Three players of Nigerian descent win Premier League Cup with Brentford 
Published: May 09, 2023
Brentford have won the Premier League Cup after beating Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in the showpiece on Tuesday evening at the Gtech Community Stadium.   Daniel Oyegoke, who is in contention to represent the Young Lions at the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup, was joined in Brentford's starting lineup by two other pla...
Weah congratulates Osimhen on breaking his record for most goals scored by an African player in Serie A
Published: May 09, 2023
Liberia and AC Milan legend George Weah has sent a congratulatory message to the Napoli striker upon breaking his record for most goals scored by an African Player in the Italian Serie A. Weah used to hold the record for the most goals scored by an African player in the Italian top flight    He scored 46 g...
Lead by example, pay your staff - NPFL club official tells IMC
Published: May 09, 2023
A top official of one of the NPFL clubs has pleaded with the body governing the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the Interim Management Committee (IMC) to pay its workers.   The source who opted to be anonymous opined that it will be difficult for the IMC to owe members of staff and tell clubs to fulfill ...
'We have not come this far to drop out' - Golden Eaglets coach focused on World Cup ticket 
Published: May 09, 2023
Nigeria U17 boss Nduka Ugbade has revealed that the Golden Eaglets are focused on earning a World Cup ticket when they do battle with Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa U17 Cup of Nations on Thursday.   Five-time world champions Nigeria advanced to the last eight by virtue of finishing second ...
Flying Eagles hold recovery session after long trip to Argentina, look forward to Colombia friendly 
Published: May 09, 2023
Head Coach Isah Ladan Bosso and his assistants on Monday evening drilled Nigeria's U20 boys, Flying Eagles in their first training session since arriving the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires on Sunday.   The session which took place at the team's Howard Johnson Hotel & Resorts lasted for 90 minutes, and c...
'Showed strength and poise' - Premier League's all-time top scorer hails Awoniyi 
Published: May 09, 2023
Premier League's all-time top scorer with 260 goals, Alan Shearer hailed Taiwo Awoniyi as he included the Nottingham Forest striker in his PL Team of the Week for matchday 35.   The Nigeria national teamer played a key role as Nottingham Forest climbed out of the bottom three after a thrilling 4-3 win over f...
Former Super Eagles invitee urges Osimhen to join Bayern over Chelsea and Man Utd
Published: May 09, 2023
Former Super Eagles invitee, Precious Osasco Omama has advised Napoli's red-hot striker, Victor Osimhen to join Bundesliga giant, Bayern Munich instead of Manchester United, Chelsea and PSG. ​ Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Naples following his exceptional performance for Napoli in the last 1...
Two Super Eagles stars join Arsenal, Spurs, Everton, Leicester, Wolves players in PL TOTW
Published: May 09, 2023
Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Week is in following the conclusion of matchday 35 on  May 8.   In what was a historic day, twenty one goals were scored across three matches on Monday -  the highest on a single day of Premier League football with three games or fewer played.    Alex Iwo...
Super Eagles right-back named in Italian Serie A Team of the Week 
Published: May 09, 2023
Super Eagles right-back Tyronne Ebuehi has been named in Whoscored.com's Italian Serie A Team of the Week for his performance in the last round of matches in the division.   Ebuehi shone as Empoli claimed a 2-1 win over William Troost-Ekong's Salernitana, setting up the goals scored by Nicolò Cambiagh...
Lionel Messi's replacement: Paris Saint-Germain preparing bid for 2021 Super Eagles invitee 
Published: May 09, 2023
French Ligue 1 moneybags Paris Saint-Germain are ready to firm up their interest in 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise, according to reports.    The Daily Mail claims that the 10-time French champions are preparing a shock bid for the Crystal Palace winger.    Signing a winger is a priority for ...
AC Milan midfielder issued a visa ahead of linking up with Flying Eagles squad in Argentina
Published: May 09, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that AC Milan youth teamer Victor Eletu has moved a step closer to representing Nigeria at the 2023 World Cup after he was issued a visa in record time.   The Nigerian Federation confirmed yesterday that Eletu has been named in the Flying Eagles 21-man squad for the World Cup, a...
Flying Eagles face Colombia in friendly as part of preparations for Brazil showdown
Published: May 09, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Flying Eagles will be facing Colombia in an international friendly as part of their preparations for the showdown against five-time world champions Brazil at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.   Nigeria U20 boss Ladan Bosso stated before the team's trip to Argentina that t...
Best player of African descent in Belgium: Boniface, Gift Orban nominated for Ebony Shoe 
Published: May 09, 2023
The duo of Victor Boniface and Gift Orban have been nominated for the Ebony Shoe, an award given annually to the best African or African origin player in the Belgian Pro League.    Boniface has been outstanding for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season, scoring 8 goals and registering seven assists in the JP...
Liverpool legend Michael Owen reveals qualities that make Awoniyi a real problem for PL defenders 
Published: May 09, 2023
Liverpool legend Michael Owen has highlighted the qualities that make Taiwo Awoniyi a difficult striker to face.    The performance of the Nigeria international was one of the major highlights as Nottingham Forest edged Southampton 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller in a Premier League encounter at the City Ground on...
Awoniyi nets first half brace as Nottingham Forest edge Southampton in 7-goal thriller 
Published: May 08, 2023
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored a brace in Nottingham Forest's 4-3 win against Southampton at the City Ground to leap out of the relegation zone and into 16th place with 33 points.    Southampton remain bottom of the log with 24 points from 35 league matches.    Both strikes took the Nige...