Official : Belgian-Nigerian Striker Cyriel Dessers Completes Move To Heracles Almelo
Published: July 08, 2019
Dutch Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo have reached an agreement with FC Utrecht over the transfer of  Belgian-born Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers. The 24-year-old is committed to Heracles Almelo until June 2022 after putting pen to paper on a three-year contract. Dessers departs FC Utrecht after two years and p...
Leon Balogun Missing Out On The Opportunity To Impress Potential Suitors
Published: July 08, 2019
The importance of a major international tournament, including AFCON, can't be overlooked in boosting a player's profile.Apart from targeting the glory, some players see international competition as an opportunity to reignite their club career, especially if they are fringe part of their club before the competition.Leon...
Ighalo's Strange Goal Celebration Against Cameroon Explained
Published: July 08, 2019
Odion Ighalo normally celebrates his goals for club and country by kneeling down and raising his hands with fingers pointed to the sky, signifying his appreciation to God. The former Watford striker netted the opening goal in the 19th minute of Nigeria's 3-2 win against Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturda...
Rohr Has His Say On Video Assistant Referee Ahead Of Quarterfinal Clash Vs South Africa
Published: July 08, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has acknowledged that the video assistant referee (VAR) will make a difference when it is introduced as from the quarterfinal stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.  The German football tactician pointed out that the technology will positively aid the referees to make decisions. ...
'We Know Them Very Well'- Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Furman Reminds Super Eagles They Lost In Uyo
Published: July 08, 2019
Former Chelsea midfielder Dean Furman fancies South Africa's chances of beating Nigeria when the two regional powerhouses trade tackles in the quarterfinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Wednesday night heralds the rematch of Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana, less than eight months after both teams played out a 1-...
Southampton, Crystal Palace & Newcastle-Linked Winger Okereke Joins Club Brugge, Subject To Medical
Published: July 07, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Belgian First Division A side Club Brugge have won the race for Nigeria U23 international David Okereke. Club Brugge have reached an agreement with Italian club Spezia over the transfer of the talented winger who was courted by a host of clubs in the English Premier League. ...
Confirmed : Two Nigerian Young Stars Sign New Southampton Contracts
Published: July 07, 2019
Two Nigerian young stars Oludare Olufunwa and Nathan Tella have inked new contracts with English Premier League side Southampton. The Saints reported via their official website on Sunday that Tella has penned a one-year contract extension, keeping him at St Mary's until June 2020. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively...
South Africa Midfielder Zungu On Nigeria Clash, Most Dangerous Super Eagles Player
Published: July 07, 2019
Shortly after South Africa caused a sensation by beating pre-tournament favorites Egypt 1-0 on Saturday night, SC Amiens' South Africa midfielder Bongani Zungu was asked to share his thoughts regarding the quarterfinal clash against Nigeria. Zungu has been one of the key players for Bafana Bafana at the Africa Cup o...
Two-Goal Hero Ighalo, Match-winner Iwobi On Win Vs Cameroon; Quarterfinal Clash Vs RSA
Published: July 07, 2019
Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi were delighted with the Super Eagles progress to the quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations after knocking out defending champions Cameroon on Saturday evening. Ighalo and Iwobi were instrumental in the win, with the Shanghai Greenland Shenhua striker scoring in each half and the Arse...
Super Eagles Prepare For South Africa With Recovery Session; Mikel, Shehu Train Separately
Published: July 07, 2019
The Super Eagles players had a recovery session at the Helnan Palestine Hotel on Sunday, a day after their 3-2 win over Cameroon in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Skipper John Obi Mikel and Abdullahi Shuhu trained on their own at the start of the session, which suggests ...
Super Eagles Pocket N13.5 Million Per Player For Beating Cameroon
Published: July 07, 2019
The Super Eagles will earn a guaranteed $37,500.00 per player (approximately N13.5 million in Nigerian currency) for beating Cameroon in the round of 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. A breakdown of the amount shows that the Nigeria Football Federation will pay $12,500 per player as bonus for the victory over...
Burnley Ready To Break Transfer Record For A Nigerian Defender To Sign Chelsea Star
Published: July 07, 2019
Chelsea starlet Fikayo Tomori could become the most expensive Nigerian defender in history if transfer speculations are anything to go by.  The Daily Star is reporting that Burnley are hoping to clinch a £15m deal for Tomori, who is also eligible to represent the senior national teams of Canada and England. Shou...
Rohr : Lack Of Concentration For The Goals Eagles Conceded, The Department That Impressed Him The Most Second Half
Published: July 07, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has blamed lack of concentration for the goals conceded by his team during the first half of their 3-2 victory against Cameroon on Saturday evening. Nigeria took the lead in the 19th minute when Odion Ighalo's close-range shot was deflected beyond Andre Onana but the first half ended ...
Official : Nigeria's U17 World Cup-Winning Striker Joins New Club In Hungary
Published: July 07, 2019
2015 U17 World Cup-winning striker Funsho Bamgboye has joined MOL Fehervar FC from Szombathely Haladas, where he played last season. The duration of contract and financial terms have not been disclosed by the Hungarian top flight club. Funsho has played in 36 NB I matches over the last 3 seasons in the colours o...
Nwakali Trains With Arsenal First Team Stars Ozil, Aubameyang, Lacazette; Three Teenagers Of Nigerian Descent Make U23 Debuts
Published: July 07, 2019
Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles skipper Kelechi Nwakali was promoted to first team training by Arsenal manager Unai Emery on Saturday, July 6. The likes of Mesut Ozil, Skhodran Mustafi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Laurent Koscielny were among the first team stars that attended the trai...