Osimhen praised for his gesture after he was substituted in Napoli's loss to Villarreal 
Published: December 19, 2022
Italian football pundit Carmine Martino, who monitored the friendly between Napoli and Villarreal at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Saturday, has praised Victor Osimhen for his gesture after he was substituted.    Étienne Capoue broke the deadlock inside twelve minutes with a left-footed shot from outside the...
How Super Eagles coach Peseiro reacted to Argentina's World Cup win 
Published: December 19, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has congratulated Argentina on winning their third FIFA World Cup.    The South Americans defeated defending champions France 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling final that ended 3-3 after extra time.    Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot after...
'Big' - Super Eagles star Iwobi congratulates fellow Hale End graduate on World Cup win
Published: December 19, 2022
Alex Iwobi has congratulated fellow Hale End Academy graduate Emiliano Martínez on winning the 2022 World Cup with the Argentina national team.   Iwobi and Martínez were once teammates at Arsenal before they both moved on to pastures new, with the central midfielder joining Everton in the summer of 2019 and...
Barcelona to rival Chelsea and Liverpool for 'best midfielder at 2022 World Cup' 
Published: December 18, 2022
Premier League clubs are reportedly ready to battle La Liga giants Barcelona for the signature of Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat.   French president Emmanuel Macron visited Morocco's dressing room after their defeat to France to tell Amrabat he was the 'best midfielder at the 2022 World Cup'....
Chelsea linked with move for 2022 World Cup star of African descent 
Published: December 18, 2022
Premier League giants Chelsea are being linked with a January move for 2022 World Cup star of African descent Memphis Depay, according to reports.    The Netherlands international will enter the final six months of his contract with Barcelona next month.    According to Spanish sports daily Sport, via ...
'Approach in the beginning wrong' - Ex-Super Eagles star on why France lost to Argentina
Published: December 18, 2022
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze gave his post-match reaction on France's defeat in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar against Argentina on Sunday evening.    The final played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium was arguably the most enthralling final of the FIFA World Cup in recent years with...
Nigerians including presidential candidates Tinubu, Atiku hail Messi as Argentina win World Cup
Published: December 18, 2022
Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win the 2022 World Cup after both teams totaled six goals in 120 minutes of action.    Before the showpiece, it was billed as an individual battle between Argentina's talismanic captain Lionel Messi and his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe.     T...
Two former Super Eagles stars 'fight' over Messi's penalty goal in World Cup final
Published: December 18, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has berated the decision to hand Argentina a penalty in the first half  of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.    Lionel Messi ticked in from 12 yards after Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele committed a foul in the vital area.    Aghahowa insists Juventus star Ángel Di...
PL  Cup : Ideho forces own goal as Arsenal, Stoke City share points in 4-goal thriller
Published: December 18, 2022
Arsenal U21s were held to a 2-2 draw by Stoke City in a Premier League Cup clash on Sunday afternoon, with five youngsters of Nigerian descent on parade at t St George's Park National Football Centre.   Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, who was an unused substitute against Juventus at the Emirates Stadium on Saturda...
Talented striker on the radar of NFF reacts after opening Cardiff City account  on full debut
Published: December 18, 2022
It has taken Kion Etete twelve games in all competitions to open his goalscoring account for Championship club Cardiff City.   The Derby-born center forward arrived at the Bluebirds from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, putting pen to paper on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.   In...
Report : Manchester United likelier to sign 'another Ighalo' as Ronaldo's replacement
Published: December 18, 2022
Premier League giants Manchester United are reportedly likelier to sign 'another Odion Ighalo' in the January transfer window.    The Red Devils are in the market for a center forward as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo who left the club by mutual agreement a month ago after an explosive interview wi...
'It's not serious at all' - Huddersfield boss not losing sleep over Nigerian midfielder's injury 
Published: December 18, 2022
Huddersfield Town manager Mark Fotheringham is not losing sleep over the latest injury suffered by former Nigeria youth team invitee David Kasumu.    The defensive midfielder was omitted from the matchday squad for the Sky Bet Championship game against Watford at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday due to ...
The 3 players Super Eagles fans would love to see move to the Premier League in January 
Published: December 18, 2022
With the January transfer window few weeks away from now, there are a few Nigerian players expected to receive attention from Premier sides in England.   Allnigeriasoccer.com looks at the three Super Eagles players who might be considered by teams in the English top-flight next month.   1. Moses Simon (Na...
Osimhen scores again but Napoli are beaten by Chukwueze's Villarreal in friendly 
Published: December 17, 2022
Victor Osimhen was on target for Napoli but could not prevent the Serie A table toppers from losing 3-2 to Villarreal in a mid-season friendly held at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Saturday night.    The Napoli number 9 was in action for 62 minutes and his international teammate and close friend Samuel Chukwuez...
Nigeria-eligible teenager makes first appearance at Emirates as Arsenal lose to Juventus 
Published: December 17, 2022
Premier League table toppers Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by Juventus in a mid-season friendly at the Emirates Stadum on Saturday night.    As for team news, schoolboy Ethan Nwaneri and winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji were named among the Gunners substitutes.   The two promising teenagers of Nigerian descent we...