Nigeria 1 Uganda 2: Isiyaka scores as Flying Eagles suffer shock defeat to Hippos in African Games opener
Published: March 07, 2024
Nigeria kickstarted their campaign at the 13th African game with a 2-1 loss to Uganda on Thursday night. The Flying Eagles got their first chance of the game in the 11th minute when Sadiq Isiyaka ran past his marker, squared the ball into the penalty area but the resulting attempt from Nasir Muhammed was blocked. ...
41 goal involvements in 28 games: PL clubs keeping tabs on Birmingham City schoolboy of Nigerian descent 
Published: March 07, 2024
A plethora of unnamed English Premier League and overseas clubs are reportedly keeping tabs on Birmingham City U16 forward Tobechukwu Ugorji.  Ugorji has become a target for top-flight English clubs due to his impressive performances for the Blues academy teams.  According to the well-informed Football Inside...
No podium finish for Butler-Oyedeji as Arsenal announce Goal of the Month winner
Published: March 07, 2024
 Nigeria-eligible forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has missed out on Arsenal's Goal of the Month award for February 2024. The Gunners confirmed through their official webpage on Thursday that influential first team midfielder Declan Rice scooped the monthly accolade for his stunning effort against former club West...
'The players are ready for action' - Nigeria coach Bosso confident ahead of African Games opener v Uganda
Published: March 07, 2024
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso is brimming with confidence ahead of a potential tricky match against Uganda in their opening game of the 2023 African Games on Thursday night at the Accra Stadium. Nigeria are aiming to win the African Games for the first time in fifty one years but it should be stressed that the squ...
2023 African Games: Everything you need to know about Flying Eagles opener against Uganda's Hippos 
Published: March 07, 2024
The much-anticipated clash between Nigeria's U20 team, the Flying Eagles, and Uganda's U20 team, the Hippos, kicks off the African Games football tournament in Group B for both sides today March 7th, 2024. The 2023 U20 AFCON semi-finalists are also paired alongside Senegal, Tunisia and South-Sudan in what lo...
'We respect Nigeria as superpowers of African football' - Uganda coach ahead of 2023 African Games opener
Published: March 07, 2024
Uganda's Hippos coach Morley Byekwaso Ochama has labeled Nigeria as superpowers of African football but stressed that his side are ready to face one of the favorites of the men's football event at the 13th African Games, Accra 2023.  Flying Eagles, tutored by the experienced tactician Ladan Bosso, will loc...
Chelsea looking to fund deal for Super Eagles star by selling some players in the summer
Published: March 07, 2024
Chelsea are reportedly planning to offload some players to raise funds for the purchase of their summer transfer targets which includes Nigeria national teamer Victor Osimhen. According to Footballinsider via Caughtoffside, the Stamford Bridge outfit are close to breaching the Financial Fair Play Rules and will have...
The case for Chelsea: Five reasons Osimhen should consider Blues over Man Utd
Published: March 07, 2024
Victor Osimhen, the red-hot Nigerian striker and reigning African footballer of the year, has set the transfer market ablaze yet again with his blistering form for Napoli this season. With 11 goals and 3 assists in just 16 league appearances, he's unsurprisingly attracted interest from several Premier League gia...
Pundit insists Nwabali would be a good signing for QPR but blasts South Africa's DStv Premiership 
Published: March 07, 2024
Queens Park Rangers' fan pundit Louis Moir reckons Stanley Nwabali would be a good signing for the Hoops amid speculation linking the Super Eagles goalkeeper with a transfer to the Championship club in the summer transfer window.  The Hoops are scouring the market for a reliable goalkeeper as a possible replac...
Erik ten Hag runs the rule over Oyedele and Ogunneye ahead of Everton clash 
Published: March 06, 2024
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag invited some outstanding academy players to train with the first team on Wednesday, March 6, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Red Devils have stepped up their preparations for the visit of Everton, with a training session held at Carrington Training Ground. Among the academy b...
Manchester United confident of beating Chelsea to the signing of Nigerian winger
Published: March 06, 2024
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester United are confident of beating Chelsea to the signing of the 2021  Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise. The Old Trafford outfit want to revamp their present squad next summer and has identified the Crystal Palace forward as the target to kick-start a new era under Sir...
Five dual nationals Nigeria must secure ahead of 2026 World Cup, including Chelsea and Arsenal stars
Published: March 06, 2024
Nigeria, one of the powerhouse of African football, is constantly on the lookout for talented players to bolster its ranks. With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, the Super Eagles may need to look beyond their borders to secure the services of dual-national players who can elevate the squad to new heights. AllNig...
No cause for alarm: Osimhen returns to group training ahead of Napoli's Serie A clash versus Torino 
Published: March 06, 2024
Victor Osimhen is seemingly in contention to make his 23rd appearance of the season on Friday evening when Napoli take on Torino at the Diego Maradona Stadium. The reigning African Footballer of the Year did not train alongside his teammates on Tuesday and instead did personalized work in the gym. Napoli informed...
England set to provisionally cap-tie Arsenal's Super Falcons-eligible player; called up for U17 Euro qualifiers 
Published: March 06, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the English Football Association have made a concrete move to provisionally cap-tie Arsenal's talented box-to-box midfielder Omotara Junaid.  Junaid is qualified to represent her country of birth United States as well as the Super Falcons and Lionesses by virtue ...
Arsenal lagging behind Man Utd, PSG in race for Nigeria attacker, claims 1998 World Cup winner
Published: March 06, 2024
1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit believes that Arsenal are lagging behind Manchester United and PSG in the race to sign the current African Men's Player of the Year Victor Osimhen. The North London club want to improve their attacking department with the signing of a new striker in the summer and that is why...