'Not the appropriate time to talk' - Peseiro reacts to reports linking him with Zamalek, Super Eagles exit
Published: November 20, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has refused to deny reports in the local and Egyptian media linking him with the vacant Zamalek coaching job.   It has been suggested that the Portuguese football tactician is in talks with the leadership of Zamalek over succeeding Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who was di...
Nathan Tella becomes 20th internationally capped player in Bayer squad after Super Eagles debut 
Published: November 20, 2023
Nathan Tella made his debut for the Super Eagles in the 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe yesterday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game played at Huye Stadium in Rwanda. Despite not featuring against Lesotho in the first qualifying game, the 24-year-old was handed a full debut by coach José Peseiro against the Warriors...
'Super Eagles call-up is 'oyibo' oriented' - NPFL chief Owumi says nobody cares to look at home-based players
Published: November 20, 2023
Former Nigerian League top scorer, Davidson Owumi, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, has faulted the non-invitation of several home-based players to Nigeria's senior national team.   For the recently concluded November internationals, Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro called up only t...
'We had so many chances to finish the game' - PL star Nakamba reacts to Warriors draw against Super Eagles 
Published: November 20, 2023
English Premier League star and Zimbabwe captain, Marvelous Nakamba has reacted to the Warriors' 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying match staged at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on Sunday afternoon.   The Luton Town defensive midfielder reckons that Zimbabwe had many chances ...
Disloyal Peseiro faces wrath of NFF as Zamalek confirm Super Eagles coach's CV has been submitted
Published: November 19, 2023
Jose Peseiro might have landed himself in hot water with the Nigeria Football Federation after an official of Zamalek confirmed that the Board of Directors of Zamalek have the curriculum vitae of the Portuguese football tactician.   Peseiro, either by himself or through a proxy, has applied for the vacant Zamale...
'Ndidi, Osimhen, Zaidu, Awoniyi were missing' - Peseiro insists Super Eagles had the team to beat Zimbabwe 
Published: November 19, 2023
Speaking at the post-match press conference shortly after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe on matchday two of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, manager Jose Peseiro insisted that the Super Eagles had the team to beat the Warriors despite the absence of some of his key players.    Four players in P...
'They had the tactics' - Iwobi slams Zimbabwe players for time-wasting during draw against Super Eagles 
Published: November 19, 2023
The Super Eagles are playing catch-up in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after they were forced to another draw by one of their Group C opponents, Zimbabwe on matchday two of the qualifiers.    Walter Musona.scored with a long-range free-kick to open the scoring in the 26th minute but Leicester City ...
Super Eagles ratings: Iheanacho super-sub; Tella not bad but not good; Iwobi showed for the ball; Uzoho error-prone
Published: November 19, 2023
The Super Eagles failed yet again to record maximum points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe on matchday two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the players in action.   The starters Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho:  Fumbled a tame shot in the 22nd mi...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe
Published: November 19, 2023
The November international window concluded for the Super Eagles of Nigeria without a win as they secured two draws against Zimbabwe and Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.   On Sunday, Nigeria was held to a 1-1 draw at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda. Walter Musona opened the scoring for the hosts in the 26th...
2026 WCQ Zimbabwe 1 Nigeria 1: Iheanacho comes off the bench to get Super Eagles out of trouble 
Published: November 19, 2023
The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe in their second qualifying game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda.   Jose Peseiro made some changes to the starting XI that featured against Lesotho, with Ola Aina replacing Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, Joe Arib...
Iwobi equals legendary CB Stephen Keshi and eight other things to note on Super Eagles starting XI
Published: November 19, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe at the Huye Stadium, Butare.   Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you nine things to note on the starting lineup to face the Warriors.   1) Jose Peseiro has mad...
Super Eagles starting XI: Arsenal alum Tella cap-tied; Chelsea product Aina,Iwobi, Moffi, Aribo start; Iheanacho bench
Published: November 19, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Zimbabwe and Nigeria at the Huye Stadium, Butare.   The Portuguese football tactician has made six changes to the team ...
'See you soon' - Collins sends message to Cardiff City teammate ahead of possible cap-tying game v Nigeria
Published: November 19, 2023
Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins has sent a message to his Cardiff City teammate, Andy Rinomhota ahead of a possible cap-tying game for Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria on Sunday afternoon.   Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire to a Zimbabwean father and Welsh mother, Rinomhota...
'That would be his last chance' - Ex-PSG star warns Peseiro he faces the music if points are dropped v Warriors 
Published: November 19, 2023
Former Paris Saint-Germain central defender Godwin Okpara has warned Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro that he risks being fired from his job as national team boss if points are dropped in this afternoon's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe.   Nigeria began their qualifying campaign with an emba...
2026 WCQ Zimbabwe v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: November 18, 2023
The Super Eagles will face Zimbabwe in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday afternoon.   Both sides failed to win their first game against Lesotho and Rwanda respectively and will be desperate to record their first victory in the qualification series.   Match preview  The two nation...