Sevilla to sign winger as cover for injured Super Eagles forward Ejuke, confirms Pimienta
Published: December 13, 2024
Sevilla head coach García Pimienta has confirmed the club’s intention to strengthen their squad in the winter transfer window, following the injury to key winger Chidera Ejuke and the impending retirement of veteran Jesús Navas.Ejuke, who joined Sevilla on a permanent deal in the summer after loan spells at Hertha ...
'Performing well' - Former Chelsea star urges Arsenal to make a move for Napoli loanee Osimhen
Published: December 13, 2024
Former Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal to make a move for Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.The Gunners have scored 29 goals in the Premier League this season, the fourth-highest in the division, but strikers Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have struggled with consistency.Ha...
Andre Onana rolls out red carpet for Nigerian GK Yakubu in Man Utd's UEL showdown against Viktoria Plzen
Published: December 13, 2024
Nigerian goalkeeper Matthew Yakubu was a distinguished guest of Cameroon international André Onana during the Europa League meeting Manchester United and FC Viktoria Plzen on Thursday, December 12.Onana invited Yakubu to watch him live at the Doosan Aréna, where he likely picked up one or two new tricks from the expe...
'He reminds me of Lukaku' - Ex-Everton forward likens Nigerian U23 star David to Napoli striker
Published: December 13, 2024
Former Everton forward Kevin Mirallas has shared his admiration for Nigeria U23 international Promise David, drawing a comparison with Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.David, who had a slow start to the season, has steadily found his form at his Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, scoring four goals in twelve league appear...
Kazeem Olaigbe's incredible strike against NK Olimpija wins Conference League Goal of the Day
Published: December 13, 2024
Kazeem Olaigbe has been voted the UEFA Conference League Goal of the Day winner.He won the award ahead of Keita Kosugi, who scored a stunner for Djurgårdens IF in their 2-1 win over Víkingur Reykjavík.Olaigbe scored a wonderful goal in the 81st minute for Cercle Brugge in their 4-1 win over NK Olimpija Ljubljana at ...
'I'm a box-to-box midfielder' - Dele-Bashiru reveals he's comfortable in defensive and attacking duties
Published: December 13, 2024
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was arguably the best player on the pitch as Lazio defeated Ajax Amsterdam 3-1 on matchday six in the Europa League league phase on Thursday night.The Nigeria international scored a crucial second goal for the Biancocelesti in the 52nd minute, three minutes after Bertrand Traoré brought the game ba...
UEL and UECL wrap: Lazio's Dele-Bashiru, Porto's Aghehowa strike; brace for Cercle Brugge's Olaigbe
Published: December 12, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in the UEFA Europa League and Conference League on Thursday, December 12.Lazio are topping the league phase of the Europa League thanks to their 3-1 road win against Chuba Akpom's Ajax Amsterdam at Johan Cruijff ArenA ...
CAF Awards: Lookman, Nnadozie, Okwuchukwu, Super Eagles, Super Falcons, Edo Queens still in the running
Published: December 12, 2024
The Confederation of African Football have released the final shortlists for the various awards that will be handed out on December 16 at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.Ademola Lookman has made the final five-man shortlist for the African Men's Player of the Year.The Atalanta ace is in contention with Br...
Playing in many different positions' - Fulham boss Silva agrees with Arsene Wenger on Iwobi
Published: December 12, 2024
Speaking at Thursday's pre-match press conference before his side's trip to face Premier League table-toppers Liverpool, Fulham manager Marco Silva responded to a comment from legendary former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who described Alex Iwobi as a player capable of pulling all the strings.Wenger handed Iwobi his...
Fulham manager confirms Super Eagles star will not be named in matchday squad against Liverpool
Published: December 12, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva addressed the media on Thursday, providing a squad update ahead of his team's Premier League clash with table-toppers Liverpool at Anfield.The Portuguese football tactician confirmed that Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey will sit out the game against the Reds due to accumulated bookings.Player...
What Leicester coach Ruud van Nistelrooy said about Ndidi's injury and expected return date
Published: December 12, 2024
Leicester City's coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has ruled out Wilfred Ndidi's involvement in his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon. The Super Eagles midfielder picked up an injury last weekend in the 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium and w...
'He's going to help us' - Southampton boss confirms Onuachu is available for selection v Tottenham
Published: December 12, 2024
Speaking in his pre-match conference ahead of Southampton's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the St.Mary's Stadium on Sunday, Russell Martin has confirmed that Paul Onuachu has recovered from injury.The 30-year-old picked up an injury in the 3-2 loss to Liverpool  last month and has missed the last three...
'Two important strikers missing' - Galatasaray coach admits losing influential player Osimhen is a blow
Published: December 12, 2024
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has admitted that losing key center forward Victor Osimhen is a significant blow ahead of their Europa League match against Malmö.The Nigeria national teamer will not be included in the gameday squad to face Malmo on Thursday due to a muscle injury he suffered in the Turkish Super Lig en...
'The football there is amazing' - Lookman not ruling out La Liga move amid Real Madrid rumours
Published: December 12, 2024
Ademola Lookman has refused to rule out a move to La Liga amid rumours linking the Atalanta forward with a transfer to European champions Real Madrid. It has been claimed that Real Madrid are looking to bolster their attack next season, and those upstairs at Los Blancos are considering the possibility of signing the N...
Ex-Super Eagles invitee's brother in contention to make debut for Chelsea in historic game v Astana
Published: December 12, 2024
Richard Olise, younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise, will receive his first-ever call-up to Chelsea's first team on Thursday evening when the Premier League side take on Astana in the UEFA Conference League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The talented fullback was named in Chelsea's travelling squ...