Red Bull Salzburg's Super Eagles midfielder makes Bundesliga debut pre-Bayern Munich
Published: February 12, 2022
Nigeria international Samson Tijani made his Austrian Bundesliga debut for Red Bull Salzburg on Friday night as the champions defeated Rapid Vienna 2-1 at the Allianz-Stadion. In his first squad involvement for a top-flight fixture, the former Golden Eaglets captain entered the game as a substitute in the 74th minut...
Five Nigeria-eligible players on parade as Chelsea U18s beat Man Utd in 5-goal thriller
Published: February 12, 2022
Chelsea U18s continue their fight for silverware on three fronts after coming from two goals down to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the quarterfinal of the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday. All five players of Nigerian descent named in the matchday squads tasted action with 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Prince Adego...
Red Star Belgrade complete deadline day signings of four Nigerian players including ex-Golden Eaglets stars
Published: February 12, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade have completed the deadline day signings of four Nigerian youngsters, including two members of the Golden Eaglets squad to the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria youth internationals Charles Aniefiok Etim and Quadri Oluwase...
'I'm a versatile player' - Spartak star Moses who started his career as a no. 9 insists he can play LB
Published: February 12, 2022
Former Chelsea star Victor Moses has highlighted his versatility on the pitch, saying that he's ready to play anywhere for Spartak Moscow. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner was rewarded with a new deal by Spartak Moscow this week, signing a contract extension that will keep him at the Red and Whites until the s...
Ex-Rangers boss admits signing a replacement for Super Eagles no. 10 would be a difficult task
Published: February 12, 2022
Former Rangers manager Alex McLeish has admitted that it would be difficult for the Light Blues to sign a like-for-like replacement for Joe Aribo amid speculation linking the Super Eagles number 10 with a departure from the Scottish champions in the summer transfer window.   Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news last J...
Man Utd's Shoretire ranked among 50 most exciting teenagers in world football
Published: February 11, 2022
Shola Shoretire has been ranked among the fifty most exciting teenagers in world football by United Kingdom-based football magazine FourFourTwo. The Manchester United winger is one of two Nigeria-eligible teenagers that made the cut, the other being PSV rising star Nonso Madueke. While Shoretire was ranked 44th,...
18yo defender of Nigerian descent reacts after first call-up to Arsenal senior squad
Published: February 11, 2022
Zach Awe has taken to social media to express his happiness at receiving his first call-up to Arsenal's first team for their Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday night. The 2004-born central defender of Nigerian descent watched proceedings from the bench as the Gunners recorded their firs...
Reims coach warns his players of the threat posed by Nantes' Super Eagles winger
Published: February 11, 2022
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Stade de Reims manager óscar García has warned his players of the danger of Moses Simon and also singled out another Nantes star to keep an eye on. Reims travel to the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau on Sunday for a Ligue 1 match against Nantes. Garcia noted that...
GvB provides injury update on Balogun that will delight Rangers and Super Eagles fans
Published: February 11, 2022
Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst provided an injury update with regards to Leon Balogun at Friday's press conference ahead of his side's Scottish FA cup clash against Annan Athletic. The latest update from Van Bronckhorst will be sweet music to the ears of Rangers and Super Eagles fans, with the Dutchman revea...
Official : Former Chelsea star Moses extends contract with Spartak Moscow
Published: February 11, 2022
Through their official website, Spartak Moscow have announced that Victor Moses has signed a new deal with the club. The additional contract extension will keep the former Chelsea wing-back at the Muscovites until the end of the 2023-2024 season. Moses initially joined Spartak Moscow on loan in October 2020 befor...
'Nigeria is his second choice' -Super Eagles fans react as NFF confirm Lookman has changed association
Published: February 11, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation, through the Super Eagles official Twitter account, has confirmed that Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman has changed his association from England to Nigeria, making him eligible to be fielded for the upcoming 2022 World Cup playoff matches with regional rivals Ghana next month.    ...
Leicester coach lays the blame at Ndidi's door for first goal conceded against Liverpool
Published: February 11, 2022
Manager Brendan Rodgers has laid the blame at Wilfred Ndidi's door for the first goal conceded by Leicester City during their 2-0 loss to Liverpool in a Premier League clash at Anfield on Thursday night. With Jonny Evans not available for selection due to injury, the Northern Irishman deployed Ndidi as a central defe...
Former Rangers boss backs Super Eagles hopeful to flourish if he joins West Ham United
Published: February 11, 2022
Former Rangers manager Alex McLeish is backing Super Eagles hopeful Calvin Bassey to flourish should he move to the Premier League amid speculation linking him with a summer transfer to West Ham United. McLeish pinpointed three attributes that can make the talented defender thrive in the English top-flight, noting ...
Arteta names two Nigeria-eligible young stars in Arsenal's matchday squad against Wolves
Published: February 10, 2022
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected two Nigeria-eligible youngsters in his matchday squad for the Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium on Thursday night.   Zach Awe, 18, has received his first-ever call-up to the Arsenal first team for a competitive fixture and the c...
Watford's Super Eagles midfielder meets with surgeon in Finland to assess his recovery
Published: February 10, 2022
Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo is pushing for a return to action after being inactive for more than four months. The central midfielder sustained a long-term injury during Watford's clash against Newcastle United in September. The quad injury kept him out of the squad for the last four matches played by th...