Pre-U20 Afcon friendly Ivory Coast 0 Nigeria 2: Bameyi and Oliseh find the net for Flying Eagles
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 2-0 victory against Ivory Coast's Young Elephants in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly match played at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Captain Daniel Bameyi and Foster Academy striker Divine Oliseh scored the goals in the secon...
'Still in the running' – Bafana Bafana coach backs Super Eagles to beat Rwanda, Zimbabwe in March
Published: February 26, 2025
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his surprise at Nigeria’s struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, backing the Super Eagles to bounce back in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C with just three points after two rounds of matches, trailing...
Nigeria injury watch: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong battling muscle injury before WCQs
Published: February 26, 2025
Nigeria manager Eric Chelle is sweating over the fitness of William Troost-Ekong, less than three weeks before he announces his first roster as coach of the three-time African champions, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Tottenham Hotspur academy product is undoubtedly part of the Franco-Malian coach’s plans for next ...
Bameyi headlines Flying Eagles 21-man squad in Ivory Coast for friendlies against Young Elephants
Published: February 25, 2025
Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday morning ahead of two friendly matches against their Ivorian counterparts, the Young Elephants.  The matches, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, are part of the team's preparations for the upcoming CAF U...
Osimhen, Lookman, Ola Aina or Moses Simon: Who is the best Nigerian player at the moment?
Published: February 25, 2025
Nigerian footballers continue to shine in Europe's top leagues, with several players making headlines for their performances. Among them, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, and Moses Simon have all impressed, but one player stands out as the best Nigerian footballer right now—Osimhen.Victor OsimhenVictor Osi...
Injury watch: Eric Chelle left sweating over the fitness of Lazio midfielder ahead of key WCQs
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces a major selection headache as Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru emerges as a doubt for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.  Dele-Bashiru suffered an ankle injury during Lazio’s goalless draw against Venezia on Saturday evening a...
Nigerian forward on the verge of becoming a French citizen but ineligible to represent Euro giants
Published: February 23, 2025
Nantes' Nigerian forward Moses Simon has applied for French nationality, according to reports.Foot Boom says that the Nigerian international has started the process of becoming a naturalized French citizen, and if his application is successful, he will proudly hold both Nigerian and French citizenship.Moses Simon rema...
Six GKs Eric Chelle must recruit for Nigeria, including Crystal Palace product with 17 clean sheets
Published: February 22, 2025
As Nigeria prepares for crucial World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces the task of strengthening the squad to boost their chances of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.  Currently sitting fifth in their qualification group, the Super Eagles must secure vital wi...
Boost for Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria squad announcement as Moses Simon resumes training at Nantes
Published: February 21, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has received a timely boost just weeks before unveiling his first squad list, as Moses Simon, one of the key players expected to feature in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, has resumed group training with Nantes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Simon could not ...
Five dual-national defenders Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle must convince to play for Nigeria
Published: February 21, 2025
Eric Chelle, the newly appointed Super Eagles manager, faces the daunting task of revitalizing the Nigerian national team as they fight for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.  Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C of the qualifiers with just three points from four matches, trailing gr...
Five dual-national midfielders Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle must convince to play for Nigeria
Published: February 19, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle is preparing for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. The Malian tactician had recently toured Europe to familiarize himself with foreign-based professionals and scout players who could strengthen the squad.Despite Nigeria's depth of talent i...
Three dual-national forwards Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle must convince to play for Nigeria
Published: February 18, 2025
Malian tactician Eric Chelle has been entrusted with the responsibility of securing Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and leading the Super Eagles to glory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Despite inheriting a squad blessed with attacking talent, the recent form of some Nigerian forwards at...
Rangers CB namechecks Saka, Eze, Olise, others; urges NFF to make Super Eagles more attractive
Published: February 18, 2025
Rangers central defender Leon Balogun has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to make the senior national team more attractive after missing out on some exciting players with dual nationality. The English Football Association won the recruitment battle for Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka and Crystal Palace dazzler E...
Five reasons Super Eagles coach Chelle must convince Arsenal midfielder Nwaneri to play for Nigeria
Published: February 17, 2025
New Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle faces a crucial decision in shaping the future of Nigeria’s national team. One of his key priorities should be convincing Arsenal’s teenage sensation, Ethan Nwaneri, to commit his international future to Nigeria. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has already made history in ...
England boss monitoring Arsenal midfielder who is wanted by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Published: February 17, 2025
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that England are making plans to cap-tie Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri and potentially shut the door on a future switch to Nigeria.  Nwaneri has been one of Arsenal's most promising prospects this season and is eligible to represent both Nigeria and England at the ...