'They looked scared taking penalty against me' - Nwabali makes bold claim about Bafana Bafana players 
Published: April 10, 2024
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has fired shots at Bafana Bafana players, claiming they looked scared during their penalty shootout defeat to Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.  Nwabali was instrumental in the Super Eagles' victory, denying spot-kicks from Teboho Mokoena and Ev...
Heung-Min Son beats Ajayi to Tottenham Hotspur's March Goal of the Month
Published: April 10, 2024
Promising Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi has missed out on Tottenham Hotspur's Goal of the Month award for March 2024. The official website of Tottenham confirmed on Tuesday that Heung-Min Son has claimed his fourth Goal of the Month award of the season after his fierce strike against Aston Villa was chosen by t...
Osimhen closer than ever to leaving as Napoli identify Lille marksman as top target to replace Nigerian 
Published: April 10, 2024
Italian Serie A side Napoli have reportedly identified Lille marksman Jonathan David as the top target to replace Victor Osimhen in the summer.  Osimhen signed a contract extension with Napoli last December,binding him to The Parthenopeans until June 30, 2026., but everything points to the fact that he will end his...
Super Falcons player ratings v RSA: Abiodun Kante-esque; Alozie one of the best; Ohale big game player
Published: April 09, 2024
The Super Falcons played a barren draw with South Africa in the second leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers, thereby securing their place in the summer competition having won the first leg by a lone goal. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the players involved in the game.  The starters Goalkeeper ...
Kgatlana pocketed and four other observations from Super Falcons goalless draw against Banyana Banyana
Published: April 09, 2024
Nigeria secured their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics after a 0-0 draw with South Africa in Pretoria on Tuesday evening.  The Super Falcons had previously won the first leg 1-0 courtesy of a penalty converted by Rasheedat Ajibade in the first half. Nigeria put up a solid defensive performance, securing their ...
South Africa 0 Nigeria 0: Defensively solid Super Falcons book Olympic ticket after goalless draw in Pretoria 
Published: April 09, 2024
The Super Falcons played out a barren draw with South Africa in the second leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Randy Waldrum named an unchanged team that started the first leg but altered the formation from 4-3-3 to 4-5-1. Nigeria recorded the first and only shot on target in the first half with Rasheedat Ajibade cro...
Confirmed Super Falcons starting XI: Ihezuo, Echegini, Abiodun start; Oshoala, Paynes out 
Published: April 09, 2024
Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum has announced his starting lineup for the second leg of the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier against South Africa's Banyana Banyana at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday evening. The big news is that former Barcelona, Arsenal and Liverpool striker Asisat Oshoala has fail...
Five key strategies Waldrum must employ to ensure Super Falcons' triumph over Banyana Banyana
Published: April 09, 2024
The pressure is on for Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum as his team heads to Pretoria for the crucial return leg of their Olympic qualifiers against South Africa's Banyana Banyana. While a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg gives Nigeria a slight advantage, overcoming the determined Banyana Banyana in their ho...
Unstoppable Nigerian striker takes his tally to 11 goals in four games for Arsenal youth team
Published: April 09, 2024
Danish-born Nigerian striker Chido Obi-Martin put up another impressive performance for Arsenal U18's in their 5-3 win over Brighton in a U18 Premier League game played on Tuesday afternoon at the Elite Football Performance Centre. Brighton started the game on the front foot, taking the lead through Joe Belmont ...
Everything you need to know about Super Falcons' must-watch Olympic qualifier v Banyana Banyana
Published: April 09, 2024
The stakes rise even higher on Tuesday as Nigeria's Super Falcons travel to Pretoria to face South Africa's Banyana Banyana in the highly anticipated return leg of the CAF Women's final round of Olympic qualifiers. This winner-takes-all clash promises a thrilling encounter after a dramatic 1-0 victory fo...
Super Eagles duo Chukwueze, Osimhen named in Serie A Team of the Week for gameweek 31 
Published: April 09, 2024
Super Eagles duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze has been named in Whoscored.com's Serie A matchday 31 Team of the Week. Osimhen bagged a goal for Napoli as they staged a comeback to beat mid-table Monza 4-2 a the U-Power Stadium - Brianteo on Sunday. In the 55th minute of clash, the 2023 CAF Men'...
Confirmed Banyana Banyana team news: Mexican-based midfielder available for selection after missing first leg 
Published: April 09, 2024
South Africa's Banyana Banyana have been boosted by the arrival of Mexican-based player Sinoxolo Cesane ahead of their winner-takes-all clash with nine-time African champions Nigeria in a 2024 Olympic Games qualifier on Tuesday evening.  A midfielder by trade, Cesane was unavailable for selection for the firs...
Olympic ticket on the line: Toni Payne reveals why the Super Falcons are brimming with confidence pre-RSA 
Published: April 09, 2024
Sevilla midfielder Toni Payne has revealed that the Super Falcons are brimming with confidence ahead of their winner-takes-all Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier against South Africa's Banyana Banyana In Pretoria on Tuesday evening. African giants Nigeria and South Africa face off at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in a ba...
Ex-Premier League referee insists Dessers' goal against Celtic should not have been disallowed 
Published: April 08, 2024
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has questioned the decision to rule out Cyriel Dessers' goals for Rangers in their enthralling 3-3 draw with Celtic in a Scotland Premiership  encounter played on Sunday afternoon. Three minutes before the hour mark and the scores at 2-1 in favor of Celtic, the Sup...
PL2: George's goal against Aston Villa helps Chelsea secure place in title-deciding playoffs 
Published: April 08, 2024
England youth international of Nigerian descent Tyrique George was among the scorers as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4-0 at Bodymoor Heath on Monday evening to secure their place in the Premier League 2 playoffs.  Chelsea's development squad have now won their last six consecutive matches in all competitions, scori...