Solskjaer runs the rule over Nigeria-eligible winger before Man Utd's clash against Roma
Published: April 28, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has seemingly included Shola Shoretire in his provisional squad list for Thursday night's Europa League semifinal clash against AS Roma at Old Trafford. The England youth international of Nigerian descent has been pictured training with United's first team stars before...
Former Chelsea coach Ranieri wants to sign 8M Euro-rated Super Eagles star for Sampdoria
Published: April 28, 2021
According to the print edition of Italy's sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri wants to sign Crotone striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo for his Sampdoria side in the summer. The Nigeria national teamer has been one of the revelations of the Italian Serie A this season, netting 1...
Arsenal manager explains why it took a long time before Balogun signed new contract
Published: April 28, 2021
Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta faced the cameras on Wednesday morning ahead of his side's trip to Spain for their Europa League semifinal clash against Villarreal. One of the questions put to the Spanish football tactician concerned the new long-term contract signed by promising striker of Nigerian descent...
'I'm waiting to see him in training' - Rohr says Moffi has qualities needed to be a good striker
Published: April 28, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr believes Lorient young star Terem Moffi can become a good striker in future given his qualities. The German football tactician has yet to run the rule over the 21-year-old at close quarters as the player was prevented from linking up with the national team last month for their Africa Cup...
Watford, CSKA Moscow among clubs in the mix for Chelsea's top-scoring loanee Ugbo
Published: April 28, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo could end a fourteen-year association with Chelsea in the summer transfer window, with several clubs in England and abroad interested in his services. Prolific for the Blues at youth level, Ugbo has proved that he has come of age this season, scori...
Anjorin misses out on bench role as Chelsea record impressive draw at Real Madrid
Published: April 28, 2021
Of the twenty-four players that traveled with the Chelsea squad to the Spanish capital for their Champions League meeting with Real Madrid, Faustino Anjorin was the only player not included in the matchday squad by manager Thomas Tuchel. Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz were the attacking...
Balogun catches the eye as Arsenal first team practise shooting before trip to Villarreal
Published: April 27, 2021
Manager Mikel Arteta and his players were at London Colney on Tuesday as they step up their preparations for the Europa League semifinal clash against Villarreal. The Spanish football tactician promoted American-born Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun to first team training before tomorrow's trip to the Castellón pr...
'I want to win the Europa League' - Villarreal winger Chukwueze fires warning to Arsenal
Published: April 27, 2021
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has fired a warning to Arsenal by saying that he wants to win this season's UEFA Europa League. To achieve his dream of winning his first silverware in Europe, Chukwueze and his Villarreal teammates have to see off Arsenal over two legs in the Europa League semifinals before facin...
Hoogewerf in red-hot form for Manchester United, scores in 4-1 rout of Sunderland U18s
Published: April 27, 2021
Dutch-born striker of Nigerian descent Dillon Hoogewerf continued his recent purple patch as Manchester United thrashed Sunderland 4-1 in an U18 Premier League match staged at Academy of Light Training Ground on Tuesday. When he got on the scoresheet in the 78th minute against the Black Cats, it meant he has scored...
FC Twente insider insists Benfica will not reduce Tyronne Ebuehi's asking price
Published: April 27, 2021
FC Twente insider Leon ten Voorde  has explained why Portuguese set up Benfica will not lower their asking price to sell Tyronne Ebuehi in the summer. The Nigeria international returned to the Netherlands last summer, joining Twente on loan for the whole season, with an option to buy included in the deal. Ebue...
Napoli's Osimhen sets unwanted Serie A record in win against Torino
Published: April 27, 2021
Victor Osimhen is nearing the best form of his professional career, with a goal involvement of five (4 goals, 1 assist) in his last six matches in the Italian Serie A. Though the Napoli number 9 received praises for his goal in the 2-0 win at Torino on Monday, he set an unwanted Serie A record during the game at th...
'I hope to be invited soon' - Dortmund-linked striker Moffi targets Nigeria call up ahead of WCQ
Published: April 27, 2021
In-form Lorient striker Terem Moffi is targeting a call-up to the Super Eagles for their World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde in June. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has stated that Moffi stands a good chance of being named in the next squad list if he continues with his impressive form, adding that ...
'14 goals in 14 games' - Ex-Manchester United attacker underlines Iheanacho is in red hot form
Published: April 27, 2021
Former Manchester United attacker Garth Crooks has highlighted that Kelechi Iheanacho has been in excellent form for Leicester City in the business end of the season. With his stunning goal against Crystal Palace on Monday night, the Nigeria international, who provided the assist for the Foxes opening goal, took hi...
Rohr namechecks five strikers in contention to be called up for WCQ, list out back end of May
Published: April 27, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has reiterated that it would be difficult for Lorient star Terem Moffi to be handed a call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde as he's already spoilt for choice in the atacking department. The former Bayern Munich defender is planning to submit a provisional ros...
'He's got a wonderful left foot' - Rohr on chances of Lorient's Moffi making Super Eagles roster
Published: April 27, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he has been left surprised by the impressive performances of Lorient striker Terem Moffi in the French Ligue 1 this season. The left-footed player was at his sparkling best during Lorient's 4-1 rout of Bordeaux on Sunday, scoring the third hat-trick of his profession...