Super Eagles watch: Injuries force Ndidi and Osimhen off; Moses Simon scores stunning winner for Nantes
Published: December 08, 2024
Galatasaray are sweating on the fitness of their star striker Victor Osimhen before the Europa League clash against Malmo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Napoli loanee was on target as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in a Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday but could not continue the game and w...
'People see he's got the right attitude' - Ian Wright hails Iwobi for proving himself after leaving Arsenal
Published: December 08, 2024
Gunners legend Ian Wright has commended Alex Iwobi for proving himself after departing Arsenal, saying everyone can see the midfielder has the right attitude. A product of the Hale End Academy, the Nigeria international spent fifteen years at Arsenal before he was sold to Everton for a fee of £35 million.Iwobi regist...
Banned: Bassey to miss Fulham's trip to Liverpool after yellow card for pushing Arsenal forward
Published: December 08, 2024
Fulham's defender Calvin Bassey will miss the upcoming match against Liverpool due to a yellow card received during the London derby against Arsenal.The Nigerian international played the full 90 minutes as Fulham held the Gunners to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.The match kicked off with a thrilling ...
Osimhen becomes first Galatasaray player to score or assist in 8 of his first 9 league games since 2014-15
Published: December 08, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess for Galatasaray, netting in a dramatic 3-2 victory against Sivasspor at the Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium.The match took an early turn for Galatasaray when defender Metehan Baltacı was sent off in the fifteenth minute after a VAR review over...
'They are rivals now' - Fulham midfielder Iwobi eyes three points against old club Arsenal
Published: December 08, 2024
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is targeting three points in the ongoing Premier League clash against Arsenal at Craven Cottage.The Nigeria international was on the books of Arsenal for fifteen years, rising through the youth ranks to make his first team debut in a Carabao Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday in October ...
Not Osimhen or Boniface: Another Nigeria international forward wanted by Juventus
Published: December 08, 2024
Italian giants Juventus are said to be targeting Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as the summer transfer window approaches.Lookman, currently showcasing his talents at Atalanta in Serie A, has emerged as one of Nigeria's most prolific strikers, joining the ranks of fellow Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Victor...
'He cannot hold two positions' - Siasia urges Eguavoen to step down as interim Super Eagles coach
Published: December 08, 2024
Former Nigerian international and coach Samson Siasia has called on Austin Eguavoen to clarify his future with the Super Eagles before the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda in March 2025.Eguavoen currently holds dual roles as both the interim head coach of the Super Eagles and the technical directo...
'Lookman seems well placed' - Tunisia great believes Nigeria forward is favourite to win African POTY
Published: December 08, 2024
Legendary Tunisia central defender Radhi Jaïdi, winner of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, reckons Ademola Lookman is in pole position to win the prestigious African Footballer of the Year.Apart from the Super Eagles forward, four other outstanding African players are in the running for the top individual prize in Afri...
'He deserves it' - French-born DR Congo international backs Lookman to win African POTY
Published: December 08, 2024
French-born Democratic Republic of Congo international, Cédric Bakambu has insisted that Ademola Lookman deserves to be named African Footballer of the Year despite Mohamed Salah's form. The Confederation of African Football omitted the Liverpool superstar from the list of nominees for the award, baffling many fans a...
Arsenal manager Arteta promotes Butler-Oyedeji to first team training ahead of trip to Fulham
Published: December 07, 2024
Manager Mikel Arteta promoted Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of the London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.During a training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, the Spanish coach assessed the 21-year-ol...
19yo eligible for Nigeria, Belgium and Germany scores on full debut for Genk, thanks to Arokodare assist
Published: December 07, 2024
Tri-national forward Noah Adedeji-Sternberg was among the scorers as Racing Genk came from behind to beat KV Kortrijk 3-2 in a Jupiler Pro League clash at Cegeka Arena on Saturday evening.The 19-year-old was born in Germany to a German mother and Nigerian father, making him eligible to represent the national teams of N...
Boniface watches on from the stands as Tella's goal is disallowed in Leverkusen's win v St. Pauli
Published: December 07, 2024
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface observed from the stands as Bayer Leverkusen claimed a 2-1 victory against St. Pauli at the Bay Arena. Meanwhile, a goal scored by Nathan Tella in the 44th minute was ruled out by the officials.Boniface, who sustained the injury during Nigeria's 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in November, h...
'One of the top 5 strikers in the world' - Ex-Galatasaray star insists Osimhen is too good for Super Lig
Published: December 07, 2024
Former Galatasaray forward Burak Yılmaz believes that Victor Osimhen's physicality makes him superior to the other players in the Trendyol Süper Lig.The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form since making his debut for Galatasaray and has been a cynosure of all eyes for his performances.The Super Eagles striker q...
Fully committed: Chelsea centre-back Tosin will not join West Ham amid rumours of loan move
Published: December 07, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively confirm with certainty that Tosin Adarabioyo will remain at Chelsea amid viral reports linking the central defender to a loan move to London rivals West Ham United in the January transfer window.French media reports have indicated that West Ham are keen on bolstering their defence a...
Liverpool central defender who wants to play for Nigeria makes FA Youth Cup debut
Published: December 07, 2024
Liverpool central defender Louis Enahoro-Marcus made his FA Youth Cup on Friday night as the Young Reds suffered a 4-1 loss to Preston North End in the third round. Born in Benin City, Enahoro-Marcus is willing to represent the Nigeria national teams, even though he is a British passport holder. After receiving two c...