'Osimhen means half of Galatasaray' – Former referee says Super Eagles star hates being substituted
Published: April 24, 2025
Former Turkish referee Ahmet Cakar has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, describing the Nigerian striker as the driving force behind Galatasaray's current domestic dominance. With six league matches remaining in the season, Galatasaray top the table with 77 points—five more than José Mourinho's Fenerbahce, and hav...
'A big character' - Middlesbrough forward on Iheanacho's influence behind the scenes
Published: April 24, 2025
Middlesbrough forward Tommy Conway has offered an inside look at Kelechi Iheanacho’s influence in the dressing room, praising the Nigerian international’s leadership and positive attitude despite his on-pitch struggles.Iheanacho, who joined Boro on loan from Sevilla during the winter transfer window, has found it d...
Super Eagles forward in contention to make return from injury in Blackburn v Watford duel
Published: April 24, 2025
Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis is in line to make his long-awaited return from injury when Blackburn Rovers host Watford at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon.Dennis, who joined Blackburn during the winter transfer window, has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in a 2-1 loss to Cardiff City in March...
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu explains U20 Afcon snub to Dutch-Nigerian central defender
Published: April 24, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has informed Dutch-Nigerian centre-back Endurance Alade of the reason behind his omission from the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations squad.Born on March 29, 2005 in Vlissingen, the defender qualifies to represent Nigeria through his parents and the ...
'A real eye-opener' - Harriman-Annous names two Arsenal stars who helped him during first team training
Published: April 24, 2025
Andre Harriman-Annous is arguably Nigeria's standout player in the Arsenal academy this season, thanks to his goalscoring displays.The versatile forward, who is in the first year of his scholarship with the Gunners, scored on his full debuts in the UEFA Youth League, EFL Trophy, Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup and U18 P...
No Manchester United move? Why Victor Osimhen might have dodged a bullet
Published: April 24, 2025
Victor Osimhen's exclusion from Manchester United's summer transfer plans, as revealed by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, may have come as a surprise to many fans. But rather than view this as a missed opportunity for the Nigerian striker, there’s a strong case that avoiding Old Trafford could be the best decision ...
Transfer guru David Ornstein drops bombshell: Osimhen won't join Man Utd or Arsenal this summer
Published: April 24, 2025
Transfer market specialist David Ornstein has shut down rumours linking Napoli-owned center forward Victor Osimhen to possible moves to Manchester United and Arsenal in the summer transfer window.The Red Devils' priority in the summer transfer window is to sign a number 10 and a striker, with finances in place regardle...
Agent confirms Chelle watched Ligue 1 game; forward who broke Martins & Mbappe's records possible target
Published: April 24, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle was in attendance at the iconic Stade Louis-II for the French Ligue I clash between AS Monaco and Olympique Marseille on April 12, fueling speculation about a potential call-up for history-making forward George Ilenikhena, who wears the colours of the Principality outfit.The Lagos-born at...
20 goals and counting: What Arokodare said after scoring in Racing Genk's 1-1 draw against Antwerp
Published: April 24, 2025
Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare remains optimistic about his team's title hopes in the Belgian Pro League despite a 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp on Wednesday night. The in-form Nigerian forward was once again pivotal for Genk, netting a crucial equalizer in the 71st minute to cancel out Michel Ange Balikwisha's o...
Confirmed: Nottingham Forest hand trials to three Nigerian players with close ties to Awoniyi
Published: April 24, 2025
Nottingham Forest, currently sitting fourth in the English Premier League table with 60 points, have handed trials to three Nigerian players with close ties to Reds striker Taiwo Awoniyi. Unicorns Football Club of Ilorin players — left winger Olamide Sunday Olasehinde, central defender Sulyman Kehinde Quadri, and mi...
Nigerian fullback-turned-goalkeeper training with Scottish club after trials with Nottingham Forest, Stoke
Published: April 23, 2025
Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone have taken Nigeria U20 international Nathaniel Nwosu on trial, with a view to a possible transfer. The Water FC Academy, Abuja product is age-eligible to repreent the Flying Eagles at the upcoming 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations but the 2006-born player has been omitted from the s...
No action for Dele-Bashiru: Super Eagles star benched amid fitness fears as Lazio beat Genoa
Published: April 23, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was an unused substitute as Lazio secured a 2-0 victory over Genoa on Wednesday night at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.The situation has further sparked concerns over the fitness and availability of the Nigerian International for the subsequent games for the Biancocelesti.Dele-B...
'Felt tired' - Al-Wehda coach explains why big-game player Ighalo watched from bench in loss to Al-Ahli
Published: April 23, 2025
Al-Wehda head coach Jose Daniel Carreno has revealed that Odion Ighalo’s absence from the starting lineup in their 3-2 defeat to Al-Ahli was due to a combination of fatigue and tactical considerations.The decision to bench the Nigerian striker, who has been pivotal for the Knights of Mecca, came as a surprise to fans...
'Very important name' – Galatasaray eye veteran star who could make fans forget Man Utd-linked Osimhen
Published: April 23, 2025
Galatasaray are reportedly closing in on the signing of a veteran midfielder, described as a ‘very important name,’ who could fill the void left by the likely departure of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.Football commentator Ertem Sener shared details of the potential transfer in remarks published by habersarikirmi...
West Brom expected to part ways with 41-cap Nigeria international with Arsenal ties this summer
Published: April 23, 2025
Championship club West Brom are reportedly planning to part ways with former Arsenal youth team skipper Semi Ajayi at the end of the 2024-2025 season.The 41-cap Nigeria international has roughly two months left on his contract with the Baggies, whom he joined from Rotherham United in 2019.According to Darren Witcoop, A...