'A modern-day full-back' - Ex-Scotland right-back delighted Tottenham tied Udogie to a new deal 
Published: December 14, 2023
Former Scotland right-back Alan Hutton has expressed his satisfaction with the performances of Destiny Udogie and is excited about him being given a  new deal.   Earlier this week, Spurs confirmed that the fullback has signed a long-term deal, extending his stay to the club till 2030 and also receiving a pay r...
AC Omonia planning to sign new goalkeeper if Uzoho is named in Super Eagles' 2023 AFCON squad 
Published: December 14, 2023
Cypriot First Division club AC Omonia are reportedly planning to sign a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window if Francis Uzoho is named in Nigeria's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   According to Goal Philinews, the selection or not of Francis Uzoho in the Nigeria National squad for the Afr...
'It was a great achievement' - Gift Orban on breaking European record held by Liverpool forward
Published: December 14, 2023
Gift Orban has acknowledged it was a delight to break the record for the fastest hat trick scored in the UEFA competition which was previously held by Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The Nigerian forward broke the record in Gent's 4-1 win over İstanbul Başakşehir F.K in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Confe...
Tottenham plan to sign new central defender in January amid links with Tosin 
Published: December 14, 2023
Speaking at Thursday's pre-match press conference to preview his side's Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that his side need to sign a new central defender in the January transfer window to provide cover for his injured center backs.    ...
South Africa include Super Eagles-eligible defender in 50-man provisional squad for 2023 AFCON
Published: December 14, 2023
The South African Football Association has announced Bafana Bafana's provisional roster for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire with a Super Eagles-eligible player making the cut.    An analysis of the 50-player roster revealed that five goalkeepers, eighteen defenders, thirteen midfielders ...
Osimhen's new deal: Implications for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino
Published: December 14, 2023
Italian journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, yesterday confirmed that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has agreed in principle to extend his contract with the current Serie A defending champions, keeping him tied to the club until the summer of 2026.   The 24-year-old Nigerian was the main man upf...
History-maker:  Ilenikhena breaks 7,574-day Nigerian record held by Obafemi Martins after goal v Barcelona
Published: December 14, 2023
Royal Antwerp super kid George Ilenikhena was one of the heroes for the reigning Belgian champions as they registered a 3-2 win over Barcelona at De Bosuil on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.  Marc Guiu thought he had snatched a point for Barcelona in the first minute of second half...
Bayer Leverkusen in the market for a striker to provide cover for AFCON-bound Boniface 
Published: December 14, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen are seeking a replacement for  Victor Boniface who is set to represent the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. According to German sports magazine Kicker, the Bundesliga table-toppers want a new striker who will cover for Boniface during his absence at AFCON and will also be abl...
Three key reasons Madueke should consider leaving Chelsea on loan next month
Published: December 14, 2023
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Noni Madueke is widely regarded as one of Chelsea's brightest prospects.   His blistering pace, wizardry on the ball, and prolific scoring record at PSV Eindhoven etched his name on scouts' notebooks across Europe.   When Chelsea secured the winger'...
'It's a great strike' - Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand hails Chukwueze for fabulous goal against Newcastle 
Published: December 14, 2023
Newcastle United crashed out of the Champions League after a 2-1 loss to AC Milan at St James' Park with Samuel Chukwueze coming off the bench to score the game-winning goal for the Italian giants.    The Magpies were by far the better team in the first half but could only come away with one goal at the int...
Super-subs: Chukwueze's goal breaks Newcastle hearts; Lagos-born teen nets winner against Barcelona
Published: December 14, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up Nigerian players on the scoreboard in the UEFA Champions League games played on Wednesday night    Samuel Chukuwueze came off the bench in the 83rd minute to score the game-winning goal as AC Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at St. James' Park.   A mi...
Agreement in principle for Chelsea target Osimhen to extend Napoli contract; release clause could be N113.5b
Published: December 13, 2023
Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Chelsea-linked striker  Victor Osimhen over extending his contract with the club with an official announcement expected to follow soon. This was revealed by  Fabrizio Romano on his X timeline on Wednesday night with the report adding that the new deal will be va...
Three Nigerian-born players eligible for selection in Stage One of the MLS Re-Entry Draft
Published: December 13, 2023
Major League Soccer on Wednesday announced the players eligible for Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Process on Thursday, Dec. 14. with three Nigerian-born players making the cut.   Ifunanyachi Achara and Mujeeb Murana who both turned out for Houston Dynamo in the 2023 Major League Soccer season and Minnesota United F...
'It's not the same' - Bayer Leverkusen striker insists he is not on the same level as Victor Boniface
Published: December 13, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen attacker Patrik Schick has insisted that he is not on the same level as Victor Boniface because he's just returning from injury.   Boniface has made a blistering start to his Bayer Leverkusen career with a goal involvement of 21 from 21 outings across all competitions.    The Nigeria...
'I could see myself playing in first team' - Super Eagles forgotten man opens up on failed Liverpool move
Published: December 13, 2023
Forgoten Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has given a detailed interview to Het Belang van Limburg reporter David Van den Broeck and as expected, one of the topics he touched on was his failed transfer to Premier League giants Liverpool seven years ago.   Ejuke along with Jacob Njoku, Charles Ezeh and Suleiman...