Middlesbrough put contract talks with Championship's hottest striker Akpom on hold 
Published: May 06, 2023
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has refused to comment on whether the club has offered star striker, Chuba Akpom a new deal.​   ​Akpom joined Middlesbrough in 2020 on a three-year deal with an option to extend for a further 12 months which the club has activated due to his brilliant form.   The ...
'We know what to do' - Confident South Africa U17 star sends message to Golden Eaglets 
Published: May 06, 2023
Gomolemo Kekana's comments at Friday's pre-match press conference showed how confident he is that South Africa can get the job done in Saturday evening's Africa U17 Cup of Nations match against Nigeria at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine.   With the Golden Eaglets only ahead by virtue of ha...
'He is a very good and correct guy' - Gent coach insists Gift Orban is not an enfant terrible
Published: May 06, 2023
KAA Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck has leapt to the defence of Gift Orban after the striker came under criticism for his behaviour after the 3-1 win over KVC Westerlo in the Jupiler League playoff on April 28.   The 20-year-old was left on the bench for 76 minutes by Vanhaezebrouck with Moroccan forward Tari...
Why Nigeria's soccer is such a big target for South African companies
Published: May 06, 2023
Soccer is hugely popular in Nigeria and South Africa, with both countries having successful national teams. This has caught the attention of South African companies.   With a strong economy and established sports and entertainment industry, South African companies are keen to expand into other African markets, i...
Flying Eagles 21-man World Cup squad : The four foreign-based pros heading to Argentina 
Published: May 06, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso has picked four foreign-based players in his 21-man squad list for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    Given that it was already known that Joel Ideho (Arsenal), Kenny Coker (Norwich City) , Michael Ologo (Istanbulspor) and Ebenezer Akinsa...
U17 AFCON South Africa v Nigeria : Match preview, what to expect, kickoff time
Published: May 06, 2023
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will square up against the Amajimbos of South Africa in the last group game of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations on Saturday night. ​ ​ It was contrasting fortunes for both sides on matchday two-Nigeria lost to Morocco 1-0 while South Africa defeated Zambia 3-2. Allnigeriasoccer.com ...
Norwich striker left out of Flying Eagles travelling squad, Turkish Airlines to fly team to Argentina 
Published: May 05, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Norwich City striker Kenny Coker has been left out of the Flying Eagles traveling squad to Argentina for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    It means no player on the books of an English club will be representing Nigeria during the tournament in South America unlike the 2019 ed...
'Paul is fit' - Southampton boss confirms Onuachu should be available v Nottingham Forest
Published: May 05, 2023
Previewing the upcoming Premier League game between Nottingham Forest and Southampton at the City Ground, Saints boss Rubén Sellés confirmed that Paul Onuachu is in contention to be included in the traveling squad to Nottinghamshire.   Onuachu was missing from Southampton's matchday squad in back-to-ba...
'A very good player' - Lille coach Fonseca admits he has warned his defenders about Balogun
Published: May 05, 2023
Speaking at a press conference before his side's Ligue 1 meeting with Stade de Reims, Lille manager Paulo Fonseca admitted that he has warned his defenders about the player who will pose to the biggest threat to his team, Folarin Balogun.   With 20 goal involvements in the Ligue 1 including eighteen strikes...
'One of the best strikers out there' - Peseiro hails Osimhen after title-winning goal for Napoli
Published: May 05, 2023
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has hailed Victor Osimhen for his exceptional performances for Napoli this season and labeled him one of the best strikers in the world.   The Nigeria national teamer played a key role as Napoli ended their 33-year wait for the Serie A title after coming from behind to earn a 1-...
Jose Peseiro warns Napoli it won't be easy to keep Osimhen amid Chelsea, Man Utd links
Published: May 05, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro reckons that Napoli have little chance of retaining the services of Victor Osimhen before the close of the summer transfer window with several top European clubs interested in the prolific striker.    The Nigeria international has been strongly linked with a move to the Premi...
Pundit praises Madueke, explains how Chelsea's expensive signing can learn from him
Published: May 05, 2023
Football.London pundit, Scott Trotter has praised Noni Maduke for his performance for Chelsea in their 3-1 loss to Arsenal on Tuesday night and has explained how Chelsea's expensive signing, Mykhailo Mudryk can learn from the Super Eagles-eligible winger. ​ Maduke who got his first start under interim boss, F...
Season over for Ideho as Arsenal permit Flying Eagles invitee to fly back to the Netherlands 
Published: May 05, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Flying Eagles invitee Joel Ideho will not play again for the Arsenal teams this season.    The Gunners have permitted the Dutch-born Nigerian winger to fly back straight to the Netherlands after training with the Argentina-bound Nigeria U20 national team this wee...
Official : Talented defender of Nigerian descent signs scholarship deal with Bournemouth 
Published: May 05, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Bournemouth have announced that ten new first year scholars are set to join up with the U18 squad for the 2023-2024 season, with a Golden Eaglets-eligible player part of the group.   Malachi Ogunleye has officially signed his contract and is among...
Arsenal winger gives reasons for being omitted from Flying Eagles WC squad, what the coaches told him 
Published: May 05, 2023
It is confirmed that Arsenal starlet Joel Ideho was in high spirits on Thursday despite his omission from the Flying Eagles' final 21-man squad heading to Argentina for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.   The flamboyant winger had been tipped to be the X-factor player for the Flying Eagles at the World Cup, but ...