Everton old boy Iwobi scores in his last ever PL game at Goodison Park as Fulham held by Toffees
Published: October 26, 2024
Everton are now undefeated in five successive games in the English Premier League after snatching a point in a 1-1 draw with Fulham at Goodison Park on Saturday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.For the last time in his footballing career, Everton old boy Alex Iwobi played at Goodison Park in a Premier League fixtu...
Back with a bang: Boniface's goal against Werder Bremen helps Bayer Leverkusen set club record
Published: October 26, 2024
Victor Boniface marked his return from injury with a goal for Bayer Leverkusen during the 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga matchday eight fixture, played at the Weserstadion on Saturday evening.The Super Eagles forward missed the UEFA Champions League match against Brest in midweek due to the accide...
Super Eagles midfielder makes EFL debut for Barnsley five years after leaving Arsenal
Published: October 26, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali finally made his debut in the English Football League on Saturday, October 26 as Barnsley registered an impressive 2-0 road win against Shrewsbury Town in a League One clash at Montgomery Waters Meadow.The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner made his first appearance in the third tier...
International friendly: Top three performers for Super Falcons in 2-0 win against Algeria's Fennecs
Published: October 26, 2024
The Remo Stars stadium in Ogun state witnessed a thrilling encounter as the Super Falcons of Nigeria triumphed over the Fennecs of Algeria with a convincing 2-0 win. The victory marked a promising start for interim coach Justin Madugu.The win sets the tone for the return leg between the two teams, scheduled for Tuesda...
International friendly: Five observations from Super Falcons' comfortable win against Fennecs
Published: October 26, 2024
Nigeria secured a 2-0 win against Algeria in a friendly match held at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.Coach Justin Magudu made several adjustments to the regular lineup, with only Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie among the usual starters.In the 24th minute, captain Ajibade opened the scoring with a superb finish, l...
International friendly Nigeria 2 Algeria 0: Ajibade's brace seals win for Super Falcons
Published: October 26, 2024
The Super Falcons hosted Algeria at the Remo Stars stadium in Ogun state, claiming a comfortable win courtesy of a brace from the team's captain Rasheedat Ajibade.The nine-time African champions the first half on the front foot, dominating the game in the opening half. Their pressure eventually led to a corner in the e...
'He has the skills' - Fulham coach says Bassey has capacity to be a very good centre-back
Published: October 26, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva has expressed unwavering confidence in Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, hailing the 23-year-old center-back as a potential top-tier talent.Bassey, who made the switch from Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam to Craven Cottage in the summer of 2023, has seamlessly integrated into Silva's setu...
Botched 2025 Afconq: CAF awards three points and three goals to Nigeria; Libya fined N82.3m
Published: October 26, 2024
The Confederation of African Football has given its verdict on the botched Africa Cup of Nations qualification game between Nigeria and Libya.The game couldn't take place as the Super Eagles decided to opt out as they were handed rough treatment by the Libyan authorities, making it difficult for them to prepare for the...
Obi-Martin scores hat-trick inside quarter of an hour on his full debut for Man Utd youth
Published: October 26, 2024
Chido Obi-Martin marked his full debut for Manchester United youth teams in grand style, scoring a hat-trick in the 6-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest in the U18 Premier League fixture played at the Carrington Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.The talented striker opened the scoring within thirteen seconds of the s...
Flamingos winger Animashaun cites Chelsea star as role model ahead of showdown against USA
Published: October 26, 2024
Flamingos winger Aishat Animashaun has cited Chelsea and Lionesses star Lauren James as her role model ahead of Saturday's 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the United States.The Flamingos are hoping history repeats itself tonight at the CFC Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros, having defeate...
'Nigeria is a good team' - Long reveals super talented USA squad is ready to face free-scoring Flamingos
Published: October 26, 2024
Duke women's soccer forward Mary Long says she is confident in the abilities of a highly talented United States U17 squad ahead of Saturday's showdown with Nigeria's Flamingos in a 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup clash scheduled to hold at Estadio Cibao FC, Santiago de los Caballeros.The US WYNT star acknowledged that ...
Princess Ademiluyi: Super Falcons-eligible forward bags brace of assists on debut for Young Lionesses
Published: October 26, 2024
West Ham United loanee Princess Ademiluyi had a dream debut for the Young Lionesses as England U19s defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in their first game of the Algarve Cup on Friday afternoon.The Charlton Athletic forward, who is eligible to represent Nigeria's Super Falcons through her parents, received her first call-up ...
After nomination for African POTY, Atalanta co-owner holds talks with Lookman who has yet to renew contract
Published: October 26, 2024
A day after Ademola Lookman was nominated for the prestigious African Footballer of the Year, Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca paid an unexpected visit to the forward at the team's training ground in Zingonia.According to Tuttomercatoweb, the meeting comes at a crucial time, as Lookman has been facing increased scrut...
Club Brugge coach reveals he had a constructive conversation with Onyedika after unnecessary red card
Published: October 26, 2024
Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has held crunch talks with midfielder Raphael Onyedika following his latest disciplinary blunder in the UEFA Champions League clash against AC Milan. Onyedika's straight red card, his second in four matches, has sparked concerns over his temperament.The incident occurred in the 40th min...
VfL Bochum defender applies for a new passport after switching allegiance from Germany to Nigeria
Published: October 25, 2024
German-born defender of Nigerian descent Michelle Klostermann has expressed her desire to represent Nigeria women's national team, the Super Falcons, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Born to a Nigerian mother and German father, Klostermann has decided to switch allegiance to Nigeria alter representing her country of birth ...