16-year-old Flying Eagles midfielder named Man of the Match against Burkina Faso
Published: May 11, 2022
Flying Eagles assistant captain Daga Daniel picked up the official Man of the Match award after his impressive display for the national team in a 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso at the ongoing WAFU-UFOA B U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.   Daniel was named the most outstanding player on parade at the Stade G...
Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 2 : Muhammad forces OG, Yahaya strikes as Flying Eagles advance to semis
Published: May 11, 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.   Ibrahim Muhammad played a huge part in Nigeria's opening goal in the 2...
Wenger's former pupil, Ikpeba makes bold prediction for Tottenham v Arsenal
Published: May 11, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, who worked with legendary Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger at Monaco, has revealed that he is certain that the Gunners will not beat Tottenham Hotspur in Thursday's highly anticipated north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.   It's unarguably t...
Report : Newcastle United interested in another striker of Nigerian descent
Published: May 11, 2022
One-cap England international of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke has emerged as a transfer target for Newcastle United as the Magpies look to strengthen their attack for the 2022-2023 campaign.   French outlet Jeunes Footeux claims that Newcastle United have made the signing of the Bournemouth attacker a priori...
Liverpool legend predicts Chukwuemeka will be a big player for Aston Villa amid exit talk
Published: May 11, 2022
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has given an update on the situation of Carney Chukwuemeka amid speculation linking the England U19 international of Nigerian descent with a departure from the Lions this summer.   Chukwuemeka is considering his future at Aston Villa due a lack of first team opportunities and i...
Portsmouth battling Millwall for Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible striker
Published: May 11, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible centre-forward Kion Etete is attracting interest from Football League clubs ahead of the opening of the transfer window.   The News is reporting that Etete has emerged as a summer striker target for League One outfit Portsmouth, a very popular club in Nigeria due to the e...
Social : Three strikers named on roster react to call-up for friendlies against Mexico, Ecuador
Published: May 11, 2022
Three strikers called up for the international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador namely Cyriel Dessers, Victor Mbaoma and Ishaq Rafiu have taken to social media to react to their call-up to the national team.   Salisu Yusuf, who is the Super Eagles first assistant coach, has named three goalkeepers, ten defe...
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles' 30-man roster for friendlies
Published: May 11, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles provisional squad list for the upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador with three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight midfielders and nine strikers making the cut.   Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight thin...
'There's so much talent' - Ikpeba disagrees with Rangnick, insists Man Utd don't have a striker problem
Published: May 10, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has insisted that Manchester United do not have a striker problem despite the club's poor performance in this season's Premier League.   The Red Devils loaned out Anthony Martial to Sevilla in the January transfer window, Mason Greenwood was unavailable for sel...
Official : Stoke City confirm Super Eagles striker has returned to French Ligue 1 strugglers
Published: May 10, 2022
It appears Championship club Stoke City will not be taking up the option to buy Josh Maja, with the Potters confirming that the striker has returned to his parent club.   Stoke City published their retained and released list on Tuesday and Maja is one of six loanees returning to their parent clubs, the others be...
Confirmed : Former Chelsea youth teamer Sodje offered new deal by Leyton Orient
Published: May 10, 2022
EFL League Two club Leyton Orient have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   Leyton Orient have confirmed that Nigerian defender Harrison Sodje has been offered his first professional contract.   Aged 18, Harrison is the biological son of Sam Sodje&...
Mexico, Ecuador friendlies: 5 players who may grab permanent Super Eagles places with good performances
Published: May 10, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday released a list of 30 players invited by Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf for the international friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador on May 28 and June 2. There are regulars in the team as well as a few players that Nigerian football faithful has been clamor...
Dennis doubtful to face Everton after suffering knee injury, two Nigerian youngsters return to Watford
Published: May 10, 2022
Watford have provided a squad update before their Premier League meeting with Alex Iwobi's Everton at Vicarage Road on Wednesday, May 11.   The Hornets relegation from the English top-flight was rubber stamped at the weekend after a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.   Emmanuel Dennis was substituted with ...
'Ticket to semifinals is key' - Nigeria U20 boss unwilling to rest any of his regulars vs Burkina Faso
Published: May 10, 2022
After a comfortable 2-0 win and three maximum points secured against defending champions and reigning Africa's best, Ghana on Sunday, Nigeria's Flying Eagles are expected to keep things intense but firm against the Junior Etalons of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, to earn their semi final ticket at the ongoing WAFU ...
Nigeria squad announcement : Chelsea & Arsenal products, Rangers trio, Dessers named in squad for friendlies
Published: May 10, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles expanded roster for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the United States of America.   An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight midfielders and nine strikers have been summoned fo...