'Missed a penalty attempting a Panenka' - Lookman's agent Hakimi shares incredible story of African POTY
Published: December 21, 2024
Ademola Lookman's Moroccan agent, Nabile Hakimi, has shared the incredible story of the newly crowned African Footballer of the Year, revealing that the career of the Atalanta forward was at its lowest ebb four years ago.The Nigeria international saw off competition from Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG), Simon Adingra (Ivor...
'A striker with so much power' - Anderlecht coach reveals Arokodare will be a marked man
Published: December 21, 2024
RSC Anderlecht manager David Hubert has revealed that his side will keep a close eye on Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare ahead of their Jupiler Pro-League clash with Racing Genk at Cegeka Arena on Sunday afternoon.Arokodare has been one of the most prolific strikers in the Belgian top flight this term, proving to be a h...
Chelsea make transfer decision on George after promotion to first team on a permanent basis
Published: December 21, 2024
Premier League giants Chelsea have made a transfer decision on talented Nigerian forward Tyrique George following his promotion to the first team on a permanent basis. The Blues confirmed on Wednesday that the London-born Nigerian winger has made the transition from the Academy to the first team, following in the foot...
Eguavoen's most used player in Afconq wanted by Trabzonspor, teams in Italy, Brazil, USA and Mexico
Published: December 21, 2024
Bruno Onyemaechi's impressive performances for club and country since the start of the season have not gone unnoticed by European and North American teams. The versatile Boavista fullback was the most used player by interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, logging 540 m...
Nigeria, Ghana or Italy? Former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins weighs in on son's international future
Published: December 20, 2024
Former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins has opened up about his son's international future, saying he prefers the Monza forward to play for Nigeria instead of Italy's La Nazionale or Ghana's Black Stars. Born in Milan nineteen years ago, Kevin Martins is eligible to represent the Super Eagles and Black Stars through ...
Osimhen, Dzeko or Immobile? Samsunspor's Dutch defender picks the striker to fear most
Published: December 20, 2024
Samsunspor's Dutch central defender defender Rick van Drongelen has hailed Victor Osimhen as the most dangerous striker in the Super Lig, surpassing the likes of Edin Dzeko and Ciro Immobile.Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September , has made a significant impact since his arrival, netting ten g...
English-born CB opens up on when Nigerian Federation first contacted him to play for Super Eagles
Published: December 20, 2024
English-born central defender Gabriel Osho has shared details about his invitation to the Super Eagles, revealing that the Nigeria Football Federation first reached out to him after Luton Town earned promotion to the Premier League through the playoffs at the end of the 2022-2023 season.The Auxerre star became cap-tied...
'Won't be back' - Xabi Alonso reveals Bayer Leverkusen will face Freiburg without Boniface
Published: December 20, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has ruled out Victor Boniface’s involvement in their German Bundesliga clash with SC Freiburg at the BayArena on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles striker has been nursing an injury which has kept him out for the last seven games but was pictured back in training on Thursday.Thi...
Chelsea coach confirms Nigerian midfielder is thinking of leaving Stamford Bridge in January
Published: December 20, 2024
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Austrian-born Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka and defender Ben Chilwell are considering leaving the club in January to secure more regular playing time. The announcement came ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash with Everton. Chukwuemeka, who joined...
Demirkol insists Galatasaray signing Osimhen on full deal is as likely as Mbappe joining Newcastle
Published: December 20, 2024
Turkish football expert Mehmet Demirkol has ruled out the possibility of Galatasaray signing Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen on a full deal.The 25-year-old has been one of the best Galatasaray's players this term, aiding their quest to win the Trendyol Süper Lig for the third consecutive time, by scoring seven goals in 1...
'Not available' - Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy confirms Ndidi will miss Wolves clash
Published: December 20, 2024
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy addressed the media on Friday, and shared a squad update before his side's Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the King Power Stadium.The Manchester United legend confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is not in contention to return to the gameday squad for the visit ...
Old warhorse Ali, Sodiq, Collins, Alimi headline Super Eagles roster for CHAN qualifier v Ghana
Published: December 20, 2024
Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali, 44, and seventeen other players have been selected to represent Nigeria in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against the Black Galaxies of Ghana.Stand-in head coach Daniel Ogunmodede made the announcement, after trimming the initial 30-player roster by 12 players. O...
Talented forward George shares what Chelsea boss told him before win against Shamrock Rovers
Published: December 20, 2024
Speaking after featuring in Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers in the UEFA Europa Conference League yesterday, Tyrique George has spoken about Enzo Maresca's confidence in him and his experience of training with the first team.The talented Nigerian forward was officially welcomed into the first team on Wednesda...
'I did not vote for Hakimi' - Legendary Morocco GK Badou Zaki insists Lookman deserved to win POTY
Published: December 20, 2024
Legendary Moroccan goalkeeper Badou Zaki has publicly revealed that he did not vote for Achraf Hakimi for the African Player of the Year award, insisting that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was the rightful recipient.Lookman clinched the award during a ceremony held in Marrakesh, Morocco, prompting a wave of debate w...
Nigerian exports: Super-sub Akpom nets crucial goal for Ajax; Botev Plovdiv's Akere scores in vain
Published: December 20, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Thursday, December 19.Ajax Amsterdam are through to the round of 16 of the TOTO KNVB Beker after a hard-fought 2-0 win against Telstar at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.Super Eagles hopeful Chuba A...