Europe's top 10 leagues: Akpom is best Nigerian striker off the bench since start of 2023-24 season
Published: February 10, 2025
Chuba Akpom is the best Nigerian striker off the bench in the top ten European leagues since the start of the 2023-2024 season.The Super Eagles hopeful joined French Ligue 1 outfit Lille in the January transfer window, and opened his account for Les Dogues in the closing minutes of a 2-1 loss to Le Havre AC on Saturda...
IFK Goteborg and ex-Flying Eagles forward Suleiman Abdullahi agree to go their separate ways
Published: February 10, 2025
Through a statement on the club's official website, Swedish Allsvenskan side IFK Göteborg have announced that former Nigeria U20 international Suleiman Abdullahi has left the club by mutual consent.IFK Göteborg and Abdullahi have mutually agreed to terminate the current contract, meaning the Nigerian is now a free ag...
Victor Boniface, who dreams of La Liga move, in attendance as Barcelona thrash Sevilla
Published: February 10, 2025
Victor Boniface, the Nigerian striker who has been turning heads in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, was in attendance at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium as Barcelona defeated Sevilla 4-1 in a La Liga match on Sunday, February 9, 2025, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Boniface, who has long harbored dreams of pla...
'Glimpses of a good player' - Blackburn Rovers boss highlights Dennis' potential after debut
Published: February 10, 2025
Blackburn Rovers coach John Eustace was encouraged by the performance of Emmanuel Dennis during his side's 2-0 loss to Premier League opponents Wolverhampton Wanderers in an Emirates FA Cup fourth round clash on Sunday afternoon.The forward made his competitive first team debut, having had only a few training sessions ...
2026 WCQ: The three strikers who deserve to be named in Eric Chelle's first Super Eagles squad
Published: February 10, 2025
As Nigeria gears up for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March, Eric Chelle is finalizing his first squad selection as Nigeria's head coach. Chelle has been actively touring around Europe and familiarizing himself with Nigerian players for a potential call-ups as he prepares to...
Big Boost for Eric Chelle: Atalanta coach reveals Lookman's return date ahead of 2026 WCQ
Published: February 10, 2025
Franco-Malian football tactician Eric Chelle has been handed a major boost before announcing his squad list for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, with Ademola Lookman on the brink of making his comeback from injury.The reigning African Footballer of the Year has been inactive f...
FA Cup: Two Nigerians help Plymouth Argyle end Liverpool's quadruple dream
Published: February 09, 2025
Two Nigerians were on parade at Home Park on Sunday evening as Plymouth Argyle, the EFL Championship's bottom club, stunned quadruple-seeking Liverpool with a 1-0 victory to reach the Emirates FA Cup fifth round—one of the biggest shocks in the competition's modern era.While Fulham academy graduate Matthew Sorinola s...
Super Eagles midfielder Dele-Bashiru nets third league goal in Lazio's demolition of Monza
Published: February 09, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was on target as Lazio secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Monza at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Dele-Bashiru, who started on the bench, was introduced in the 65th minute, replacing Gustav Isaksen.The Nigerian international made an immediate impact, scoring in the 88th min...
2026 WCQ: Three changes Nigerians expect in Eric Chelle's first Super Eagles squad announcement
Published: February 09, 2025
The Super Eagles are set to resume their quest for a place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but their chances of qualification are hanging by a thread.  After a poor start in the qualifiers, Nigeria sits fifth in Group C with just three points from four games, trailing Rwanda and So...
'Has an eye for goal' - Ex-Spurs GK praises Dennis for first half display in Blackburn's defeat to Wolves
Published: February 09, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured their spot in the draw for the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Sunday afternoon.Emmanuel Dennis' inclusion in the starting lineup was the headline from the Blackburn Rovers' team to face Wolves. The Nigeria international seale...
Emmanuel Dennis squad number revealed ahead of Blackburn Rovers first team debut
Published: February 09, 2025
Championship club Blackburn Rovers have revealed Emmanuel Dennis' squad number ahead of a potential debut in the coming days, if not hours. The Nigeria international will sport the number 42 on the back of his jersey if he makes his competitive first team debut on Sunday afternoon when Blackburn Rovers battle Premier ...
Former West Ham winger urges George to challenge Sancho for starting spot at Chelsea
Published: February 09, 2025
Former West Ham winger Matt Jarvis has encouraged Chelsea youngster Tyrique George to compete with Jadon Sancho for a place in the first team following the latter's underwhelming performance in Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Brighton in the FA Cup.  George was introduced as a second-half substitute, replacing Sancho with 16 mi...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface lost N56 billion after failed winter move to Al-Nassr
Published: February 09, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface reportedly missed out on a massive €36 million (N56 billion) deal after his proposed move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr collapsed in January.  The Bayer Leverkusen forward was heavily linked with a switch to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Nassr sending representatives to Germany ...
Lille striker Akpom joins Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Moffi, Simon in scoring on Ligue 1 debut
Published: February 09, 2025
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom made a memorable Ligue 1 debut for Lille, scoring a late goal in their 2-1 loss to Le Havre. And in doing so, the Hale End Academy graduate followed in the footsteps of Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon and Terem Moffi, who scored on their Ligue 1 debuts for Lille, Nantes a...
Super Eagles not ruled out for Arsenal's Nwaneri but Iwobi, NFF yet to reach out to parents
Published: February 08, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Ethan Nwaneri remains a potential option for the Super Eagles, though the Arsenal midfielder has yet to receive a formal approach from the Nigeria Football Federation or its representatives regarding a switch from England to the three-time African champions.  Local media reports i...