AllNigeriaSoccer Logo

All Nigeria Soccer

Your passport to Nigerian players worldwide
24th November 2025

National Teams News

'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up
Featured

'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has offered fresh insight into the uncertainty surrounding Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's potential call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Dele-Bashiru has been sidelined for the past two months, missing Nigeria's last four games, including 2026 World Cup qualifiers and playoff fixtures, due to a long-term injury. The 24-year-old only recently returned to full training, but his lack of match fitness has raised questions about his readiness for international duty.Speaking ahead of Lazio's weekend clash, Sarri revealed he had been asked to ho...

November 24, 2025
2019 AFCON : Super Eagles First-Choice Right-Back Doubtful To Face Guinea
Nigeria National Teams
2019 AFCON : Super Eagles First-Choice Right-Back Doubtful To Face Guinea

Abdullahi Shehu is doubtful to suit up for Nigeria when they take on Guinea in their second group match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, allnigeriasoccer.com. The Super Eagles first-c...

Jun 24, 2019
Nottingham Forest Interested In Signing Ex-Nigeria U20 Winger
Nigeria National Teams
Nottingham Forest Interested In Signing Ex-Nigeria U20 Winger

Nottingham Forest are on the verge of announcing the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi, according to reports. The Nottingham Post says Forest have reignited their interest ...

Jun 24, 2019
Guinea Coach Paul Put Ahead Of Nigeria Clash : I Know I Have A Big Game To Play Wednesday
Nigeria National Teams
Guinea Coach Paul Put Ahead Of Nigeria Clash : I Know I Have A Big Game To Play Wednesday

Guinea must avoid defeat in their next Africa Cup of Nations match against Nigeria in order to brighten their chances of advancing to the last 16 of the competition. The Syli Stars were almost bea...

Jun 24, 2019
NFF Committee Will Meet Today To Investigate Golden Eaglets MRI Scandal; 36 Lion Boss Accuses NFF
Nigeria National Teams
NFF Committee Will Meet Today To Investigate Golden Eaglets MRI Scandal; 36 Lion Boss Accuses NFF

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands the Nigeria Football Federation have set up a committee to look into the six players purportedly wrongly disqualified by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) before the Go...

Jun 24, 2019
'Aina Has Improved Really Well' - Rohr Publicly Praises Chelsea Product
Nigeria National Teams
'Aina Has Improved Really Well' - Rohr Publicly Praises Chelsea Product

Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina produced his best performance in a Super Eagles jersey in a 1-0 win against Burundi in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Saturday evening. Nigeria manager Gernot ...

Jun 24, 2019
Guinea Star Man Naby Keita On How They Will Approach Game Vs Nigeria
Nigeria National Teams
Guinea Star Man Naby Keita On How They Will Approach Game Vs Nigeria

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has revealed that Guinea have to change their approach for their second Group B match against Nigeria on Wednesday, June 26. The Syli Stars were almost beaten in the...

Jun 23, 2019
Kenneth Omeruo, Daniel Akpeyi Reactions After Super Eagles Opening Day Win In Group B
Nigeria National Teams
Kenneth Omeruo, Daniel Akpeyi Reactions After Super Eagles Opening Day Win In Group B

Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi spoke to journalists in the mixed zone after Nigeria's opening day win over Burundi in Group B of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nati...

Jun 23, 2019
The Reason Ahmed Musa Did Not Start Vs Burundi, Super Eagles No. 7 Opens Up
Nigeria National Teams
The Reason Ahmed Musa Did Not Start Vs Burundi, Super Eagles No. 7 Opens Up

Super Eagles number 7 Ahmed Musa has sought to explain why he did not start the Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday evening, admitting that he was not in tip-top condition. The...

Jun 23, 2019
Official : Shola Ameobi Becomes Third Nigerian In Charge Of Loan Players At Premier League Club
Nigeria National Teams
Official : Shola Ameobi Becomes Third Nigerian In Charge Of Loan Players At Premier League Club

Ex-Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi has become the third Nigerian in charge of loan players at a Premier League club. Newcastle United have reported through their official webpage that Ameobi has ...

Jun 23, 2019
Chelsea Give Aina A Pat On The Back For Starring Vs Burundi; Leicester Hail Iwobi, Chukwueze, Ndidi
Nigeria National Teams
Chelsea Give Aina A Pat On The Back For Starring Vs Burundi; Leicester Hail Iwobi, Chukwueze, Ndidi

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Leicester City monitored the Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash between Nigeria and Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on Saturday evening. Of the fourt...

Jun 23, 2019
The Key Stats Nigeria Vs Burundi: Chukwueze Top Dribbler; Onuachu Most Aerial Duels; Iwobi Key Passes; Omeruo Clearances; Aina Top Interceptor
Nigeria National Teams
The Key Stats Nigeria Vs Burundi: Chukwueze Top Dribbler; Onuachu Most Aerial Duels; Iwobi Key Passes; Omeruo Clearances; Aina Top Interceptor

Odion Ighalo's 77th minute strike was enough to secure three points for the Super Eagles in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday evening. Taking a look at the statist...

Jun 22, 2019
Rohr Reveals The Super Eagles Player Who Impressed Him In Win Against Burundi
Nigeria National Teams
Rohr Reveals The Super Eagles Player Who Impressed Him In Win Against Burundi

Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr was impressed by the performance of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi as Nigeria began their campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory against a hardw...

Jun 22, 2019