Former Super Eagles defender backs Flamingos to have a memorable World Cup 
Published: October 04, 2022
Former Super Eagles left back Ifeanyi Udeze has backed Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, Flamingos to have a memorable FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India which starts on October 11.    The Flamingos will face Germany in their first World Cup game and Udeze who himself did not feature for Nigeria...
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad v Milan
Published: October 04, 2022
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Fikayo Tomori's AC Milan at Stamford Bridge.     Chelsea confirmed through their official website on Tuesday that the full compleme...
Etebo lands in Thessaloniki, insists he's ready to make debut on Sunday 
Published: October 04, 2022
Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo has finally landed in  Thessaloniki to begin his career at Greek Super League club Aris.   The former Stoke City midfielder joined Aris in the hours leading up to the close of the summer transfer window in Greece but could not link up with the Greek club until Tuesday due...
Tottenham loanee, Super Eagles star help Udinese equal Barcelona's winning streak 22-23
Published: October 04, 2022
Two Nigerian-origin players in Tottenham Hotspur loanee Destiny Udogie and Super Eagles striker Isaac Success helped Udinese join La Liga giants Barcelona as the teams with the longest winning streak in Europe's top five leagues.    The Bianconeri registered an impressive 2-1 road win against Hellas Verona ...
Top scorers in club's history : Monaco captain overtakes Super Eagles legend
Published: October 04, 2022
Monaco captain Wissam Ben Yedder has overtaken Super Eagles legend Victor Ikpeba in the club's all-time scorers chart.    The experienced striker, 32, put on a show as the Principality club thrashed a Nantes side with Moses Simon 4-1 at the Stade Louis-II on Sunday evening, scoring a hat-trick in the com...
Chelsea's Nigerian RB working hard to improve his game ahead of possible EFL Trophy debut
Published: October 04, 2022
Chelsea's Nigerian right-back Derrick Abu says he has been working hard to improve his game as a whole.    Chelsea head coach Graham Potter promoted the German-born defender to first team training during the international break - a testament to how highly he's rated by the coaching staff at Stamford Bridg...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in Chelsea training after illness 
Published: October 04, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is back in Chelsea training after missing the win against Crystal Palace this past weekend.    The Blues were back on the grass at Cobhan Training Center on Monday as they stepped up their preparations for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Fikayo ...
Liverpool icon Owen reacts to Awoniyi's shot that hit the post against Leicester City 
Published: October 03, 2022
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen on Monday night weighed in on the first half miss by Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi in Nottingham Forest's 4-0 mauling against Leicester City.    Forest visited the King Power Stadium one place above Leicester who were bottom of the table and without a win in their ...
'He made a mistake' - Ex-Super Eagles star faults Ten Hag's decision not to start Casemiro v Man City
Published: October 03, 2022
Former African Footballer of The Year award winner Victor Ikpeba has decried the decision of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag not to start Brazilian midfielder Casemiro in the Manchester derby on Sunday.    Manchester City were rampant and defeated their city rivals 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium.    I...
Leicester 4 Nottingham Forest 0 : Ndidi and  Awoniyi start, Dennis subbed in, Iheanacho benched
Published: October 03, 2022
Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi was in action for Leicester City in their 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute.  On the other hand, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis were unable to inspire Forest to a win or a draw against the Foxes. In what was tagged as a battle...
Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kyle Walker? Former African POTY picks the better player 
Published: October 03, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has suggested that Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is a better player than Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.   Alexander-Arnold was in the Liverpool team held to a 3-3 draw by early season surprise package Brighton & Hove at Anfield on Saturda...
Ibadan-born striker named in EFL Team of the Week
Published: October 03, 2022
Ibadan-born striker Victor Adeboyejo has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the last round of matches in the League One, with the Burton Albion star named in the official English Football League Team of the Week.   Burton Albion moved off the foot of the League One table after coming from 2-1 dow...
'Bassey has been a big loss' - Pundit reveals Rangers have been inconsistent in defence 
Published: October 03, 2022
BBC Scotland pundit Tom English has highlighted that Glasgow Rangers have been incosistent in defence this season after the sale of Calvin Bassey to Ajax Amsterdam.    The Nigeria national teamer switched to the Dutch Eredivisie champions in July 2022, with Rangers pocketing a guaranteed fee of 23 million euro...
Battle of Super Eagles players : Leicester City and Nottingham Forest in relegation dogfight
Published: October 03, 2022
Leicester City will welcome fellow Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest to the King Power Stadium on Monday night as both teams strive to climb off the foot of the table reports All Nigeria Soccer.    Leicester are bottom of the log with just one draw and six defeats while Nottingham Forest are a place a...
Another player of African descent agrees deal with Chelsea
Published: October 03, 2022
RB Leipzig's France international of Congolese descent Christopher Nkunku has reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea. According to David Onstein of The Athletic (subscription required), the Blues have activated the full release clause of £53m to ensure they move faster than their rivals. �...