Nigeria suffer injury blow: West Brom CB Ajayi won't feature again for Super Eagles in 2024
Published: October 31, 2024
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has been dealt a significant setback after suffering a hamstring injury that will see him sidelined for approximately four months.This development means Ajayi will not feature again for the Super Eagles in 2024 and will miss the African Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin an...
'No one can question where I'm from' - Super Falcons midfielder Payne on the story behind her tattoo
Published: October 31, 2024
Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has revealed the deep significance of her favorite tattoo, a map of Nigeria on her right arm, symbolizing her connection to her roots. Born in the United States, Payne confessed that she didn't always feel connected to her Nigerian heritage. However, joining the national team and fr...
'By beating Nigeria' - Benin's Cheetahs midfielder Olaitan eyes win against his father's homeland
Published: October 31, 2024
As Benin gear up for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria on November 14, midfielder Junior Olaitan has vowed that his team will fight for victory to secure a place in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco.Speaking with local outlet leonzedubenin, the midfielder expressed confidence that...
Fulham central defender explains decision to represent Nigeria instead of England or Italy
Published: October 30, 2024
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about his decision to represent Nigeria instead of England or Italy, revealing that a memorable match against Argentina played a significant role in his choice.Born in Italy but raised in England, the 24-year-old footballer began his journey in the sport at Leicester City, wh...
WAFU B U20 Championship: Five observations from Flying Eagles 2-1 win against Black Satellites
Published: October 30, 2024
Nigeria successfully defended their title in the WAFU Zone B tournament with a 2-0 victory over Ghana on Wednesday night at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé.Kparobo Arierhi, a standout player from Beyond Limit, opened the scoring for Nigeria with a composed finish in the 33rd minute.Just before halftime, he doubled Nigeri...
WAFU B U20 Championship Ghana 1 Nigeria 2: Kparobo Arierhi brace hands Flying Eagles victory in showpiece
Published: October 30, 2024
The Flying Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 in the final of the WAFU B U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday night at Stade de Kégué in Lomé.Nigeria had secured their place in the 2025 U20 AFCON but were on a mission to defend the WAFU B U20 AFCON qualification championship against their fierce rivals.Sabiu Ibr...
Dutch-born RB in touch with Flying Eagles coach after committing future to Nigeria over Netherlands
Published: October 30, 2024
Promising defender Endurance Alade has made a decision on his international future ahead of next year's U20 Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com has been told. Born on March 29, 2005 in Vlissingen, the VV Spijkenisse rising star qualifies to represent Nigeria through his parents and the Netherlands, where he wa...
'So sharp off the mark' - Aina reveals the most difficult Super Eagles player to defend against
Published: October 30, 2024
Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has revealed that the toughest player to defend against within the Super Eagles squad is Nantes' Moses Simon. Aina, who has been performing well for both his club and the national team, highlighted Simon's skills and challenges on the field as particularly formidable for defenders.I...
International friendly: Top three performers for Super Falcons in 4-1 rout of Fennecs
Published: October 30, 2024
The Super Falcons  secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Algeria's Fennecs, capping off an impressive 6-1 aggregate win in their two-legged encounter. Interim manager Justin Madugu's team, comprised mainly of home-based players, showcased their prowess with a dominant performance.Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at ...
Ijamilusi announces herself to Super Falcons fans and four other takeaways from Nigeria's win v Algeria
Published: October 29, 2024
Nigeria's Super Falcons secured back-to-back wins over Algeria in friendly matches held in Ikenne and Lagos.Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 last week, with Rasheedat Ajibade scoring both goals. The Falcons followed up with another win, clinching a 4-1 victory over Algeria in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon.Nigeria opened the s...
International friendly Nigeria 4 Algeria 1: Ijamilusi hat-trick inspires Super Falcons to big win
Published: October 29, 2024
The Super Falcons ocruised to a comfortable 4-1 win against Algeria women's national team, the Fennecs, courtesy of a ha-ttrick from Edo Queens striker Folashade Ijamilusi and another from Spanish-based forward Gift Monday.The record African champions began the first half with the same energy as they did in the first l...
Ballon d'Or: Super Eagles star Lookman fourteenth, ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea stars
Published: October 28, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been ranked fourteenth in the prestigious Ballon d'Or awards, surpassing notable stars such as Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Chelsea's Cole Palmer. This recognition comes on the heels of Lookman's stellar performances for both club and country.The 27-year-old win...
WAFU B U20 Championship: Five takeaways from Flying Eagles 3-1 victory against Niger
Published: October 27, 2024
Nigeria clinched a spot in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-1 triumph over Niger at Kegue Stadium.In the second semifinal of the WAFU Zone B tournament in Lome, Togo, the Flying Eagles took an early hit when Niger scored in the ninth minute with a shot from outside the box that caught goalkeeper Harcou...
WAFU B U20 Championship Nigeria 3 Niger 1: Jephta at the double as Flying Eagles qualify for Afcon
Published: October 27, 2024
The Flying Eagles came from a goal down to beat host nation Nation Niger 3-1 in the semifinal of the WAFU B U20 Championship on Sunday night at Stade de Kégué.Aliyu Zubairu made just one change from the team that started against Ivory Coast as injury ruled out defensive midfielder Sabiu Ibrahim, and he was El Kanemi ...
2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos 2-0 loss to United States
Published: October 27, 2024
Nigeria has been eliminated from the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to the United States on Saturday night.The United States opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, with Kennedy Fuller converting a penalty.Kimmi Ascanio then doubled their lead in the 74th minute, slipping the ball past Nigeria's ...