'Grateful to Arsenal' – Iwobi cites Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly as he praises club's youth system
Published: August 06, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has paid a heartfelt tribute to Arsenal, expressing gratitude to the North London club for shaping his football career and for continuing to produce exceptional young talents like Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.In an interview with The Guardian, Iwobi, who came through Arsenal's...
Transfer imminent: Nigeria's top tackler in PL history on the brink of leaving Leicester City
Published: August 06, 2025
Besiktas are on the brink of finalizing a deal to sign Nigerian's top tackler in Premier League history, Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City.According to the official website of the Premier League, no Nigerian player has recorded more tackles in the competition's history than Ndidi, who has amassed a total of 779 tackles...
'Brilliant job' – Rangers boss lauds Dessers, reveals reason behind bench role in previous games
Published: August 06, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has praised Cyriel Dessers after the Nigerian forward delivered a standout performance in the club’s 3-0 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round on Tuesday night.Dessers, who had not started any competitive game this season until the clash at Ibro...
'We'll come back to Nigeria if we play like this' - Eric Chelle warns Super Eagles players after loss
Published: August 06, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has delivered a frank assessment of his side’s performance following their 1-0 loss to Senegal in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D opener on Tuesday evening.Speaking at the post-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged that the Senegalese side showed greate...
Goal and assist for Dessers as Rangers thrash Viktoria Plzen in UCL third qualifying round
Published: August 05, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers delivered a stellar performance on Tuesday evening, scoring and providing an assist as Rangers defeated Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg clash at Ibrox Stadium.Dessers, who has been linked with a move away from Ibrox Stadium, set up the...
Super Eagles player ratings: Mustapha costly, Leonard exposed, Alimi and Ijoma ineffective
Published: August 05, 2025
Nigeria suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal in their African Nations Championship opener at the Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar City on Tuesday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the performance of the players.The startersGoalkeeperLawal Mustapha: The Shooting Stars goalkeeper will be disappointed with his mistake that led...
Senegal 1–0 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles narrow loss to Lions of Teranga
Published: August 05, 2025
Nigeria kicked off their CHAN campaign in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania with a defeat to Senegal.After a goalless first half, Gomis netted the decisive goal for Senegal in the second half.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the match.Eric Chelle opts to start seven Remo StarsSuper Eagles manager Eric Che...
Senegal 1–0 Nigeria: Super Eagles beaten in CHAN opener despite dominating possession
Published: August 05, 2025
Nigeria fell 1-0 to Senegal in their opening Group D clash of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday.The Super Eagles enjoyed the lion's share of possession with 58.1 percent, but ultimately came away empty-handed The match was tightly contested until the 75th minute w...
Official: Former Flying Eagles striker mutually terminates contract with Neuchatel Xamax
Published: August 05, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Swiss Challenge League side Neuchatel Xamax have announced that former Nigeria U20 international Paschal Onyekachi Durugbor has left the club after just one season.Onyekachi has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Neuchatel Xamax.Having joined the three-time Super...
Sixth Nigerian departure: 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee leaves Crystal Palace for Blackpool
Published: August 05, 2025
With a statement on the official website, EFL League One club Blackpool have announced the signing of 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei.By signing a two-year deal with the Seasiders, who have a club option for the 2027-2028 season, Ebiowei has ended his three-year association with Premier League side Crystal ...
'I'm going to help Arsenal' – Wright wants Everton, Fulham, Leicester alum Lookman back in PL
Published: August 05, 2025
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has made a passionate case for the Gunners to bring Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman back to the Premier League, declaring the Nigerian star could be the final piece in Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing puzzle. Wright expressed deep admiration for Lookman’s transformation in Italy and urged Ar...
Leicester City midfielder Ndidi open to joining Besiktas, club-to-club agreement not an issue
Published: August 05, 2025
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is edging closer to a move to Turkish powerhouse Besiktas, with a club-to-club agreement already in place between the Foxes and the Super Lig side.Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that the Nigerian international is open to the switch, as the 28-year-old ...
Eyes on Senegal: The four players who could trouble Super Eagles in CHAN opener
Published: August 05, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B face a formidable challenge as they kick off their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign against defending champions Senegal at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City today. The Teranga Lions, known for their tactical discipline and depth, boast a squad of domestic talents capable of...
Midfielder targeted by Chelle omitted from Chelsea's player profiles amid imminent Burnley move
Published: August 05, 2025
France U23 international Lesley Ugochukwu has been left out of Chelsea’s updated first-team player profiles, fueling speculation of an imminent transfer to Premier League newcomers Burnley.The defensive midfielder, who joined the Blues from Rennes in 2023 for €27 million, is no longer listed among the club’s seni...
'Was promised a transfer' – Belgian coach suggests Arokodare's bench role is no coincidence
Published: August 05, 2025
Belgian coach Jacky Mathijssen has openly questioned Racing Genk’s tactical decision to start South Korean striker Oh Hyeon-gyu instead of Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare in their 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp on Sunday.Arokodare, who ended last season as Genk’s top scorer, has yet to start a game in the new campa...