Chelsea offer new deal to son of former Super Eagles star ahead of next season 
Published: January 23, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Premier League giants Chelsea have offered a new contract to Landon Emenalo, son of former Super Eagles left-back Michael Emenalo ahead of the start of the 2024-2025 season.    As per Premier League rules, all players in their U17 year are required to start the 2...
'When you are one of the hottest strikers' - Chelsea target Osimhen says he has figured out next career step
Published: January 23, 2024
Victor Osimhen has said that he has figured out his next career step having been continuously linked with a move away from Napoli. The 25-year-old just inked a new deal with the defending Serie A champions which will expire in the summer of 2026 but that has not stopped the exit links, particularly with Chelsea wh...
2023 AFCON: Nigeria to meet Cameroon in blockbuster round of 16 clash on Saturday 
Published: January 23, 2024
The Super Eagles will square up against Cameroon in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Nigeria finished second in Group A having amassed seven points, the same as table toppers Equatorial Guinea but were edged on goal difference. The West African side recorded 3 goals and conceded ...
'I haven't played left-back for Nigeria for a while' - Aina admits he was a bit rusty in first half against GNB
Published: January 23, 2024
Versatile Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has been arguably the best player for the Nigeria side at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations with some eye-catching performances in the group stage.    The Chelsea academy product earned rave reviews from Super Eagles fans, pundits and even 1980 Africa Cup of Nations...
'Osimhen could have had a hat-trick' - Ex-DR Congo captain has his say on Super Eagles goalscoring woes
Published: January 23, 2024
Former Democratic Republic of Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani has played down Super Eagles' goalscoring woes at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations amidst fast-growing concern among fans and pundits alike.  The West African side finished as runner-up in Group A with 7 points but could only score three goals despite ...
'In the final third it's going to click' - Ajayi vows Super Eagles will add more goals to their game
Published: January 23, 2024
West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi has acknowledged that the Super Eagles have struggled in attack at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations but is confident that the attack-minded players will soon start firing on all cylinders.    One of the talking points before the Guinea-Bissau versus Nigeria encounter had b...
Key stats GNB v NGA: Bassey top tackler; Ajayi dirtiest player; Omeruo most clearances; Osimhen No. 1 aerial duels
Published: January 23, 2024
Nigeria booked their ticket to the knockout rounds of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a narrow 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their final Group A game on Monday evening at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.   Jose Peseiro's team moved through to the round of 16 thanks to  an own...
Can the Super Eagles defy the odds and win AFCON 2023?
Published: January 23, 2024
The Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off and we’ve already seen the Super Eagles slump to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea. Despite many seeing them as a rising team in African football, there’s no denying Nigeria should’ve won comfortably.    In a team with top talents such as Victor Osimh...
'I'm getting there' - Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi expects to be back sooner rather than later
Published: January 23, 2024
Leicester City has been given an injury boost with the latest update given by  Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on his injury. Ndidi suffered a serious muscle injury which has kept him out of action for the Foxes since the start of the year and cost him his spot in the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup ...
'Go and ask the midfielders and attackers' - Bassey's hilarious response to why Super Eagles are not scoring 
Published: January 23, 2024
Calvin Bassey gave a hilarious response when asked why the Super Eagles have been struggling in attack since the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring just once from open play in three games.    The Super Eagles are the joint best defensive team at the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast with only one ...
2023 AFCON: Chukwueze reveals why Guinea-Bissau players looked fresh in loss to Super Eagles
Published: January 23, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze noted that the Guinea-Bissau players looked fresh in Monday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match against Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan because several changes were made to the starting lineup.   With the 1-0 win over the Wild Dogs, the Super Eagles clinched ...
'It's really hard to win the AFCON' - Onyeka insists no games are easy ahead of Nigeria's round of 16 match 
Published: January 23, 2024
The Super Eagles have qualified for the round of 16 of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Monday evening.   Nigeria had been expected to steamroll their way to victory but the Wild Dogs frustrated the three-time African c...
'They changed a lot of their players' - Iwobi admits Super Eagles win over Guinea-Bissau was difficult 
Published: January 23, 2024
Alex Iwobi has reacted to Guinea-Bissau's approach in the game against the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played yesterday evening. Heading into the encounter, the Wild Dogs had very little chance of qualifying for the round of 16 having failed to secure any point in their opening two games. ...
Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star makes his debut for Chelsea U21s in 4-1 win v Colchester United
Published: January 22, 2024
Landon Emenalo, son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star Michael Emenalo, made his debut for Chelsea's development squad as they hammered Colchester United 4-1 in an U21 Premier League Cup clash at Kingsmeadow on Monday night.    It was a remarkable feat by the talented midfielder, taking into account that...
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey solid; Aina versatile, Simon surprise official MotM; Osayi-Samuel struggles 
Published: January 22, 2024
The Super Eagles rounded up their group-stage games in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Monday evening.   Allnigerisoccer.com runs the rule over Nigerian players who took part in the game.   The starters   Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali: The Chippa United shot-...