Year: 2025

Joining Nigeria in the tournament will be the Black Stars of Ghana, the Reggae Boys of Jamaica, and the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago.

Despite his efforts to continue, the Nigerian international was unable to carry on and was substituted in the 36th minute, with Alex Moreno taking his place.

The Super Eagles currently sit fourth in the group with seven points from six games; six points behind leaders South Africa.

Ikedia concluded by stating that “We (Nigeria) have a generation of young players. Many of
them are still developing, so the best thing we can do is encourage and support them.”

Alonso values his adaptability, emphasizing that his ability to contribute from different positions strengthens Leverkusen’s attacking options.

More than three-quarters of the fans stayed despite the massive rain delay, chanting “No-vak!” at key moments.

Even in his limited time on the pitch, Aina put in an impressive display, completing 91% of his passes, blocking a shot, and preventing any opponent from dribbling past him.

The former Rangers striker further emphasized that while Dessers is capable of scoring great goals, he does not see him as a clinical finisher:

He admitted that securing Nwaneri’s allegiance won’t be easy, given England’s strong interest in capping him at the senior level.

Saka had been named on a substitutes’ bench that included Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard, with Ethan Nwaneri and Martinelli starting as the wide forwards.