Age debate reignited: Flying Eagles coach Bosso justifies selection of academy boys over NPFL stars
Published: February 21, 2024
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso aimed a dig at Nigeria Premier Football League players as he defended his decision to name several Academy players on a 30-player provisional roster for the upcoming African Games.   The experienced football tactician suggested that many NPFL players with at least two years experi...
South Africa GK Williams opens up on what he told Omeruo, Aina, Ekong, Iheanacho before taking spot-kicks
Published: February 21, 2024
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has admitted that he attempted to gain an advantage by getting into the heads of the Nigeria penalty takers during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana on February 7.   In a dramatic game at Le Stade de la Paix de Boua...
Troost-Ekong agrees Peseiro should have mixed things up in AFCON final, gives credit to CIV coach 
Published: February 20, 2024
In an exclusive interview with CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies, monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, Super Eagles assistant captain William Troost-Ekong has acknowledged that manager Jose Peseiro should have done things differently in Nigeria's 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.  ...
Peseiro's links with Algeria job: Troost-Ekong in the dark, reveals what Super Eagles coach told him after AFCON final 
Published: February 20, 2024
William Troost-Ekong says he will be happy to see Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro sign a new contract with the Nigeria Football Federation heading into the remaining 2026 World Cup qualifiers.   Three-time champions, the Super Eagles finished in second place at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations h...
2023 African Games: Brentford unlikely to release key Flying Eagles defender to Nigeria Football Federation
Published: February 19, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Premier League side Brentford are unlikely to release Benjamin Fredrick to the Nigeria Football Federation for the 2023 African Games.    Fredrick is still age eligible for the Flying Eagles and has been named on a 30-player provisional roster for the tournament ...
'I'm sure he would do well' - Peseiro backs legendary Portuguese coach Mourinho for Barcelona job 
Published: February 19, 2024
Super Eagles coach José Peseiro has expressed his desire to see his friend and compatriot Jose Mourinho manage Barcelona and believes the latter be a success at the club.   The managerial position at the Catalonia-based side is set to become vacant as a result of the decision of their current boss Xavi Hernande...
2023 Fifa U20 WC star Nnadi picks Onyeka as the Nigeria midfielder that impressed him the most at AFCON
Published: February 19, 2024
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup star Tochukwu Nnadi has picked Frank Onyeka as the Nigerian midfielder that impressed him the most during the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   Manager Jose Peseiro gave minutes to all the midfielders he took to the tournament, namely Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo...
'That little burst of pace to beat Aina' - Pundit hails CIV dazzler Adingra for game-winning assist in AFCON final
Published: February 19, 2024
Whoscored.com pundit Jonathan Wilson was full of praise for Brighton & Hove's Ivorian winger Simon Adingra after his brilliant performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.   One of the rising stars of Ivorian football, Adingra assisted both goals as the Elephants came...
Super Eagles CB Troost-Ekong left out of PAOK gameday squad after playing in pain at 2023 AFCON
Published: February 18, 2024
Best Player at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, William Troost-Ekong is not at the disposal of PAOK Thessaloniki coach Răzvan Lucescu for the league meeting with their bitter rivals Olympiakos on Sunday evening. Lucescu has announced his gameday squad for the matchday 23 clash at the Toumba Stadium and the Sup...
Moses Simon back in service at Nantes as Mbappe comes to the rescue of Paris Saint-Germain
Published: February 18, 2024
After approximately two months of unavailability due to his commitments with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Moses Simon is back in service at Nantes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Nigerian winger was a second half substitute as Nantes were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in a French...
'I hope you die' - Omeruo reveals threatening message a fan sent to Aina after poor display in AFCON final
Published: February 18, 2024
Veteran Nigerian central defender Kenneth Omeruo has shed light on the extent of online abuse Super Eagles players are subjected to when they lose matches and not performing up to expectations.   Omeruo revealed that his former Chelsea teammate Ola Aina received a threatening message from a fan, who wished the ...
'Whichever comes first' - Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo not ruling out playing for England's Three Lions
Published: February 17, 2024
The international future of Elijah Adebayo has been a subject of speculation in recent weeks on the back of his outstanding performances for Premier League side Luton Town.    Adebayo is blessed with physical attributes and aerial ability, scoring four goals through headers in the current season, which makes hi...
Snubbed by Peseiro in AFCON showpiece, Omeruo captains Kasimpasa in his first Super Lig game 2024 
Published: February 17, 2024
Kenneth Omeruo was in action for Kasimpasa on Friday, five days after the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.   The former Chelsea central defender was a non-playing substitute in the AFCON showpiece, with Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro sticking with a ba...
'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty
Published: February 16, 2024
Leicester City have gotten a boost ahead of their Championship clash with Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium on Saturday as Kelechi Iheanacho is back in England following the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Iheanacho was a bit-part player for the Super Eagles at the tournament in Ivory Coas...
Nigeria's 2023 AFCON star Lookman to miss Atalanta's clash against Sassuolo after spraining ankle 
Published: February 16, 2024
Ademola Lookman is reportedly not in contention to take to the pitch on Saturday night when Atalanta face U.S. Sassuolo at the Gewiss Stadium - a game corresponding to the 25th round of matches in the Italian top-flight.    Lookman, one of the standout players for the Super Eagles at the recently concluded 2...