'I've played under him' - Ex-Flying Eagles star backs Eguavoen to deliver despite Osimhen's absence
Published: October 06, 2024
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Kola Ige has expressed his thoughts on the notable absence of Victor Osimhen from Nigeria's squad for the upcoming double-header against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The matches are set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11, befo...
Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man squad for Afconq against Libya's Mediterranean Knights
Published: October 06, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 23-man roster ahead of the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight things to note on the roster : 1) The roster holds an average age of 25 years and 351 da...
Genoa's Ekhator becomes second youngest scorer Europe's top 5 leagues, after Barcelona prodigy
Published: October 05, 2024
Italian-born Nigerian striker Jeff Ekhator came off the bench to score his first ever goal in the Serie A as Genoa suffered a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday evening.Born in Genova, Ekhator played in his fifth game in the Italian top flight against the Nerazzurri, with all the appe...
Official: Manchester United confirm signing of Nigerian goal machine from Arsenal
Published: October 05, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Danish-born Nigerian goal machine Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal.In early July, Manchester United welcomed an initial intake of ten first-year scholars, namely Daniel Armer, James Bailey, Cameron Byrne-Hu...
Why Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa returned to Kano Pillars for third spell; Shehu also joins for free
Published: October 05, 2024
Through official channels, Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars confirmed on Saturday evening that an agreement in principle has been reached with Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi to join the club for the 2024-2025 season. Even though the summer transfer window has ended, Kano Pillars s...
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Ndidi, Lookman listed; Ejuke returns; Osimhen, Ndah crocked
Published: October 05, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen has called William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as go...
Onuachu makes first PL appearance in 511 days as Arsenal come from behind to beat Southampton
Published: October 05, 2024
Paul Onuachu made his first Premier League appearance in 511 days as Southampton fell 3-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.Before the Saints visited the English capital, the Super Eagles striker had not played in the Premier League since May 13, 2023 when he logged 62 minutes against Fulham Onuac...
Boniface sets new personal record as Leverkusen, Holstein Kiel play out 4-goal Bundesliga thriller
Published: October 05, 2024
Victor Boniface set a new personal record when he opened the scoring for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-2 draw with Holstein Kiel on matchday six of the Bundesliga played at the BayArena on Saturday afternoon.His fourth minute strike was the earliest goal he has scored in the Bundesliga, beating his previous best of nine ...
PL2: Olusesi on target as Arsenal throw away two-goal lead to lose 5-2 to Tottenham Hotspur
Published: October 05, 2024
Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead to lose 5-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League 2 clash at Meadow Park on Saturday afternoon, with Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Callum Olusesi among the scorers for the visitors.On Friday, Olusesi was named in the England U18 squad for the first time ahead of their internationals in...
Borussia Monchengladbach attacking midfielder commits international future to Nigeria over Germany
Published: October 05, 2024
Attacking midfielders in Nigeria's Super Falcons have not always been easy to come by.The arrival of Toni Payne sparked a rejuvenation of the role, as she expertly marshalled the position at the 2022 WAFCON, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and most recently at the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris.That being said, a ...
2025 Afconq: Mediterranean Knights will fly to Uyo on a private plane before showdown with Super Eagles
Published: October 05, 2024
Through official channels, the Ministry of Sports Libya has announced that it will bear the expenses of the Mediterranean Knights' trip to Uyo for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles.The Libya squad will fly to Uyo on a private plane at the expense of the Ministry of Sports. Ahead of thei...
Arsenal coach promotes versatile 16yo Nigerian forward to first team training pre-Southampton
Published: October 05, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted several academy players to first team training before Saturday's Premier League meeting with Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London.According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, Andre Harriman-Annous was among the Hale End Academy products invited to train with the Gu...
PL2: George and Olise among the scorers for Chelsea in 6-0 win against Fulham
Published: October 04, 2024
Tyrique George and Richard Olise were on target as Chelsea beat Fulham 6-0 in a Premier League 2 fixture played at Motspur Park on Friday evening.It was a drab first half as no goal was scored, but the game came alive in the 52nd minute when Donnell McNeilly pounced on a mistake from the Fulham defence, having been ass...
Ajakaye to join Super Falcons stars Oshoala, Alozie, Payne, Kanu in USA; departs Madrid CFF
Published: October 04, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Falconets star Opeyemi Ajakaye has ended her association with Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino side, Madrid CFF.Ajakaye has already signed a deal with an unnamed club in the United States of America.The 18-year-old forward who represented Nigeria at the j...
'This is the reason' - Chelsea boss explains why Chukwuemeka was not in matchday squad v Gent
Published: October 04, 2024
Speaking to reporters at Friday's pre-match press conference before his team's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca explained why Carney Chukwuemeka was conspicuously missing from the gameday squad against Gent in a UEFA Conference League tie at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. C...