'No one can question where I'm from' - Super Falcons midfielder Payne on the story behind her tattoo
Published: October 31, 2024
Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has revealed the deep significance of her favorite tattoo, a map of Nigeria on her right arm, symbolizing her connection to her roots. Born in the United States, Payne confessed that she didn't always feel connected to her Nigerian heritage. However, joining the national team and fr...
Best rated players in Carabao Cup: Only Liverpool star and Man Utd trio rank higher than Nwaneri
Published: October 31, 2024
England U19 international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri continues to prove he is a special talent, starring as Arsenal thrashed Championship club Preston North End 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Hale End Academy product scored a brace on his EFL debut last month aga...
'By beating Nigeria' - Benin's Cheetahs midfielder Olaitan eyes win against his father's homeland
Published: October 31, 2024
As Benin gear up for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria on November 14, midfielder Junior Olaitan has vowed that his team will fight for victory to secure a place in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco.Speaking with local outlet leonzedubenin, the midfielder expressed confidence that...
Iheanacho extends his scoring streak: What Sevilla striker said after scoring in another cup debut
Published: October 31, 2024
Kelechi Iheanacho opened his goalscoring account for Sevilla during the 3-0 win over Las Rozas CF in the first round of the Copa del Rey at Estadio Navalcarbón on Wednesday.The 28-year-old was handed the opportunity to impress against Las Rozas, and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands, netting a brace on his de...
Jamaldeen Jimoh: Unai Emery hands home debut to talented midfielder in Aston Villa's loss to Crystal Palace
Published: October 31, 2024
Manager Unai Emery handed a home debut to talented Nigerian midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba as Aston Villa crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the fourth round stage, losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Wednesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Wearing the number 56 shirt, the teenager replaced Emiliano Bu...
Fulham central defender explains decision to represent Nigeria instead of England or Italy
Published: October 30, 2024
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about his decision to represent Nigeria instead of England or Italy, revealing that a memorable match against Argentina played a significant role in his choice.Born in Italy but raised in England, the 24-year-old footballer began his journey in the sport at Leicester City, wh...
Okoye ranked 8th most expensive African goalkeeper at N13.3b, Man Utd star Onana most valuable
Published: October 30, 2024
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been ranked as the eighth most expensive goalkeeper eligible to represent an African national team by football statistics and transfer market website Transfermarkt. A player's valuation depends on several factors including length of contract, age and form for club and country.Okoye...
WAFU B U20 Championship: Five observations from Flying Eagles 2-1 win against Black Satellites
Published: October 30, 2024
Nigeria successfully defended their title in the WAFU Zone B tournament with a 2-0 victory over Ghana on Wednesday night at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé.Kparobo Arierhi, a standout player from Beyond Limit, opened the scoring for Nigeria with a composed finish in the 33rd minute.Just before halftime, he doubled Nigeri...
WAFU B U20 Championship Ghana 1 Nigeria 2: Kparobo Arierhi brace hands Flying Eagles victory in showpiece
Published: October 30, 2024
The Flying Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 in the final of the WAFU B U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday night at Stade de Kégué in Lomé.Nigeria had secured their place in the 2025 U20 AFCON but were on a mission to defend the WAFU B U20 AFCON qualification championship against their fierce rivals.Sabiu Ibr...
Dutch-born RB in touch with Flying Eagles coach after committing future to Nigeria over Netherlands
Published: October 30, 2024
Promising defender Endurance Alade has made a decision on his international future ahead of next year's U20 Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com has been told. Born on March 29, 2005 in Vlissingen, the VV Spijkenisse rising star qualifies to represent Nigeria through his parents and the Netherlands, where he wa...
'I'll never betray Fenerbahce' - Osayi-Samuel dismisses links with Yellow Canaries bitter rivals Galatasaray
Published: October 30, 2024
Super Eagles fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has dismissed reports linking him to a potential move to Galatasaray, despite ongoing negotiations over a contract renewal with Fenerbahçe, where his current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2025.The Nigerian defender has been key for Fenerbahçe since joining from Queen...
Anglo-Nigerian starlet reveals the advice he received from Chelsea-owned forward before Liverpool move
Published: October 30, 2024
Anglo-Nigerian starlet Rio Ngumoha has revealed the advice he received from Chelsea loanee Raheem Sterling before his move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.  The talented forward ditched Chelsea after rejecting a scholarship deal from the West London club in favour of a move to the Merseyside outfit.Ngumoha ...
Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso namechecks Boniface as he reacts to Onyeka's senior debut
Published: October 30, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso namechecked Victor Boniface as he reacted to Francis Onyeka's debut for the German Bundesliga champions in a DFB-Pokal clash on Tuesday, October 29.Onyeka, a Germany U18 international, made his first appearance for Bayer Leverkusen's first team in the 3-0 win against Elversberg, comin...
Arsenal academy chief Mertesacker reckons Nwaneri has potential to excel in pocket areas like Odegaard
Published: October 30, 2024
Arsenal academy chief Per Mertesacker reckons that Ethan Nwaneri has the potential to excel in pocket areas like club skipper Martin Ødegaard.Nwaneri is one of the Gunners prodigious talents and has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the first team, though he is yet to be given ample minutes by Mikel Arteta.With Ødegaard inj...
How to become a Melbet user in Nigeria?
Published: October 30, 2024
Joining the Melbet in Nigeria is straightforward and user-friendly for gamblers. With an extensive selection of sports, including cricket, football, tennis, and basketball, and options for live games and virtual sports, users can easily access the portal. To enjoy all the available benefits, gamblers must first complet...