Big Boost for Eric Chelle: Atalanta coach reveals Lookman's return date ahead of 2026 WCQ
Published: February 10, 2025
Franco-Malian football tactician Eric Chelle has been handed a major boost before announcing his squad list for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, with Ademola Lookman on the brink of making his comeback from injury.The reigning African Footballer of the Year has been inactive f...
2026 WCQ: Three changes Nigerians expect in Eric Chelle's first Super Eagles squad announcement
Published: February 09, 2025
The Super Eagles are set to resume their quest for a place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but their chances of qualification are hanging by a thread.  After a poor start in the qualifiers, Nigeria sits fifth in Group C with just three points from four games, trailing Rwanda and So...
Super Eagles not ruled out for Arsenal's Nwaneri but Iwobi, NFF yet to reach out to parents
Published: February 08, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Ethan Nwaneri remains a potential option for the Super Eagles, though the Arsenal midfielder has yet to receive a formal approach from the Nigeria Football Federation or its representatives regarding a switch from England to the three-time African champions.  Local media reports i...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle visits Iwobi, Ndidi, Simon ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Published: February 08, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has begun a European tour to meet with key players, including Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Moses Simon, as he prepares for his first game in charge. The visit comes ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Chelle, who was appointed by t...
Okoye set to miss WCQ: Top 3 goalkeepers Eric Chelle should consider as replacement for Udinese star
Published: February 07, 2025
The Nigerian national football team is facing a significant setback as Maduka Okoye is set to miss the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to his involvement in a betting scandal. The Udinese goalkeeper is under investigation by Italian authorities for suspected betting anomalies, which could see him banned for up to fo...
Good news for Eric Chelle: African POTY Lookman not in a race against time to be fit for WCQ
Published: February 06, 2025
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is in contention to be included in the Super Eagles squad for their March internationals even though he is currently sidelined with a right knee injury, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.New Nigeria boss Eric Chelle is getting ready to submit his provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup qual...
More trouble for Okoye: Why Udinese goalkeeper is unlikely to be called up for WCQ in March 2025
Published: February 06, 2025
Italian Serie A club Udinese have submitted their squad list for the second half of the 2024-2025 season following the conclusion of the January transfer window, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will not play competitive football again this season at club level, with the Bianconeri excl...
Middlesbrough RB makes decision over international future; chooses Nigeria over Germany, England, Kenya
Published: January 30, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that promising Middlesbrough right-back George Gitau has made a decision over his international future. Born in Hamburg, the defender is a quad-national player as he is eligible to wear the jerseys of Nigeria, England, Germany and Kenya at international level.Gitau qualifies to repre...
'A lot of Nigerian players are very good' - Eric Chelle rallies Super Eagles for World Cup push
Published: January 29, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has emphasized the importance of staying focused on Nigeria’s upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers, stating that his immediate priority is securing results against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.In an interview with the Super Eagles media team, Chelle expressed confidence in his squad but stres...
'No such thing as an easy game' - Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong reacts to 2025 Afcon draw
Published: January 28, 2025
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed optimism about Nigeria's Group C draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where they will face Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda.Fans are eagerly waiting to monitor the live scores of the matches during the tournament in Morocco. Reacting to the draw, Troos...
Super Eagles coach Chelle reveals the exact month he'll start thinking about 2025 Afcon
Published: January 28, 2025
Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Sékou Chelle has shared his thoughts on the draw of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing his focus on the 2026 Fiifa World Cup qualifiers.The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) took place in Rabat, Morocco, and Nigeria's Super Eagles were drawn in Group C alo...
Former Hoffenheim star Chinedu Obasi reveals historic feat for Nigeria later matched by Obi Mikel
Published: January 23, 2025
Former Hoffenheim striker Chinedu Obasi has confirmed that he is the first Nigerian footballer to represent the national teams at three different age-group levels as well as the senior Super Eagles in Fifa, CAF and International Olympic Committee (IOC) competitions.Nigerians first caught a glimpse of the future star du...
'I am close to Gusau, Ikpeba, Lawal, Eguavoen' - Okocha sets record straight on NFF Board's removal
Published: January 22, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has firmly dismissed reports claiming that he called for the dissolution of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board. In a recent statement, Okocha set the record straight, emphasizing that he never granted an interview to any media outlet regarding the NFF's leadership.�...
'I know Eric Chelle' - Rohr warns Super Eagles coach he faces uphill battle to lead Nigeria to World Cup
Published: January 22, 2025
Gernot Rohr, the experienced German football coach, has sent his best wishes to Eric Sékou Chelle on his appointment as the head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles. However, Rohr cautioned that Chelle faces a daunting task in securing the team’s qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.Rohr, who led the Super Eagles ...
Banned in Portugal: Why Super Eagles left-back will miss Boavista's clash with Sporting Braga
Published: January 21, 2025
Boavista's struggles in the Portuguese Primeira Liga have been compounded by the news that Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi will miss their next league game against Sporting Braga on Sunday, January 26.The 26-year-old picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Monday night's 3-2 home defeat to Casa Pia, tr...