Osimhen becomes first African to win the Paolo Rossi award, receives best striker prize
Published: June 04, 2023
Victor Osimhen ended the season with a bang as he scored his 26th league goal in Napoli's 2-0 win over Sampdoria on the final day of the season. Osimhen won a penalty in the 62nd minute after he was brought down by Nicola Murru and he stepped up to convert the spot kick to give the home side the lead. He ...
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Five observations from Flying Eagles 1-0 loss to South Korea 
Published: June 04, 2023
Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Sunday lost 1-0 to South Korea in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.    All Nigeria Soccer takes a look at the observations from the game.    1. Early Korea dominance    The Asians had better control of the game early in the game with their ...
Flying Eagles player ratings: Ogwuche classy; Daga put in his place; Fago subdued
Published: June 04, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria crashed out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after they were beaten 1-0 by a well-organized South Korean side in the quarterfinals.   Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the Nigerian players on parade at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero   The Starters   Go...
U20 WC South Korea 1 Nigeria 0: Goal-shy Flying Eagles eliminated in quarterfinal 
Published: June 04, 2023
Nigeria's hopes of a first ever FIFA men's U-20 World Cup title ended on Sunday evening after a 1-0 defeat against South Korea in their quarterfinals clash at the  Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero   Coach Ladan Bosso curiously did not name pacy forward Haliru Sarki in the matchda...
Confirmed team news: Super-sub Sarki left out of Flying Eagles matchday squad v South Korea 
Published: June 04, 2023
Exciting winger Haliru Sarki will not take to the pitch in this evening's 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup clash between South Korea and Nigeria at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Sarki has been left out of the Flying Eagles matchday squad after failing a ...
Flying Eagles team news: Eletu returns as Bosso announces starting lineup v South Korea
Published: June 04, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that AC Milan wonderkid Victor Eletu will return to the Flying Eagles starting lineup for their much-anticipated 2023 Fifa U20 World Cup quarterfinal showdown against South Korea on Sunday evening.    Nigeria U20 boss Lada Bosso has just finished a team meeting, wher...
'Nigeria is a difficult team' - South Korea U20 striker whose role model is Harry Kane admits 
Published: June 04, 2023
South Korea U20 striker Lee Young-jun has admitted that the Flying Eagles are a difficult team to play against ahead of this evening's FIFA U20 World Cup quarterfinal showdown at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.   Lee Young-jun has been one of South Korea's standout players a...
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Three Flying Eagles players to watch out for against South Korea 
Published: June 04, 2023
The Flying Eagles will be hoping to reach the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time since 2005 when they face the Taegeuk Warriors of South Korea later today. Below are three Nigeria  players to watch out for this evening:   1. Abel Ogwuche: The centre-back has played all minutes in this...
Salford City and Stevenage interested in signing Chelsea youth team product Uwakwe
Published: June 04, 2023
Tariq Uwakwe's future at Crewe Alexandra is up in the air with reports linking him with a possible departure from the Railwaymen in the offseason.    Football League World says Stevenage and Salford City have lined up talks with the talented midfielder with a view to a permanent transfer.    Cobham ...
Chelsea set to announce retained and released list: Three players of Nigerian descent to depart
Published: June 04, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea are set to announce their retained and released list in the coming days following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.    Although the official list has not been made public, allnigeriasoccer.com understands that at least three players of Nigerian descent will be leaving Chelsea...
Confirmed: Anglo-Nigerian right-back returns to Arsenal after loan spell in Scotland 
Published: June 04, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Kilmarnock have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 Scottish Premiership season.   A decision has been made on the future of Anglo-Nigerian defender Ryan Alebiosu, who spent the entirety of the recently concluded season ...
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles to face Italy in semifinals if they beat South Korea 
Published: June 04, 2023
The Flying Eagles will be having a rematch with arguably the tournament's standout team, Italy at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup in Argentina if they beat South Korea on Sunday evening.    An Italian U20 side inspired by Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei defeated Colombia 3-1 on Saturday to advance to the...
Osimhen's future: Pundit reveals Man Utd, Real Madrid, PSG want to sign a key striker 
Published: June 04, 2023
Pasquale Salvione,director of Corriere dello Sport online, has spoken about the future of Victor Osimhen in an interview with Italian media.    There is uncertainty surrounding the future of the Nigeria international at Serie A champions Napoli despite the striker having two years left on his contract.    ...
U20 WC South Korea v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time and venue
Published: June 03, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will square up against the Taegeuk Warriors of South Korea in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday evening. Nigeria defeated the host and most successful nation in the competition, Argentina 2-0 in the round of 16 to advance to this stage.   South Korea on the ...
Photos: Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu excited to host his favourite Arsenal player Saka
Published: June 03, 2023
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his joy over the visitation of Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka to his office. ​ ​ Saka was Sanwo-Olu's guest at the State House, Marina, Lagos State on Saturday and the governor was delighted to receive the winger. ​ ​ ​London-born Saka has roots in Ni...