Genk's Arokodare honoured by praise from scorer of most beautiful goal of all time in Belgian league
Published: October 28, 2024
Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare, continues to make waves in the Jupiler Pro League, leading his team to a convincing 0-2 victory over AA Gent on Sunday.This win solidifies Genk's position as league leaders, with Arokodare retaining his top scorer title.The 23-year-old's impressive performance, which included scoring...
Matter of stats: Atalanta reveal Lookman's latest milestone after big win v Verona; equals club record
Published: October 28, 2024
Through their official website, Atalanta have confirmed that Ademola Lookman hit a new personal milestone and equaled a club record during their 6-1 hammering of Hellas Verona in a Serie A clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday, October 26.The African Footballer of the Year and Ballon d'Or nominee provided the assist ...
WAFU B U20 Championship: Five takeaways from Flying Eagles 3-1 victory against Niger
Published: October 27, 2024
Nigeria clinched a spot in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-1 triumph over Niger at Kegue Stadium.In the second semifinal of the WAFU Zone B tournament in Lome, Togo, the Flying Eagles took an early hit when Niger scored in the ninth minute with a shot from outside the box that caught goalkeeper Harcou...
WAFU B U20 Championship Nigeria 3 Niger 1: Jephta at the double as Flying Eagles qualify for Afcon
Published: October 27, 2024
The Flying Eagles came from a goal down to beat host nation Nation Niger 3-1 in the semifinal of the WAFU B U20 Championship on Sunday night at Stade de Kégué.Aliyu Zubairu made just one change from the team that started against Ivory Coast as injury ruled out defensive midfielder Sabiu Ibrahim, and he was El Kanemi ...
West Ham hold internal talks about the possibility of signing Super Eagles forward
Published: October 27, 2024
Ademola Lookman has caught the attention of Premier League club West Ham United following his standout performances for Atalanta.GIVEMESPORT is reporting that the Hammers are interested in Lookman and have held internal discussions about the possibility of signing the forward in future transfer windows. West Ham are i...
'We are very annoyed' - Boniface happy to return after accident but disappointed with Leverkusen's draw
Published: October 27, 2024
Victor Boniface has reacted to making his first appearance after the ghastly accident that he had last weekend, which made him miss Bayer Leverkusen's UEFA Champions League clash with Brest on Wednesday.The accident resulted in damages estimated at 200,000 euros, but thankfully, he avoided serious injury and is back in...
Owen Asemota: Aston Villa GK becomes sixth Nigerian provisionally cap-tied to England in three days
Published: October 27, 2024
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Owen Asemota made his competitive debut for the Young Lions on Sunday, October 27, as England recorded another victory in the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers, beating Latvia 4-0 at the Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Aston Villa goalke...
Former Arsenal and Liverpool stars blame one Everton player for Iwobi's brilliant finish at Goodison Park
Published: October 27, 2024
Former Arsenal midfielder Karen Carney and ex-Liverpool defender Jim Beglin have both highlighted that goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was at fault for the goal conceded by Everton in a Premier League clash against Fulham at Goodison Park on Saturday evening. Clear-cut chances were are at a premium in the first half, altho...
'I don't care whether I score' - Red-hot striker Osimhen just wants Galatasaray to beat Besiktas
Published: October 27, 2024
Galatasaray's star striker Victor Osimhen has sent a clear message ahead of the highly anticipated derby against Beşiktaş: his focus is solely on securing victory, not individual glory.Osimhen has either scored or assisted in every game he has played for Galatasaray since joining them last month, tallying three goals...
18yo defender Nichols involved in Arsenal final training session at Emirates Stadium pre-Liverpool
Published: October 27, 2024
The 18-year-old Nigerian right-back Josh Nichols was involved in Arsenal's final training session at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday ahead of the Premier League matchday nine fixture with Liverpool, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Gunners are battling with injuries ahead of the crunch tie with their title rivals and ...
'It concerns my country' - Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman reflects on being a top contender for African POTY
Published: October 27, 2024
Following Atalanta's emphatic 6-1 victory over Hellas Verona on Saturday, Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman shared his thoughts on his recent nomination for the prestigious Ballon d'Or and African Footballer of the Year awards.The Nigerian forward had just led his team to a resounding win at the Gewiss Stadium, scori...
Nigerian exports: Iwobi, Boniface see leads evaporate late; braces for Lookman, Ikwuemesi; Adebayo strikes
Published: October 27, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Saturday, October 26. In England, former Everton player Alex Iwobi made his final appearance at Goodison Park in a Premier League match, starting alongside fellow Nigeria international Calv...
2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos 2-0 loss to United States
Published: October 27, 2024
Nigeria has been eliminated from the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to the United States on Saturday night.The United States opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, with Kennedy Fuller converting a penalty.Kimmi Ascanio then doubled their lead in the 74th minute, slipping the ball past Nigeria's ...
Nigeria 0 United States 2: Flamingos crash out of 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup
Published: October 26, 2024
The Flamingos lost 2-0 to the United States of America in the quarterfinal of the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup on Saturday night at the Santiago de los Caballeros.Coach Bankole Olowookere reinstated Harmony Chidi and Onyedikachi Ekezie into the starting lineup, which meant Rokibat Azeez and Ramotallahi Kareem dropped bac...
African POTY, Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman breaks personal record as Atalanta thrash Verona
Published: October 26, 2024
African Footballer of the Year nominee Ademola Lookman showcased an outstanding performance on Saturday night, leading his team to a resounding 6-1 victory over Hellas Verona at the Gewiss Stadium. This match marked a significant turnaround for Lookman, who had experienced a subdued outing since returning from the int...