'Not a bad thing to be compared to him' - Anjorin names the Chelsea star he looks up to for inspiration
Published: May 13, 2022
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin has revealed that he looks up to Chelsea first team star Ruben Loftus-Cheek for inspiration, adding that it's not a bad thing being compared to him.   Loftus-Cheek is a product of the Chelsea youth system, just like the Anglo-Nigerian starlet, a...
Versatile Nigeria defender emerges as transfer target for Aston Villa
Published: May 13, 2022
Versatile Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Premier League club Aston Villa.   According to the Telegraph UK, Aston Villa are targeting a new left-back to provide competition for Lucas Digne.   The Lions have drawn up a shortlist of players to strengthen the le...
Balogun makes bold prediction about Middlesbrough after return to Arsenal
Published: May 13, 2022
Folarin Balogun has posted a goodbye message to everyone associated with Middlesbrough following the completion of his loan deal with the Championship club.   Balogun departed Arsenal in the January transfer window in search of regular game time and ended up playing twenty one games in all competitions for Middl...
Why Is Crypto Sports Betting Trending?
Published: May 13, 2022
Introduction Trends are driving the youth of today’s world and who don't like to go with the trend. Crypto sports betting is a new form of betting that is disrupting the traditional way of gambling. Sports betting has been around for many years now, but it has recently taken off with the rise of cryptocurren...
'It's a dream come true' - Royal Antwerp midfielder reacts to maiden Nigeria call-up
Published: May 13, 2022
Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has spoken of his happiness at receiving his maiden invitation to the senior national team for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the United States of America.   In truth the invitation of the FC Hearts Abuja product didn't come as a surprise...
Video : Okonkwo arrives with Arsenal squad for north London derby
Published: May 12, 2022
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo arrived with the Arsenal squad for the highly anticipated north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday evening.   Through their official Twitter account, Arsenal have uploaded a video of the players making their way into the ...
Confirmed : Colchester United retain veteran striker Akinde, two other Nigerians released
Published: May 12, 2022
Through their official website, EFL League Two club Colchester United have announced their retained list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, with decisions taken on three players of Nigerian descent.   One of the most popular Nigerian players in the Football League, John Akinde has been retained by...
Osimhen pledges loyalty to Napoli amid links with Premier League trio
Published: May 12, 2022
Victor Osimhen has pledged his future to Napoli amid widespread speculation linking him with a summer move to the Premier League.   It is known that the Nigeria international is on the list of players wanted by Newcastle United, while Manchester United and Arsenal have been credited with an interest, but he has ...
Flying Eagles striker out of WAFU B Championship after suffering head injury vs Burkina Faso
Published: May 12, 2022
Flying Eagles' forward Ahmed Abdullahi has recovered and is recuperating in hospital following a scary incident during the Nigeria, Burkina Faso game at the WAFU B Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic on Wednesday.   The former Golden Eaglet, who scored Nigeria's second goal against Cup holders and Afr...
Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth, MK Dons chasing Scotland U21 intl of Nigerian descent
Published: May 12, 2022
English Football League clubs are interested in signing Scotland U21 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Erhahon this summer.   Football Insider has reported that Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth and MK Dons are chasing St Mirren midfielder Erhahon.   Erhahon is widely regarded as one of the top talent...
Official : Abraham returns to Premier League new boys Fulham
Published: May 12, 2022
EFL League Two club Newport County have confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 campaign.   Including scholars and loanees, a total of twenty players are leaving the club and one of the players is onetime Nigeria Football Federation target Timmy Abraham, the younger b...
Kit clash and three other observations from Flying Eagles' 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso
Published: May 12, 2022
The Nigeria U-20 national team, Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening booked their place in the semifinals of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) sub regional competition ahead of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt in 2023.   Izuchukwu Michael here presents four observations from the game.   1. Je...
Flying Eagles player ratings : Daga MOTM; Oyedele descent; Yahaya lively; Olubi & Aminu struggle
Published: May 12, 2022
Nigeria U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening qualified for the semifinals of the WAFU regional sub tournament ahead of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following their 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the players who were in action at ...
EPL wrap : Kalu full debut; RWB Iwobi sparkles; Lookman plays one half; Iheanacho, Ekong benched
Published: May 11, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.   At the King Power Stadium, Leicester City returned to winning ways in style by thrashing already relegated Norwich City 3-0.   Ademola ...
Sir Alex Ferguson, Maguire, Shoretire in attendance as Oyedele helps Man Utd win FA Youth Cup
Published: May 11, 2022
Manchester-born defensive midfielder of Nigerian and Polish descent Maximillian Oyedele helped Manchester United to win the prestigious FA Youth Cup on Wednesday evening after they defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Old Trafford.   Manchester United U18 coach made a double change in the 64th minute with Oyedele a...