What things did Nigerian winger prioritize when he rejected Man Utd for Crystal Palace?
Published: June 22, 2022
The wheels are starting to turn as the summer transfer window gets off to a quick start with several high-profile deals being completed around the world.   Nigerian players are also not left out as Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano confirms that Malcolm Ebiowei has almost completed a transfer to Cryst...
Opinion : Why Everton boss needs to emulate Peseiro's adjustment with Iwobi
Published: June 22, 2022
The Super Eagles are undergoing a transitional process from the managerial reign of Gernot Rohr to Austin Eguavoen and now to Jose Peseiro.   However, a lot of positives have been shown from the Portuguese manager's short tenure which has spanned four games.   One of the positives has been the vast im...
Man Utd miss out on 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee as he agrees deal with Crystal Palace
Published: June 22, 2022
Manchester United are set to miss out on a deal for 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei as the exciting winger is close to finalizing a transfer to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.   According to Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano, Ebiowei will not be moving to Old Trafford.   The p...
Ex-Golden Eaglets invitee gets new rival as Chelsea confirm capture of 18yo Southampton GK
Published: June 22, 2022
2019 Nigeria U17 invitee Prince Adegoke has a new goalkeeping rival in the battle to be named Chelsea's development squad first choice glovesman for the 2022-2023 season.   Today, Wednesday, the Blues confirmed the capture of Wales U19 international Eddie Beach from Southampton.   Their dates of birth...
Per Mertesacker runs the rule over nine Nigeria-eligible players as Arsenal U21s begin pre-season
Published: June 22, 2022
Arsenal U21s have started pre-season preparations ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   As many as nine youngsters of Nigerian descent were present at the Gunners training base at London Colney in St Albans on Wednesday June 22, 2022.   Nigerian-born central midfielder Tim Akino...
EFL Championship interest in Aston Villa's Nigeria-eligible central midfielder
Published: June 22, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam may be on his way out of Aston Villa on a temporary basis before the close of the summer transfer window, if reports from the English press are anything to go by.   According to The Athletic UK, unnamed EFL Championship clubs are lining up to to take t...
Three important things Super Eagles star needs to consider amid links with Arsenal, Spurs
Published: June 22, 2022
Nigerian hitman Victor Osimhen has been linked with moves to Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur amongst other clubs.   The Napoli striker is currently one of the hottest properties in world football due to his performance last season and the consistent improvement in his game since he burst onto the scene a few year...
Have Nigeria missed a golden opportunity in failing to qualify for the World Cup?
Published: June 22, 2022
Nigeria supporters were devastated when the national side drew with Ghana and failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This was a hammer blow to José Peseiro’s side, with many of his charges currently in their prime. With a wealth of talent at the Super Eagles’ disposal, this certainly feels like a misse...
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro congratulates Golden Eaglets, Flamingoes
Published: June 22, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has congratulated the Golden Eaglets and Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, Flamingoes following their qualification for major tournaments.   On Tuesday, June 21, five-time world champions, Nigeria booked their ticket to next year's U17 Africa Cup of Nation...
Nottingham Forest-bound Nigeria striker says goodbye to his teammates
Published: June 22, 2022
The transfer of Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi to English Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest is imminent.   According to Berlin-based German newspaper B.Z., Awoniyi said goodbye to his Union Berlin teammates in the dressing room on Wednesday morning.   The report added that the former Liverpo...
Olise, Eze, Tella or Chukwuemeka: Who should be Super Eagles' immediate target?
Published: June 22, 2022
Not all national team players are born and raised in the country they represent. Others are eligible to play for national teams based on descent and other citizenship methods.   Nigeria is one of the biggest international teams in the world and there are a high number of players out there who were not born and b...
Nigeria 3 CIV 1: Two tactical decisions from Ugbade that helped Golden Eaglets qualify for final
Published: June 22, 2022
In the WAFU U-17 Zone B Championship at Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana, Nigeria's Golden Eaglets defeated Cote d'Ivoire 3-1 on Tuesday to reach the final and qualify for the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Algeria.   The Ivorians took the lead in the second minute of play when Miracle Ogwor ...
Manchester United urged to sign Super Eagles striker to play second fiddle to Ronaldo
Published: June 21, 2022
In an opinion piece by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Maram AlBaharna (subscription required) on June 21, 2022, English Premier League giants Manchester United have been urged to make a move for Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.   The Athletic has recommended that manager Erik Ten Hag has to delve ...
Nigeria U17 player ratings : Michael a star in the making; Olaleke, Mbata outstanding; Lawal technical
Published: June 21, 2022
On Tuesday evening, Nigeria played against Cote d'Ivoire in a high octane 2022 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament semifinal match which ended in a 3-1 win for the Golden Eaglets at the Cape-Coast Stadium.   In a highly entertaining game, Emmanuel Micheal scored a brace before Abdullahi scored the third goal for Ndu...
U17 WAFU B : Five observations from Golden Eaglets 3-1 win over Ivory Coast
Published: June 21, 2022
The Golden Eaglets on Tuesday advanced to the final of the WAFU U-17 Championship at Cape Coast stadium with a 3-1 win over the Baby Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.   All Nigeria Soccer here presents the five things noted from the match.   Physical Ivorians   The Golden Eaglets were initially in the ...