'7 points since the international break' - Hull City's Ajayi highlights positives despite draw v Charlton
Published: October 28, 2025
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has played down Hull City's disappointment after their 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic on Saturday at the MKM Stadium, insisting the team remains focused on the positives from their recent run of form.The Tigers were on the brink of sealing all three points after Joe Gelhardt's strike e...
2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Four Italy players Flamingos must keep a close eye on to avoid trouble tonight
Published: October 28, 2025
The Flamingos of Nigeria will be seeking to contain four key Italian players as they aim to progress to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Round of 16 clash against Italy is scheduled for today at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday night. To advan...
Ayodele Thomas: Eintracht Frankfurt pushing to sign PSV Eindhoven's Dutch-Nigerian forward
Published: October 28, 2025
German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly interested in signing Netherlands U19 international of Nigerian descent, Ayodele Thomas.According to Sky Sport Germany transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, Frankfurt are pushing to secure the winger on a free transfer by next summer at the latest.Thomas, who pla...
The rise of popular sports apps in the Arab market
Published: October 28, 2025
In recent years, the Arab world has witnessed a digital revolution in the sports industry. Fans from Morocco to Saudi Arabia are no longer content with just watching games; they want interaction, analysis, and instant updates. Mobile apps have become their primary gateway to sports—combining convenience, statistics, ...
Confirmed team news: Chukwueze ruled out of Fulham's trip to Wycombe Wanderers
Published: October 28, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze will miss Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Wycombe Wanderers due to injury.The Nigerian international picked up an injury during the Super Eagles' 4-0 win over Benin's Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.Chukwueze impressed in...
Confirmed: New interim coach for Iheanacho at Celtic as Brendan Rodgers steps down
Published: October 27, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have confirmed that Brendan Rodgers has tendered his resignation, which the club has accepted.The Northern Irish coach stepped down on Monday, a day after Celtic suffered a 3-1 defeat to Hearts, their third loss in five matches. Rodgers' d...
'Slot is a big admirer' - Ikpeba urges Liverpool to sign Bournemouth forward
Published: October 27, 2025
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has urged reigning Premier League champions Liverpool to explore a January move for Ghana international Antoine Semenyo.Semenyo started every World Cup qualifier for the Black Stars, with the exception of the 4-3 home victory over the Central African Republic.After a ...
'No rush' - Agent backs Brentford long-throw specialist on Eric Chelle's radar for Italy call-up
Published: October 27, 2025
Claudio Vigorelli, the agent of Brentford fullback Michael Kayode, has expressed confidence that the youngster will soon earn a call-up to the Italian national team amid growing interest from Nigeria.Kayode, who has become renowned for his long throws and energetic performances at right-back, has been one of Brentford'...
England make early move to keep Everton and Newcastle midfielders away from Super Eagles
Published: October 27, 2025
The English Football Association has made the first move to provisionally cap-tie two promising midfielders of Nigerian descent, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Everton's Malik Olayiwola and Newcastle United's Sam Alabi have both received call-ups to the England U17 squad for the UEFA European U17 Championship Qualifying ...
Houston Dash's Wafcon-winning fullback Alozie shortlisted for FIFPRO Women's World 11
Published: October 27, 2025
Houston Dash's Nigeria international Michelle Alozie has been shortlisted for the 2025 FIFPRO Women's World 11, recognising her outstanding performances over the past year.The Super Falcons fullback is one of three African players nominated, joining Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak and Zambia striker Barbra Banda on th...
Foes now friends: Osimhen links up with Benin's Olaitan after Galatasaray v Goztepe
Published: October 27, 2025
Rivalries were set aside in Turkiye on Sunday as Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen and Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan reunited after Galatasaray's clash with Goztepe in the Turkish Super Lig, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The pair, who faced each other in the 2026 World Cup qualifier earlier this month, shared a warm mo...
Highest scoring defender in Afcon history names three countries as Nigeria's biggest tournament rivals
Published: October 27, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has played down suggestions that Nigeria are the outright favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Across three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, Troost-Ekong has scored five goals in 16 matches, the most by any defender in the competition's history.The ...
'A lot of frustration' - Rohr admits defeat to Super Eagles hurt Cheetahs' players and backroom staff
Published: October 27, 2025
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has confessed that his players and backroom staff were deeply upset and disappointed following their crushing defeat to the Super Eagles in the final group match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.Before the matchday ten fixtures, Benin had been the surprise leaders of Group C, ahead of South...
Bassey sets unwanted PL record after Bruno Guimaraes' last-minute goal for Newcastle
Published: October 27, 2025
For all the praise Calvin Bassey received from manager Marco Silva ahead of Fulham's Premier League clash with Newcastle United, things did not go as planned for the Nigeria international at St James' Park, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Silva spoke highly of Bassey before the trip to Newcastle, describing him as the mos...
'A few weeks' - Celtic coach confirms Iheanacho's injury not as serious as first feared
Published: October 27, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has offered a positive update on Kelechi Iheanacho's condition following fears that the striker had suffered a serious injury.The Nigerian international picked up a hamstring problem during the first half of Celtic's 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz in the UEFA Europa League last Thursday. Ih...