Former Everton striker Kone names seven AFCON title contenders including Super Eagles 
Published: January 03, 2024
Former Everton striker and retired Ivory Coast international Arouna Koné has named seven countries he believes can win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Elephants of Ivory Coast are on Kone's list, along with Senegal, Morrocco, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt.    Kone, a veteran of three Afr...
Chelsea and Arsenal products among 17 players in Super Eagles AFCON training camp in Abu Dhabi
Published: January 03, 2024
Chelsea's Cobham product Ola Aina and Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi have arrived at the Super Eagles camp ahead of the start of preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Former Arsenal development squad skipper Semi Ajayi and onetime Chelsea's longest-serving player on a firs...
Iheanacho hopes to join Super Eagles before start of AFCON; 17 players including 4 PL stars in UAE camp  
Published: January 03, 2024
Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho has not ruled out his participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Super Eagles striker has been rated as doubtful for the tournament in Ivory Coast due to an undisclosed injury he is nursing at the moment.    The latest update...
Chelsea loan out African player capable of playing in midfield and attack; deal subject to medical 
Published: January 03, 2024
Premier League giants Chelsea are on the verge of confirming the temporary transfer of England youth international of African descent, Alex Matos.    According to transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano, Alex Matos is set to undergo medical tests at Championship outfit Huddersfield Town today and the loan deal w...
2021 Super Eagles invitee Olise named in BBC PL TOTW dominated by Nottingham Forest 
Published: January 03, 2024
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Brentford in a London derby at Selhust Park on December 30, with BBC football pundit Garth Crooks naming the versatile winger in the Premier League Team of the Week.   Olise inspi...
Blow for Nigeria: Ndidi forced to withdraw from AFCON squad as Peseiro calls up replacement
Published: January 03, 2024
Nigeria have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equatorial Guinea with key midfielder Wilfred Ndidi ruled out of the tournament in Ivory Coast.    Allnigeriasoccer.com has gotten official confirmation from the Nigeria Football Federation that the Leicester City...
Super Eagles midfielder reveals Fifa rule blocked his move to Chelsea
Published: January 02, 2024
Super Eagle midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has revealed that a FIFA rule prevented him from joining Premier League giants Chelsea at the early stage of his professional career.   After impressing at the 2009 Fifa U17 World Cup where he helped Nigeria to a second-place finish, the central midfielder had a trial at Chels...
Akinkunmi Amoo: 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star finally makes his debut for Omonia Nicosia 
Published: January 02, 2024
Former Super Eagles invitee Akinkunmi Amoo has finally made his debut for Cypriot First Division club Omonia Nicosia.    Amoo ended his association with Scandinavian giants FC Copenhagen after signing a three-year deal with Omonia Nicosia in September 2023.   The 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star was frozen o...
Italy coach reveals he has been monitoring Fiorentina, Burnley teenagers of Nigerian descent 
Published: January 02, 2024
Italy's national team coach  Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that he has been keeping tabs on eight players including two teenagers of Nigerian descent with a view to a possible call-up to gli Azzurri ahead of this year's European Championship.    Fiorentina fullback Michael Kayode and Burnley dazzle...
Chelsea considering a move for La Liga striker as alternative to Victor Osimhen
Published: January 02, 2024
Chelsea are considering a move for Girona striker Artem Dovbyk who has been in scintillating form in the La Liga this term.   According to the Sun via Teamtalk, the London club is keen to bring the Ukrainian to Stamford Bridge in this window as a move for their long-term target, Victor Osimhen looks highly unlik...
George battles Enzo Fernandez, Palmer, Lauren James, Mudryk, 2 others for Chelsea Goal of the Month
Published: January 02, 2024
Talented Nigeria-eligible winger Tyrique George has been shortlisted for Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for December 2023.   The England U18 international of Nigerian descent has been nominated for his brilliant effort for Chelsea's development squad in a 2-1 win over Luton Town U21s in the Premier Le...
Wayne Rooney: Man Utd icon will no longer be coaching Aiwu at Birmingham City 
Published: January 02, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Birmingham City have announced that they have parted company with manager Wayne Rooney and first team coach Carl Robinson.   The Blues have responded to the poor run of results by dismissing the Manchester United legend and the straw that broke the...
Chelsea and Leicester interested in signing 2023 U17 World Cup winner of Nigerian descent
Published: January 02, 2024
Chelsea and Leicester City are pursuing a deal for VfL Wolfsburg and Germany youth international of Nigerian descent David Odogu.   According to German transfer market expert Florian Plettenberg, the two English clubs have spoken with the centre back but talks are still at the initial stage. Odogu is said t...
'Arsenal need a top player in that position' - Romano reacts to reports linking Gunners with Solanke
Published: January 02, 2024
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has given an update regarding the future of Anglo-Nigerian striker Dominic Solanke who has been linked to Arsenal and Tottenham.   The former England youth international has been in stellar form in recent weeks and has played no small role in helping Bournemouth turn their season ar...
Coco-Bassey: The third defender of Nigerian descent in Equatorial Guinea's AFCON squad and their MVP
Published: January 02, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that there is a third defender of Nigerian descent included in Equatorial Guinea's Africa Cup of Nations squad.    Apart from versatile Huddersfield Town left-back Charles Ondo and  CD Illescas central defender Marvin Anieboh, Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Michá Obiang...