Porto's Super Eagles fullback Sanusi still on the mend ahead of Arouca clash
Published: December 26, 2022
Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi is still on the mend ahead of Porto's Primeira Liga meeting with Arouca on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.   The left-back was diagnosed with a muscle tear in his left thigh adductor after suffering an injury early in the second half in a 2-1 win over Atlético de Madrid ...
Crystal Palace legend Clinton Morrison backs Nigeria target to get into England squad
Published: December 26, 2022
Crystal Palace legend Clinton Morrison reckons that Eberechi Eze can force his way into the England squad ahead of the start of the 2024 European Championship qualifiers.    Eze is known to be a player of interest to Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate and the Palace winger was reportedly included on England'...
'A really good young player' - Vieira happy ex-Golden Eaglets invitee is with Crystal Palace 
Published: December 26, 2022
Speaking at his pre-match press conference before the London derby against Fulham, Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira says he is delighted that former Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei is at Selhurst Park.    Crystal Palace saw off competition from Manchester United, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotsp...
Super Eagles stars, Olise, Eze, Tosin poised for return of EPL on Boxing Day
Published: December 25, 2022
The English Premier League is back and seven league matches will be played on Monday.  It's barely a week since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar ended but the Boxing day tradition in the English topflight will continue.  Players of the Nigerian national team and those of Nigerian descent but yet to play...
The target before four Super Eagles stars in second half of 2022-2023 season
Published: December 25, 2022
The second half of the European football season has restarted after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.     Fans in the Scottish Premiership have already witnessed one week of action while the English Premier League will continue on Boxing day with seven league games on Monday.    There will be two games...
Chelsea's search for a left-sided center back : Two African descent players targeted 
Published: December 25, 2022
English Premier League giants Chelsea are in the market for a left-sided central defender and two players of African descent have emerged as candidates for the position.    According to the usually well-informed sports website The Athletic UK (subscription required), Chelsea are showing interest in Eintracht...
Arsenal Academy top ten goals 2022 : Three Flying Eagles-eligible players make the cut 
Published: December 25, 2022
Arsenal Academy have chosen their top ten goals for 2022, with three Flying Eagles-eligible players making the cut.    Goals from winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Joel Ideho have been selected in no particular order.    Butler-Oyedeji and Nwaneri, who both traveled wi...
Super Eagles captain helps Sivasspor reach 800 points in the Turkish Super Lig
Published: December 25, 2022
Ahmed Musa's fitness problems are over, having been called up for the last three matches played by Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig.    However his minutes are being carefully managed by coach Riza Calimbay, with the winger making three consecutive appearances off the bench since his return from injury.�...
Celtic's Irish-Nigerian defender Lawal pushing for first team breakthrough amid exit talk
Published: December 25, 2022
Republic of Ireland underage international Bosun Lawal is pushing for a first team breakthrough at Scottish Premiership champions Celtic amid speculation surrounding his future.  In recent days, the former Watford schoolboy has been linked with possible moves to Premier League club Brentford plus Italian duo Ve...
'A center forward like Osimhen half of Europe would like' - Ex-Inter star backs Napoli to win title
Published: December 25, 2022
Former Inter Milan midfielder Salvatore Bagni is convinced Napoli will win the Italian Serie A title this season because of the top players at the disposal of manager Luciano Spalletti, including Nigeria international Victor Osimhen.   The Parthenopeans are enjoying a successful season, topping the table with ...
Jesus and Reiss Nelson injuries : Arteta promotes Nigerian striker to Arsenal first team training 
Published: December 24, 2022
Arsenal have stepped up their preparations for their Boxing Day clash against West Ham United, with a training session held at London Colney on Saturday, December 24.    The Gunners were in superb form before the World Cup break, sitting five points clear at the top of the table having accumulated 37 points wit...
January transfer window : Predicting three Super Eagles players likely to be on the move
Published: December 24, 2022
The January transfer window opens in just about a week's time and Nigerian football fans will be keen to find out which Super Eagles players will be on the radar of clubs across Europe.     Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Michael predicts the first set of Nigerian players likely to linked to other clu...
Assists in all competitions : Iwobi joint fourth along with Arsenal and Man Utd stars 
Published: December 24, 2022
Only three Premier League players have managed more assists than Alex Iwobi in all competitions so far in the 2022-2023 season.    According to the statisticians at OPTA, the Super Eagles playmaker ranks joint fourth in assists, along with Arsenal stars Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka, and Manchester United midfi...
Crystal Palace manager Vieira runs the rule over Valencia-born Nigerian midfielder pre-Fulham
Published: December 24, 2022
Crystal Palace continue to prepare for their Boxing Day clash against Fulham at Selhurst Park despite the festive season.   According to the official website of the Eagles, manager Patrick Vieira promoted Valencia-born Nigerian midfielder David Ozoh to first team training before the visit of the Cottagers.  ...
'He's a 6, an 8 and a 10' - Nigeria coach Peseiro hails Man Utd, Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez  
Published: December 24, 2022
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has praised the versatility of Benfica rising star Enzo Fernández after his outstanding performances at the 2022 World Cup.   Fernández started the tournament in Qatar on the substitute bench, making cameos against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, but quickly forced his way into manager...