Barcelona prodigy Vicky Lopez named in IFFHS Women's Youth (U20) World Team 2022
Published: January 14, 2023
Barcelona prodigy Vicky Lopez is the only Super Falcons-eligible player named in the IFFHS Women's Youth (U20) World Team 2022 .   The German-based football statistics organization has unveiled a best XI consisting of the best player in each position, and the lineup is dominated by Barcelona with three of t...
Super Eagles star Nwakali named in SD Ponferradina provisional squad for Villarreal B showdown
Published: January 06, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Kelechi Nwakali is certainly in contention to be involved in some capacity when SD Ponferradina take on Villarreal B in a Segunda Division clash at the Estadio El Toralín (Ponferrada) on Friday afternoon.    Manager of Ponferradina, David Gallego can now call on the ...
La Liga : Chukwueze on target as Villarreal beat Valencia in Derbi de la Comunitat
Published: December 31, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Villarreal defeated Valencia 2-1 in the Derbi de la Comunitat on Saturday at  the official opening of the remodeled Estadio de la Cerámica.   The Nigeria national teamer has forced his way into the starting lineup of the Yellow Submarine since Quique Setién took over the m...
Villarreal manager labels Chukwueze 'a decisive player' ahead of Aston Villa friendly 
Published: December 15, 2022
Speaking at a press conference at the José Manuel Llaneza Training Ground ahead of Villarreal's friendly with Aston Villa, manager Quique Setién was full of praise for Samuel Chukwueze, labeling the Nigeria international 'a decisive player'.   The Yellow Submarine face the Premier League side at...
UECL : Villarreal's Chukwueze continues fine form in Europe, Zalgiris' Oyewusi nets brace
Published: October 27, 2022
European football competitions returned this evening 27th October, 2022, and Nigeria-eligible footballers were in action for their respective clubs.  Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the top performers of the matchday five of the UEFA Europa Conference League. We kick-start in the UEFA Europa Conference League ...
UECL : Chukwueze assists in Villarreal big win, ex-Golden Eaglets striker Otubanjo in red-hot form
Published: October 06, 2022
Nigeria-eligible footballers were in action in the third tier of UEFA competition, Europa Conference League on Thursday for their respective clubs. Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at the outstanding individuals from matchday three.    At the Estadi Ciutat de València, Villarreal coached by Unai Emery th...
'Real Madrid were interested in signing me' - Ajax hero Finidi reveals how dream move collapsed
Published: September 29, 2022
Former Super Eagles, Ajax Amsterdam and Ipswich Town elegant winger Finidi George has revealed why he did not wear the famous white jerseys of Real Madrid despite the interest shown by the European champions during his playing days. The current head coach of two-time African club champions Enyimba Football Club of Aba...
Chukwueze back in training with Villarreal after withdrawing from Nigeria's September games
Published: September 29, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze is back in training with La Liga outfit Villarreal ahead of their upcoming game against Cadiz, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup-winning winger withdrew from the Nigeria squad for their friendlies with the Algerian national teams, citing injury. In truth, Chukwueze had been st...
Former Atletico Madrid youth teamer Otubanjo nominated for UECL Goal of the Week
Published: September 16, 2022
Former Nigeria youth international Yusuf Otubanjo has been nominated for the official UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week for his brilliant strike in FC Pyunik's clash against ŠK Slovan Bratislava on Thursday night.   His goal aided FC Pyunik to a 2-0 win over SK Slovan Bratislava at Vazgen Sargs...
Real Sociedad's Nigeria international striker undergoes successful surgery
Published: September 15, 2022
Real Sociedad's Nigeria striker Umar Sadiq underwent surgery on Thursday morning, the La Liga club have informed through their official website.   Sadiq suffered a right knee sprain during the first half of the La Liga match against Getafe and after tests were carried out he was diagnosed with a rupture of t...
Real Madrid central defender sends message to injured Super Eagles star
Published: September 13, 2022
Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has sent a message to Umar Sadiq after the Real Sociedad summer signing suffered a significant injury at the weekend.   The Nigeria international suffered a right knee sprain during the first half against Getafe and tests on Monday confirmed everyone's worst fear...
Real Sociedad confirm Super Eagles striker has suffered ACL injury
Published: September 12, 2022
Through their official website, Real Sociedad have confirmed that Sadiq Umar has suffered an ACL injury.   Sadiq suffered the injury in Real Sociedad's 2-1 loss to Getafe in a La Liga Santander game at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday, September 11.   The Super Eagles forward has been diagnosed w...
'He reminds me of Yekini' - Real Sociedad icon likens Sadiq to Nigeria's all-time top scorer
Published: September 06, 2022
Umar Sadiq has received huge praise from Real Sociedad icon Mutiu Adepoju with the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder likening him to Nigeria's all-time top scorer in history with 37 goals, Rashidi Yekini.   The former Almeria man became Real Sociedad's most expensive signing in history when h...
Sadiq scores nine minutes into Real Sociedad debut against Atletico Madrid
Published: September 03, 2022
Super Eagles forward, Sadiq Umar had a night to remember as he scored on his debut for Real Sociedad.     Sadiq netted Real Sociedad's equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Anoeta on Saturday evening.   Sociedad had gone behind following Alvaro Morata's opener for Atletic...
Real Madrid loanee of Nigerian descent in contention to make La Liga 2 debut tonight
Published: August 22, 2022
Marvin Akinlabi is in contention to make his La Liga 2 debut tonight when UD Las Palmas trade tackles with Malaga at the Estadio La Rosaleda.   The versatile Spanish-born winger of Nigerian and South Korean descent was in Las Palmas traveling squad to the Andalusian province on Sunday afternoon.   Las Pal...