'Aribo played a new role' - Rangers boss highlights versatility of Super Eagles star
Published: March 11, 2022
Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst highlighted the versatility of Joe Aribo after his side's impressive 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday night. Against the Serbian opponents, the Nigeria international was moved into the attack to support Colombian star Alfredo Morelos, while Glen K...
'Schmeichel says Iheanacho is best finisher at the club' - Ex-Liverpool star hails Leicester no 14
Published: March 11, 2022
Leicester City have a great opportunity to qualify for the last eight of the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League after a 2-0 win over French opponents Rennes at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. All three players invited for the 2022 World Cup playoff vs Ghana tasted action with Wilfred Ndidi playing the...
EPL wrap : Etebo returns after 166 days; Dennis, Kalu caged; Tim, Carney benched; Tella not in squad
Published: March 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 Thursday, March 10, 2022. At the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers got their push for Europe back on track with a 4-0 hammering of Watford. Super Eagles striker Em...
Balogun on target , Aribo and Bassey feature as Rangers take 3-0 lead to Red Star Belgrade
Published: March 10, 2022
Scottish Premiership side Glasgow Rangers have been handed a boost in their bid to progress to the quarterfinals of the Europa League after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade at Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night.  There were starts for four players of Nigerian descent, with Super Eagles invitees Calvin Bass...
UECL : Slavia captain Olayinka and teammate Sor on target; Feyenoord's Dessers scores and assists
Published: March 10, 2022
Slavia Prague stars Peter Olayinka and Yira Sor and Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers were on target as their respective clubs swept their opponents aside in the UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 matches on Thursday evening. Slavia thrashed LASK Linz 4-1 at the Sinobo Stadium thanks to goals from Yira Sor, Pe...
UECL: 4 Nigeria-eligible players including ex-Chelsea starlet named in Leicester matchday squad
Published: March 10, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has selected four players of Nigerian descent in his matchday squad for Thursday night's UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 match against French Ligue 1 side Rennes, who are without the injured French-Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu. Joining Super Eagles invitees Wi...
'That's a family decision' - Arsenal icon and 1998 World Cup winner Vieira on Olise's int'l future
Published: March 10, 2022
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has revealed that Michael Olise's international future is a family decision, adding that  the Crystal Palace winger has not yet asked him for any advice. There are reports that Three Lions manager Gareth Southagte has got Olise on his radar a...
Every word Super Falcons captain Oshoala said after signing new deal with 'best team in the world'
Published: March 10, 2022
Nigeria captain Asisat Oshoala has ended speculation about her future by signing a new contract with  FC Barcelona Femení, informs the official website of the European champions. Oshoala's contract was expiring at the end of the 2021-2022 season but she has extended her stay by a further two seasons, keeping her ...
UECL : Nephew of ex-Super Eagles star ruled out of Leicester vs Stade Rennais
Published: March 10, 2022
Stade Rennais manager  Bruno Génésio will not be able to count on talented midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, when his side battle Leicester City in a UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 tie at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Ugochukwu was omitted fro...
Southgate trying to convince Nigeria-eligible winger Olise to choose England over France
Published: March 10, 2022
According to the Daily Mail UK, Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate is trying to convince Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise to pledge his international future at senior level to his country of birth, England. The former Chelsea schoolboy qualifies to represent France and Algeria through his mother, Nigeria through ...
Fulham eye summer move for former Chelsea academy player of Nigerian descent
Published: March 10, 2022
Championship promotion favourites Fulham are reportedly interested in signing former Chelsea academy player Oladapo Afolayan in the summer. According to Bolton News, Bolton Wanderers have a fight on their hands to keep hold of the winger when the transfer window reopens, with Fulham interested in his services. Fu...
2016 Nigeria U23 invitee joins Rangers, Celtic stars, 8 others in Fowler's SPFL TOTW
Published: March 10, 2022
Craig Fowler from A View From The Terrace has published his Team of the Week on the official website of the Scottish Professional Football League with one Nigeria-eligible player making the cut. Eleven different clubs are represented in the Team of the Week namely Elgin City, Queen of the South, Kilmarnock, Ross Co...
Nigeria-eligible defender reveals he signed a professional contract with Sunderland
Published: March 10, 2022
Nigeria-eligible defender Ugonna Emenike has revealed that he signed a professional contract with League One side Sunderland.The Black Cats confirmed the capture of Emenike a week ago following a successful trial period in which he featured seven times but didn't disclose the type of contract he signed.Emenike's agreem...
First team stars Maguire, Henderson in attendance as Oyedele helps Man Utd reach FAYC final
Published: March 10, 2022
Maxi Oyedele helped Manchester United reach the FA Youth Cup final on Wednesday night after a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford.The Anglo-Nigerian central midfielder came off the bench to replace Mather with twenty seven minutes to go, while Italian-born defensive midfielder Temple Ojinnaka was a non...
Premier League Cup : Azeez scores in shootout, Okonkwo saves one kick as Arsenal are beaten by Boro
Published: March 09, 2022
Arsenal U23s have been knocked out of the Premier League Cup after a 4-3 loss on penalties to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was among six youngsters of Nigerian descent who tasted action for the Gunners and joining him in the starting lineup were Mazeed Ogungbo, Miguel Azeez and James O...