - Osimhen insists he's not eyeing Super Eagles scoring record held by Yekini
Published: November 16, 2024
Victor Osimhen has insisted is not eyeing the Super Eagles goalscoring record held by the late Rashidi Yekini.Yekini scored 37 goals in 62 games to become Nigeria's highest goalscorer and is regarded as the best striker in the country's history.The late Olympiakos central forward netted the Super Eagles' first-ever goa...
Victor Boniface names four countries to watch out for at 2025 Afcon, discusses car crash incident
Published: November 16, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has pinpointed four nations he considers strong contenders for the 2025 Africa Cu of Nations title.He also reflected on a recent car crash he was involved in, which fortunately left him unharmed.Boniface played the last eighteen minutes in Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Benin, a match t...
Osayi-Samuel opens up about Mourinho, reflects on Fenerbahce v Man Utd and Super Eagles fans
Published: November 16, 2024
Super Eagles full-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has shared insights on his experiences under renowned manager Jose Mourinho, the recent match between Fenerbahce and Manchester United, and the high expectations of Nigerian fans.Osayi-Samuel made a late appearance in Nigeria's recent 1-1 draw against Benin, a result that secu...
'I came to Golden Eaglets camp in 2015' - Gabriel Osho confirms preference for Nigeria over England
Published: November 16, 2024
Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho has stated that he prioritized representing Nigeria over his country of birth, England.Osho made his international debut in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Benin at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Thursday night, and in doing so, the English-born player be...
'It was draining mentally' - Ndidi reveals the most difficult game played by Super Eagles in 2025 Afconq
Published: November 16, 2024
Despite being unbeaten in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has admitted it was not easy for the Super Eagles to qualify for the AFCON and revealed that the fixture against Libya has been the toughest in the qualification campaign.Courtesy of Rwanda losing to Libya, Nige...
Eguavoen sweating over Lookman's fitness as Atalanta dazzler misses training; update on Ola Aina
Published: November 16, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen is sweating over the fitness of his star forward Ademola Lookman, two days before the Super Eagles face Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Lookman played for ninety minutes dur...