Ndidi, Dele-Bashiru, Boniface, Chukwueze, Nwabali, 4 others report for international duty pre-Libya
Published: October 08, 2024
Nine players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Friday.First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, alongside one of his deputies, Amas Obasogie, were the early birds in camp, having arrived yesterday.They were joined this morning by Leicester Cit...
'I want to earn a call-up' - Osimhen's friend sends message to Eguavoen ahead of Afconq in November
Published: October 07, 2024
Chornomorets Odessa goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has sent a message to Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, stating his intention to be considered for selection in the national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.Although he has yet to make his senior debut, Aniagboso earned his first...
After omission from Super Eagles Afconq squad, Osimhen reveals when he'll return from injury
Published: October 07, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has provided an update on his return to action after suffering an injury in September.He sustained the injury on September 28 during a 3-3 draw against Kasımpaşa in the Super Lig, where he played a crucial role by scoring two goals and helping Galatasaray establish a three-goal lea...
'A large number'- Libya coach worried about fitness of his players before Afconq against Super Eagles
Published: October 06, 2024
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday before the team's departure to Uyo, Libya coach Nasser Al-Hadiri expressed concerns about the fitness of his players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Super Eagles.Libya will take on Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uy...
'I've played under him' - Ex-Flying Eagles star backs Eguavoen to deliver despite Osimhen's absence
Published: October 06, 2024
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Kola Ige has expressed his thoughts on the notable absence of Victor Osimhen from Nigeria's squad for the upcoming double-header against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The matches are set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11, befo...
Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man squad for Afconq against Libya's Mediterranean Knights
Published: October 06, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 23-man roster ahead of the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight things to note on the roster : 1) The roster holds an average age of 25 years and 351 da...
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Ndidi, Lookman listed; Ejuke returns; Osimhen, Ndah crocked
Published: October 05, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen has called William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as go...
2025 Afconq: Mediterranean Knights will fly to Uyo on a private plane before showdown with Super Eagles
Published: October 05, 2024
Through official channels, the Ministry of Sports Libya has announced that it will bear the expenses of the Mediterranean Knights' trip to Uyo for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles.The Libya squad will fly to Uyo on a private plane at the expense of the Ministry of Sports. Ahead of thei...
'It's the best offer I've had so far' - Herve Renard admits he almost accepted Super Eagles job
Published: October 03, 2024
French manager Hervé Renard revealed that he nearly accepted the Super Eagles head coach position following discussions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Renard is currently unemployed after leaving his role as France women's national football team coach following the end of the 2024 Olympic Games.The NFF was...
Eguavoen left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce RB again before Nigeria squad announcement
Published: September 28, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has been left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel again, few days before he unveils his squad list for the national team's Africa cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya in October. Eguavoen could not count on the services of Osayi-S...
Teenage Barcelona striker among 28 players named in Libya's squad for Afconq against Nigeria
Published: September 27, 2024
The Libyan Football Federation have announced the Mediterranean Knights squad list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria, with twenty-eight players part of the group.The Mediterranean Knights are set to face the Super Eagles in two matches in October, with the Super Eagles hosting them i...
Victor Boniface reveals transfer secret about Osimhen, picks himself over Lookman as next African POTY
Published: September 27, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has tipped himself to win the African Player of the Year award ahead of  Ademola Lookman.The Bayern Leverkusen forward also shared insights on Osimhen's ambition to play in the Premier League amid summer transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea.Boniface had an impressive debut s...
NFF make key coaching appointments for Super Eagles, Super Falcons
Published: September 26, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced key coaching appointments for the nation's apex football teams, the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, based on the recommendations of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee.Austin Eguavoen is set to continue in his role as the interim coach of the Super Eagles ahead of ...
Nigeria’s top football exports: Players making an impact in 2024
Published: September 26, 2024
Jay-Jay Okocha. Mikel John Obi. Rashidi Yekini. Nigeria has given the world some fantastic footballing superstars across the ages, proving itself as a veritable wellspring of talent and one of the leading soccer nations of the African continent. We will talk about such footballers as: Ademola LookmanAlex IwobiMoses Si...
Update on international future of Chelsea star Tosin ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement
Published: September 25, 2024
In the coming days, Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad list for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in October.Ahead of the squad announcement, speculation is rife in the local media that Chelsea central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has committed his int...