2024 CHAN qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles' goalless draw against Black Galaxies
Published: December 22, 2024
The Super Eagles B team successfully played out a goalless draw against the Black Galaxies of Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening.In the face of relentless pressure from the home side, Nigeria displayed remarkable team resilience, effectively maintaining the scoreline as they look ahead to the second le...
Ghana 0 Nigeria 0: Abedi Pele in the stands as Black Galaxies, Super Eagles play out draw
Published: December 22, 2024
Ghana great Abedi Pele was in the stands as the Super Eagles held Ghana to a goalless draw at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening in the first leg of the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifiers.Coach Daniel Ogunmodede opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with the notable selections being Ozoemena Ani being preferre...
'We are one of the best at scoring' - Tosin admits Chelsea faced a defensively solid Everton side
Published: December 22, 2024
Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League table after a goalless draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.With 37 goals in 17 games, the Blues are statistically the most potent attacking team in the English top division, while the Toffees rank as the second-strongest defensive side among t...
Osimhen's brace inspires Galatasaray to big win in his first start after losing African POTY title
Published: December 22, 2024
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray battered Kayserispor 5-1 in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played at the Kadir Has Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Making his first start for Galatasaray after recovering from injury and losing the African Footballer of the Year title to compatriot Ademola Lookman, he wasted no t...
MLS SuperDraft: CF Montreal select Adedokun, Barca academy product Aror picked by Colorado Rapids
Published: December 22, 2024
The MLS SuperDraft 2025 was concluded on Friday in the United States, with at least two talented young players of Nigerian descent selected, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Through the club's official website, CF Montréal confirmed that winger Michael Adedokun (Ohio State University) was selected with the 13th pick of th...
Ola Aina talks through his goal against Brentford as Nuno's decision to play him at wingback pays off
Published: December 22, 2024
Ola Aina has reflected on his fantastic goal for Nottingham Forest in the 2-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League fixture played at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo's decision to deploy Ola Aina and Neco Williams in the wingback positions paid off as the two combined to sc...
Osayi-Samuel fuels transfer talk as Fenerbahce RB watches Crystal Palace v Arsenal from the stands
Published: December 22, 2024
Fenerbahce right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has added fuel to speculation about a potential return to England in the upcoming transfer windows, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise was not the only player of Nigerian descent present at the Crystal Palace versus Arsenal clash at Selhurst Pa...
Osimhen's message to Galatasaray coach on permanent move: Turkish journalist shares details
Published: December 22, 2024
Turkish journalist Adnan Aybaba has revealed what Victor Osimhen told Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk about a permanent move to the club.The report of the Nigerian star moving permanently to the club has been a talking point for some time based on his performances.His move to the Turkish giants was a result of his inabili...
Nigerian exports: Three CBs willing to play for Super Eagles score in EFL; Itodo, Samu, Omochere strike
Published: December 22, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Saturday, December 21. In the EFL League One, Promise Omochere saved Bristol Rovers from an embarrassing home loss to Wrexham at the Memorial Stadium, scoring an equalizer with four minute...
A foot in both camps: 2021 Super Eagles invitee Olise watches Palace lose to Arsenal; Nwaneri subbed in
Published: December 21, 2024
2021 Super Eagles invitee, Michael Olise was among the spectators at Selhurst Park as Arsenal thrashed Crystal Palace 5-1 to reclaim third position in the Premier League standings.The cap-tied France international of Nigerian descent was in action for Bayern Munich on Friday, providing two assists in their 5-1 victory ...
'The trophy went to Lookman' - Hakimi's mother spills the beans on what PSG star told her before CAF Awards
Published: December 21, 2024
Saida Mouh, the mother of Paris Saint-Germain fullback Achraf Hakimi, has shared what her son told her before losing the African Men's Player of the Year award to Ademola Lookman.Lookman not only beat Morocco's captain to the award at the gala event held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, but also overcame Serhou Guiras...
New era at Southampton: Croatian tactician Ivan Juric to coach Onuachu, Aribo and Ugochukwu
Published: December 21, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Southampton have announced the appointment of Croatian football tactician Ivan Jurić as the new coach of the club.The Split native takes over from Russell Martin, who was dismissed after a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday, a result that left them nine points adrif...
'That is a great finish' - Former Liverpool goalkeeper lauds Ola Aina for fantastic goal v Brentford
Published: December 21, 2024
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis has commended Nigerian defender Ola Aina for the remarkable accuracy of his goal against Brentford.Aina found the back of the net in the 38th minute, putting his team ahead in a decisive 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday evening at the Gtech Community Stadium.The Supe...
'Do I like Osimhen?' - Luis Enrique reacts to reports linking Napoli-owned striker to Paris Saint-Germain
Published: December 21, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique addressed the growing rumours linking Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to the club as the winter transfer window approaches.Last summer, Osimhen was on the verge of joining PSG after he reportedly agreed to personal terms; however, negotiations between PSG and Napoli fell through...
Confirmed: Promising GK Otega Ekperuoh departs Europe's largest football club for pastures new
Published: December 21, 2024
Through official channels, Swedish Ettan Norra club FC Arlanda have announced the signing of promising Nigerian goalkeeper Otega Ekperuoh from Allsvenskan outfit IF Brommapojkarna.IF Brommapojkarna is considered the largest football club in Europe, boasting the highest number of active youth teams across all age groups...