'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...
Super Eagles striker Boniface admits missing 2023 AFCON was one of the painful moments of his career
Published: April 26, 2024
 Victor Boniface has admitted that missing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was one of the most painful moments of his career.  The Bayer Leverkusen striker was initially named in Nigeria's final squad for the tournament in Ivory Coast but had to withdraw from the roster after suffering an adductor injury to hi...
'South Africa is not going to be easy' - Adepoju predicts tough game for Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana 
Published: April 24, 2024
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder and former Real Madrid youth teamer, Mutiu Adepoju has predicted that Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa's Bafana Bafana will be difficult.  Considering the fact that Nigeria were on a dismal run of form before the 2023 Africa Cup of ...
'We have the players that can do the job' - Nigeria legend warns Bafana Bafana, Cheetahs ahead of WCQs
Published: April 24, 2024
Nigeria legend Tijani Babangida has fired a warning to South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin Republic's Cheetahs ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in June 2024. The Super Eagles will lock horns with South Africa on Friday, June 7 at the  Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, bef...
NFF president visits injured Super Eagles trio Troost-Ekong, Simon, Sanusi ahead of 2026 WCQs 
Published: April 24, 2024
Nigeria Football Federation president Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been in Europe in the past few days visiting some players of the Super Eagles who are recuperating from injuries.  The Super Eagles will be facing South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin Republic's Cheetahs in back-to-back 2026 World Cup q...
Manu Garba impressed with Golden Eaglets midfield pre-U17 WAFU B, identifies three positions to fortify
Published: April 19, 2024
Newly appointed Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba says he is impressed with the midfielders currently in camp ahead of the 2024 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament. The Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B of the tournament, alongside Burkina Faso, Togo and Republic of Benin. 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup-winning manager Garb...
2026 WCQ: Confirmed date and venue for matchday 3 fixture between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana
Published: April 12, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced that the Super Eagles will face South Africa's Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, June 7th, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.  The highly anticipated clash comes on the h...
Meet Isabela Christina de Matos Uduezue: The Sao Paulo-born central defender eligible for Super Falcons
Published: April 11, 2024
The name Isa Matos might sound relatively unfamiliar to the average Nigerian football fan without a knack for the women's game in particular.  Isabela Christiana de Matos Uduezué was born in São Paulo on August 12, 2002 to a Nigerian father and a Brazilian mother. She is a professional footballer who play...
'They looked scared taking penalty against me' - Nwabali makes bold claim about Bafana Bafana players 
Published: April 10, 2024
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has fired shots at Bafana Bafana players, claiming they looked scared during their penalty shootout defeat to Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.  Nwabali was instrumental in the Super Eagles' victory, denying spot-kicks from Teboho Mokoena and Ev...