NFF confirm Aina suffered injury first training in USA; solo session for Torino star and Bonke
Published: May 31, 2022
In a press release on Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Torino defender Ola Aina was unavailable for selection against Mexico on Sunday morning after picking up a knock during the team's first training session in Dallas.   Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported in the hours leading u...
Is Chelsea-reared striker Abraham really better than Napoli star Victor Osimhen?
Published: May 31, 2022
After the season Victor Osimhen had in the Serie A in which he won the U23 Player of the Year award, it is little surprise that the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United have been credited with an interest in the Napoli star.   However according to AreaNapoli, transfer expert Sabatino Durante described Chelsea ...
Why Chelsea should target Super Eagles star as a direct replacement for Marcos Alonso
Published: May 31, 2022
Chelsea's takeover troubles have finally come to an end, with the London giants putting up an official statement confirming the transfer of the club's ownership to a consortium led by American billionaire Todd Boehly.   As expected, there are many transfer rumours surrounding the club, especially with se...
Snapped : Watford striker links up with international teammates in New Jersey, United States
Published: May 31, 2022
The official Twitter handle of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has confirmed that Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis has joined up with the squad in New Jersey,  United States ahead of their second friendly game against Ecuador.   The striker was absent in the first game against Mexico which the Super Eagles lost with...
How Peseiro's style could lead the Super Eagles to a new deadly strike partnership
Published: May 31, 2022
Jose Peseiro's team structure was not clearly visible in the game against Mexico but glimpses of it were on show.   It made sense that he started with two strikers up front in a hybrid set-up with Terem Moffi joining up with Cyriel Dessers to engage a pressing scheme.   The industrious Moffi was also ta...
Norwich City interested in signing Swansea-linked defender of Nigerian descent
Published: May 31, 2022
Norwich City are reportedly ready to battle Swansea City for the signature of Anglo-Nigerian defender Matthew Sorinola.   Football League World is reporting that the Canaries are interested in making a move for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's Matthew Sorinola in the summer transfer window.   The website...
Super Eagles coach Peseiro hands call-up to Sporting Charleroi central defender for AFCONQ
Published: May 31, 2022
New Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has handed a call-up to Sporting Charleroi central defender Valentine Ozornwafor for the national team's competitive matches in June and this is confirmed.   The official website of Sporting Charleroi has informed that Ozornwafor has been named on the Super Eagles roster f...
Report : Arsenal manager Arteta makes decision on Nigeria-eligible central midfielder
Published: May 31, 2022
Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly made a decision on the future of Nigeria-eligible central midfielder Miguel Azeez ahead of next season.   According to The Sun UK, the Spanish football tactician is ready to allow promising youngsters such as Azeez, Charlie Patino and Omari Hutchinson the ch...
Super Eagles defender reveals what he has noticed about Jose Peseiro's coaching methods
Published: May 31, 2022
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has revealed what he has noticed about Jose Peseiro's coaching methods, saying that the Portuguese is playing the role of a motivator and tactician.   Peseiro's first game in charge of the three-time African champions ended in a 2-1 loss to Mexico on Sunday morning,...
Two positive signs from Peseiro's first game that bode well for Super Eagles
Published: May 31, 2022
Despite losing their first game under Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, the Nigerian Super Eagles have made progress.   While there were mistakes made in the game as expected from a team under a new manager, none was as fatal as the own goal that was scored by William Troost-Ekong.   While there may be some ...
Ex-African POTY says he's shocked some players received Super Eagles call-ups; hails Dessers
Published: May 30, 2022
Without mentioning names, former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba says he's surprised that some players received international call-ups to the Super Eagles for their games this summer.    The 1996 Olympics gold medalist reckons that the unidentified players are past their best for the national ...
Official : Former Flying Eagles invitee joins Ipswich Town wef July 1, 2022
Published: May 30, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, Ipswich Town have announced that 2011 Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo will become the Blues' first summer signing when he joins the club following the expiry of his contract at Rotherham United.   Ladapo still has an existing contract with The Millers until...
'He wasn't appreciated at Chelsea, Arsenal' - Ikpeba on Serie A-winning striker Giroud
Published: May 30, 2022
Former Monaco star Victor Ikpeba has lauded Olivier Giroud as a professional and well behaved player in the aftermath of the Frenchman winning his first league title since the 2011-2012 season.   Giroud played a key role as AC Milan won their first Scudetto in 11 years about a week ago, scoring twice on the fina...
Lorient striker's market value drops a day after full Super Eagles debut
Published: May 30, 2022
Lorient striker Terem Moffi's market value has dropped, a day after he was handed his full Super Eagles debut by Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro.   Moffi started and was in action for 73 minutes as an understrength Nigeria team were beaten 2-1 by Mexico in an international friendly at the AT&T Sta...
Hull City linked with move for 33-year-old 2017 Super Eagles invitee
Published: May 30, 2022
Championship club Hull City have been linked with a move for 2017 Super Eagles invitee Anthony Nwakaeme in the summer transfer window.   Turkish media outlet Haber 7 claims the Tigers have made a transfer approach to sign the 33-year-old striker who wore the colours of Trabzonspor last season.   Nwakaeme ...