Benin coach Rohr reveals why he recalled Remo Stars GK, suggests Super Eagles have problems in defence
Published: November 11, 2024
Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has explained why he recalled Remo Stars goalkeeper Serge Obassa to the national team for the internationals in November against Nigeria and Libya.Obassa was not invited for the last six games played by the West African team, including the first four matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of ...
Super Eagles assistant coach, Remo Stars GK leave Nigeria as friends; land in Abidjan as foes
Published: November 10, 2024
Remo Stars' head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, and goalkeeper Pablo Obassa Adebiyi have landed  in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in preparation for the important 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Benin.Adebiyi, who was summoned by Gernot Rohr to represent Benin, will find himself on the opposing side facing...
ANFA 2023-2024: Every word Troost-Ekong said after receiving special award for Afcon performance
Published: November 10, 2024
Super Eagles assistant captain, William Troost-Ekong has been recognized for his outstanding performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Taking to social media on Sunday, the Tottenham Hotspur academy product proudly announced that he received a special award from the African Nations Fo...
Six days after first career Bundesliga assist, tri-national CB Collins receives first Germany U21 call-up
Published: November 09, 2024
Tri-national central defender Nnamdi Collins has received his first ever call-up to Germany U21 squad ahead of international friendlies against Denmark and France this month. Born in Düsseldorf, he is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria and Poland through his father and mother respectively, apart from...
Eguavoen's right-hand man explains why Gabriel Osho, Victor Collins, Sadiq were called up for Afconq
Published: November 07, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen's assistant, Daniel Ogunmodede has explained the rationale behind the invitation of Auxerre star Gabriel Osho, Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq and Nasarawa United central defender Victor Collins to the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Rwan...
'I brought Okoye and Nwabali to Super Eagles' - Former MVV star labels Udinese GK one of Africa's best
Published: November 07, 2024
Retired Nigeria international and former MVV Maastricht star Alloy Agu, has praised Super Eagles shot-stopper Maduka Okoye, describing him as one of the best African goalkeepers currently.Agu, who was formerly the Super Eagles goalkeeper coach, highlighted Okoye's unique combination of qualities. The 1994 Africa Cup o...
Tolu Arokodare and two other Nigerian players who deserve a call-up to the Super Eagles
Published: November 07, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, recently announced the 23-man squad invited for Nigeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Rwanda and Benin.Nigeria sits atop Group D with 10 points and needs just one more point to guarantee a spot in the tournament in Morocco. To se...
Eguavoen goes back on his word as Rangers dual-national striker is omitted from latest Nigeria squad
Published: November 07, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has gone back on his word to hand a call-up to Rangers dual-national striker Cyriel Dessers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Dessers has been overlooked for selection once again, w...
Nigeria squad announcement: Arsenal and Chelsea products named to 23-man roster for Afconq
Published: November 06, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps.  An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven strikers have been summoned for t...
'We had four players from the U17s' - Flying Eagles coach lauds Eguavoen for keeping detailed database
Published: November 06, 2024
Aliyu Zubairu, coach of Nigeria's national U-20 football team, has expressed his gratitude towards Augustine Eguavoen, the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for his instrumental role in facilitating the smooth transition of players from age-grade levels to the national team.Zubairu's comments...
Nigeria's Super Falcons and France's Les Bleues to face off in friendly match at Stade Raymond Kopa
Published: November 05, 2024
The Super Falcons are set to face France's Senior Women's National Team, Les Bleues, this November as part of their preparations for the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.According to a press release by the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Falcons are scheduled to play against France on Satur...
2025 U20 AFCON: Zubairu opens Flying Eagles door for West Ham, Fulham, Burnley starlets
Published: November 05, 2024
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has opened the door for West Ham United starlets, Tyron Akpata and Favour Fawunmi, Burnley young defensive stalwart Noah Adekoya and Fulham's Chibuzo Nwoko to represent Nigeria at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that these aforementione...
Fifa U17 WWC: Nigeria's Flamingos win award but Shakirat Moshood misses out on sliver and bronze boots
Published: November 04, 2024
North Korea have won the 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup for a third time, edging Spain in a penalty shootout in Sunday's showpiece at the Estadio Félix Sánchez, Santo Domingo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Matters had to be settled from the spot after Jon Il-chong cancelled out Celia Segura's opener.The United States...
Relief for Eguavoen ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement as Moses Simon recovers from knee injury
Published: November 01, 2024
Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen, has received a significant boost ahead of his squad announcement for the upcoming 2025Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as winger Moses Simon has recovered from a knee injury and is set to return to action for Nantes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The wing-wizard missed Nan...
'He gave me my first call-up' - Lookman enjoying playing under Super Eagles interim coach Eguavoen
Published: November 01, 2024
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has shared that playing under interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has been a fantastic experience.Eguavoen returned for a fourth spell in charge of the Super Eagles, albeit on a caretaker basis, having previously led the team in 2005-2007, 2010 and 2022.Results have improved ...