Sporting Kansas City's Nigerian forward named in MLS Team of the Week
Published: August 24, 2022
After an impressive performance for Sporting Kansas City in a 4-1 rout of Portland Timbers, Nigerian-born striker William Agada has been named to the Week 26 Major League Soccer Team of the Week.   It's his second inclusion in the MLS Team of the Week following his transfer from Israeli side Hapoel Jerusalem...
'Alex is playing at a really high level' - Lampard praises Iwobi after MOTM display
Published: August 24, 2022
Everton manager Frank Lampard has lauded Alex Iwobi for his performance during his side's 1-0 win over Fleetwood Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening.   Demarai Gray scored what proved to be the winning goal after the ball was worked into his path by the Nigeria international in the...
Scouts representing Barca, Spurs, Newcastle, Man Utd, 10 other clubs watch Super Eagles LB
Published: August 24, 2022
Scouts representing at least fourteen European clubs were present at the Estádio do Dragão to watch the Primeira Liga clash between champions FC Porto and bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon on Saturday, August 20.   According to Portuguese sports newspaper A Bola, talent spotters representing Premier League clubs T...
Awoniyi picks Chelsea & Arsenal legends as his idols, explains why he wants to face Liverpool
Published: August 24, 2022
Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that he idolized Arsenal and Chelsea Legends while growing up.   The Nottingham Forest star in an interview with SuperSport TV confessed that Arsenal's Thierry Henry and Chelsea's Didier Drogba were his football idols growing up as a kid.     �...
Chelsea target banished from training with Iheanacho, Ndidi, other Leicester City first teamers
Published: August 24, 2022
Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana has been banished to the club's U-21 developmental squad after not joining the likes of Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho and other first teamers for training last week.   Fofana is the subject of a transfer interest from Chelsea with a latest bid of £60m with a possible...
UCL playoff : PSV's Super Eagles-eligible winger will not face Glasgow Rangers
Published: August 24, 2022
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Nonso Madueke will not play for PSV Eindhoven when they take on Glasgow Rangers in a crucial UEFA Champions League playoff tie on Wednesday. August 24.   The Tottenham Hotspur academy product has been ruled out of the game as he is currently recovering from a serious...
Ex-Napoli striker claims Osimhen better at heading than Man Utd superstar Ronaldo
Published: August 24, 2022
Former Napoli striker Bruno Giordano, a Serie A champion with The Blues in 1987,  has audaciously claimed that Victor Osimhen is better at heading than Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.   Ronaldo is renowned for his aerial process, having scored some incredible headers including against Wales at th...
EFL Cup wrap : Two Super Eagles stars assist, two Sheffield Wednesday midfielders score
Published: August 24, 2022
The round two of the EFL Carabao Cup kicked off on Tuesday with teams jostling for a spot in the next round   Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at the Nigeria-eligible players who were had goal contributions for their respective clubs in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Former Flying Eagles invitee, Fis...
Super Eagles striker makes impressive debut for Nottingham Forest
Published: August 23, 2022
Emmanuel Dennis Tuesday evening made his debut for Nottingham Forest in their 2nd round EFL Cup fixture against Grismby Town at the latter's Blundell Park.   Forest defeated Grimsby Town 3-0 to advance to the next round of the competition.   The Super Eagles forward moved to the promoted Premier Leagu...
EFL Cup : Super Eagles goalkeeper concedes twice on Watford debut in loss to MK Dons
Published: August 23, 2022
Super Eagles shot stopper Maduka Okoye made his debut for Watford in their 2-0 loss to Milton Keynes Dons. The Nigerian was preferred start in goal ahead of Austria's Daniel Bachman and English man Ben Hammer. His debut didn't go as planned as he was unable to prevent his side from exiting the EFL Car...
Nigeria legend questions Arsenal's mentality despite promising start, hails Saliba's strike
Published: August 23, 2022
Arsenal’s mental fortitude could be the bane of their promising season according to Nigeria legend Victor Ikpeba.   Ikpeba while analyzing last weekend's games in the English Premier League spoke on the Gunners' quickfire start to the new campaign with Fulham their next opponents.   Mikel Arteta...
Ajax summer recruit Bassey explains why he switched to no. 3 kit, opens up on red card v PSV
Published: August 23, 2022
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey is delighted with his first ninety minutes in an Ajax Amsterdam shirt.   The summer recruit from Glasgow Rangers was handed his starting debut in Sunday's Eredivisie clash against Sparta Rotterdam, slotting in at central defence for the entirety of the game.   After...
Official : Arsenal loan out Morocco-eligible attacking midfielder
Published: August 23, 2022
Sky Bet Championship club Hull City have announced the signing of Arsenal attacking midfielder Salah Oulad M'Hand on a season-long loan.   The Tigers have the option to make the signing of M'Hand permanent next year.   Salah joined Arsenal as a free agent in the summer of 2020 from Dutch Eredivi...
Official : Talented defender extends contract with Chelsea before loan move to WSL rivals
Published: August 23, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced that England U19 international Jorja Fox has extended her contract with Chelsea Women and has been loaned out to Women's Super League rivals Brighton & Hove for the 2022-2023 season.   The new deal signed by the talented defender will keep...
'The players are very fit' - Ex-Lazio star backs Super Eagles to beat Ghana in CHAN qualifier
Published: August 23, 2022
Nigeria's World Cup midfield star Eddy Ogenyi Onazi is fully backing the Super Eagles B to overwhelm the Black Galaxies of Ghana when both teams clash for a spot at the 7th African Nations Championship coming up in Algeria early next year.   Onazi, who has enjoyed quality training time with the 2018 CHAN run...