Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man squad for Afconq against Libya's Mediterranean Knights
Published: October 06, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 23-man roster ahead of the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight things to note on the roster : 1) The roster holds an average age of 25 years and 351 da...
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Ndidi, Lookman listed; Ejuke returns; Osimhen, Ndah crocked
Published: October 05, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen has called William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as go...
2025 Afconq: Mediterranean Knights will fly to Uyo on a private plane before showdown with Super Eagles
Published: October 05, 2024
Through official channels, the Ministry of Sports Libya has announced that it will bear the expenses of the Mediterranean Knights' trip to Uyo for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles.The Libya squad will fly to Uyo on a private plane at the expense of the Ministry of Sports. Ahead of thei...
'It's the best offer I've had so far' - Herve Renard admits he almost accepted Super Eagles job
Published: October 03, 2024
French manager Hervé Renard revealed that he nearly accepted the Super Eagles head coach position following discussions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Renard is currently unemployed after leaving his role as France women's national football team coach following the end of the 2024 Olympic Games.The NFF was...
Eguavoen left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce RB again before Nigeria squad announcement
Published: September 28, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has been left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel again, few days before he unveils his squad list for the national team's Africa cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya in October. Eguavoen could not count on the services of Osayi-S...
Teenage Barcelona striker among 28 players named in Libya's squad for Afconq against Nigeria
Published: September 27, 2024
The Libyan Football Federation have announced the Mediterranean Knights squad list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria, with twenty-eight players part of the group.The Mediterranean Knights are set to face the Super Eagles in two matches in October, with the Super Eagles hosting them i...
Victor Boniface reveals transfer secret about Osimhen, picks himself over Lookman as next African POTY
Published: September 27, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has tipped himself to win the African Player of the Year award ahead of  Ademola Lookman.The Bayern Leverkusen forward also shared insights on Osimhen's ambition to play in the Premier League amid summer transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea.Boniface had an impressive debut s...
NFF make key coaching appointments for Super Eagles, Super Falcons
Published: September 26, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced key coaching appointments for the nation's apex football teams, the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, based on the recommendations of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee.Austin Eguavoen is set to continue in his role as the interim coach of the Super Eagles ahead of ...
Nigeria’s top football exports: Players making an impact in 2024
Published: September 26, 2024
Jay-Jay Okocha. Mikel John Obi. Rashidi Yekini. Nigeria has given the world some fantastic footballing superstars across the ages, proving itself as a veritable wellspring of talent and one of the leading soccer nations of the African continent. We will talk about such footballers as: Ademola LookmanAlex IwobiMoses Si...
Update on international future of Chelsea star Tosin ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement
Published: September 25, 2024
In the coming days, Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad list for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in October.Ahead of the squad announcement, speculation is rife in the local media that Chelsea central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has committed his int...
Most intense speculation in the summer: Lookman, Osimhen named in TransferFeed top 100 stars 2024 
Published: September 19, 2024
Typically, transfer window analysis focuses on finalized deals, record-breaking fees, and overall club spending.  However, TransferFeed, a London-based transfer rumour platform, has shifted the focus to the true stars of the transfer window — the players generating the most buzz.  By applying their technology...
Super Eagles stay put at number 39 in latest Fifa rankings despite win against Benin and draw with Rwanda
Published: September 19, 2024
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their position in the latest Coca Cola Men’s FIFA Rankings for September, despite their recent performances in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.  In their opening matches of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers held in September, Nigeria secured four points. Th...
Boniface and Lookman join Barcelona, Man Utd, Ipswich Town stars in Europe's top 5 leagues TOTW 
Published: September 17, 2024
Football statistics website Whoscored has unveiled its Team of the Week for the top five European leagues consisting of the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1 and Italian Serie A.  Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman have both been recog...
'Scored two good goals' - Atalanta coach praises Lookman for Afconq display as he provides fitness update
Published: September 15, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's Serie A meeting with Fiorentina, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has not ruled out including Ademola Lookman in the starting lineup  on the back of his impressive display for the Nigeria national team during the international break in September. ...
Little-known facts about the stars of Nigerian football
Published: September 13, 2024
Nigeria is home to an abundance of talent, yet many promising youngsters fail to fulfill their full potential. Phillip Osondu was an impressive performer at the 1987 Under-17 World Cup but later settled for janitorial work in Belgium. Nwankwo Kanu's compelling life story has mesmerised football fans everywhere. ...