'We saw what Guinea-Bissau did to us' - Osimhen warns against complacency v Sierra Leone 
Published: June 16, 2023
Victor Osimhen has warned his Super Eagles teammates to take nothing for granted when they face Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in  Monrovia on Sunday.    Having been in the team that surrendered a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 against Sierra ...
'I can't sleep well if I lose' -  Chukwueze vows to give everything to qualify for 2023 AFCON 
Published: June 16, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze has vowed to give everything to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Villarreal winger will be hoping he can take his good form into the AFCON  qualifier against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday, June 18.   The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner registe...
Done deal: Celtic old boy Jenz leaves Lorient for VfL Wolfsburg
Published: June 16, 2023
Moritz Jenz's two-year association with French Ligue 1 club Lorient has come to an end, with the central defender completing a permanent transfer to German Bundesliga outfit VfL Wolfsburg.    Jenz spent the first half of last season on loan at Scottish Premiership outfit Celtic, where he appeared in ninetee...
Official: Son of former Super Eagles defender released by Aston Villa
Published: June 16, 2023
Promising Nigerian youngster Ruben Shakpoke has been released by Aston Villa, according to the official list of released Aston Villa players published on the Premier League website. Football runs in his family with his father, Jero Shakpoke playing professionally for Reggiana, Bologna, OGC Nice, Varese and Royale ...
Confirmed: Nine players of Nigerian descent retained by Chelsea, three released 
Published: June 16, 2023
Chelsea have submitted to the Premier League the list of players they will be releasing from their squads as well as those retained for the 2023-2024 season.    As reported by allnigeriasoccer.com twelve days ago, three players of Nigerian descent will be bidding farewell to Chelsea upon the expiry of their co...
Official: Three Flying Eagles-eligible players retained by Man Utd for 2023-2024 season 
Published: June 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have announced their retained and released list ahead of the start of pre-season preparations.    Three Flying Eagles players, aged 19 and under, will remain on the books of Manchester United for the 2023-2024 season, provided t...
Official: 2023 Flying Eagles invitee among 13 players released by Arsenal 
Published: June 16, 2023
Through their official website, English Premier League club Arsenal have announced their retained and released list following the end of the 2022-2023 campaign. They have confirmed that thirteen players will be leaving the club upon the expiration of their contracts on June 30, 2023. One of the players is 20...
AC Milan keeping tabs on former Flying Eagles centre-forward
Published: June 16, 2023
Italian giants AC Milan are reportedly keeping tabs on former Flying Eagles centre-forward Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi. This is according to transfer market reporter Sacha Tavolieri who wrote on his Twitter handle on Friday morning that the performances of Ikwuemesi have caught the attention of the Rossoneri recruitme...
Official: Paderborn loan in former Bayern Munich youth teamer Ezekwem 
Published: June 16, 2023
Through a statement on their official website, German 2. Bundesliga side SC Paderborn 07 have announced the temporary signing of former Bayern Munich youth teamer of Nigerian descent Kimberly Ezekwem.    The 21-year-old moved from FC Bayern Munich to Freiburg U19s in 2018, rising through the ranks to become ...
Barcelona, Leicester City, Atletico Madrid stars named in Nigeria's 23-player WWC squad 
Published: June 16, 2023
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has listed Champions League winner Asisat Oshoala, dainty attacking midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and Leicester City central defender Ashleigh Plumptre in his list of 23 Super Falcons for this year's FIFA Women's World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand.   There is also his...
Transfer guru confirms Man Utd will not enter a bidding war for Super Eagles striker
Published: June 16, 2023
Transfer market guru Fabrizo Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are prepared to pull out of the race for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.    The race for the signature of the Nigeria national teamer has entered its decisive phase with the Premier League transfer window officially opening for business on We...
West Brom defender Ajayi overlooks Premier League heartbreak, optimistic about AFCON ticket
Published: June 15, 2023
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has put behind him the disappointment of his Championship side West Brom failing to gain promotion to the Premier League.     The Nigerian international is in the Super Eagles camp for Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone and is confident that...
Confirmed: Anglo-Nigerian fullback departs Southampton after seven years of service 
Published: June 15, 2023
Through their official website, relegated Premier League club Southampton have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.    Outside of the current first-team squad, the Saints confirmed that young professional Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo will leave the club upon the ...
Ex-Spurs, West Ham & Crystal Palace schoolboys named in Sierra Leone travelling squad v Nigeria
Published: June 15, 2023
Sierra Leone have named a 25-man travelling squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles in Monrovia.     As confirmed on Sierra Leone Football Association's Twitter handle, Leone Stars head coach John Keister has included 14 home-based players and 11 foreign-based players i...
Transfer guru Romano provides update on the future of Tosin at Fulham
Published: June 15, 2023
Tosin Adarabioyo  could end his stay with Fulham this summer after talks over a new deal collapsed.  According to transfer Guru Fabrizio Romano, who tweeted on Thursday afternoon, Fulham are ready to offload the English-born defender after he failed to reach an agreement with the club over a new deal. Adara...