After missing out on Iheanacho, Rodgers confirms Celtic were in the market for a striker this winter
Published: February 06, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that the club attempted to sign a striker in the January transfer window but was unable to complete a deal. The Hoops were linked with a move for Nigerian center forward Kelechi Iheanacho, but negotiations failed to materialize into a transfer.Speaking after Celtic’s emph...
'He'll stay with us' - AC Milan chief confirms Chukwueze is going nowhere amid links with Besiktas
Published: February 06, 2025
AC Milan director Geoffrey Moncada has commented on the future of Samuel Chukwueze, saying the Nigeria international will not be jumping ship during the January transfer window.While the winter transfer market is closed for business in major European leagues, the windows are still open in countries like Turkey, Romania...
Good news for Eric Chelle: African POTY Lookman not in a race against time to be fit for WCQ
Published: February 06, 2025
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is in contention to be included in the Super Eagles squad for their March internationals even though he is currently sidelined with a right knee injury, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.New Nigeria boss Eric Chelle is getting ready to submit his provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup qual...
More trouble for Okoye: Why Udinese goalkeeper is unlikely to be called up for WCQ in March 2025
Published: February 06, 2025
Italian Serie A club Udinese have submitted their squad list for the second half of the 2024-2025 season following the conclusion of the January transfer window, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will not play competitive football again this season at club level, with the Bianconeri excl...
DFB-Pokal: Boniface comes off the bench to score dramatic winner for Leverkusen against Cologne
Published: February 06, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the semifinals of the DFB-Pokal after coming from behind to beat FC Cologne 3-2 at the BayArena in Leverkusen on Wednesday night.Nathan Tella passed a fitness test to be included in Bayer Leverkusen's game day squad and he was joined on the bench by fellow Nigeria international Victor Bo...
Super Eagles-eligible forward strikes as Newcastle outplay Arsenal to reach Carabao Cup final
Published: February 05, 2025
In an intense Carabao Cup semifinal second leg, Newcastle triumphed 2-0 over Arsenal, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory, with former England U21 international of Nigerian descent Jacob Murphy playing a pivotal role.Murphy opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a composed finish, his low drive finding the back of the...
Confirmed team news: Galatasaray striker Osimhen will not make Turkish Cup debut v Boluspor
Published: February 05, 2025
Galatasaray has announced its squad for the upcoming Ziraat Turkish Cup match against Boluspor, and one of the notable absentees is Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. The Super Lig leaders will travel to Boluspor for the second-round match, but Osimhen, who has been in scintillating form since joining the club, will...
PL International Cup: Emmanuel Dennis makes his competitive debut for Blackburn Rovers tonight
Published: February 05, 2025
Nottingham Forest loanee Emmanuel Dennis will make his first appearance for Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday night when they take on Athletic Bilbao in a rearranged Premier League International Cup match at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium.  Blackburn Rovers concluded their transfer deadline day business on Monday nig...
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Battle for top four heats up
Published: February 05, 2025
Outgoing Premier League champions Manchester City face a stern test when they travel to the City Ground on Saturday 8 March to take on top four hopefuls Nottingham Forest.At the start of the 2024/25 season, many would have labelled this fixture as a City banker, but with just three months to go, it is Forest who find t...
'He had ten offers' - Agent reveals why Dessers stayed put at Rangers despite significant interest
Published: February 05, 2025
Stijn Francis, the agent of Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers, shed light on why the Super Eagles forward chose to remain at Rangers despite significant interest from several clubs during the winter transfer window.Initially, Dessers appeared poised for a move away from Rangers after a series of lackluster performances l...
'He was brilliant' - Onuachu sings the praises of Southampton debutant Welington
Published: February 05, 2025
Southampton's latest victory over Ipswich Town has been hailed as a crucial win in their relegation battle, and one player who caught the eye was debutant Welington Santos. The Brazilian full-back put in an impressive performance, and his teammate Paul Onuachu was quick to praise his efforts.Onuachu, who scored the wi...
Scotland make move to beat Nigeria to the services of two talented Celtic players
Published: February 05, 2025
The Scottish Football Association have made a move to beat the Nigerian Federation to the services of two talented players on the books of Celtic by handing them call-ups for international friendlies in February 2025, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.While Emmanuel Obidiwe has been named in the Scotland U16 squad for three...
'A little confused' - Former Lazio midfielder calls out Dele-Bashiru after performance against Cagliari
Published: February 05, 2025
Former Lazio midfielder Fabio Liverani has expressed his disappointment with the performance of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in Lazio's 2-1 victory over Cagliari at the Sardegna Arena.  Dele-Bashiru was introduced in the 87th minute, replacing Mattia Zaccagni, but had little time to make an impact on the game.The 23-year-old, ...
'A bit strange' - Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso reacts to Boniface's failed move to Al-Nassr
Published: February 05, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso has reacted to Victor Boniface's failed move to Al-Nassr in the winter transfer window.Boniface, who joined Leverkusen from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer of 2023, has been in impressive form, netting 30 goals and providing 11 assists in 50 appearances across all com...
Promising CB Elerewe cracks EFL Team of the Week despite Bromley's loss to Grimsby
Published: February 05, 2025
Promising central defender Deji Elerewe has been included in the English Football League Team of the Week despite Bromley suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Grimsby Town in the penultimate round of matches in League Two.The English Football League comprises the Championship, League One and League Two.Charlton Athle...