'It's going to be two hard games' - Eagles defender Troost-Ekong on AFCONQ vs Benin, Lesotho
Published: March 23, 2021
Watford center back William Troost-Ekong has predicted that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho will be difficult. Gernot Rohr's team are currently top of Group L in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after an impressive start that saw them register...
2021 AFCONQ : Republic of Benin hold first training session in Cotonou pre-Nigeria
Published: March 23, 2021
Republic of Benin have started training as a group in preparation for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against three-time African champions Nigeria. Several of their French-based players flew to Cotonou earlier this week aboard a private jet. According to the Fédération Béninoise de Football...
Chelsea icon Mikel reveals he fell out with Conte over opting to represent Nigeria in Olympic Games
Published: March 23, 2021
Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel has revealed that he was forced to quit the Stamford Bridge outfit by the then manager Antonio Conte over his decision to represent Nigeria in the 2016 Olympic Games. It was a competition Mikel desperately wanted to feature in as he had previously played for the country at the U17, U20 a...
'I want to get a few more goals' - Man City's Sodje wants to finish season as top scorer
Published: March 23, 2021
Prolific Manchester City striker Tai Sodje wants to finish the 2020-2021 season as the top scoring player in the U18 Premier League, and he's well on course to achieving the goal he set himself. The 17-year-old is in the best scoring streak of his young career, having netted in five straight games against Wolverham...
23 players ready for training as Super Eagles coach Rohr awaits 'Senior Man' Iheanacho
Published: March 23, 2021
Of the twenty-four players invited to the Super Eagles for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, only Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has not reported for international duty. Nicknamed 'Senior Man' these days, Iheanacho was on duty for Leicester City against Manchester United on Sunday eve...
Rohr, NFF bar fans from feasting their eyes on Super Eagles first workout on grass; Sanusi, Uzoho arrive
Published: March 23, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles will have their first training session on grass at the Teslim Balogun Stadium located in Surulere, Lagos on Tuesday afternoon, starting from 1630 hours. Manager Gernot Rohr, who will supervise the session, now has twenty players at his disposal with the arrival...
Ex-Man City star rates 'undervalued' Leicester City midfielder Ndidi as one of the best in EPL
Published: March 23, 2021
Former Manchester City and England winger Trevor Sinclair has rated Wilfred Ndidi as one of the best players in the English Premier League and Europe but pointed out that the Leicester City midfielder is underappreciated. The Nigeria national teamer was the unsung hero in the Foxes 3-1 win over Manchester United in...
'That's a lot of money' - Italian pundit questions transfer fee Napoli paid for Osimhen
Published: March 23, 2021
Italian pundit Maurizio Pistocchi has questioned the transfer fee Napoli agreed with Lille for the signing of Victor Osimhen last summer. The 2015 U17 World Cup winner became the most expensive Nigerian player in history after joining the Blues for a fee of 70 million euros but if performance-related bonuses are in...
Everton's Iwobi, Rangers duo Aribo and Balogun among 18 players in camp pre-Benin Republic
Published: March 23, 2021
As at 2206 hours on Monday, March 22, eighteen of the twenty-four players invited for the Super Eagles' fixtures this month have reported for international duty. Of the nineteen players Gernot Rohr was expecting in camp by the close of business today, only Victor Osimhen has not been spotted at the Eko Hotels & Sui...
CIES : Liverpool loanee Awoniyi is Union Berlin's most valuable transfer asset; Eze top ranked Palace player
Published: March 22, 2021
In its latest weekly post, CIES Football Observatory has revealed the top valued footballer for each of the 98 teams from the five major European leagues, as well as the percentage that the value of the most expensive player represents out of the total estimated transfer value of his owner club. Two attack-minded pl...
Benin Federation reveal squad for The Squirrels' Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier vs Nigeria
Published: March 22, 2021
The Benin Football Federation have finally announced a 24-man roster for the Squirrels 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria. An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and five attackers have been summoned by manager Michel Dussuyer . Former...
Nigeria target Olise urged to choose Leeds United over Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham
Published: March 22, 2021
Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan is urging Super Eagles target Michael Olise to consider a summer switch to  Marcelo Bielsa's side amid reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Liverpool. Olise has proven himself to be one of the most prolific creators in the EFL Championship, clocking up ten as...
List of 13 Super Eagles stars scheduled to arrive today; Aina, Ekong, 4 others train at EKO Hotels Monday
Published: March 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started preparations for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. Six players who joined up with the squad in Lagos on Sunday took part in a light recovery workout in the premises of the Eko Hotel...
Reading midfielder Ejaria earns place in EFL Championship TOTW after fantastic display vs QPR
Published: March 22, 2021
Reading midfielder Ovie Ejaria has earned a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Week after his brilliant display against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday. The Championship's best eleven players by position is decided by the ratings provided by football statistics website Whoscored.com. The former Liverpool st...
'Chukwueze has been brilliant' - Unai Emery lauds Super Eagles winger after Villarreal's win vs Cadiz
Published: March 22, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze may not have gotten on the scoresheet or provided an assist for Villarreal in their 2-1 win against Cadiz at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday but manager Unai Emery was pleased with the performance of his number 11. Goals from Gerard Moreno, from the penalty spot, and Carlos Bacca secured a win...