'The red card contributed to it' - Ex-Super Eagles captain gives his verdict on Wales loss to Iran
Published: November 25, 2022
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha believes Wales never looked like a team willing to give all they could to win their second Group B game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.    Iran defeated the 10-man Welsh side 2-0 with goals in added time to claim all three points to stand a chance of prog...
Chelsea offer new deal to talented Nigerian teenager ahead of next season 
Published: November 25, 2022
English Premier League club Chelsea have made a decision on the future of talented teenager of Nigerian descent Saheed Olagunju ahead of the 2023-2024 season.    Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Olagunju has been offered a fresh two-year deal by the Blues and he will be part of the new intake of academy sc...
Napoli identify two World Cup players as possible replacement for Man Utd-linked Osimhen
Published: November 25, 2022
Italian Serie A table toppers Napoli are reportedly preparing for life without their record acquisition Victor Osimhen.    According to Italian transfer market expert Paolo Bargiggia, Napoli sporting director  Cristiano Giuntoli  has identified two players currently competing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar...
'Can't be 38' - Nigerian fans hail veteran Brazil defender Thiago Silva after starring v Serbia
Published: November 25, 2022
Brazil started their 2022 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia at the Lusail Stadium.on Thursday evening.    After a goalless first half, Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison pounced on the rebound and slotted home after Vinicius's powerful strike fell kindly to him in the 62nd minute.   ...
Aghahowa critical of ref's decision to award Portugal a penalty, urges African players to be disciplined 
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has taken a swipe at the decision of the center referee not to check the monitor for the penalty goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana Thursday evening.    The Group H clash looked to be any team's for the taking but Portugal went i...
'Been too poor in this game' - Nigerian fans blast Partey over poor display in Ghana's loss v Portugal 
Published: November 24, 2022
Nigerians have taken to their social media handles to express disappointment as regards the performance of Arsenal star Thomas Partey in Ghana's loss to Portugal. Ghana suffered a 3-2 loss against Portugal in a Group H matchday one encounter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup played at the Stadium 974 on Thursday even...
Wenger reveals five talented players in England squad including Saka, Chelsea & Man Utd players 
Published: November 24, 2022
Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out the chances of England winning the 2022 World Cup, even though he admitted that his native France, Brazil and Argentina are the top three teams to be reckoned with.    Wenger revealed that the Three Lions are in the conversation when it comes to wi...
'The best chance of the half' - Okocha reacts to Akanji's missed golden opportunity to score
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha believes that Cameroon were lucky not to have conceded more goals in their 1-0 defeat against Switzerland in Group G of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Thursday afternoon.    Cameroon became the second African side to be beaten by their group opponents in the...
'Their midfield was opened up' - Cameroon's slim defeat against Switzerland disappoints Udeze
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Super Eagles left back Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed disappointment in the 1-0 defeat of Cameroon against Switzerland in their opening Group game of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.    Breel Embolo whose father is from Cameroon but plays international football for Switzerland scored the decisive goal for th...
Manchester United suffer setback in pursuit of Nigerian striker 
Published: November 24, 2022
Premier League powerhouse Manchester United have reportedly suffered a setback in their pursuit of Nigeria and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Red Devils who recently parted ways with Cristiano Ronaldo are in search of a new forward and want to sign him during the January transfer window.  Transfer market...
'Choupo-Moting is on form' - Ex-Nigeria coach Rohr warns Group G teams about Lions
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr expects Cameroon to be the dark horses in Group G of the 2022 World Cup and has warned the other countries in the group that the Indomitable Lions can cause a surprise.    The German noted that Cameroon have a fantastic goalkeeper in André Onana and are solid in defence.  ...
'Hopefully that will continue' - Man Utd legend delighted with form of Super Eagles hopeful
Published: November 24, 2022
Manchester United legend, Michael Carrick has disclosed that he's delighted with the performances of Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom.   With Carrick in the Middlesbrough dugout, the Hale End Academy product has gone on to score four goals, netting against Preston North End, Hull City, Bristol City, and Bla...
Official : Houston Dynamo select Nigerian-born striker in MLS Re-Entry Draft 
Published: November 24, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo have announced that they have selected Nigerian-born striker Ifunanyachi Achara in Stage 2 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft.   The Enugu native has MLS experience, making thirty appearances for Toronto FC spread  across three seasons....
Italian champions weighing up move for Arsenal target ahead of January window 
Published: November 23, 2022
Italian Serie A giants AC Milan are reportedly ready to sign Arsenal target Houssem Aouar for a very cheap amount in January 2023. Per reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, via MilanNews, the Serie A defending champions are considering making a smart move ahead of their rivals in the race to sign the midfielder of...
No World Cup debut for ex-Super Eagles hopeful as impressive Canada lose to Belgium
Published: November 23, 2022
Canada handed World Cup debut to Samuel Adekugbe in their 1-0  defeat against Belgium Wednesday night in the second Group F match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.    Adekugbe was named to the substitute bench alongside former Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo, the latter being a former Chelsea starlet who op...