Ogbu named in Europa League TOTW alongside ex-Liverpool GK, West Ham midfielder, Roma stars 
Published: October 06, 2023
Former Flying Eagles centre-back Igoh Ogbu has been named in Whoscored.com's UEFA Europa League Team of the Week for the second consecutive time. Ogbu starred for Slavia Prague in their 6-0 demolition of Sheriff Tiraspol played yesterday night at the Fortuna Arena. The Nigerian defender doubled the Czech ...
UEL: Dessers sees goal disallowed, booked for screaming at referee as Rangers are beaten by Aris Limassol
Published: October 05, 2023
Rangers were beaten 2-1 by Cypriot First Division club Aris Limassol in their second group game of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening at the Alphamega Stadium.   In his first match in the dugout as interim manager of Rangers, Steven Davis chose Cyriel Dessers to lead the line, with Scott Wright and  A...
Iheanacho scores another penalty for table-topping Leicester; Montpellier's Adams at the double 
Published: October 01, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho helped table-topping Leicester City to a dominant 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Sunday.    The Super Eagles striker has now scored penalties in back-to-back away games after converting an 82nd minute spot kick in the win against Rovers.    Wout Faes, with a header, br...
'It was Mislintat's choice' - Vink claims ex-Arsenal chief handed Ajax's iconic No. 10 jersey to Akpom
Published: September 28, 2023
Former Ajax Amsterdam, Genoa and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Marciano Vink has sensationally claimed that it was the decision of ex-Ajax Director of Football Sven Mislintat to hand the club's iconic number 10 jersey to Chuba Akpom.   Ajax's number 10 kit has been worn by club legends such as Johan Cruyff...
Video: Fleet-footed winger Simon produces outrageous assist for Nantes fourth goal v Lorient
Published: September 26, 2023
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon put in an impressive display by notching one goal and two assists to help Nantes beat Lorient 5-3 on Saturday on matchday six of the Ligue 1 played at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, September 23.   The highlight of his performance was his outrageous assist for Florent Mollet&#...
'I'm not giving up' - Rangers striker Dessers vows to push harder to regain his place in starting XI
Published: September 26, 2023
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers has vowed to fight to regain his place in Rangers' starting XI.   Before the Light Blues' victory over Motherwell last weekend in the Scottish Premiership, Dessers had only managed to play a minute in the club's previous two games against St. Johnstone and Real Be...
Ajax part company with ex-Arsenal chief who recommended the signing of Hale End product Akpom
Published: September 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam announced on Sunday that they have ended their collaboration with Director of Football Sven Mislintat with immediate effect.   Ajax Amsterdam stressed that the club's decision to part company with the German talent spotter is�...
'Some even compare him to Napoli star Osimhen' - Danish media hails Arsenal U18 hat-trick hero Obi
Published: September 24, 2023
Danish-born Nigerian wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin has received rave reviews after his sensational performance during Arsenal's 4-0 rout of Southampton in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon.    At the age of 15 years and 298 days on Saturday, too young to even sign a scholarship, Obi-Martin ne...
EFL wrap: Hat-trick for Olaofe; Okenabirhie super-sub; Ibadan-born forward, Sowunmi, 4 others score 
Published: September 23, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, September 23.   In the League One, Ibadan-born striker Victor Adeboyejo scored to help 10-man Bolton Wanderers salvage a point against Peterborough United at...
Arsenal add Nwaneri, Ejeheri, Azeez to UCL squad via List B; jersey numbers revealed 
Published: September 20, 2023
Manager Mikel Arteta has supplemented Arsenal's UEFA Champions League squad with three Nigeria-eligible players ahead of their opening fixture in Group B against PSV Eindhoven.   2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri has been added to the roster via the List B and the goalkeeper is joined by attacking mid...
'Arteta does not trust him 100 percent' - John Ogu on why Arsenal star Smith Rowe is out in the cold
Published: September 18, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has taken his support for Arsenal to another level by hosting an X space on Sunday evening, shortly after the Gunners registered a 1-0 win over Everton in a Premier League game at Goodison Park.   One of Ogu's goals as a footballer was to don the colours of Arsenal but that i...
Nigerian exports: Lookman takes Super Eagles form to club; ex-Chelsea schoolboy strikes;  Michael on fire & more 
Published: September 18, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's comprehensive review of the Nigerian players that found the back of the net for their respective foreign clubs in league matches on Sunday, September 17, 2023.   In the Italian Serie A, Ademola Lookman brought his national team form to Atalanta as he opened his account for the season i...
Nantes winger Simon scores in fantastic fashion to end his longest goal drought in Ligue 1
Published: September 17, 2023
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon ended his longest goal drought since his move to the French Ligue 1 as Nantes claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Clermont at the Stade Gabriel Montpied (Clermont-Ferrand) on Sunday afternoon.    The matchday five fixture was settled by a single game and it came from the Nant...
Michael Beale explains why Dessers was not given minutes for the first time in his Rangers career 
Published: September 17, 2023
Rangers manager Michael Beale has explained his decision to bench Cyriel Dessers in his side's 2-0 win over St.Johnstone on matchday 5 of the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.   The Super Eagles forward was an unused substitute for the first time in his Rangers' career as the Light Blues returned to wi...
'Negative point is his 2nd goal' - Moffi comes under fire from his own teammate for goal celebration v PSG 
Published: September 16, 2023
Brazilian and Nice centre-back Dante has criticized Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi for his celebration after scoring his second goal in Nice's 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain yesterday night at the Parc des Princes.   Moffi was the hero of the night as he contributed two goals and an assist in his side&#...