'They want to win all their games' - Amuneke admits ex-teammate Xavi is having challenges at Barcelona
Published: December 17, 2023
Former African Footballer of the Year and retired Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke has acknowledged that his former teammate at Barcelona, Xavi Hernández is having challenges at the Blaugrana.
Appointed Barcelona coach in November 2021, Xavi won La Liga last season and also the Supercopa de Espana.
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'I don’t know' - Porto coach admits he's unsure of the availability of Zaidu for Barcelona clash
Published: November 28, 2023
Porto manager Sérgio Conceição has admitted that he's unsure of the availability of Zaidu Sanusi for Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League clash against La Liga giants Barcelona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona.
The Super Eagles left-back was part of twenty four Porto players th...
One of the best goals seen in history of Reale Arena: Sadiq ends his 449-day goal drought with long-range beauty
Published: November 26, 2023
Umar Sadiq's wait for his fourth career goal in La Liga came to end on Sunday, November 26 as Real Sociedad defeated Sevilla 2-1 at Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián) to climb to fifth in the provisional standings with 25 points from fourteen games, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
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Video: Watch Omorodion score fastest goal conceded by Barcelona in a home league match in 21st century
Published: November 13, 2023
Just like the speed of light, Spanish-Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion scored the quickest goal against Barcelona in a home fixture in La Liga in the 21st century by putting Deportivo Alavés ahead in their 2-1 loss to the Blaugranes on Sunday.
The Atlético Madrid loanee scored within 18 seconds after the cent...
'Fully deserves it' - 2016 Birmingham City Young POTY Solomon-Otabor hails Kopa Trophy winner Bellingham
Published: October 31, 2023
Birmingham City's Young Player of the Season for the 2015-2016 campaign, Viv Solomon-Otabor has praised Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham for winning the Kopa Trophy.
Bellingham is arguably the best player in the world at the moment taking into account his form for Real Madrid, but settled for eigh...
One to watch: 2004-born striker Omorodion scores third La Liga goal in Alaves 1-1 draw v Villarreal
Published: October 22, 2023
Spain U21 international of Nigerian descent Samuel Omorodion is living up to the billing as one of the exciting young players in La Liga, having netted his third goal of the season in Deportivo Alavés' 1-1 draw with Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
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Atletico Madrid join Liverpool in race to sign N16b-rated Danish-Nigerian defender
Published: October 20, 2023
Atletico Madrid have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for the signature of talented Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, Patrick Dorgu.
Liverpool were previously linked with the Lecce defender who is on the radar of Denmark's coach Kasper Hjulmand with a view to a call up to the senior na...
Barcelona's Yamal becomes La Liga youngest scorer: Top 5 youngest Nigerian-born players to score in division
Published: October 09, 2023
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal entered the history books as the youngest ever player to score in the Spanish top flight after finding the net in the first half of Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Granada on Sunday.
At 16 years and 87 days, he became the youngest player to score in a La Liga match, overtaking Camer...
Youngest starter in UCL history: Barcelona winger breaks ex-Chelsea star Babayaro's 29-year-old record
Published: October 05, 2023
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal set a new UEFA Champions League record when he started for the La Liga giants against Porto at the Estádio do Dragão on Wednesday night.
Aged 16 years and 83 days yesterday, Yamal set a new record as the youngest player to start a Champions League game, surpassing ex-Chelse...
'Barca, Bayern, Juventus, Atletico Madrid keeping tabs' - Ex-England star predicts what will happen to Ndidi
Published: September 29, 2023
Ex-England international Carlton Palmer has predicted that Barcelona-linked midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will leave Leicester City in the January transfer window.
Barely a month after the end of the summer transfer window, the Super Eagles midfielder is being linked with a move away from the Foxes.
Besi...
Off the mark: Atletico Madrid-owned striker Omorodion gets his first Alaves goal on full debut
Published: September 29, 2023
Samuel Omorodion opened his goalscoring account for Deportivo Alavés as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Celta de Vigo in a La Liga match played at Abanca Balaídos on Thursday evening.
The Super Eagles-eligible striker joined Atletico Madrid from Granada on August 21 and five days later, he was loaned out...
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus linked with Ndidi as agent confirms Bayern's summer interest
Published: September 26, 2023
Top European clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation of Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi.
German transfer market website Fussballtransfers, making reference to Barcelona based sports daily Sport claims that La Liga giants Barcelona are interested in Ndidi and face competition from Atlético Madrid...
Real Madrid include left-footed centre-back of Nigerian descent in Champions League squad
Published: September 12, 2023
Real Madrid have confirmed their squad list for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League with a Nigeria-eligible player making the cut.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has selected left-footed centre-back Marvelous Antolín Garzón in the squad submitted to European football governing body, UEFA.
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Atletico de Madrid beat Man Utd, Man City and Wolves to sign Nigerian striker
Published: August 19, 2023
Atlético de Madrid have won the race for the signature of Melilla-born Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion.
The 19-year-old announced himself to La Liga audiences when he scored 62 minutes into his top-flight debut on the opening day of the 2023-2024 season.
Diario AS has reported that Atlético de ...
Left-footed Nigerian centre-back to sign new deal with Real Madrid, promoted to first team
Published: August 18, 2023
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that left-footed central defender Marvelous Antolín Garzón has been promoted to the first team following the injury suffered by Éder Militão.
Brazil international Militão is set to go under the knife after rupturing his ACL during Real Madrid's s...
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