Nigeria squad announcement : Ex-Chelsea stars, Arsenal product, Rangers duo, 2 NPFL stars called up
Published: June 04, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the final roster for the Super Eagles 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone and São Tomé and Príncipe this month.   An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, ten defenders, five midfielders and nine strikers have been...
Newcastle United preparing new offer to sign Super Eagles star this summer
Published: June 03, 2022
Newcastle United are reportedly preparing to make a new offer to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer.   It is known that The Magpies retain a strong interest in the Nigeria international despite failing in their attempt to sign him in the January transfer window and have placed him on their list of po...
Confirmed : Nigerian defender released by Brighton & Hove, four years after joining club
Published: June 03, 2022
Following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, English Premier League club Brighton & Hove have announced their retained and released list.   Promising Nigerian defender Ayo Tanimowo will be moving on to pastures new after the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2022.   The 20-year-old switched to the S...
Ecuador v Nigeria : Three key areas for the Super Eagles to improve on before 2023 AFCONQ
Published: June 03, 2022
The Super Eagles, under the guidance of new manager José Peseiro, took on the Mexican Senior National team in an international friendly last week.   With a 2-1 victory after Jimenez's strike and William Troost-Ekong's own goal, Mexico maintained their bragging rights over Nigeria, albeit Cyriel Dessers ...
Official : Super Eagles defender has been let go by Glasgow Rangers
Published: June 03, 2022
Glasgow Rangers have released Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun following the expiry of his contract, informs the official website of the Scottish Cup winners for the 2021-2022 season.   The 33-year-old joined Rangers in the summer of 2020 on a one-year deal and extended his stay at the Ibrox Stadium the follow...
Every word Peseiro said on first & second half display, penalty denied, Mexico, AFCONQ
Published: June 03, 2022
Jose Peseiro faced the cameras shortly after losing his second consecutive game as coach of three-time African champions Nigeria.   The Super Eagles were beaten 1-0 by Ecuador on Friday morning, with Villarreal star Pervis Estupiñán netting what proved to be the game-winning goal after three minutes.   ...
Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee faces uncertain future as KVO consider Celtic defender's price tag excessive
Published: June 03, 2022
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide faces an uncertain future at club level ahead of the start of pre-season preparations.   The Glasgow Celtic central defender joined KV Oostende in the January transfer window in search of regular game time after struggling for minutes following his celebrated move to th...
'We faced a great team' - Ecuador's Fenerbahce star praises Super Eagles
Published: June 03, 2022
Speaking at the post-match press conference after Ecuador's hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria in an international friendly in New Jersey on Friday morning, Fenerbahce's La Tricolor striker Enner Valencia praised the Super Eagles, labeling them a 'great team'.   The World Cup-bound Ecuador netted w...
Opinion : Nigeria needs a new captain as Troost-Ekong has lost the trust of fans
Published: June 03, 2022
Jose Peseiro was named Nigeria's national team head coach many weeks after the country failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2022.   The first game under the Portuguese manager ended in a 2-1 loss to Mexico, but there were many positives to take away from it.   However, the Super Eagles' second l...
Three top and worst performers of Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Ecuador
Published: June 03, 2022
The Super Eagles' second game under new coach Jose Peseiro ended in a 1-0 defeat to Ecuador at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.   After losing 2-1 to Mexico just a few days earlier, Jose Peseiro's Super Eagles were dealt another defeat in the early hours of today.   Jose Peseiro made tweaks to the 3-...
Classy Iwobi and four other takeaways from Super Eagles loss to Ecuador
Published: June 03, 2022
The following are allnigeriasoccer.com's takeaways from the game against Ecuador as the Super Eagles look forward to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe.   Osimhen’s Competition Absent   Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was not involved in the two fr...
Super Eagles player ratings : Bassey exceptional; Dessers poor; Iwobi stars; Mbaoma makes his case; Sani fatigued
Published: June 03, 2022
The Super Eagles ended their friendlies in the United States with a 1-0 loss to Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Friday morning.     Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players, with Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Victor Mbaoma standing out.   The Starters    Go...
Ecuador 1 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles beaten by an early goal scored by Villarreal star
Published: June 03, 2022
The Super Eagles in the early hours of Friday morning Nigerian time lost 1-0 to Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena, New Jersey, USA in the second of their two-game friendlies to 2022 FIFA World Cup bound opponents.   The team were gunning for their first win in five months and the first under head coach Jose Peseiro ...
Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup against Ecuador
Published: June 03, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup ahead of Friday morning's international friendly against South American opponents Ecuador at Red Bull Arena Stadium situated in New Jersey.   Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup...
Confirmed Nigeria starting lineup vs Ecuador : Aribo, Iwobi, Ekong start; full debut for Faisal
Published: June 03, 2022
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Friday morning's international friendly against Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Omonia Nicosia star Francis Uzoho continues in goal after his outstanding performance in the 2-1 loss to Mexico last...