Southampton, Burnley linked with moves for AFCON-bound Nigeria star
Published: December 21, 2021
Southampton have reportedly joined the race to sign red-hot Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo ahead of the January transfer window. The Daily Record has reported that the Saints had a scout in attendance during Rangers' most recent Premiership match against Dundee United and his brief was to run the rule over the Niger...
2021 AFCON: Victor Osimhen makes himself available for selection
Published: December 21, 2021
Nigeria have been handed a huge boost ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, with their top scorer in the qualifiers Victor Osimhen making himself available for selection. Today made it one month Osimhen has not played a competitive match for Napoli after suffering an injury following a clash with Slovakia center ...
'I'm up for anything' - Leicester ace Ndidi who started his career as a CB reveals preferred position
Published: December 21, 2021
Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that central defence is his least preferred position on the pitch. A product of Nath Boys in Lagos, Ndidi actually started his career as a center half and is still handed defensive duties to this day but does so from the middle of the park. The 25-year-old started all...
'Told me he's fine' - Eguavoen reveals talks with rehabbing Super Eagles striker Osimhen pre-AFCON
Published: December 21, 2021
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he has held talks with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The whole country and also fans of the Super Eagles are in suspense over Osimhen's availability for the tournament which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 20...
Two NPFL players on the radar of interim Super Eagles coach ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Published: December 21, 2021
Two unnamed Nigeria Professional Football League players are on the radar of interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner has revealed that the local-based players could be included in the provisional Africa Cup of Nations squad provi...
'I like the kid' - Eguavoen seeks CAF approval to include Nwakali in Nigeria's provisional squad
Published: December 21, 2021
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has confirmed that former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali stands a chance of being named in the Super Eagles provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Allnigeriasoccer.com reported exactly a week ago that the SD Huesca star was in touch with the newly-appointed...
Watford talisman, ex-Liverpool striker named in provisional Nigeria squad for AFCON
Published: December 21, 2021
Watford talisman Emmanuel Dennis could be heading to Cameroon next month for the Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. It is confirmed that Dennis has been named in Nigeria's provisional squad for the tournament that kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 2022.Ahead of the tournament, interim Nigeria b...
'If you blink he'll punish you' - Eguavoen excited by 19-cap Nigeria international striker
Published: December 20, 2021
Interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has admitted that he's excited by 19-cap Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. The Napoli striker is racing against the clock to be fit for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon though there is significant progress in his recovery after undergoing surgery last mo...
Man Utd's teenage Nigeria-eligible striker called up by England after debuting for Spain Youth
Published: December 20, 2021
The race for the services of promising Manchester United striker Victor Musa Aigbomian is getting hotter following his call-up to the Young Lions squad for a pair of friendlies against Turkey's U16 national team, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The 2006-born player is spoilt for choice over the national team to repres...
Balogun named in Arsenal's provisional squad ahead of Carabao Cup clash vs Sunderland
Published: December 20, 2021
Folarin Balogun has been included in Arsenal's provisional squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have published training images of their final workout held at London Colney on Monday and the Anglo-American-Nigerian center forward was pictured training with the first ...
Interim Nigeria boss tells Ndidi what to do to become one of the best DMs in the world
Published: December 20, 2021
Interim Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavoen believes Wilfred Ndidi can become one of the best defensive midfielders in the world if the Leicester City star does not hold back. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner pointed out that Ndidi still has a way to go before he is on the same level as  Sunday Oliseh, who was ...
'Has got a lot of potential' - Eguavoen waxes lyrical about CSKA Moscow dazzler
Published: December 20, 2021
Super Eagles interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has praised the quality of Chidera Ejuke, saying the highly-rated winger has shown that he has a lot of potential.  Ejuke forced his way into erstwhile coach Gernot Rohr's thinking on the back of his fine performances for CSKA Moscow. The dribbling wizard is one pl...
Newcastle United interested in Nigeria-eligible CB with 33 top-flight appearances
Published: December 20, 2021
Premier League strugglers Newcastle United have reportedly identified Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential reinforcement ahead of the January transfer window. The Times has reported that the Magpies are in the market for two defensive reinforcements and have Fulham star Adarabioyo and Marseille's Boubacar Kamara on their...
Millwall boss convinced there is more to come from Liverpool loanee Ojo
Published: December 20, 2021
Millwall boss Gary Rowett is backing Liverpool-owned winger Sheyi Ojo to live up to his potential. The Lions are Ojo's seventh loan club after previously spending time at Wigan Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, Reims, Glasgow Rangers and Cardiff City. The 2017 U20 World Cup winner has yet to open his go...
Odion Ighalo hits double digits in goals after strike vs Damac
Published: December 20, 2021
Odion Ighalo was among the scorers as Al Shabab thrashed Damac 5-0 in a King's Cup clash at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Sunday evening. And in doing so, the Nigeria international hit double digits in goals for the 2021-2022 season. This is the first time that Ighalo has hit double-digit goals...