Super Eagles goalkeeper Uzoho keeps clean sheet in his first league start in 204 days 
Published: December 10, 2023
Francis Uzoho kept his first clean sheet in his first league start in 204 days in  Omonia Nicosia's  2-0 win over Nea Salamis Famagusta FC  on matchday 14 of the Cypriot First Divison played at the Ammochostos Stadium on Sunday.   Cape Verde forward Willy Semedo gave Omonia the lead in the 48th minute wit...
Club legend Sherwood names Udogie among five Tottenham players that impressed him in win v Newcastle 
Published: December 10, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur legend Tim Sherwood namechecked Destiny Udogie as he highlighted five players who impressed him during Tottenham's 4-1 rout of Newcastle United in a Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening.  The Lilywhites continued their streak of scoring first in recent games wh...
Udogie scores first Premier League goal to help Tottenham set a new club record
Published: December 10, 2023
Destiny Udogie scored his first-ever Premier League on Sunday evening when he netted in Tottenham's 4-1 win over Newcastle United  in a Premier League game played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The Italian-Nigerian left-back opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Heung Min-Son played a pass into his pat...
NPFL gameweek 13: Five takeaways from Bendel Insurance 1-0 victory against Sunshine Stars 
Published: December 10, 2023
Bendel Insurance were at home to Sunshine Stars of Akure on matchday 13 of the NPFL on Saturday.   Insurance made sure they made no mistakes in claiming all three points from today's encounter courtesy of Benjamin Tanimu's first half penalty which saw out a much needed 1-0 win.   Sunshine Stars w...
EPL wrap: Tosin first goal in over a year; Iwobi assists; Adebayo scores again; Ugochukwu, Madueke still absent
Published: December 10, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Sunday, December 10.   At Craven Cottage, it was another five star day for Fulham as they thrashed West Ham United 5-0, four days after scoring five without reply agains...
'This is his strong point' - Peseiro names four different positions versatile Atalanta star Lookman can play 
Published: December 10, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro believes Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is good enough to play in four different positions for club and country.    Lookman has been mostly used as a support striker at Atalanta and has been deployed on the left side of attack at national team level.    The former Everto...
'I wish to get a call-up but it's not compulsory' - Super Eagles GK Nwabili keen on reviving international career
Published: December 10, 2023
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili is keen on reviving his international career with Nigeria ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.   Nwabili has been in the international wilderness for more than two years, with his last and only cap for the Super Eagles earned in an international friendly against M...
Transfer insider reckons Chelsea would be open to Madueke loan move next month
Published: December 10, 2023
Transfer insider Ben Jacobs has reckoned that Chelsea could be open to letting Noni Madueke leave the club on loan when the transfer window opens next month This is premised on a report that the Super Eagles-eligible winger  is considering leaving Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old has struggled to secure a pl...
'One of the best dribblers in Europe' - Peseiro backs Chukwueze to star for AC Milan next season 
Published: December 10, 2023
Jose Peseiro has defended Samuel Chukwueze amid the winger's struggles at seven-time European champions AC Milan.    Chukwueze became the ninth Nigerian player signed by AC Milan this summer and the sixth to make a first team appearance for the Rossoneri, after Aliyu Datti, Taribo West, Kingsley Umunegbu,...
'I'm sure he'll become the next captain of Nigeria' -  Peseiro anoints Osimhen as Super Eagles talisman for AFCON
Published: December 10, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has anointed Victor Osimhen as the Super Eagles talisman for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which is not surprising given than the Napoli striker has been in red-hot form for the national team over the last three years.   Of his 20 international goals for Nigeria, fifteen were ...
'We're not the only ones' - Peseiro names Senegal, Morocco among his six favourites to win 2023 AFCON
Published: December 10, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has made it clear that the Super Eagles are competing with other strong national teams to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Apart from Nigeria, the Portuguese football tactician listed Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon and Ivory Coast as his favourites to win the 2023 Africa...
Peseiro's pre-match wish on Lookman comes true: Atalanta striker fires brace in 3-2 win against AC Milan
Published: December 09, 2023
Jose Peseiro's pre-match wish came true as Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman netted a brace to inspire Atalanta to a hard-fought 3-2 win over AC Milan at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on matchday 15 of the Serie A on Saturday evening.    In an interview with celebrated Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello ...
FA Youth Cup: Nwaneri scores five goals to inspire Arsenal to 7-1 win against Crewe Alexandra
Published: December 09, 2023
Talented Anglo-Nigerian forward Ethan Nwaneri put up a fantastic display as he scored five goals in Arsenal's 7-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra at Meadow Park on Saturday evening in the FA Youth Cup. Lewis Nolan gave Crewe the lead and the 18-year-old's only strike was the difference between both sides afte...
Super Eagles watch: Ninth goal involvement for Ndidi; Dessers powerful strike; Ejuke gets his groove back 
Published: December 09, 2023
Three Super Eagles players were on target to help their respective clubs register wins in league matches on Saturday, December 9.   Wilfred Ndidi continued to play an integral role for Leicester City in their bid to regain promotion to the Premier League when he scored in Leicester City's 4-0 win over Plymou...
'It looks very nasty' -  Michael Owen insists Onyeka was lucky to escape red card against Sheffield United 
Published: December 09, 2023
Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has insisted that Frank Onyeka was fortunate to escape a first half dismissal during Brentford's 1-0 loss to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday.    James McAtee scored what proved to be the game-wining goal for Sheffield United right on th...