2026 World Cup qualifying draw: Super Eagles grouped with South Africa, Benin, 3 others
Published: July 13, 2023
The Super Eagles  have been grouped in Group C of  the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers following the draw that took place on Thursday evening in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. Nigeria have been grouped alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho.   The three-time African champions wi...
Ex-Nigeria coach Rohr gives the lowdown on the qualities Dessers will bring to Rangers 
Published: July 07, 2023
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has outlined the qualities that Cyriel Dessers will add to the Glasgow Rangers squad.    Rangers completed the signing of the former Cremonese star on Thursday for a fee of five million euros plus 1.5 million euros in performance-related add-ons.    Rohr handed an int...
2023 Fifa Women's World Cup: Adedayomi charges Super Falcons to go all the way
Published: July 05, 2023
The Nigeria senior women's national team, the Super Falcons, has been advised to compete without fear, spread their wings, and fly over their opponents when the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand in two weeks’ time.   Adedayomi Benjamins-Laniyi (ABL) the conveyor of ABL -Unit...
'He kept us in the game' - Osimhen hails Adeleye for key role he played in Super Eagles AFCON qualification 
Published: July 03, 2023
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has singled out the duo of captain Ahmed Musa and goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye for being key to Nigeria's qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which will take place in Ivory Coast.   Osimhen scored two goals in the narrow 3-2 win over the Leone Star of Sierra Leone with...
NFF v Waldrum face-off: Ex-Super Falcons coach insists Yewande Balogun not supposed to be in team
Published: July 01, 2023
With less than three weeks to Nigeria's opener at the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation and manager Randy Waldrum are fighting dirty in public over the selection of players for the tournament which will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand.     The American football tactic...
Flying the flag: Nigerian footballers thriving on the international scene 
Published: June 26, 2023
has a deep-rooted history in professional football, and we're here to celebrate the best Nigerian Footballers of 2023 that have made an impact internationally. Some of the best talents in football history stemmed from the Giant of Africa. Still, the most special skills have transitioned their talents from African s...
Arsenal demanding N36.6b for striker of Nigerian descent 
Published: June 25, 2023
Arsenal have reportedly set an asking price for cap-tied United States international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun.    According to The Sun UK, the Gunners have slapped a 35 million pounds (equated to N36.6 in Nigerian currency) price tag on the Hale End Academy graduate.    Balogun is back at Ar...
Ighalo shares what Omeruo told Super Eagles players when they were 2-0 up v Sierra Leone 
Published: June 25, 2023
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo is canvassing for experienced players to be included in the Super Eagles squad.    The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer opined that the Super Eagles failed to live up to expectations at the 2021 AFCON because they lacked a leader on the pitch.    The i...
Chelsea's Madueke cites Bellingham as he insists managers should field good young players 
Published: June 22, 2023
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Noni Madueke namechecked Three Lions wonderkid Jude Bellingham in a bid to drive home his point of managers fielding the outstanding young players in their squads.    The biggest story of the summer transfer window so far is Bellingham's transfer to Real Madr...
Flying Eagles coach clears self of bribery scandal, recalls win against Italy and Argentina 
Published: June 22, 2023
Flying Eagles coach to the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, Ladan Bosso has insisted that he never took bribes to have players in his squads for national team commitments.  There has been widespread beliefs among football fans that Nigerian coaches are comprised whenever they are on charge of the national t...
Five Super Eagles players that should look for new clubs in the summer transfer window 
Published: June 21, 2023
The European transfer window has been officially opened and activities are in full gear.   Super Eagles players plying their trade in Europe won't be left behind with Victor Osimhen, and Samuel Chukwueze leading the Super Eagles players linked with moves away from their present clubs. While Osimhen and ...
AC Milan set for talks with Chelsea over loan deal for Super Eagles-eligible midfielder 
Published: June 20, 2023
Italian giants AC Milan have reignited their interest in England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka.    The Rossoneri were heavily linked with a move for the talented midfielder last summer but were priced out of a move by Aston Villa, with Chelsea eventually winning the race for his serv...
Agent reveals Nigeria have made an attempt to lure ex-Austria U21 captain to Super Eagles  
Published: June 20, 2023
Cremonese star Emanuel Aiwu is a player of interest to the Nigeria Football Federation, the central defender's agent Marcello Brillmann has claimed.    It is known that the Nigeria coaches led by Jose Peseiro and NFF scouts are scouring Europe for a reliable central defender, with Leon Balogun (34), Wil...
Peseiro reveals reason behind the substitutions of Osimhen and Aribo in win vs Leone Stars 
Published: June 18, 2023
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has explained why Victor Osimhen and Joe Aribo were substituted in the second half of the national team's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone on Sunday evening.    Nigeria have qualified for next year's tournament in Ivory Coast thanks to their 3-...
2023 AFCONQ: Five observations from Super Eagles 3-2 win against Sierra Leone 
Published: June 18, 2023
Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in next year's Africa Cup of Nations after a hard fought 3-2 win against  Sierra Leone on Sunday evening.   Allnigeriasoccer.com here presents the five takeaways from the victory in Monrovia.  1. Physical play    Some Super Eagles players were at th...