EFL Championship interest in Aston Villa's Nigeria-eligible central midfielder
Published: June 22, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam may be on his way out of Aston Villa on a temporary basis before the close of the summer transfer window, if reports from the English press are anything to go by.   According to The Athletic UK, unnamed EFL Championship clubs are lining up to to take t...
Three important things Super Eagles star needs to consider amid links with Arsenal, Spurs
Published: June 22, 2022
Nigerian hitman Victor Osimhen has been linked with moves to Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur amongst other clubs.   The Napoli striker is currently one of the hottest properties in world football due to his performance last season and the consistent improvement in his game since he burst onto the scene a few year...
Have Nigeria missed a golden opportunity in failing to qualify for the World Cup?
Published: June 22, 2022
Nigeria supporters were devastated when the national side drew with Ghana and failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This was a hammer blow to José Peseiro’s side, with many of his charges currently in their prime. With a wealth of talent at the Super Eagles’ disposal, this certainly feels like a misse...
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro congratulates Golden Eaglets, Flamingoes
Published: June 22, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has congratulated the Golden Eaglets and Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, Flamingoes following their qualification for major tournaments.   On Tuesday, June 21, five-time world champions, Nigeria booked their ticket to next year's U17 Africa Cup of Nation...
Nottingham Forest-bound Nigeria striker says goodbye to his teammates
Published: June 22, 2022
The transfer of Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi to English Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest is imminent.   According to Berlin-based German newspaper B.Z., Awoniyi said goodbye to his Union Berlin teammates in the dressing room on Wednesday morning.   The report added that the former Liverpo...
Olise, Eze, Tella or Chukwuemeka: Who should be Super Eagles' immediate target?
Published: June 22, 2022
Not all national team players are born and raised in the country they represent. Others are eligible to play for national teams based on descent and other citizenship methods.   Nigeria is one of the biggest international teams in the world and there are a high number of players out there who were not born and b...
Nigeria 3 CIV 1: Two tactical decisions from Ugbade that helped Golden Eaglets qualify for final
Published: June 22, 2022
In the WAFU U-17 Zone B Championship at Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana, Nigeria's Golden Eaglets defeated Cote d'Ivoire 3-1 on Tuesday to reach the final and qualify for the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Algeria.   The Ivorians took the lead in the second minute of play when Miracle Ogwor ...
Manchester United urged to sign Super Eagles striker to play second fiddle to Ronaldo
Published: June 21, 2022
In an opinion piece by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Maram AlBaharna (subscription required) on June 21, 2022, English Premier League giants Manchester United have been urged to make a move for Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.   The Athletic has recommended that manager Erik Ten Hag has to delve ...
Nigeria U17 player ratings : Michael a star in the making; Olaleke, Mbata outstanding; Lawal technical
Published: June 21, 2022
On Tuesday evening, Nigeria played against Cote d'Ivoire in a high octane 2022 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament semifinal match which ended in a 3-1 win for the Golden Eaglets at the Cape-Coast Stadium.   In a highly entertaining game, Emmanuel Micheal scored a brace before Abdullahi scored the third goal for Ndu...
U17 WAFU B : Five observations from Golden Eaglets 3-1 win over Ivory Coast
Published: June 21, 2022
The Golden Eaglets on Tuesday advanced to the final of the WAFU U-17 Championship at Cape Coast stadium with a 3-1 win over the Baby Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.   All Nigeria Soccer here presents the five things noted from the match.   Physical Ivorians   The Golden Eaglets were initially in the ...
U17 WAFU B Nigeria 3 CIV 1 : Free-kick specialist Michael grabs brace as Golden Eaglets qualify for AFCON
Published: June 21, 2022
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets on Tuesday defeated Cote d’Ivoire 3-1  in the first semifinals of the WAFU U-17 Zone B Championship at the Cape Coast stadium, Ghana to reach the final and thereby qualifying for the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria in 2023.   The Ivorians went ahead within the second min...
Former Super Eagles manager Oliseh appointed new coach of German club
Published: June 21, 2022
Former Nigeria manager and captain Sunday Oliseh is back in the coaching business, four years after his acrimonious departure from Dutch club Fortuna Sittard.   According to RevierSport via reputable German daily newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung,  Oliseh will be the new coach at the German Regionalliga West side...
Ex-Nigeria U20 international departs Middlesbrough without playing a single game in second spell
Published: June 21, 2022
Former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi has reportedly ended his association with Championship outfit Middlesbrough.   According to Teesside Live, Ameobi has left Middlesbrough, a year after he returned for a second spell with the club.   In his second stint at Boro, the Newcastle United Academy pro...
Which African side will do the best in Qatar 2022?
Published: June 21, 2022
The World Cup is just a few months away now and whilst the usual suspects dominate the outright betting odds, there is another market that we’re highly intrigued by.   Specifically we are looking at which African side will do the best at Qatar 2022. Unfortunately, Nigeria did not qualify for the World Cup, mis...
Two reasons Arsenal manager needs to make swift decision on two Nigeria-eligible players
Published: June 21, 2022
The transfer window is in full flow and the wheels are starting to turn as players return from international duties to sort out their futures with their clubs.   Nigeria has a lot of talented young footballers abroad and many of them are on the brink of breaking into their club's first team which makes this ...