Genk's ex-Flying Eagles star sets record after scoring on his Pro League starting debut
Published: January 15, 2023
Racing Genk striker Yira Sor set a new goalscoring record in the Belgian Pro League as the Limburg club defeated Zulte Waregem 1-0 on Saturday night at the Cegeka Arena.   Racing Genk assistant manager Kevin Van Dessel opted to hand a starting debut to the recent signing from Slavia Prague, while Nigeria i...
'My first choice' - Super Eagles-eligible CB sends message to Celtic over his future
Published: January 15, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible central defender Moritz Jenz has made it clear that he wants to continue his collaboration with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic beyond the end of the season.    The Berlin native of Nigerian descent joined the Hoops on a season-long loan deal from Ligue 1 outfit Lorient in the summer...
17yo Adeyemo reveals exactly what Watford coach told him before scoring on league debut
Published: January 15, 2023
Tobi Adeyemo made a goalscoring home debut for Watford as they secured a 2-0 win over Blackpool in a Championship clash at Vicarage Road on Saturday,    Four minutes after coming off the bench to replace Vakoun Issouf Bayo, the second year scholar broke the deadlock as he pounced on the rebound and fired home ...
Ex-Super Eagles fullback blasts Thiago Silva's wife, defends Potter on Chelsea woes
Published: January 15, 2023
Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze has spared thoughts on Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, and his players amid calls by most of the club’s fans for his sacking and the recent Twitter comments of the wife of an influential Chelsea star.   Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League table with 25 p...
Official : Arsenal trigger break clause in Nigeria-eligible player loan deal 
Published: January 15, 2023
In an interview with Crewe Alexandra official media, assistant manager Alex Morris has confirmed that London-born Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has returned to his parent club Arsenal.   The original agreement between the Gunners and Railwaymen would have kept the former England youth international at the L...
Lorient's Moffi closes gap on Mbappe in top scorer race, Cremonese's Dessers on target too
Published: January 14, 2023
The race for the top scorer award in the French Ligue 1 is getting exciting with Lorient's Nigeria international Terem Moffi one goal away from catching Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.   Moffi found the back of the net as Lorient suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Marseille at the  Stade O...
EFL wrap : 17yo Adeyemo scores on league debut; Luton's Adebayo, Rotherham's Odoffin strike
Published: January 14, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, January 14.   At Vicarage Road, London-born Nigerian striker Tobi Adeyemo scored on his Championship debut as Watford defeated Marvin Ekpiteta's Blackpool ...
Lampard reveals why Super Eagles midfielder started Everton's defeat to Southampton 
Published: January 14, 2023
Manager Frank Lampard has provided an explanation for Alex Iwobi making the starting lineup in his side's 2-1 loss to Southampton in a Premier League game on Saturday evening.    The defeat means Everton have now lost their last four Premier League games at home and have the same number of points (15) as W...
No buyout clause : Chelsea have to pay what PSV want for Super Eagles-eligible winger
Published: January 14, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea cannot trigger any buyout clause in their attempt to sign Tottenham Hotspur academy product Nonso Madueke from PSV Eindhoven in the January transfer window.    Madueke's contract with PSV runs until June 2025 and there had been speculation that a release clause was inserted i...
Flower scores spectacular bicycle kick as Chelsea U18s run riot in 7-1 thrashing of Norwich
Published: January 14, 2023
Chelsea ran riot in a 7-1 away thrashing of Norwich City in an U18 Premier League match held at the Lotus Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.    Louis Flower and Chinonso Chibueze were handed minutes with the former going the full ninety and the latter entering the game as a substitute in the 64th minute, wh...
Sturm Graz confirm interest in signing Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper 
Published: January 14, 2023
Austrian Bundesliga side SK Sturm Graz, through their  sports director Andreas Schicker, have confirmed that Arsenal's London-born Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is a player of interest.   Okonkwo could be signed as a potential replacement for Austria international Jörg Siebenhandl, whose contract at...
Barcelona prodigy Vicky Lopez named in IFFHS Women's Youth (U20) World Team 2022
Published: January 14, 2023
Barcelona prodigy Vicky Lopez is the only Super Falcons-eligible player named in the IFFHS Women's Youth (U20) World Team 2022 .   The German-based football statistics organization has unveiled a best XI consisting of the best player in each position, and the lineup is dominated by Barcelona with three of t...
Super Eagles striker on the radar of Newcastle, Everton, Aston Villa, 3 other EPL clubs
Published: January 14, 2023
Super Eagles star Terem Moffi is reportedly being tracked by several Premier League clubs with a view to a future transfer.    According to Football Insider, Newcastle United scouts ran the rule over the Lorient striker during his side's 2-2 draw with Monaco in a French Ligue 1 match held at the Stade du M...
Confirmed team news : Brentford manager reveals Onyeka will miss Bournemouth game
Published: January 14, 2023
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's Premier League match against Bournemouth, manager Thomas Frank confirmed that Frank Onyeka is not available for selection.    The Nigeria international has not figured for the Bees since the Premier League restart due to a hamstring issue.  �...
Chelsea get the ball rolling to sign Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid
Published: January 14, 2023
Premier League side Chelsea have opened official talks with PSV Eindhoven to sign Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Nonso Madueke in the January transfer window.   According to PSV insider and Eindhovens Dagblad / AD Sportwereld journalist, Rik Elfrink, Chelsea have made an initial offer of 30 million euros to sign the ...