'I don’t have answers to' - Saudi PL chief Emenalo admits he doesn't know why Messi ended up in MLS
Published: December 08, 2023
The Saudi Pro League’s sporting director Michael Emenalo has admitted that he does not why Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi chose to move to Major League Soccer in July rather than the Saudi top-flight.    Al-Hilal offered an eye-watering salary to convince Messi to move to Saudi Arabia and the str...
Former Man Utd striker Ighalo shines with his second hat-trick of the season for Al Wehda
Published: November 25, 2023
Former Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo scored a hat trick for Al-Wehda in their 3-1 win over Al-Khaleej on matchday 14 of the Saudi Pro League played at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Saturday evening. Just 3 minutes after the start of the encounter, Abdulaziz Noor received a rabona pass from Anselmo and s...
'I'm not surprised' - Pundit backs Osimhen's decision to pick MLS over Saudi Pro League 
Published: October 28, 2023
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen recently went on Mario Balotelli's live stream and said that all things being equal if he had to leave Europe, he would pick Major League Soccer over the Saudi Arabia Pro League.   Having failed to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe and 2022 World Cup winner Li...
Saudi PL: Red-hot Onyekuru and Saviour Godwin trade goals in battle of Super Eagles wingers
Published: October 20, 2023
Henry Onyekuru was arguably the standout performer as his club Al-Fayha defeated Saviour Godwin's Al-Okhdood Club 2-1 on matchday 10 of the Saudi Pro League on Friday evening.    Former Galatasaray star Onyekuru has been in brilliant form in recent weeks, having registered four goal involvements (2 go...
2023 Women's World Cup star Plumptre nets hat-trick on Saudi Women's Premier League debut 
Published: October 14, 2023
It was a dream start for 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup star Ashleigh Plumptre as she scored a hat trick for Al-Ittihad Ladies in their 3-0 win over Eastern Flames on matchday one of the Saudi Women's Premier League on Saturday. She got the first goal in the 30th minute with a powerful shot from the 18-yard...
Video: Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini rolls back the years with silky skills ahead of Nigeria friendly 
Published: October 11, 2023
In a video uploaded on X by the official account of Saudi Arabia national teams, Green Falcons coach Roberto Mancini demonstrated his skills in front of his players in one of their most recent training sessions in Portugal before the friendly against the Super Eagles.   The Saudi Arabia national team are holding...
Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini announces 31-man squad for Nigeria friendly ahead of trip to Lagos
Published: October 07, 2023
Saudi Arabia national team coach Roberto Mancini has announced a 31-man squad to participate in the preparatory camp that will start on Sunday in the Portuguese city of Lagos.   As part of the third stage of the preparatory program in preparation for the 2023 Asian Cup competitions, Saudi Arabia will face two Afr...
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...