Official : Avaldsnes IL Pull Off Transfer Coup By Signing Nigeria's Most Promising Talent
Published: December 27, 2018
Norwegian Toppserien club Avaldsnes IL have pulled off a transfer coup by signing Nigeria international Rasheedat Ajibade from FC Robo. Aged 19, the versatile striker is officially recognized as the most promising talent in her homeland, having won the  Nigeria Football Federation 2018 Young Player Of The Year. ...
Everton Coach Silva Provides Injury Update On Ademola Lookman
Published: December 27, 2018
Everton manager Marco Silva has revealed that London-born winger of Nigerian descent, Ademola Lookman has been out of the Toffees squad only because of injury. The England U21 star was not in the match day squad against Tottenham Hotspur on December 23 and also missed the clash against Burnley on Boxing Day. Acco...
Iwobi, Balogun Get Average Ratings As Brighton Hold Arsenal
Published: December 27, 2018
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Leon Balogun faced each other Wednesday evening at the Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove held visiting Arsenal to a 1-1 draw and ended their three game losing streak.The English press as usual gave their assessments of the players' performances.ESPN handed Arsenal winger Iwobi an av...
Goals For Bolton's Ameobi, Cambridge United's Ibehre, MK Dons' Aneke In EFL
Published: December 26, 2018
Round up of the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target for their English Football League clubs on Wednesday, December 26. In the Championship, relegation-threatened Bolton Wanderers earned a massive three points after beating Semi Ajayi's Rotherham United 2-1 at the University of Bolton Stadium. Former Flyi...
Arsenal Coach Reveals Why Iwobi Replaced Ozil In Draw With Brighton & Hove
Published: December 26, 2018
Arsenal coach Unai Emery has revealed that Alex Iwobi replacing German playmaker Mesut Ozil in his side's 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove at the American Express Community Stadium on Wednesday evening was a tactical change. The Spanish tactician has insisted that the Gunners number ten coming off at the start of the s...
Huddersfield Town Boss Highlights Billing's Missed Chance In Loss To Manchester United
Published: December 26, 2018
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner was left to rue missed opportunities after seeing his side lose 3-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening. Nemanja Matic scored in the 28th minute to give the Red Devils the initiative but Philip Billing came close to restoring parity a minute from the end of t...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Stars; Billing Shows Class; Iheanacho, Lookman, Solanke Missing; Balogun Starts; Iwobi Bench
Published: December 26, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Wednesday, December 26. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Turf Moor, Everton, who were without t...
One Of Africa's Most Experienced Players Identified As Replacement For Injured Eddy Onazi
Published: December 26, 2018
Trabzonspor are desperate to sign a replacement for injured Nigeria international Eddy Onazi in the winter transfer market, according to reports. It is all but confirmed that the central midfielder will not kick a ball again this season after undergoing surgery following the injury he suffered against Rizespor three d...
Nigerian Players In Action On Boxing Day : Iwobi, Aina, 8 Super Eagles Stars In Line To Feature
Published: December 26, 2018
The festive period will be made even more enjoyable as some football games take place in parts of Europe.In England, nine Premier League matches will hold today and one tomorrow with Nigerian players set to be involved in three of the ten matches.At the King Power Stadium, Leicester City will welcome Manchester City wh...
Chikeluba Ofoedu Back On The Goal Trail For The Most Dominant Team In European Leagues
Published: December 26, 2018
Chikeluba Ofoedu netted his first goal since October 20 as Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva 3-0 on game week 15 in the Israeli Premier League on Tuesday, December 25. The former Enugu Rangers striker opened the scoring in the first half before second half goals from Enric Saborit and Avi Rikan secured a w...
Review Of Major Football Events In Nigeria In 2018
Published: December 26, 2018
Today, allnigeriasoccer.com presents  the concluding part of our review of major football events in Nigeria in 2018.10. Flying Eagles Escape WAFU B Test To Reach 2019  U20 Nations CupNigeria lost to Senegal in the final of the WAFU U-20 tournament to qualify for the CAF U-20 AFCON in Niger.11. Golden Eaglets Reach 20...
2018 Is Odion Ighalo's Second Most Prolific Year For Club & Country
Published: December 25, 2018
2018 is Odion Ighalo's second most prolific year for club and country since he turned professional eleven years ago, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Watford striker came close to breaking the 30-goal barrier, having scored 27 goals combined for Changchun Yatai and the Super Eagles in 38 appearances, an ave...
Turkish Giants Eyeing Manchester City Whizkid Felix Nmecha
Published: December 25, 2018
A report out of Turkey claims that Turkish Super Lig powerhouse Galatasaray are working on a deal to sign talented Nigerian midfielder Lukas Nmecha in the January transfer window. Aksam.com.tr says Galatasaray chairman Mustafa Cengiz has been promised three players after holding talks in England with Manchester City...
Nigeria-Eligible Striker Named In Championship Team Of The Season At Midway Point
Published: December 25, 2018
Nigeria-eligible striker Tammy Abraham has been named in the EFL Championship Team of the Season at the midway point by Whoscored. Aston Villa have two men in the eleven best players that have caught the eye, Abraham and the highly-rated midfielder Jack Grealish. In a 4-4-2 formation, the Chelsea loanee was partn...
World Cup Ouster, CHAN, AWCON Feat, Eagles Win 'Jersey World Cup: 2018 In Review
Published: December 25, 2018
In this two part series Izuchukwu Okosi reviews 18 Football Events That Defined Nigerian Football In The Year 2018.1. 2018 CHANNigeria were defeated 4-0 by hosts Morocco in the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship on February 4 in Casablanca.2.   2018 FIFA World CupThe Eagles crashed out of Group D of the F...