Nigerian exports: Ighalo, Nwakaeme, Fatai roll back the years; youngsters Adewunmi, Adeola, Odutayo strike & more 
Published: September 23, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in matches on Friday, September 22, 2023.   Starting in the Saudi Pro League, Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo netted in back-to-back games for the first time this season as Al Wehda thrashed Abha 4-0...
Arsenal alum Tim Akinola scores brace on competitive debut for new Qatari club 
Published: September 05, 2023
Arsenal alum Tim Akinola shone on his competitive debut for his new Qatari club Al Bidda SC as they thrashed Al Ahli SC 4-1 in a QFA Cup clash at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium (Al-Gharafah Stadium) on Tuesday evening.   The 2022 Nigeria's Olympic National Team invitee ended his association with Arsenal las...
Ex-Man Utd striker Ighalo undergoes medical with Saudi Pro League club ahead of unveiling
Published: August 14, 2023
Odion Ighalo's transfer to Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al Wehda is imminent, according to reports.    Sky Sports UK is reporting that the former Manchester United attacker has undergone a medical with Al Wehda ahead of his unveiling.    If all goes well, the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot w...
'He's Nigerian like me' - Onetime Chelsea chief Emenalo confirms he wants Osimhen in Saudi Arabia
Published: August 12, 2023
Michael Emenalo, former Technical Director of Chelsea, has confirmed that he wants Victor Osimhen to join a Saudi Arabian Pro League club.   Retired Nigeria international Emenalo, who was a member of the Super Eagles squad to the 1994 World Cup in the United States, is now the Director of Football of the Saudi ...
Former Watford and Manchester United striker Ighalo agrees move to Al Wehda 
Published: August 11, 2023
Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al Wehda are on the brink of announcing the capture of Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo.   According to Sky Sports, the former Watford and Manchester United star has agreed a two-year deal with Al Wehda, and he is set to have a medical with The Red Giant in the coming days.   ...
Former Man Utd striker Ighalo nominated for West Asia Player of the Month 
Published: April 05, 2023
Former Manchester United star Odion Ighalo has been nominated for the Best Player award in the West Asian region for the month of March.    The Asian Football Confederation announced that the Al-Hilal center forward has been shortlisted for the award along with Abdul Razzaq Hamdallah (Al Ittihad Saudi Arabia),...
Nigerian midfielder reveals why he would prefer to join Man City over Chelsea, Real Madrid 
Published: March 17, 2023
Nigerian midfielder George Ejeh has declared that he would like to play for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.  The 19-year-old currently plies his trade for Al Ahli Club Nabatieh in Lebanon and he was very pivotal in securing promotion for the Lebanese side for the first time last season in their 55-year histo...
Former Manchester United striker Ighalo attracting interest from Gulf, European clubs 
Published: March 16, 2023
The future of former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo at Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal will be the subject of speculation in the coming weeks.   The Super Eagles star has three months left on his contract with the record AFC Champions League winners.   Though Ighalo and his camp are in communicati...
'Messi is welcome here' - Ex-Man Utd striker Ighalo reacts to PSG superstar's link with Al-Hilal
Published: January 24, 2023
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo is already relishing the prospect of playing alongside seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi at Saudi Arabian club Al - Hilal, revealing that it would be an amazing experience.   Since Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr on a free transfer from Mancheste...
Al-Nassr new signing Ronaldo to wear his iconic No. 7 shirt previously used by Nigeria captain 
Published: December 31, 2022
Former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Nassr.   Ronaldo has signed a contract for two and a half seasons valid until June 30, 2025, and will also be an ambassador to ensure that Saudi Arabia win the rights to host the 2030 World Cup.   According to ...
Nigerian exports : Ighalo continues soaring, Simon's goal not enough, Oshoala at the double
Published: December 22, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in competitive and friendly matches on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.   At the Stade de La Rabine in Vannes, Nantes were beaten 2-1 by Terem Moffi's Lorient in their last friendly before the restart...
Carabao Cup : Awoniyi goal helps Nottingham Forest beat Blackburn Rovers 
Published: December 21, 2022
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi was on the scoresheet for Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup as they progressed to the quarterfinals stage of the competition with a 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.   Aynsley Pears in goal for Blackburn Rovers denied Awoniyi with a brave block...
2017 Super Eagles invitee continues his fine form with 4th goal in 6 games for Al-Fayha
Published: December 15, 2022
2017 Super Eagles invitee Anthony Nwakaeme was the star of the show as Al-Fayha FC claimed a 2-1 road win against  Al-Khaleej in a Saudi Pro League match held at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium on Thursday afternoon.    The experienced striker was decisive, netting the opening goal before providing the game...
Aghahowa explains why Croatia defeated Japan and Modric was not effective 
Published: December 05, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Efosa Aghahowa believes that Croatia wanted the win more in Monday's round of 16 tie against Japan.   The 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists defeated the spirited Asians 3-1 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of football.    Aghahowa who is one of tw...
'Goal of a marksman' - Ex-Super Eagles star praises Australia's Duke after lovely flick v Tunisia
Published: November 26, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Efan Ekoku reserved special praise for Australia striker Mitchell Duke after he opened the scoring for the Socceroos in their ongoing 2022 World Cup clash against Tunisia at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah.   Australia, searching  for their first win in Qatar following the ope...