From the dusty streets to the bright lights: Inspiring stories of African football players
Published: May 01, 2024
Africa is a continent brimming with talent, and nowhere is that more evident than on the football field. Every four years, the world watches in awe as African teams showcase their flair, passion, and incredible athleticism at the FIFA World Cup. But the journeys of these talented players are often far from ordinary. ...
'We had reports of a done deal' - Fabrizio Romano reveals the truth about Tosin to Newcastle rumours 
Published: May 01, 2024
Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has addressed claims that Tosin Adarabioyo is expected to sign for Newcastle United after successful talks with the leadership of the Magpies.  It was claimed that the Nigerian central defender had been offered a long term deal that would see him earn more than £100,000-...
Super Eagles striker Dessers battles James Tavernier, 3 others  for Rangers Player of the Month
Published: May 01, 2024
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers is in the running alongside James Tavernier and three other first team stars for Rangers' Player of the Month for April 2024. The 29-year-old failed to find the back of the net in his first three games under the month in consideration but scored three times in his last two ...
Arsenal midfielder eligible for Super Falcons, USWNT named in England 20-player squad for U17 EURO 
Published: May 01, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Arsenal's box-to-box midfielder Omotara Junaid is in contention to add to her international caps at youth level for England this month.  The talented tri-national player has been named in the Young Lionesses' 20-player squad for the 2024 UEFA Women's ...
Confirmed team news: Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu doubtful to face Tottenham Hotspur
Published: May 01, 2024
Chelsea young star of Nigerian descent Lesley Ugochukwu has been sidelined since December 2023 due to a hamstring injury. The defensive midfielder is closing in on a return to action but Thursday's game against Tottenham Hotspur may come too soon for him, with Chelsea informing through their official website on ...
Chelsea boss Pochettino highlights one area where he wants to see improvement from Madueke
Published: May 01, 2024
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday to preview Chelsea's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed that he was impressed with Noni Madueke's recent performances, but identified one area of his game that needs improvement.  The England U21 international, wh...
Newly-promoted Turkish club ready to challenge Trabzonspor for signing of Southampton loanee Onuachu 
Published: May 01, 2024
According to NTV Spor, newly-promoted Turkish side Göztepe have joined Trabzonspor in the race to join Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. Courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği,  Stanimir Stoilov's side secured their promotion to the Süper Lig and are now ready to inject more quality to the side with...
'Has a big future' - Agent reveals why Akinsanmiro chose to stay at Inter Milan
Published: May 01, 2024
In an interview with Tuttomercatoweb, Crescenzo Cecere, the agent of Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, shed light on the 19-year-old's decision to remain at Inter Milan for the current season. Despite attracting interest from top clubs like Real Madrid and Benfica, but Inter Milan hastily opted to pursu...
Korede Adedeoyin: Lagos-born Man Utd and Everton youth team product released by Accrington Stanley
Published: May 01, 2024
Through their official website, EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley have published their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season.  2019 Flying Eagles invitee Korede Adedeoyin is out of contract at the end of next month and will be released upon the expiry of his deal on June ...
'A great moment for me' - Benjamin Fredrick's first words after signing permanent deal with Brentford 
Published: May 01, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Brentford have confirmed that Nigeria youth international Benjamin Fredrick has joined the Bees on a permanent deal.  Brentford have triggered the buy option to sign the Simoiben FC central defender on a permanent basis. Fredrick has put ...
Official: Arsenal youth product James Olayinka released by EFL club 
Published: April 30, 2024
With a statement on their official website, EFL club Cheltenham Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season.  James Olayinka, a graduate of the Arsenal academy, is one of the players let go by The Robins, who are set to compete in the fourth tier of English ...
Brentford take up their option to sign Flying Eagles central defender on a permanent deal 
Published: April 30, 2024
English Premier League side Brentford have decided to sign Flying Eagles center-back  Benjamin Fredrick on a permanent deal. As revealed on transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano's X account, the Bees have decided to activate the option to sign the Nigerian defender permanently after initially agreeing a loan dea...
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey nominated for Fulham Player of the Month 
Published: April 30, 2024
Super Eagles center-back Calvin Bassey has been nominated for Fulham's Player of the Month for April. Bassey is in the running with former Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira, João Palhinha and Rodrigo Muniz for the award. It was a poor month for the Cottagers who won one, drew one and lost three ga...
Chelsea, Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain? Agent reveals Victor Osimhen's next club 
Published: April 30, 2024
Speaking on 1 Football Club, a radio program hosted by Luca Cerchione broadcast on 1 Station Radio. Albanian agent Serxhio Mezi has revealed that Victor Osimhen will be joining French champions Paris Saint-Germain despite interest from Premier League duo Chelsea and Arsenal.  Although he signed a new contract wit...
'He played with us' - FC Copenhagen chief confirms 28-goal striker Obi-Martin joined Arsenal as a 13yo 
Published: April 30, 2024
Sune Smith-Nielsen, development director at Danish giants FC Copenhagen, has confirmed that Chido Obi-Martin was on the books of the club before he was snapped up by Arsenal at the age of 13. The Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent went viral again after a seven-goal haul in Arsenal's 9-0 win over Norw...