Expected goals and assists Europe's top 5 leagues : Osimhen ranks higher than Messi 
Published: October 18, 2022
Transfermarkt in conjunction with Statsbomb has revealed the top twenty one players with the best average expected goals and assists rating so far in the 2022-2023 season, with two Nigeria internationals making the cut.    According to football statistics website FBREF, xG (or expected goals) is the probability...
Bilic explains why Kalu jumped over Super Eagles-eligible winger into the Watford squad
Published: October 18, 2022
Watford manager Slaven Bilić has explained why Nigeria international Samuel Kalu is ahead of talented Super Eagles-eligible youngster Joseph Hungbo in the pecking order of wingers at the club.     For the first time in twelve matches across all competitions, Hungbo was omitted from the Hornets matchday squad...
Liverpool's Portugal striker ruled out of friendly against Nigeria
Published: October 18, 2022
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota is certainly out of the international friendly between Portugal and Nigeria scheduled to take place at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on November 17.   Speaking to the national media in England before his side's Premier League meeting with West Ham United, Reds boss Ju...
Genk striker Onuachu says he has worked hard to come back after much criticism  
Published: October 18, 2022
After struggling at the start of the 2022-2023 season, Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu is nearing his best form.    When the Nigeria international found the back of the net against OH Leuven at the weekend, it meant he had scored in three consecutive matches in the Belgian Pro League.    An addutor i...
Chelsea recall Nigerian goalkeeper from trial at Stoke City
Published: October 18, 2022
Allnigeriiasoccer.com understands that Premier League giants Chelsea have recalled Nigerian goalkeeper Prince Adegoke from Stoke City, where he was undergoing trials with a view to a transfer to the Championship club.    Adegoke was not in the Potters squad that lost 4-1 to Nottingham Forest in a Premier League...
Super Eagles star sends message to De Gea after 500th appearance for Man Utd
Published: October 18, 2022
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho took to social media to congratulate David de Gea on making his 500th appearance for Manchester United.    The Spaniard achieved the milestone of 500 games for Manchester United when he started in the goalless draw with Newcastle United on Sunday, October 16.   Sig...
Former African POTY Ikpeba backs Kepa as Chelsea's new first choice GK over Mendy
Published: October 17, 2022
Former Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba believes Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has the best chance of becoming the first choice goalkeeper at Chelsea after of a string of good performances of late for Chelsea.   The Spaniard has felt the ruthless criticisms of Chelsea fans for some uninspiring games in the...
2022 Kopa Trophy : Three players of Nigerian descent ranked in top 10 including Arsenal and Chelsea products  
Published: October 17, 2022
Three players of Nigeria descent were ranked in the top ten as the winner of the 2022 Kopa Trophy was revealed at this year's Ballon d'Or gala in Paris on Monday evening.    Chelsea-reared attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, Arsenal's Hale End Academy graduate Bukayo Saka, and Borussia Dortmund stri...
Barcelona's Nigeria striker Oshoala ranks 16th in 2022 Women's Ballon d’Or
Published: October 17, 2022
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala missed out on the 2022 Women’s Ballon d’Or award at a ceremony that took place in Paris at Theatre du Chatelet, on Monday evening.    Oshoala was among the Barcelona players that traveled to the French capital for the award ceremony but watched on as her teammate Alexia...
Agent insists Super Eagles striker wants to stay at Napoli amid Man Utd, Arsenal links
Published: October 17, 2022
Roberto Calenda, who handles the affairs of Victor Osimhen, has insisted that that the attacker is committed to Napoli amid rumours linking him with a departure from the Diego Maradona Stadium.    Arsenal were in the market for a striker in the summer transfer window following the departure of Pierre-Emerick A...
Nigeria U17 player ratings v Chile : Oyinlola, Bello and Ajakaye shine; Usani disciplined
Published: October 17, 2022
The Nigerian U-17 women's national team the Flamingos on Monday afternoon finished their Group B campaign in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 win against Chile to advance to the quarterfinals stage.   Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the player ratings in the game.   The Starters    ...
2022 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup : Five things we noticed from Nigeria's 2-1 win v Chile 
Published: October 17, 2022
Nigeria U17 Women's football team have qualified for the Quarter final of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup holding in India.   The Flamingos led by Bankole Olowookere defeated Chile 2-1 in their final group B game on Monday at the Kalinga Stadium. Goals from Blessing Emmanuel and Bisola Mosaku...
U17 WWC Nigeria 2 Chile 1 : Emmanuel and Mosaku goals seal quarterfinal berth for Flamingos 
Published: October 17, 2022
Nigeria's U-17 women's national team Flamingos on Monday booked their place on the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India with a 2-1 win over Chile at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.   The Flamingos put pressure on the Chileans and it paid off in the 4th minute when captain on th...
Solanke joins Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Spurs stars in BBC's EPL TOTW
Published: October 17, 2022
BBC's football pundit Garth Crooks has revealed his Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday eleven fixtures, with one Nigeria-eligible player making the cut.    Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke has earned a Team of the Week recognition for his outstanding display in a 2-2 draw with Fulh...
2004-born defender of Nigerian descent inching closer to Arsenal first team debut 
Published: October 17, 2022
2004-born central defender of Nigerian descent Zach Awe is inching closer to a senior debut for Premier League side Arsenal.   The Hale End Academy graduate has been spotted training with the Gunners first team players several times this season and was also involved in first team training during pre-season prepa...