AllNigeriaSoccer Logo

All Nigeria Soccer

Your passport to Nigerian players worldwide
1st February 2026

National Teams News

'He needs to stay clam' - Pisa coach highlights physical toll of Afcon on Akinsanmiro
Featured

'He needs to stay clam' - Pisa coach highlights physical toll of Afcon on Akinsanmiro

Pisa head coach Alberto Gilardino has attributed Ebenezer Akinsanmiro's below-par showing in the heavy defeat to Inter Milan to the midfielder's recent involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Akinsanmiro, who has enjoyed an impressive campaign since the start of the season, featured for just 45 minutes as Pisa were thrashed 6–2 by his parent club, Inter. The Nigeria international struggled to impose himself on the game, lacking his usual physicality, composure and control in midfield.Speaking ahead of Pisa's upcoming league clash against Sassuolo, Gilardino admitted that Akinsa...

January 31, 2026
Blackburn Rovers defender Alebiosu joins Super Eagles squad in Cairo pre-Egypt
Nigeria National Teams
Blackburn Rovers defender Alebiosu joins Super Eagles squad in Cairo pre-Egypt

Blackburn Rovers fullback Ryan Alebiosu has joined the Super Eagles camp ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Egypt in Cairo.The 23-year-old, a product of Arsenal’s Hale End Academy, ...

Dec 16, 2025
Every word Alebiosu said on Afcon call-up, choosing Nigeria, family, Blackburn teammates
Nigeria National Teams
Every word Alebiosu said on Afcon call-up, choosing Nigeria, family, Blackburn teammates

Blackburn Rovers right-back Ryan Alebiosu has expressed pride and excitement after earning his first-ever call-up to the Nigerian national team ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, describing ...

Dec 15, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle still waiting for Chukwueze, 6 others before Egypt clash
Nigeria National Teams
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle still waiting for Chukwueze, 6 others before Egypt clash

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is still expecting the arrival of seven players, including AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze and Blackburn Rovers full-back Ryan Alebiosu, as Nigeria intensifies pre...

Dec 15, 2025
Confirmed team news: Former Aston Villa winger ruled out of Egypt v Nigeria friendly
Nigeria National Teams
Confirmed team news: Former Aston Villa winger ruled out of Egypt v Nigeria friendly

Through official channels, the Egyptian Football Association has confirmed that former Aston Villa winger Mahmoud Trezeguet will not participate in Tuesday's friendly against Nigeria's Super Eagl...

Dec 15, 2025
15 players in Nigeria camp as Iwobi, Bassey, Onyeka, Onuachu report for duty
Nigeria National Teams
15 players in Nigeria camp as Iwobi, Bassey, Onyeka, Onuachu report for duty

The Super Eagles continue to build their squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with fifteen players now in camp as Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka and Paul Onuachu have reported for d...

Dec 15, 2025
Liverpool and Man City forwards absent from Egypt training before Nigeria clash
Nigeria National Teams
Liverpool and Man City forwards absent from Egypt training before Nigeria clash

Egypt’s national team trained on Monday without key forwards Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Omar Marmoush of Manchester City as they prepared for a friendly match against Nigeria, according to a rep...

Dec 15, 2025
'We don't have it' - Yakubu says Super Eagles need a midfielder who can pass like Oliseh
Nigeria National Teams
'We don't have it' - Yakubu says Super Eagles need a midfielder who can pass like Oliseh

In a candid assessment of the Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, retired Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has identified a major weakness in the team. He believes t...

Dec 15, 2025
'I started crying' - Akinsanmiro on Afcon call-up, cites Mikel and Okocha as idols
Nigeria National Teams
'I started crying' - Akinsanmiro on Afcon call-up, cites Mikel and Okocha as idols

Nigeria midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has described his invitation to the Super Eagles ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as an emotional and long-awaited moment, admitting he never expected...

Dec 15, 2025
'We'll miss him' - Ironi Tiberias react to Afcon call-up of former Barcelona trialist Muhammed
Nigeria National Teams
'We'll miss him' - Ironi Tiberias react to Afcon call-up of former Barcelona trialist Muhammed

Usman Muhammed is back in the Super Eagles setup a decade after his first and only appearance for Nigeria in an international friendly against the Republic of Niger.Initially, many assumed Usman's inc...

Dec 15, 2025
Salim Fago Lawal: Striker without an English Wikipedia page in great form before Afcon
Nigeria National Teams
Salim Fago Lawal: Striker without an English Wikipedia page in great form before Afcon

Selected in Nigeria’s final squad for AFCON, NK Istra forward Salim Fago Lawal is in excellent form ahead of what could be his first competitive appearance for the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cu...

Dec 15, 2025
The eleven players in Super Eagles camp ahead of Monday's 8pm training session
Nigeria National Teams
The eleven players in Super Eagles camp ahead of Monday's 8pm training session

Super Eagles camp in Cairo continues to take shape with the arrival of FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi, bringing the number of players currently in camp to eleven as preparations intensify.Sanusi linke...

Dec 15, 2025
'Stanley is my brother' - Uzoho opens up on Super Eagles recall for Afcon, relationship with GKs
Nigeria National Teams
'Stanley is my brother' - Uzoho opens up on Super Eagles recall for Afcon, relationship with GKs

Francis Uzoho has described the overwhelming emotions of being recalled to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The goalkeeper, who was the first player to arrive at the national ...

Dec 14, 2025