Dessers refuses to rule out return to Feyenoord; reacts to first goal in Nigeria colours
Published: June 06, 2022
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has refused to rule out a return to Feyenoord despite the Dutch Eredivisie side not taking up the option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of the 2021-2022 season.   The Racing Genk-owned player had a banner season at Feyenoord, scoring 20 goals in 41 games across all...
Opinion : The perfect club for Chelsea to send Nigeria-eligible attacking midfielder on loan
Published: June 06, 2022
The future of football lies in the youngsters but only a very tiny percentage of aspiring youngsters actually make it to the top of the game.   For every Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, and Ronaldinho, there are also the likes of Federico Macheda, Adnan Januzaj, Giovan...
Musa backtracks on decision not to represent Nigeria at AFCON, confirms he's available for 2023 tourney
Published: June 06, 2022
Nigeria's top scorer in World Cup history with four goals, Ahmed Musa has backtracked on his decision not to represent the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations again, saying that he's available for selection for the 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast in the event that the Super Eagles qualify as expected. �...
Every word Aribo said on Crystal Palace & Aston Villa links, Gerrard, Sierra Leone, preferred position
Published: June 06, 2022
Glasgow Rangers ace Joe Aribo has reported for international duty in Abuja ahead of the national team's upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone at the MKO Abiola National Stadium.   The versatile midfielder holds the distinction of starting all the nineteen games he has been...
Former Rangers fullback claims Serie A clubs are interested in Italian-born Super Eagles star
Published: June 06, 2022
Sergio Porrini, a former Rangers fullback, has claimed that unnamed Serie A clubs are interested in Italian-born Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey.   After a great season with Rangers, the versatile 22-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought after Nigerian players in Europe.   Ex-Rangers manager Stev...
Irish-Nigerian striker unlikely to remain a Celtic player beyond this summer
Published: June 06, 2022
Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Jonathan Afolabi is unlikely to remain a player of Scottish Premiership champions Celtic next season, according to reports.   The Scottish Sun has revealed the Celtic youngsters who look likely to be looking for a fresh start having not quite made the grade at Parkhe...
Arsenal icon Campbell reveals the likely price tag of Super Eagles star linked with Gunners
Published: June 06, 2022
Arsenal icon Kevin Campbell has revealed the likely price tag it would cost the Gunners to bring Victor Osimhen to the Emirates Stadium in the summer transfer window.   Arsenal have drawn up a shortlist of strikers to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, and the list includes the Nigeria in...
2023 AFCONQ : Three Sierra Leone players Super Eagles need to be wary of
Published: June 05, 2022
The 2023 AFCON qualifiers, where Nigeria will be pitted against Sierra Leone, Sao Tome, and Guinea-Bissau, will be the real test for the Super Eagles under Jose Peseiro.   After two consecutive defeats to Mexico and Ecuador, Peseiro would be looking for ways to shore up his system ahead of the upcoming games. ...
Ex-Chelsea & Arsenal stars, 20 others train with Super Eagles in Abuja; Rangers duo expected
Published: June 05, 2022
The Super Eagles held their first training session in the country's capital Abuja on Sunday, June 5, 2022, four days before they step out on to the MKO Abiola National Stadium turf for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group A clash against Sierra Leone, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The three-tim...
Opinion : Arsenal should be taking a close look at Nigeria star regardless of Tierney's availability
Published: June 05, 2022
Arsenal missed out on the top four qualification despite coming very close during the latter stages of the season.   The Emirates Stadium outfit will have to settle for Europa League football with their UEFA Champions League absence stretching to six years.   A lack of adequate depth and firepower affecte...
Confirmed: Nigeria-eligible combative midfielder signs scholarship deal with West Ham
Published: June 05, 2022
English Premier League club West Ham United have confirmed their new intake of academy scholars for the 2022-2023 season.   Nine promising players signed full-time Scholarship contracts with the Academy of Football, with five-time Hammer of the Year and Club legend Sir Trevor Brooking in attendance.   All...
Where can Nigeria find the next Peter Rufai, Vincent Enyeama and Ike Shorunmu?
Published: June 05, 2022
The Nigerian teams of yesteryears have usually had goalkeepers who later became legendary figures. Talking about this set of legends, the likes of Peter Rufai, Vincent Enyeama, and Ike Shorunmu come to mind.   Given that others who have worn the Super Eagles No. 1 jersey include Best Ogedengbe, Emmanuel Okala, a...
Man Utd and Crystal Palace Nigerian target nearing exit from Derby after ITK journalist reveal
Published: June 05, 2022
Nigerian attacking midfielder and winger Malcolm Ebiowei is reportedly nearing an exit from demoted Championship club Derby County.   Trusted journalist Alan Nixon via The 72 claims that the Rams have identified Tom Barkhuizen as a possible replacement for the Arsenal academy product.   Signed from Scotti...
Former Chelsea star Victor Moses drops to his lowest market value in ten years
Published: June 05, 2022
Former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has dropped to his lowest transfer market value in ten years.   Transfermarkt recently updated the market value of players in the Russian Premier League and the Spartak Moscow midfielder was rated at 3.5 million euros.   Previously, Moses' lowest market value in t...
Iwobi reacts to Super Eagles' losses by using phrase often echoed by Arteta, Arsenal fans
Published: June 05, 2022
Alex Iwobi has taken to social media to share his opinion in the aftermath of the Super Eagles back-to-back friendly matches in the United States of America.   In what was newly-appointed Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro's first game in the Nigeria dugout, the three-time African champions suffered ...