WAFCONQ: Five observations from Super Falcons come-from-behind win against Cape Verde 
Published: December 05, 2023
The Super Falcons secured their spot in the Morocco 2024 Women's African Cup of Nations after a 2-1 win against Cape Verde, clinching victory with a 7-1 aggregate score.   Cape Verde's Ivania Moreira opened the scoring in the eighth minute, but Nigeria's substitute, Esther Okoronkwo, came to the res...
WAFCONQ Cape Verde 1 Nigeria 2: Super-sub Okoronkwo, Ajibade on target in come-from-behind win 
Published: December 05, 2023
The Super Falcons defeated Cape Verde 2-1 in the second leg of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Tuesday evening.   Interim coach Justin Madugu named an unchanged XI from the side that started the first leg last Thursday.   The home side t...
Bayer Leverkusen coach hints at strike partner for 'strong and technically excellent' Boniface
Published: December 05, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has hinted at pairing up Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick in attack..    Czech Republic international Schick's game time is being managed after the injury troubles that have plagued him over the past one year.    In his comeback game, he came off the bench to dou...
10 players including 3 invited to Nigeria national teams in the past in the running for Crystal Palace GOTM
Published: December 05, 2023
Crystal Palace supporters have been asked to pick between ten efforts that are in the running to be named the Goal of the Month for November 2023, with four Nigeria-eligible players in the running for the accolade.    Joining 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise on the ten-goal shortlist are 2019 Golden Eagl...
The top-rated Nigerian players in the Premier Leagues of Europe
Published: December 05, 2023
European football is no joke. It is home to arguably some of the most competitive leagues in the world. Nevertheless, skilled players from Nigeria prove they have what it takes to be part of the competition and significantly impact various clubs. From the bustling stadiums of the English Premier League to the intense c...
'We know he's a very good player' - West Brom boss explains why Super Eagles striker is not starting games 
Published: December 05, 2023
West Brom manager Carlos Corberán has revealed the reason behind not starting Josh Maja in games since his arrival at the club. Since moving to West Brom in the summer having finished as the top scorer for Bordeaux in the Ligue 2 last season, the Nigerian striker has yet to start a game for the Championship side ...
Houston Dynamo decline contract option for two Nigerian-born players; ex-Flying Eagles star Aliyu retained 
Published: December 05, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo have announced their roster decisions following the postseason run to the Western Conference Final.   Decisions have been made on the future of three Nigerian-born players: Enugu-born center forward  Ifunanyachi Achara, Ibada...
Dapo Afolayan: Exciting winger who learned his trade at Chelsea commits international future to Nigeria
Published: December 05, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Chelsea youth team product Dapo Afolayan is open to representing the Nigeria national team.    The St. Pauli winger has pledged his international future to the three-time African champions and is hoping to be part of their squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. ...
'If they are called up, they will go' - Bayer chief confirms Boniface and Tella will be released to NFF for AFCON
Published: December 05, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen's managing director Simon Rolfes has confirmed that the Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella will be released to the Nigeria Football Federation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations if they are included on the national team's roster for the tournament  in Ivory Coast.    ...
AFCON 2023: Should Rangers defender Leon Balogun be recalled to the national team?
Published: December 05, 2023
The importance of defenders in a football team can be better understood by taking a closer look at the various roles they play.   In the modern day, defensive duties have gone beyond the traditional blocking and tackling routines, centre-backs can now control the tempo of a game using progressive passes and even...
Close to a ban: Tottenham Hotspur left-back Udogie at the risk of being suspended by Premier League 
Published: December 05, 2023
Tottenham left-back of Nigeria descent Destiny Udogie is at risk of being handed a Premier League one-match suspension for card accumulation. The 21-year-old has received 4 yellow cards so far, which means one more caution for him will attract a suspension under the rules. The Premier League rules state that ...
'He will change a lot of things for Chelsea' - Gianfranco Zola reveals Osimhen is tailor-made for PL 
Published: December 04, 2023
Former Napoli and Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola reckons that Victor Osimhen is ready to make a move to the Premier League.    The Nigeria national teamer has been heavily linked with a departure from reigning Italian champions Napoli next summer, with Chelsea rumored to be in the driving seat for his signatu...
Alejandro Garnacho beats Shoretire, 7 others to win Manchester United Goal of the Month
Published: December 04, 2023
England youth international of Nigerian descent, Shola Shoretire has missed out on Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for November 2023.   The Red Devils confirmed via their official website on Monday that Alejandro Garnacho's timeless overhead kick in the opening minutes away at Everton has ta...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface gunning for fourth consecutive Bundesliga award
Published: December 04, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has been nominated yet again for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month having been enlisted among the nominees for November. The Super Eagles forward has already won the award in the first three months of the season and a fourth consecutive nomination underscores how blistering o...
Taiwo Awoniyi nominated for Fans' Footballer of the Year 2023 award
Published: December 04, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi has been nominated for the Nottingham Forest Fans' Footballer of the Year 2023 award.   He was named alongside Orel Mangala, Danilo and Morgan Gibbs-White for the award whose winner will be decided by fans' votes. The Super Eagles forward has been in stellar form in the past 12 months ...