'He's not playing' - France U21 coach Thierry Henry voices concern over Ugochukwu's lack of game time at Chelsea
Published: November 17, 2023
France U21 coach Thierry Henry has expressed concerns over the lack of game time for Lesley Ugochukwu since his move to Chelsea in the summer. With stiff competition from Enzo Fernandez, Moisés Caicedo and Conor Gallagher, the talented midfielder has started 4 games across all competitions this season. The 1...
'I did sign a pre-contract for Man Utd' - Mikel reveals how he ended up at Chelsea after Red Devils unveiling
Published: November 17, 2023
Obi Mikel has lifted the lid on how he ended up at Chelsea despite his official unveiling as a Manchester United player. Manchester United were the first team to express an interest in the signature of Mikel after he impressed their scouts at the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup in Egypt, and he was invited to train at Carri...
Trabzonspor set to open talks with Southampton over permanent signing of Super Eagles striker 
Published: November 17, 2023
Trabzonspor are reportedly preparing to open talks with EFL Championship outfit Southampton over the permanent signing of Super Eagles star Paul Onuachu.   Onuachu joined Southampton in the January transfer window and was shipped out on a season-long loan to Trabzonspor in September, with the Nigerian center f...
Mikel picks Haaland as the PL player he most likes to watch, Sterling as Chelsea's best player
Published: November 17, 2023
Super Eagles legend Obi Mikel has named Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as the Premier League player he likes watching the most and England international Raheem Sterling as Chelsea's best player.   The retired Nigeria international praised Haaland who has been phenomenal since joining Manchester City ...
'Why should South Africa play tomorrow?'  - Peseiro slams Fifa over 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduling
Published: November 17, 2023
Manager Jose Peseiro has criticized football's governing body, Fifa over the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduling, which would see the Super Eagles complete their November internationals a day after South Africa's opening game in Group C against Benin.   On paper, Bafana Bafana are Nigeria's biggest ...
'Absolutely not' - Super Eagles' saviour against Lesotho, Ajayi insists Crocodiles were not underrated 
Published: November 17, 2023
West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi proved to be Nigeria's saviour in their 1-1 draw against Lesotho as his headed goal prevented the three-time African champions from suffering an embarrassing home loss to the Crocodiles.    The former Arsenal U21 skipper made it clear that the Crocodiles were not treate...
Peseiro to hold talks with misfiring forwards, reels out statistics to prove Super Eagles dominated Crocodiles 
Published: November 17, 2023
Jose Peseiro has defended the performance of his attack-minded players during the frustrating 1-1 draw against Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Thursday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.   Despite being on the defensive, it was the Southern African nation that broke the deadlock thro...
'Boniface, Awoniyi, Osimhen, Moffi don't play with two strikers' - Peseiro admits Super Eagles forwards uncoordinated
Published: November 17, 2023
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 1-1 draw with Lesotho in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro admitted that his strikers failed to deliver the goods because they were uncoordinated.   Semi Ajayi's thumping header midway through the...
Most PL fouls conceded: Chelsea ace is dirtiest player followed by Tottenham fullback Udogie 
Published: November 16, 2023
Only one player has committed more fouls than Tottenham Hotspur's Super Eagles-eligible fullback Destiny Udogie so far in this season's Premier League.    According to a report by The Sun UK, Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher holds the unwanted record for most fouls committed after twelve matchdays in...
Super Eagles player ratings: Simon standout; Iheanacho nearly scores; Ajayi redeems himself; Awoniyi poor 
Published: November 16, 2023
The Super Eagles were held to an embarrassing 1-1 draw by Lesotho in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players involved in the encounter. The starters Goalkeeper  Francis Uzoho: Largely untested in the g...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' frustrating 1-1 draw against Lesotho 
Published: November 16, 2023
Nigeria began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a disappointing note with a 1-1 draw against Lesotho at the Uyo Township stadium in Akwa Ibom State.   Motlomelo Mkhwanazi scored first for the visitors, heading home a corner at minute 56, before Semi Ajayi equalized for Nigeria, heading home a corn...
2026 WCQ Nigeria 1 Lesotho 1: Ajayi's headed goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing defeat 
Published: November 16, 2023
The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho in their first qualification game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Thursday evening. Nigeria started in the usual 4-4-2 formation with Franci Uzoho, Brigh Osayi-Samuel and Frank Onyeka being the only players to have kept their ...
2026 WCQ: Eight things to note on Super Eagles starting lineup against Lesotho
Published: November 16, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.   Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup to face the Crocodiles.   1) Th...
Super Eagles confirmed starting XI: Iwobi, Lookman, Awoniyi, Iheanacho start; Uzoho gets the nod in goal 
Published: November 16, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the national team's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.   Omonia Nicosia glovesman Francis Uzoho, the most used Nigeria player since the appointment of Peseiro, as expected star...
Liverpool target Dorgu reveals Chelsea are his favourite club, Chukwueze his toughest opponent
Published: November 16, 2023
In an interview with Danish media, Lecce fullback and Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, Patrick Dorgu revealed that Premier League giants Chelsea are his favourite club.    In recent months, the Danish-Nigerian young star has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Barcelona and J...