Ex-Chelsea star Boulahrouz says it's not fair comparing Bassey to Manchester United defender 
Published: October 13, 2022
Retired Netherlands international and former Chelsea star Khalid Boulahrouz has explained why he does not want to compare Calvin Bassey to Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez.   Ajax Amsterdam quickly moved for Bassey following the transfer of the versatile Argentina international to Manchester Uni...
Nigerian player ratings in  Wednesday's Champions League action 
Published: October 13, 2022
Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League took place on Wednesday with mixed feelings for Nigerian stars.    Napoli booked their place in the round of 16 when they defeated Ajax 4-2. Porto also secured a win, a 3-0 away win against Bayer Leverkusen in Group B.   Club Brugge advanced to the knockout stages ...
Most key passes from open play : Iwobi fourth behind Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal stars 
Published: October 12, 2022
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has highlighted Alex Iwobi's importance to Everton in the 2022-2023 Premier League season.    In terms of most key passes from open play, only Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah (26), Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (20) and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinell...
UCL wrap : Osimhen, Onyedika in last 16; Calvin Bassey, Zaidu go 90; Nusa, Fortune Bassey benched
Published: October 12, 2022
Nigeria-eligible footballers were in action for their various clubs in the matchday four of the 2022/2023  UEFA Champions League. It was an eventful evening that brought mixed feelings for the footballers and their fans.   We start in group A, Napoli defeated Ajax Amsterdam 4-2 to qualify for the last sixt...
Napoli coach reveals one thing missing from Osimhen's game in win against Ajax 
Published: October 12, 2022
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti pinpointed the one thing he noticed was missing from Victor Osimhen's game during his side's 4-2 win over Ajax Amsterdam in Wednesday evening's clash at the Diego Maradona Stadium.    Napoli extended their club record ru...
Napoli 4 Ajax 2 : Osimhen scores, Bassey assists as Super Eagles stars exchange jerseys
Published: October 12, 2022
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scored in Napoli's 4-2 win over Ajax Amsterdam in the UEFA Champions League, returning to action after spending five weeks on the sidelines. The 23-year-old was brought on in the 50th minute as a replacement for Giacomo Raspadori. Nigerian youngster Calvin Bassey was al...
Talented midfielder Eze opens UYL account for Bayer Leverkusen 
Published: October 12, 2022
Talented German-born midfielder of Nigerian descent Joshua Eze opened his UEFA Youth League account on Wednesday but his goal counted for nothing as Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Porto.   With their loss to the Portuguese, Bayer Leverkusen have bowed out of this season's UEFA Youth L...
Anglo-Nigerian teenager trains with Man Utd first team on the eve of UEL clash v Omonia 
Published: October 12, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian starlet Shola Shoretire is seemingly in contention to be included in Manchester United's matchday squad for the UEFA Europa League clash against Francis Uzoho's Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford.    According to Manchester Evening News, the England U19 international was invited to train with...
Top Football Leagues To Bet On In Autumn 2022
Published: October 12, 2022
Football, also known as soccer in some locations, is the most popular sport globally. The sport is played worldwide in several local, national, and international leagues.  As of 2021, there are over 210 professional football leagues worldwide. Therefore, it is not surprising that football is also the most wagered on i...
Norwegian-Nigerian striker returns to Chelsea after suffering injury at loan club  
Published: October 12, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Norway youth international of Nigerian descent Bryan Fiabema is back at Chelsea after suffering an injury at his loan club Forest Green Rovers.    The promising striker was not in the Forest Green Rovers matchday squad as they were thrashed 4-1 by Peterborough U...
Lennon ponders starting Super Eagles star v Man Utd as first choice GK is ruled out
Published: October 12, 2022
Omonia Nicosia's British football tactician Neil Lennon has a big decision to make regarding the starting goalkeeper for Thursday's Europa League meeting with Manchester United at Old Trafford.   Omonia's first choice goalkeeper Fabiano has been ruled out of the matchday four fixture after suffering...
Algeria to rival Benin and Nigeria for Afcon 2025 hosting rights
Published: October 12, 2022
Following Guinea’s disqualification from hosting the 2025 African Cup of Nations, Algeria has expressed its desire to host this biennial African showpiece. The decision to strip Guinea of the hosting rights was made earlier this month when CAF president Patrice Motsepe visited Conakry for a discussion with Colonel Ma...
'Was absolutely outstanding' - Pundit singles out Jenz for praise despite Celtic's defeat to Leipzig 
Published: October 12, 2022
Moritz Jenz was singled out for praise by Scottish football pundit Mark Hendry despite Glasgow Celtic suffering back-to-back defeats to RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League.    Jenz, a fitness doubt due to illness, recovered in time to be named in the starting lineup for the fourth straight game in the Cham...
'Victor is key to our team' - Napoli coach confirms Osimhen is ready to play his part v Ajax 
Published: October 11, 2022
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference, Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti confirmed that Victor Osimhen is ready to be involved in some capacity in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Ajax Amsterdam at the Stadio Diego Maradona.    The Nigeria international was spotted training with...
No Champions League debut for Chukwuemeka as Chelsea make it back-to-back wins v AC Milan 
Published: October 11, 2022
Carney Chukwuemeka's wait for his UEFA Champions League debut continues as he was an unused substitute in Chelsea's matchday four clash against AC Milan on Tuesday night.  The Graham Potter led side's 2-0 triumph at the San Siro ensured they recorded back-to-back victories over the Rossoneri. Aca...