'We are one country' - Cardiff City left-back Collins insists no competition in the Super Eagles
Published: November 14, 2023
Cardiff City left-back Jamilu Collins has insisted that he is unfazed by the competition for a place in the starting lineup for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.    For the last training camp of 2023, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has called up four players capable of play...
'We are always happy' - Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar on competition for places in Super Eagles attack 
Published: November 14, 2023
Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar has insisted that Nigerian players are always delighted to be called up for Super Eagles duty whether or not they are given minutes.    Former Almeria goal poacher Sadiq was one of the surprise inclusions in the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers given that he has not score...
'It's something they have to witness'  - Omeruo sends message to Super Eagles teammates ahead of WCQ
Published: November 14, 2023
Kasimpasa star Kenneth Omeruo has sent a message to his Super Eagles teammates ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.    The former Chelsea central defender says playing at the next edition of the World Cup that will be staged in Canada, Mexico and United States would be ...
Super Eagles camp update: Uzoho, Ojo among six players in camp; gym work for Omeruo, Sadiq, Collins 
Published: November 13, 2023
Six of the twenty-three players invited to the national team for the November internationals landed in the Akwa Ibom State capital, Uyo on Monday, three days before the Super Eagles begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a home game against Lesotho, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Goalkeeper Fran...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria call in replacement for Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye
Published: November 13, 2023
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.   The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Monday evening that Okoye, who was one of the three goalkeepers named on the original roster announced last week, will not join up with the squad i...
Leicester City striker reports for Super Eagles duty ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Published: November 13, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Kelechi Iheanacho has reported for international duty in Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.    An Ibom Air flight brought the  Leicester City striker to the Akwa Ibom State capital, Uyo on Monday at exactly 18...
'We have the best strike force ever' - Mikel says Super Eagles are one of the favourites to win 2023 AFCON
Published: November 13, 2023
Chelsea and Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel reckons that the Super Eagles are one of the favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   Mikel, who was a key member of the last Nigeria team to win the Africa Cup of Nations, has insisted that Jose Peseiro's side are title contenders because o...
'In Nigeria they have great strikers' - Bayer coach Alonso sends message to Peseiro about 'good winger' Tella 
Published: November 12, 2023
Three days after receiving his first-ever call-up to Nigeria's senior national team, Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella netted his first Bundesliga goal as Bayer Leverkusen equaled the best start in Bundesliga history following their 4-0 rout of Union Berlin at the BayArena.   With 31 points...
Super Eagles watch: Simon pays tribute to Raphael Dwamena after scoring; Awoniyi taps in to end drought
Published: November 12, 2023
Moses Simon got himself on the scoresheet for Nantes in their 3-1 loss to Metz in matchday 12 of the Ligue 1 played at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday afternoon. Simon got his goal in the 12th minute when he connected with a cross from Nicolas Pallois to put Nantes back on level terms after Kevin Van Den Kerkhof ...
Arsenal alum who can play six different positions can become cap-tied to Nigeria this month 
Published: November 10, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella received confirmation of his his invitation toNigeria's senior national team shortly after Bayer Leverkusen's 1- 0 win over Qarabag on Thursday evening following the squad announcement by the Nigeria Football Federation.    In truth, Tella was not surp...
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Awoniyi, Aribo make roster for WCQ; first-ever call-up for Tella
Published: November 09, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles roster for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November with 23 players part of the group. An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, four midfielders and eight forwards have been ...
Son of former Super Eagles striker helps England win Val de Marne Tournament
Published: November 09, 2023
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Wesley Okoduwa, son of retired Nigeria international striker Emmanuel Okoduwa, was part of the England U16 squad that won the prestigious Val de Marne Tournament in Paris, France last week.   The Young Lions won the tournament after beating Japan, France and Switzerland, with Oko...
Super Eagles: Africa's most valuable national team
Published: November 08, 2023
Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles, shows African football's skill and unity. Valued at €451.60 million, they are the continent's most prized national team. It goes beyond its three-time African championship legacy. This squad is expensive not only in money but also in the many exciting moments the...
Tottenham Hotspur in talks with talented Nigerian forward over new contract 
Published: November 08, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur are keen to tie talented Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi down to an important contract before the end of the season.    Ajayi will enter the last six months of his contract with the Lilywhites in January 2024 and has...
NFF technical director Eguavoen in touch with Arsenal-owned GK ahead of possible Super Eagles call-up
Published: November 08, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria have made a concrete move to beat the English Football Association to the services of Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.    Despite the public backing Omonia Nicosia glovesman Francis Uzoho received from manager Jose Peseiro in the wake of hs poor s...