Rohr on why Genk's Dessers was snubbed; rules out inviting Ajayi, Dimgba for World Cup qualifiers
Published: April 24, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr has explained why he has not called up Racing Genk striker Cyriel Dessers to the national team in recent matches. The Belgian-born Dessers has been in the international wilderness ever since he made his senior debut off the bench in a friendly against Tunisia last October, with Rohr leaving him ...
Golden Boot products making waves in Turkey; Chinemere, Chinaza, Peters score in test game
Published: April 24, 2021
Players of Golden Boot Football Club who recently traveled to Turkey in search of greener pastures were the cynosure of all eyes in a test game on Friday.  The Nigerian wonderkids gave a stunning account in an eight-goal thriller involving Pelican Sports Club and Dudullu Football Club.As Pelican SC were too hot for D...
Rohr gives reason for not capping Ehizibue despite Cologne defender pledging future to Nigeria
Published: April 24, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Cologne defender Kingsley Ehizibue has not yet been capped by Nigeria due to administrative problems. Born in Munich, the exciting right-back qualifies to represent the national teams of Germany, Netherlands and Nigeria, where his father hails from. Ehizibue has ...
Kelechi Nwakali transfer : Nigerian Club calls out Arsenal Board for deception
Published: April 24, 2021
Nigerian clubside ASJ Academy has once again called out Arsenal FC for their unprofessional conduct and deception in the Kelechi Nwakali transfer, and also accused the English FA and media of bias and covering up her affiliate clubs in this interview granted allnigeriasoccer.com by Emeka Amajiriaku the GM of ASJ Academ...
Turkish club Akhisarspor claim they signed a fake Nigerian footballer, complain to TFF
Published: April 24, 2021
Martins Chisom Onyebueke is at the center of a transfer scandal in Turkey amid claims that he is not a genuine footballer. According to various reports in the Turkish media, Evren Ozbey, president of First League club Akhisarspor, has complained to the Turkish Football Federation that Onyebueke is not a footballer....
Photo: Balogun in attendance at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal lose to Everton amid protest by fans
Published: April 23, 2021
American-born Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun surprisingly missed out on the matchday 20 as Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Everton in a Premier League match on Friday night. The England U20 international had been a candidate to be included on the matchday roster, with strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alex Lacaze...
Two great goals from Anglo-Nigerian striker help Manchester United beat Chelsea U23s
Published: April 23, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian starlet Shola Shoretire scored two exceptional goals as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Chelsea 4-2 in a Premier League 2 match at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Greater Manchester on Friday evening.  The visitors were quick off the blocks as Peart-Harris gave them the lead in the six...
'One of the best offensive midfielders I've ever seen' - Rohr confirms talks with Crystal Palace's Eze
Published: April 23, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he is in talks with Eberechi Eze over committing his international future to Nigeria and had nothing but praise for the Crystal Palace star, saying he is one of the finest players in his position in the English Premier League. Eze trained with the Super Eagles before a cancel...
Rohr explains why Reading playmaker Olise wasn't handed late Nigeria call-up for AFCONQ last month
Published: April 23, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has claimed that Reading playmaker Michael Olise was not handed a late call-up for the national team's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches last month due to international travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus crisis. Having said that, British-based players such as Ever...
'It's good to see' - Arsenal captain delighted with progress of ex-Gunner Iwobi at Everton
Published: April 23, 2021
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is delighted with the progress Alex Iwobi has made at Premier League rivals Everton. The Nigeria international could be involved in some capacity when the Gunners face off with the Toffees in a Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium tonight. Iwobi was on the books...
24-goal striker Umar Sadiq is second most used player by Almeria coach in LaLiga 2
Published: April 23, 2021
2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist Umar Sadiq is the second most used played by Almeria coach José Manuel Gomes in the Spanish Segunda Division this season. It will be recalled that Sadiq was named in the Nigeria squad for last month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with the Republic of Benin and Lesotho,...
Iwobi reveals he was the only England youth-teamer not offered pro deal straightaway by Arsenal
Published: April 23, 2021
Everton winger Alex Iwobi has detailed his struggles getting a professional contract during his time with Arsenal. The Nigeria international, who represented England at youth level, has claimed that he was the only Young Lion not offered a professional contract as part of his scholarship deal. Iwobi was amazed by...
Dangote suffers huge blow as Arsenal director Josh Kroenke insists club is not for sale
Published: April 23, 2021
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has suffered a huge blow in his bid to buy Arsenal, with club director Josh Kroenke, the son of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke, revealing that they have no plans to sell the club. Josh Kroenke made the disclosure as he addressed the fans on Thursday in the wake of the European Super L...
'Iheanacho gave us a hard time' - West Brom boss Allardyce after defeat to Leicester City
Published: April 23, 2021
Leicester City have moved four points clear in third place in the Premier League standings after thrashing relegation-threatened West Brom at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Three goals in thirteen first half minutes from Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans and Kelechi Iheanacho secured victory for the Foxes who put ...
Napoli striker Osimhen continues his resurgence with fourth goal in eight games
Published: April 22, 2021
Victor Osimhen continued his resurgence as Napoli thrashed Lazio 5-2 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Thursday night. Having struggled to deliver in the first five months of the season due to a combination of injuries and loss of form, the Nigeria international extended his rich vein of form by getting on t...