'I have a tough skin' - Finidi insists pressure is not in his dictionary ahead of World Cup qualifiers 
Published: May 13, 2024
Finidi George was presented as the new Super Eagles coach in an event on Monday morning, with Nigeria's Sports Minister Senator John Enoh and president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau in attendance.  During the unveiling ceremony, the Nigerian Federation confirmed that ex-Super Eagl...
Confirmed: Ajax legend Finidi will be presented as new Super Eagles coach on Monday 
Published: May 12, 2024
According to a press release, the Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday morning in Abuja stage an unveiling ceremony to formally present to the public Ajax Amsterdam legend Finidi George, as the new substantive head coach of the senior men national team, Super Eagles. Minister of Sports Development, Senator Jo...
U17 WWCQ Burkina Faso 1 Nigeria 1: Chidi Harmony on target as Flamingos are held by Burkinabes
Published: May 11, 2024
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the third round of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier held at the Stade du 26 Mar, Bamako on Saturday evening. The Flamingos started the game on the front foot with Chidi Harmony coming close to finding the back of the net in the 16th minute but her effor...
Nigeria U17 squad announcement: Manu Garba picks 19  players for WAFU B U17 Championship
Published: May 10, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Golden Eaglets squad list for the 2024 WAFU B U17 Championship. Nigeria U17 boss Manu Garba has selected nineteen players for the tournament which commences on Wednesday, 15th May in Ghana.  The Golden Eaglets begin their defence of the title when they confront ...
Ex-Nigeria defender backs Finidi despite his preferred candidate Amuneke snubbed for Super Eagles job  
Published: May 09, 2024
Former Nigeria defender Mobi Oparaku believes Finidi George and former Barcelona forward Emmanuel Amuneke would have been a perfect fit for the Super Eagles coaching crew. Both were in the running to be named as coach of Nigeria but George eventually beat the 1994 African Footballer of the Year to the position, repl...
Finidi sweating on fitness of Fenerbahce RB Osayi-Samuel ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement
Published: May 08, 2024
Nigeria coach Finidi George is sweating on the fitness of Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin's Cheetahs in June, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Finidi, through his employers Nigeria Football Fe...
Neither Bafana Bafana nor Elephants: Lookman reveals the most difficult game he played at AFCON 
Published: May 07, 2024
Ademola Lookman has revealed the most difficult game he played for the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Atalanta forward made the left wing his own during the tournament in Ivory Coast, starting six of the seven matches contested by the three-time African champions.  With most of the attention...
'That is no mean feat' - NFF opens up on why Finidi got the Super Eagles job over Amuneke, others
Published: May 07, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation has opened up on why Finidi George was appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, ahead of other competent coaches like Emmanuel Amuneke. According to NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, Finidi's impressive track record as a coach and his experience working ...
'That's why we had to take him off' - Rangers boss confirms Leon Balogun has suffered an injury
Published: May 05, 2024
Speaking after his side's 4-1 hammering of Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers manager Philippe Clement explained why Leon Balogun was substituted during the clash at Ibrox Stadium. The Light Blues came from behind to earn a win, thanks to goals from Fábio Silva, Ben Davies, Tom Lawrence and John ...
Morak FC chief backs Golden Eaglets to qualify for World Cup despite 2-0 loss to his team 
Published: May 05, 2024
As the Golden Eaglets continue their preparations for the 2024 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament in Ghana, the team was handed its first defeat in the course of preparation by Morak FC in Abuja on Friday. Exciting kids Emmanuel Alefune and Godstime Matthew were the goalscorers in the 2-0 victory for Morak FC All player...
Top Nigeria football maestros who defined greatness on the pitch
Published: May 03, 2024
Football has a way of uniting the whole world with so much passion. It is here that we find notable names, whose abilities to dribble balls are exceptional. Today, we will look at those talents when it comes to the pitch. Now, open your eyes to the supernatural world of Nigerian football, where great persons are bor...
The Finidi George era begins: Can he lead Super Eagles to the World Cup promised land?
Published: April 29, 2024
Nigerian football has entered a new chapter with the appointment of Finidi George as the head coach of the Super Eagles. While many are excited about the potential of the former winger, who was a member of the iconic "Golden Generation" that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and made a memorable debut at the 1994 F...
Official: Former Ajax Amsterdam winger Finidi appointed as Super Eagles coach 
Published: April 29, 2024
With a statement on their official website, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced the appointment of former Ajax Amsterdam winger Finidi George as head coach of the senior national team, the Super Eagles. The Nigerian Federation had been on the lookout for a new coach since the end of February following the...
Late appointment of new Super Eagles coach: National Assembly summons NFF president, Eguavoen
Published: April 29, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Senate Committee on Sports has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation headed by Ibrahim Gusau, the technical department led by Augustine Eguavoen and the Technical Committee. They are all to appear before the committee by 1400 hours today to explain the l...
The Super Eagles conundrum: Unpacking the best coaching option for Nigeria's national team
Published: April 28, 2024
As the Super Eagles gear up for another exciting chapter in their football journey, the debate rages on: should the team be led by a homegrown coach or a foreign tactician? This question has sparked intense discussion among football enthusiasts, pundits, and fans alike, with each side presenting compelling arguments...