Who is Sylvester Jasper? The Fulham product observed by Peseiro; insists he's good enough for Super Eagles
Published: February 27, 2024
Sylvester Jasper, a name that might not ring a bell for the casual football fan, was recently monitored by Nigerian national team coach, Jose Peseiro during Benfica's 4-0 win over Portimonense in a Liga Portugal clash.    Born in England, Jasper's story is one of rich tapestry, woven with threads of th...
Medical update: Porto's Super Eagles LB Zaidu operated on by Cristiano Ronaldo's most trusted doctor
Published: February 27, 2024
Through their official website, Porto have released a medical update on Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi, stating that  the fullback was operated on his left knee on Monday, February 26 at Hospital São Francisco do Porto, in a surgery led by Prof. José Carlos Noronha.    The Primeira Liga giants added that...
'It was hard watching AFCON from home' - Udinese GK Okoye makes himself available for Super Eagles recall 
Published: February 27, 2024
Former Watford shot-stopper Maduka Okoye is eyeing a recall to the Super Eagles after missing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Okoye hasn't featured for Nigeria since committing a howler in a round of 16 clash against Tunisia at the 2021 AFCON which led to the country's exit from the tournament.   ...
Three hits and three flops from Super Falcons' narrow 1-0 victory over Indomitable Lionesses
Published: February 26, 2024
The Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their arch-rivals, the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, in the second leg of the Olympic qualifiers third round.   The much needed win at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium ensures the qualification of the nine time African Champions to the fourth round...
Super Falcons player ratings: Echegini Messi-esque assist; Abiodun stands tall; Plumptre takes the heat
Published: February 26, 2024
The Super Falcons got the better of Cameroon by a solitary goal in the second leg of the third round of the Paris 2024 Olympics.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs through the Nigerian players in action during the game.   The starters Goalkeeper   Chiamaka Nnadozie: She had a good day in office as th...
2024 Olympic qualifier: Five observations from Super Falcons 1-0 win over Indomitable Lionesses 
Published: February 26, 2024
Nigeria progressed to the final round of qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics with a victory over Cameroon.    The Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Esther Okoronkwo. Nigeria will be facing either South Africa or Tanzania in the final round.    Allnigeriasoccer.com ...
Nigeria 1 Cameroon 0: Okoronkwo goal enough for Super Falcons to beat Indomitable Lionesses
Published: February 26, 2024
The Super Falcons defeated Cameroon 1-0 in the second leg of the third round of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday evening at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Nigeria started the game on the front foot with Esther Okoronkwo and Rasheedat Ajibade threatening to get the opener but it was the away side that got the firs...
2024 Olympic qualifier: Everything you need to know about Super Falcons must-win game against Cameroon
Published: February 26, 2024
The Super Falcons are set to take flight at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday, February 26th, 2024, as they face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the second leg of their thrilling Paris 2024 Olympic Games Women's Football Tournament third round qualifying match.    The first leg enc...
Peseiro watches English-born Super Eagles-eligible player in Benfica's win against Portimonense
Published: February 26, 2024
Jose Peseiro was in attendance at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisboa as Benfica thrashed Portimonense in a Liga Portugal clash on Sunday evening.    According to Portuguese sports daily A Bola, the Nigeria coach was one of the guests of Benfica v Portimonense and watched the match live from the...
2024 Olympic qualifier Nigeria v Cameroon: Three Super Falcons standouts to keep eyes on 
Published: February 26, 2024
The Super Falcons return home to Abuja on Monday for the crucial second leg of their Paris 2024 Olympic third round qualifier against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, with the score tied at 0-0 after a tense first leg in Douala.    The atmosphere at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, is expected t...
2024 Olympic qualifier: Five tactical tweaks Waldrum must make to avoid defeat against Cameroon 
Published: February 25, 2024
The Super Falcons were held to a frustrating goalless draw in the first leg of their Olympic third-round qualifier against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon held in Douala last Friday.   While the away draw leaves the tie delicately poised heading to Monday's return leg in Abuja, there's no room for ...
'Will never be less than 7 or 8 months' - Porto coach confirms key Nigeria LB Zaidu is out of WCQs in June
Published: February 25, 2024
Porto coach Sérgio Conceição has confirmed that Zaidu Sanusi will be on the sidelines for a minimum of seven months, effectively ruling him out of Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin in June.   In his first appearance for Porto after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations,...
Super Eagles watch: Dessers nets brace for table-topping Rangers; Watford's Dennis back-to-back home goals
Published: February 24, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up Super Eagles players on the score sheet across several European Leagues in games played on Saturday afternoon. Cyriel Dessers netted a brace as Rangers walloped Hearts 5-0 in a Scottish Premiership fixture played at the Ibrox Stadium.   He bagged his first at minute 43, puttin...
Super Falcons player ratings: Echegini makes a statement; Ohale evergreen; Nnadozie safe hands; Oshoala struggles 
Published: February 23, 2024
Super Falcons held Cameroon to a barren draw in the first leg of the third round of the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers on Friday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action in the encounter. The starters Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie: The Paris FC shot-stopper show...
Oshoala frustrated to be substituted and four other takeaways from Super Falcons draw v Cameroon 
Published: February 23, 2024
The Super Falcons' journey to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics hangs in the balance following a goalless draw against Cameroon in Douala.   Nigeria last attended the Olympic stage in 2008, bowing out at the group stage in China.   Nigeria faced challenges coping with the physicality of the Cameroon...