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29th November 2025

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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot
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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to step up and reclaim his starting berth from Tomoki Iwata as the Blues prepare to face Watford at the St Andrew’s on Saturday. Osayi-Samuel, who arrived from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in the summer, enjoyed a promising start to life at St Andrew’s, notably impressing in Birmingham’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season.However, a dip in form combined with an injury  saw him lose his place to Japan international Tomoki Iwata.The Japanese fullback, originally deployed at right-back due to...

November 28, 2025
Opposition watch: Colombia name Arsenal GK in U20 World Cup squad to face Flying Eagles
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Opposition watch: Colombia name Arsenal GK in U20 World Cup squad to face Flying Eagles

With a statement on the official website, Arsenal have confirmed that promising goalkeeper Alexei Rojas has been named in Colombia's squad for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup, taking place in ChileCol...

Sep 17, 2025
Golden Eaglets squad announcement: Manu Garba names 20-player roster for U17 Afconq
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Golden Eaglets squad announcement: Manu Garba names 20-player roster for U17 Afconq

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the Golden Eaglets squad for the upcoming WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament.The WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament serves as qualifiers for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations...

Sep 16, 2025
Flying Eagles World Cup squad announcement: Man City, AS Trencin, Lillestrom starlets selected
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Flying Eagles World Cup squad announcement: Man City, AS Trencin, Lillestrom starlets selected

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed a 20-man Flying Eagles squad for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, FK Gabala midfielder Salihu Nasiru a...

Sep 15, 2025
'Nigeria is the best' – Norway U20 boss wary of Flying Eagles physicality
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'Nigeria is the best' – Norway U20 boss wary of Flying Eagles physicality

Norway U20 head coach Bjorn Johansen has singled out the Flying Eagles as the most physically imposing side in his team's 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup group, while also acknowledging the unique challenges ...

Sep 15, 2025
Euro clubs to watch Flying Eagles duo Nasiru and Maigana at 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup
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Euro clubs to watch Flying Eagles duo Nasiru and Maigana at 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Salihu Nasiru and Tahir Maigana have been named in Nigeria's final squad for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.Both players were part of the Flying ...

Sep 14, 2025
'The whole Board have to go' - Mikel tears into NFF after Super Eagles' draw against Bafana Bafana
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'The whole Board have to go' - Mikel tears into NFF after Super Eagles' draw against Bafana Bafana

Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup were dealt a major setback following a 1-1 draw against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, leaving the Super Eagles' fate out ...

Sep 11, 2025
'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades
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'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades

Respected ESPN pundit Colin Udoh has insisted that it is still theoretically possible on paper for the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup but in practical reality he does not believe they will ...

Sep 11, 2025
'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA
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'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA

Former Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on Calvin Bassey's disputed equaliser in Nigeria's 1-1 draw with South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening....

Sep 10, 2025
'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility
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'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility

Benin coach Gernot Rohr has urged Fifa to issue a ruling on the eligibility case surrounding South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena, which could have major implications for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qua...

Sep 10, 2025
'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution
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'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a major blow on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The r...

Sep 9, 2025
'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed
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'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed frustration over Calvin Bassey's controversial equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria, insisting the goal should have been ruled out for handball.Bassey ...

Sep 9, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable
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Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result casts doubt over the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the World ...

Sep 9, 2025