Chelsea include four Nigerian players in UEFA Conference League squad
Published: September 05, 2024
Chelsea have included four Nigerian players in their 27-man list for this season's UEFA Conference League. The list includes centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, in-form forward Noni Madueke and talented winger Tyrique George. Tosin, who moved to Stamford Bridge this summer, was ...
Only Man Utd star has made more interceptions that Ola Aina after first three matchdays in Premier League
Published: September 05, 2024
The Premier League, through the official website, has published the stats leaders after three matchdays in the English top flight, with Nottingham Forest's Nigeria international Ola Aina getting a mention.  Aina has started every single game played by Nottingham Forest in the new season, going the distance agai...
'My transfer was unbelievable' - Tanimu speaks on deadline day move to Crawley Town, replacing Osayi-Samuel  
Published: September 05, 2024
Benjamin Tanimu has spoken about his deadline day move to Crawley Town and replacing Bright Osayi-Samuel in the Super Eagles’ squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The versatile defender joined League One newcomers Crawley Town just before the closure of the transfer window last Friday to b...
Odense Boldklub take 2024 U17 Afconq star on trial with a view to potential transfer
Published: September 05, 2024
Danish 1st Division table-toppers Odense Boldklub have handed a trial to Nigeria U17 international Abdulwaris Yunus with a view to a transfer after he attains the age of majority.  According to Sport Fyn via bold.dk, the Golden Eaglets player is training with Odense Boldklub.  Yunus was a key member of the ...
'Proved it in the Afcon' - Okoye ready to compete with Nwabali for Super Eagles number 1 spot 
Published: September 05, 2024
Maduka Okoye has revealed that he is ready to compete with Stanley Nwabali for the first-choice goalkeeper position of the Super Eagles ahead of the imminent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After a long hiatus from the national team, the Udinese gloveman is back into the squad, following his resurgence in for...
After failed deadline move to Rangers, Southampton loan out Edozie to Anderlecht
Published: September 05, 2024
After a failed deadline move to Glasgow Rangers, Southampton have loaned out Anglo-Nigerian forward Samuel Edozie to RSC Anderlecht. Through a statement on their official website, the Belgian giants have confirmed the signing of the former Manchester City forward on a season-long-loan deal. Edozie played a role i...
'Lots of power and speed' - Fulham defender Andersen hails Dorgu ahead of potential debut for Denmark
Published: September 05, 2024
Lecce defender of Nigerian descent Patrick Dorgu is in line to make his debut for Denmark on Thursday evening when they do battle with Switzerland in a UEFA Nations League tie at Parken in Copenhagen. For the first time in his career, Dorgu has received a call-up to Denmark's senior national team for the inter...
Arsenal manager promotes three Nigerian teenagers to first team training 
Published: September 05, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted three teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, a group of academy players were invited to train with the first team yesterday, including Ife Ibrahim, Cam'ron Ismail and Andre H...
Unicorns Academy starlet makes dream move to UEFA Conference League holders Olympiacos
Published: September 05, 2024
The 18-year-old Nigerian prodigy, Taiye Abdulateef, has joined Greek giants Olympiacos from Unicorns Football Academy, Ilorin, on a four-year contract.   Victor Awoniyi, CEO of the academy, disclosed this on Thursday and confirmed that the attacker has joined the Under 19 squad of the reigning European Conference ...
2024 Fifa U20 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Falconets 3-1 loss to Germany 
Published: September 05, 2024
Nigeria's U20 team on Thursday morning lost 3-1 to Germany at the Estadio Metropolitano De Techo in their second group game of the FIFA U20 Women'sWorld Cup. Despite an impressive performance, the Falconets were undone by goals from Alara Sehitler, Sofie Zdebel, and Sarah Ernst.  Sehitler opened the scor...
Falconets player ratings: Okwuchukwu the best; Bakare exposed; Olise workhorse; Imuran at sixes and sevens
Published: September 05, 2024
The Falconets lost 3-1 to Germany in their second game at the U20 Fifa Women's World Cup. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action. The starters Goalkeeper: Shukurat Bakare: She was hardly at fault for any of the goals but yet again displayed her poor judgment towards crosses ...
U20 WWC Germany 3 Nigeria 1:  Okwuchukwu goal in vain as Falconets beaten by three-time champions
Published: September 05, 2024
The Falconets lost 3-1 to three-time champions Germany in the second matchday of the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo on Thursday morning.  Germany started the game on the front foot but were unable to punish Nigeria's slow start. The Falconets created their first big chan...
'Playing against Rohr' - Ekong unfazed by the prospect of facing Benin team coached by ex-Nigeria boss
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles captain for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures in September, William Troost-Ekong remains undeterred by the prospect of facing former coach Gernot Rohr when Nigeria host Republic of Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. Troost-Ekong, who will come up against Rohr for the ...
Ballon d'Or: Super Eagles star Lookman nominated for football's most prestigious individual award
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has earned a coveted spot on the 30-player shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, regarded as football's most prestigious individual award.  The Nigerian international's stellar performance with Atalanta has propelled him into contention for the prestigious award. La...
Official: Talented goalkeeper Asemota joins Aston Villa after leaving Arsenal
Published: September 04, 2024
With a statement on the club's official website, Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of England youth international of Nigerian descent, Owen Asemota. The talented goalkeeper has joined Aston Villa's academy after rejecting a new contract at Arsenal. Asemota has agreed a scholarship deal at The Lions a...