'It's the story of a foreign player' - AC Milan boss backs Chukwueze despite rocky start to life in Italy
Published: March 17, 2024
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has defended new signing Samuel Chukwueze, acknowledging the Nigerian winger's struggles to adapt to Serie A but emphasizing his positive contributions when given the chance. Chukwueze arrived at the San Siro in the summer transfer window from Villarreal, bringing with him a reputa...
Super Eagles watch: Chukwueze opens Serie A account after 616 minutes; Dele-Bashiru ends 21-game goal drought
Published: March 17, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up Super Eagles players on the score sheet across the European Leagues in games played on Sunday, March 17. In the Italian Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze finally scored his first league goal to help AC Milan register a 3-1 win against Hellas Verona at the Marcantonio Bentegodi. After comin...
Super-subs: Nigeria-eligible duo come off the bench to rescue Chelsea in win against Ndidi's Leicester 
Published: March 17, 2024
Chelsea are through to the semifinals of the Emirates FA Cup after a hard-fought 4-2 win against Leicester City at  Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi made his first start since his recovery from a muscle injury that ruled him out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while Kelech...
Scoring spree: Watch all four goals scored by Arsenal U18 striker Obi-Martin against Crystal Palace
Published: March 17, 2024
Arsenal teenage striker of Nigerian descent Chido Obi-Martin was in scintillating form when the U18s beat Crystal Palace 8-3 at Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday afternoon, scoring four goals in the 11-goal thriller. The talented forward bagged his first in the 18th minute, tapping in Michal Rosiak's pass...
Spain or Nigeria? Atletico Madrid loanee Omorodion reveals senior national team he wants to represent
Published: March 17, 2024
Atletico Madrid loanee Samuel Omorodion has made a decision on his international future, saying he dreams of representing Spain's senior national team.  Born in Melilla, Spain nineteen years ago to Nigerian parents, Omorodion is eligible to wear the colours of his country of birth as well as three-time Afric...
Michael Kayode: Just how good is Super Eagles-eligible fullback linked with Arsenal?
Published: March 17, 2024
With the European season drawing to a close, clubs are already preparing for the next campaign by looking at potential targets in the next transfer. Premier League table toppers Arsenal are not left behind and they have been linked with Italian-Nigerian fullback Michael Kayode who plies his trade with Italian side F...
Netherlands squads announcement: Lagos-born PSV defender among five Nigerians called up
Published: March 17, 2024
The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) have announced the rosters for the Netherlands youth teams ahead of international matches this month with five players of Nigerian descent in contention to play for the European giants. Former Manchester United and Manchester City youth teamer Noah Ohio and Strasbourg'...
Ayew brothers, West Ham's Kudus, Rangers' Diomande named in Ghana squad ahead of Nigeria friendly
Published: March 17, 2024
The Ghana Football Association have announced the roster for the Black Stars upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. The friendly between the West African giants is scheduled to hold in Marrakech, Morocco on March 22. Ghana boss Otto Addo has handed maiden call-ups to five new players including Rangers&#...
All eyes on Iheanacho: Can 'Mr FA Cup' fill the void created by injured Vardy against Chelsea?
Published: March 17, 2024
The FA Cup quarter-finals are upon us, and a rematch of the 2021 final ignites a fire under Leicester City.  This time, however, they face Chelsea with a gaping hole in their attack – Jamie Vardy, the Foxes' fearless striker, is sidelined by injury. But wait! Stepping into the spotlight is Kelechi Iheanach...
Michael Folorunsho: Verona manager reacts to call-up of Napoli-owned box-to-box midfielder to Italy squad
Published: March 16, 2024
Hellas Verona manager Marco Baroni is happy with the call-up of Super Eagles-eligible box-to-box midfielder Michael Folorunsho to Italy's national team ahead of upcoming games against against Venezuela and Ecuador. The matches are not competitive matches so there is still a possibility of the Napoli-owned playe...
Nottingham Forest coach explains why Awoniyi was absent from squad against Luton Town
Published: March 16, 2024
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has explained that his decision to omit Taiwo Awoniyi from the matchday squad for the Premier League clash with Luton Town was due to a minor injury. It has come to light that the Super Eagles striker suffered a knock in the buildup to the trip to Kenilworth Road. A...
'We'll see for Sunday's game' - Leicester boss provides update on Ndidi ahead of Chelsea clash
Published: March 16, 2024
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca spoke to the media ahead of his side's mouthwatering Emirates FA Cup clash against Chelsea, where he provided a fitness update on Wlfred Ndidi. Ndidi is back playing again after spending approximately two months on the sidelines due to a muscle injury that required surgery. ...
Chelsea captain Reece James in attendance as Emenalo, Ngumoha feature for U18s in late win v Reading 
Published: March 16, 2024
Chelsea's first team captain Reece James was among the onlookers as the Blues left it late to beat Reading 2-0 in an U18 Premier League fixture at Cobham Training Center on Saturday afternoon. England national teamer James has had an injury plagued season and is currently inactive after undergoing surgery to fix...
'I was shocked' - Ladan Bosso names four Flying Eagles stars he expected to make Nigeria's AFCON squad 
Published: March 16, 2024
Manager Ladan Bosso was understandably disappointed after the Flying Eagles failed in their bid to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing 2023 African Games following a 3-2 loss to Senegal on Friday night despite taking a second minute lead through Charles Agada. Nigeria did not advance beyond the group stage, su...
The boy is a bit special: Obi-Martin scores four goals as Arsenal U18s beat Crystal Palace 8-3
Published: March 16, 2024
Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent Chidozie Obi-Martin enhanced his burgeoning reputation with another superb performance as Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 8-3 in an U18 Premier League clash staged at Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.  The Gunners were on a three-game winless run bef...