'It's never a good sign' - Rangers coach admits he doesn't know how serious Balogun's injury is
Published: December 27, 2024
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has revealed he is uncertain about the severity of Leon Balogun’s injury, which he sustained during the team’s 2-1 defeat to St Mirren.The Nigerian defender was forced off just 19 minutes into the match at the Paisley 2021 Stadium, replaced by Robin Pröpper.Balogun's early departur...
'Scored a hat-trick off the bench' - Mebude reflects on Rangers first team invite from Gerrard
Published: December 27, 2024
London-born Nigerian forward Dapo Mebude has shared memories of his time at Scottish Premiership giants Rangers and how he was promoted to first team training by Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard.The former Scotland youth international returned to Scottish football in October, signing a one-year deal with Championship outf...
Nigerian exports: Genk's Arokodare, Bromley's Sowunmi, Bristol Rovers' Omochere in red-hot form
Published: December 27, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored or assited for their respective clubs during the Boxing Day games across various leagues in Europe on Boxing Day. While Super Eagles stars in the Premier League struggled to find the net, several players in the lower leagues delivered impressiv...
Iwobi, Bassey feature as Fulham beat Chelsea for the first time at Stamford Bridge in PL era
Published: December 26, 2024
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action as Fulham recorded a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to record their first-ever triumph on the Blues’ patch since the inception of the Premier League.Cole Palmer got Enzo Maresca's side off to a flying start, darting past Fulham's defence to slot Levi Colwill's ...
'Not interested' - Saint-Etienne boss suggests January move for Rangers striker Dessers is unlikely
Published: December 25, 2024
Saint-Étienne new manager Eirik Horneland has hinted that the club are unlikely to sign a new player in next month's transfer window amid reports linking them to Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers.The French Ligue 1 outfit are struggling to keep their top-flight status, and one of the reasons for their plight is the strug...
Want-away Super Eagles striker offered to La Liga trio Sevilla, Getafe and Valencia
Published: December 25, 2024
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has reportedly informed Real Sociedad that he intends to move on in the January  transfer window.According to AS, his agent has offered him to Sevilla, Getafe, and Valencia in a bid to make Sadiq leave La Real as he has struggled to get game time this season.Sevilla showed interest in t...
'We need to give everything' - CHAN Eagles coach Ogunmodede ahead of showdown against Ghana
Published: December 25, 2024
Stand-in coach Daniel Ogunmodede has issued a stern warning to the Super Eagles B team players, urging them to avoid complacency ahead of their crucial second-leg encounter against Ghana in Uyo. The first leg of the CHAN qualifier, held at the Accra Stadium on Sunday, ended in a goalless draw, leaving the tie wide ope...
'That surprised us' - Monaco forward Ilenikhena praises performance of Union Saint-Jean goalkeeper
Published: December 24, 2024
Monaco's Nigerian-born forward George Ilenikhena was impressed by the performance of L'Union Saint-Jean FC goalkeeper, Fawzi Rabyi during Sunday's Coupe de France clash at the Stadium de Toulouse.Despite what the scoreline suggests, the game was far from straightforward for the Principality side.Before the break, Takum...
Team of the Week honours for Sheffield Wednesday's Iorfa; Bromley's Odutayo, Sowunmi
Published: December 23, 2024
Three players of Nigerian descent were recognized for their outstanding performances this past weekend, with football statistics website WhoScored.com naming the trio to the Team of the Week for their respective divisions.2014 Olympic National Team invitee Dominic Iorfa has been included in the EFL Championship Team of...
Dutch-born right-back who has chosen Nigeria over the Netherlands named in Eredivisie TOTW
Published: December 23, 2024
Dutch-born right-back Hamdi Akujobi has been named in Whoscored.com's Eredivisie Team of the Week for matchday seventeen.The defender cracked the Best XI after his outstanding performance for Almere City FC in their 3-0 rout of his former employers SC Heerenveen.Born in Rotterdam, Akujobi has chosen to represent Nigeri...
MLS SuperDraft: CF Montreal select Adedokun, Barca academy product Aror picked by Colorado Rapids
Published: December 22, 2024
The MLS SuperDraft 2025 was concluded on Friday in the United States, with at least two talented young players of Nigerian descent selected, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Through the club's official website, CF Montréal confirmed that winger Michael Adedokun (Ohio State University) was selected with the 13th pick of th...
Nigerian exports: Three CBs willing to play for Super Eagles score in EFL; Itodo, Samu, Omochere strike
Published: December 22, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Saturday, December 21. In the EFL League One, Promise Omochere saved Bristol Rovers from an embarrassing home loss to Wrexham at the Memorial Stadium, scoring an equalizer with four minute...
'The trophy went to Lookman' - Hakimi's mother spills the beans on what PSG star told her before CAF Awards
Published: December 21, 2024
Saida Mouh, the mother of Paris Saint-Germain fullback Achraf Hakimi, has shared what her son told her before losing the African Men's Player of the Year award to Ademola Lookman.Lookman not only beat Morocco's captain to the award at the gala event held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, but also overcame Serhou Guiras...
Demirkol insists Galatasaray signing Osimhen on full deal is as likely as Mbappe joining Newcastle
Published: December 20, 2024
Turkish football expert Mehmet Demirkol has ruled out the possibility of Galatasaray signing Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen on a full deal.The 25-year-old has been one of the best Galatasaray's players this term, aiding their quest to win the Trendyol Süper Lig for the third consecutive time, by scoring seven goals in 1...
Nigerian exports: Super-sub Akpom nets crucial goal for Ajax; Botev Plovdiv's Akere scores in vain
Published: December 20, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Thursday, December 19.Ajax Amsterdam are through to the round of 16 of the TOTO KNVB Beker after a hard-fought 2-0 win against Telstar at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.Super Eagles hopeful Chuba A...