FA Cup : Nigeria-eligible midfielder suffers big defeat against his former club Chelsea
Published: January 08, 2022
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Manny Oyeleke suffered a heavy defeat on his return to Stamford Bridge as Chesterfield were hammered 5-1 by Chelsea in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday evening. Oyeleke spent the formative years of his career as a footballer at the Chelsea academy, from 2002 to 2008. Th...
Aribo set to make AFCON debut vs Egypt as Rangers ace continues training with probable starters
Published: January 08, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that everything is pointing to the fact that Joe Aribo will make his Africa Cup of Nations debut when the Super Eagles lock horns with Egypt on January 11, if the training sessions are anything to go by. The Glasgow Rangers midfielder, who will be wearing Nigeria's iconic number 10 s...
Ebuehi trains, Musa too, as Super Eagles take part in rondo session; outfielders divided into 4 groups
Published: January 08, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Benfica-owned fullback Tyronne Ebuehi took part in his first training session on Cameroonian soil on Saturday evening ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations after linking up with his international teammates. The most cheering news has to be the presence of Ahmed Musa; the Fatih Ka...
Ighalo goes 90 for Al-Shabab amid sensational reports he 'could be on his way to Africa'
Published: January 08, 2022
Former Manchester United attacker Odion Ighalo cannot be in two different places at the same time. Sensational reports broke out in the local press on Friday that the Al-Shabab talisman 'could be on his way to Africa' to link up with his international teammates for the Africa Cup of Nations after getting the green li...
AFCON 2021 : Benfica-owned fullback finally reports for international duty in Cameroon
Published: January 08, 2022
The number of players in the Super Eagles camp has increased by one following the arrival of Benfica-owned fullback Tyronne Ebuehi, allnigeriasoccer.com. Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen will run the rule over Ebuehi and the twenty five other players in camp in Saturday's workout in Garoua. A late addition t...
AFCON 2021 : Nigeria midfielder Ndidi joins Chelsea, Liverpool stars in Most Valuable XI
Published: January 08, 2022
Transfermarkt has published the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Most Valuable XI ahead of the start of the tournament in Cameroon. The German-based website that has footballing information such as statistics, transfer news and scores used the market value of players named on rosters to determine who deserves a spot in the ...
Leeds United interested in signing Chelsea-reared Nigeria international fullback
Published: January 08, 2022
According to Italian transfer market website Tuttomercatoweb,  Leeds United are interested in signing Chelsea academy product Ola Aina in the January transfer window. The Super Eagles star would be an intriguing option for Premier League clubs as he is capable of playing several positions in defence and midfield., c...
West Ham United striker pledges international allegiance to Ireland over Nigeria
Published: January 08, 2022
Promising West Ham United striker Mipo Odubeko has reportedly pledged his international allegiance to his country of birth Republic of Ireland over Nigeria, where his parents originally hails from.The English Football Association were monitoring the eligibility of the Tallaght-born Odubeko, who relocated to Manchester ...
Every word said by Eguavoen on win, performance of players, weather, key area for improvement
Published: January 08, 2022
 Nigeria defeated  Coton Sport FC de Garoua 2-0 in a practice match on Friday, courtesy of goals from Ahmed Musa and Samuel Chukwueze.Interim Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen gave a big hint of his starting lineup for Tuesday's opening match against Egypt by starting a strong side that included the likes of Maduk...
Eguavoen pinpoints two things that impressed him in Nigeria's 2-0 win over Coton Sport
Published: January 07, 2022
Nigeria defeated  Coton Sport FC de Garoua 2-0 in a practice match on Friday, courtesy of goals from Ahmed Musa and Samuel Chukwueze. In his first game in charge, albeit an unofficial match, interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed what impressed him about the win against the 15-time Cameroonian c...
Al-Shabab continue to play hardball over Ighalo; the truth about 'non-international football clause'
Published: January 07, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al-Shabab continue to play hardball over the release of their star striker Odion Ighalo to the Nigeria Football Federation for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The former Manchester United star fueled speculation that he could be on his w...
How Super Eagles lined up in 2-0 win vs Coton Sport in practice game; Musa, Chukwueze score
Published: January 07, 2022
The Super Eagles stepped up their preparations for their opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over 15-time Cameroonian champions Coton Sport FC de Garoua in a practice match on Friday. Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen used two different starting lineups, one in each half, during the...
Arsenal coach provides transfer update on Balogun amid Middlesbrough links
Published: January 07, 2022
Manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will make a transfer decision on Folarin Balogun in the coming days amid speculation linking the center forward with a loan move to Middlesbrough in the January transfer window. Despite uncertainty surrounding the futures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah at...
Watford boss provides fitness update on Super Eagles striker pre-Leicester City
Published: January 07, 2022
Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has provided a fitness update on Emmanuel Dennis before his side's Emirates FA Cup third round clash against Leicester City. The Italian was without the Nigeria international for the entirety of the second half in a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash on New Year's...
'They have the talent' - 2013 AFCON winner backs Super Eagles to 'shock Africa' in Cameroon
Published: January 07, 2022
Former Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile reckons that the Super Eagles should be regarded as one of the favorites to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that the absence of some key players and a new coach at the helm will not be a stumbling block. Echiejile has fond memories of the Africa Cup of Nations,...