Lecce centre-back names Osimhen as the most difficult attacker to mark in Italy's Serie A
Published: November 24, 2023
Lecce central defender Federico Baschirotto has described Napoli forward Victor Osimhen as the most difficult attacker to mark as far as the Italian Serie A is concerned.   Baschirotto has come up against the Napoli number 9 on two occasions in the Italian top-flight, with the Nigeria national teamer scoring wit...
Flying Eagles CB Fredrick says he looks up to Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos, reveals what Onyeka told him 
Published: November 24, 2023
Nigeria U20 international central defender Benjamin Fredrick has cited Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos as his role model.    The 18-year-old arrived at Brentford at the end of August, signing a loan deal until the end of the 2023-2024 season, with the Bees holding an option to sign him permanently from parent clu...
'Good boy, intelligent, adapts quickly' - Former Montpellier star Utaka hails ex-Nigeria U20 international Adams
Published: November 24, 2023
Former Montpellier striker John Utaka is not surprised by ex-Nigeria U20 international Akor Adams' fast start to life in the French Ligue 1. The 23-year-old grabbed the attention of several clubs across Europe in the summer,  having shown his goal prowess in the Eliteserien with Lillestrøm. He was the ...
'Nnadozie has no idea where she's in goal' - Ex-Arsenal CB reacts to Kerr's spectacular lob in Chelsea's win v Paris
Published: November 24, 2023
French Division 1 Féminine club Paris FC are winless after two matchdays in the UEFA Women's Champions League after suffering a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.   From a Nigerian perspective, all eyes were on goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, one of the heroines for the ...
Possibility of Osimhen making comeback against Atalanta increases as Napoli star returns to group training 
Published: November 24, 2023
The possibility of Victor Osimhen making his comeback from injury against Atalanta on Saturday evening has increased with the Super Eagles striker returning to team training at Napoli.  Napoli through their official website on Thursday confirmed that the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner participated in part of th...
Nnadozie concedes four goals as Sam Kerr's spectacular hat-trick inspires Chelsea to win v Paris FC
Published: November 23, 2023
It was a bad day in the office for Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie as she was in goal for Paris FC Féminines in their 4-1 loss to Chelsea Women on the second matchday of the UEFA Women's Champions League played at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.   Sam Kerr gave the host the lead at the half-ho...
How best does Super Eagles coach Peseiro handle Taiwo Awoniyi's injury ahead of 2023 AFCON? 
Published: November 23, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi has suffered a groin injury which will keep him out for months, thereby ruling him out of the Africa Cup of Nations in January.   This isn't only a big blow to Nottingham Forest but also to Nigeria ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which does raise the question of how best can coach José...
Nigerian Federation to submit Super Eagles AFCON squad list to CAF by January 3; roster size confirmed 
Published: November 23, 2023
The Confederation of African Football have informed the twenty-four teams participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that the squad lists for the tournament holding in Ivory Coast must be submitted by January 3, 2024 at the latest, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   It has been decided that each country can na...
'Played 90 minutes in both of his games for Nigeria' - West Brom boss provides fitness update on Ajayi
Published: November 23, 2023
West Brom manager Carlos Corberán has provided an update on the fitness statuses of two Nigeria internationals, including Semi Ajayi, ahead of his side's upcoming Championship clash against Ipswich Town.   Ajayi, who is Nigeria's first choice central defender these days, was among the four Super Eagles...
Boavista's Nigeria defenders Awaziem, Onyemaechi come through international break unscathed 
Published: November 23, 2023
Boavista's Nigeria defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Bruno Onyemaechi came through the last international break of the season unscathed, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The two Super Eagles players are at the disposal of manager Petit for the upcoming Taça de Portugal clash against Arouca as they were involve...
'One of the top, top players' - Udogie says he has been impressed with Tottenham teammate from day one
Published: November 23, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible defender Destiny Udogie has lavished praise on Tottenham Hotspur teammate Yves Bissouma, though he has also pointed out that the Mali international often loses in practice games.    Bissouma has endeared himself to Tottenham Hotspur fans with his energetic performances in central midfiel...
Awoniyi all but ruled out of 2023 AFCON as Nottingham Forest striker undergoes groin surgery 
Published: November 23, 2023
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone groin surgery and is set to miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with manager Steve Cooper revealing at a press conference on Thursday morning that the Super Eagles star will be sidelined for at least two months.    The former Liverpool man aggravated a groi...
'Football has changed' -  Mikel reveals the difference between 2013 AFCON-winning team and Ivory Coast-bound side
Published: November 23, 2023
Obi Mikel has revealed the difference between the present Super Eagles squad and the 2013 AFCON winning team.   The Super Eagles are preparing to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations for the 20th time in their history and have been grouped alongside Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau with the t...
Italy hold advantage over Nigeria in race for Reggiana's dual national centre-back Alessandro Marcandalli
Published: November 23, 2023
The Italian Football Federation are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race for the services of Reggiana's dual national centre-back Alessandro Marcandalli, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Born in Bergamo, Marcandalli qualifies to play international football for Nigeria apart from Italy.    ...
Chukwueze tipped to make first-ever back-to-back start for AC Milan in Serie A against Fiorentina 
Published: November 23, 2023
Nigeria's Super Eagles and AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, is anticipated to make his first-ever back-to-back start for the Rossoneri who will host Fiorentina at the San Siro on Saturday as the final international break for the year comes to a climax.   According to celebrated Italian sports daily La Gazze...