Stoke City Boss O'Neill Reveals Mikel Is Stronger With More Games Under His Belt
Published: November 04, 2020
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference ahead of Stoke City's visit to Watford, manager Michael O'Neill believes his marquee summer signing John Obi Mikel is stronger with more games under his belt. Having mutually terminated his contract with Trabzonspor in March, the former Nigeria skipper was ina...
'That Must Stop' - Players Union Chief Babangida Blasts Rohr For Not Inviting Local Players
Published: November 04, 2020
President of the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF), Tijani Babangida has blasted Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr for not including any home-based players in his squad list for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone this month. The German football tactician has picked tw...
Villarreal's Chukwueze Joins Messi, Benzema In La Liga Team Of The Week
Published: November 04, 2020
Samuel Chukwueze has been named in the Spanish La Liga Team of the Week by football statistics website Whoscored following the conclusion of the matchday eight fixtures. The Nigeria international was rewarded with a spot after opening his account for the season in Villarreal's 2-0 home win against Real Valladolid C...
Man City's Nmecha Reacts After Marking Champions League Debut With Assist
Published: November 04, 2020
Manchester City are one point away from reaching the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League following a 3-0 rout of Olympiakos at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. The Premier League side powered past their Greek opponents thanks to goals from Ferran Torres, Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo. Manager Pep G...
United States Hand Debut Senior Call-ups To Leicester City, Wolves Nigeria-Eligible Teenagers
Published: November 03, 2020
United States national team head coach Gregg Berhalter has named a 24-player roster for their upcoming games in November against Wales and Panama, with two Nigeria-eligible teenagers surprisingly making the cut, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Owen Otasowie and Leicester City goalkee...
UCL Wrap : Man City's Nmecha Assists On Debut; Porto's Sanusi Shines; FCM's Onyeka Starts
Published: November 03, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, November 3. At the MCH Arena (Herning), Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka started and was in action for ninety minutes as Danish champions FC M...
Victor Osimhen's Agent Reveals Napoli Striker Was Very Angry After Defeat To Sassuolo
Published: November 03, 2020
Victor Osimhen's agent, Andrea D'Amico has revealed that the Napoli striker was very angry in the wake of the 2-0 loss to Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, November 1. With the score level at 0-0, the Nigeria international was presented with two opportunities to break the deadlock but squandered the chances...
16-Year-Old Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder In London With Rennes Squad Pre-Chelsea
Published: November 03, 2020
Promising Nigerian youngster Lesley Ugochukwu is once again in contention to make his UEFA Champions League debut for French Ligue 1 club Rennes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 2004-born midfielder was spotted training with Rennes first teamers on Tuesday morning before his inclusion in the traveling party to Lo...
Ighalo Named In Manchester United's Provisional Squad To Face Istanbul Basaksehir
Published: November 03, 2020
Odion Ighalo has been named in Manchester United's provisional squad to face Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir in a Champions League game on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Although former Dream Team VII captain Azubuike Okechukwu is not available for selection as he's still recovering from injury, ...
Former Leicester City Striker Ahmed Musa Linked With Move To Galatasaray
Published: November 03, 2020
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is being linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray, according to various reports in Turkey including Fotomac.  The former Leicester City striker is currently a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al Nassr. The re...
'It's My Wrong Foot' - Fulham's Aina Reveals His Stronger Foot After Scoring Vs West Brom
Published: November 03, 2020
Nigeria international Ola Aina was delighted to help Fulham secure a 2-0 win against Semi Ajayi's West Brom in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Monday evening. Considering the way Scott Parker's side started the season, the Cottagers were desperate for a win and Bobby Reid got them on their way when he he...
Super Eagles To Start Qatar 2022 World Cup Qualifiers In May 2021
Published: November 03, 2020
Earlier this year it was announced by the international governing body of soccer, FIFA, that the qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar would be delayed until next year. In addition to this, FIFA confirmed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin the second round of the World Cup qualifiers on...
Nigerian Prospect To Sign New Deal With Premier League Giants Chelsea This Week
Published: November 03, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Golden Eaglets invitee Prince Adegoke has agreed a new contract with Chelsea, few months after signing scholarship forms with the English Premier League giants. The highly-rated glovesman is celebrating his seventeenth birthday today, Tuesday, November 3, which...
'We Are Looking To Stop Pogba, Rashford' - Istanbul Basaksehir Star Ahead Of Man Utd Clash
Published: November 03, 2020
Istanbul Basaksehir midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu has revealed that the Turkish Super Lig champions will pay special attention to two Manchester United stars in the shape of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford when both teams face off in a Champions League match at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on Wednesday evening. ...
'It Was A Great Strike' - Fulham Coach Attributes Ola Aina's Goal To Taking More Risks
Published: November 03, 2020
Fulham coach Scott Parker has attributed Ola Aina's goal against West Brom to his team taking more risks within and near the penalty area. Thirty minutes in at Craven Cottage, the right-back doubled Fulham's advantage with a wonderful strike into the top corner - his first goal in the Premier League in his seventh ...