Fiorentina's Flying Eagles-eligible fullback scores match-winner as Italy lift U19 Euro trophy 
Published: July 17, 2023
Italy were crowned as champions of the 2023 European U19 Championship after a 1-0 win over Portugal in a cagey contest at the National Stadium-Ta' Qali on Sunday, with Flying Eagles-eligible fullback Michael Kayode netting the winning goal for the Azzurrini.   Nineteen minutes into the contest, the Fioren...
Brighton's link with Fiorentina ace: Bassey's chances of joining Seagulls reduce
Published: July 16, 2023
Brighton & Hove's interest in Calvin Bassey dates back to last summer but the former Rangers man opted to join Ajax Amsterdam for a Nigerian record fee for a defender.    It was previously reported that an unnamed Premier League club made a €23million bid for the services of Bassey in the January transfe...
'Brings nervousness' - Ex-Aberdeen star not convinced Balogun's return to Rangers makes sense 
Published: July 16, 2023
Ex-Aberdeen star Ricky Foster is not convinced that Leon Balogun's move to Glasgow Rangers makes sense.   Balogun became the Light Blues' seventh signing on Wednesday, joining as a free agent following the expiry of his contract with EFL Championship side, Queens Park Rangers. ​ ​ The veteran def...
Ex-Scotland midfielder hails signing of Balogun amid criticism from some Rangers fans
Published: July 15, 2023
Retired Scotland international midfielder Barry Ferguson has hailed the return of Leon Balogun to the Ibrox Stadium amid criticism from some Rangers fans.    Balogun has returned for a second spell at the Light Blues after he ran out of contract at Championship side Queens Park Rangers, whom he joined in August 2...
Confirmed: Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper extends contract with SC Freiburg
Published: July 14, 2023
Through their official website, German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg have confirmed that Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has extended his contract with the club.   The duration and financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed by the Europa-Park Stadion outfit.    It is believed t...
'I've been working hard' - Bassey insists he's committed to Ajax amid Brighton links
Published: July 14, 2023
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has revealed that he is motivated for the forthcoming season.   Despite being linked with a move to Premier League club Brighton & Hove, Bassey expressed his commitment to Ajax and his focus on helping the team in the upcoming season. In an interview with Ajax TV, Bassey ...
Aiyenugba explains why the NPL have not produced a Super Eagles GK in recent years 
Published: July 12, 2023
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba HAS explained why it is difficult for the Super Eagles coaches to identify a top goalkeeper from the Nigeria Premier League.   Aiyenugba represented Enyimba and Kwara United in the Nigerian top-flight before joining Bnei Yehuda in 2007. During his time in Nige...
Ndidi captains Leicester in 2-1 loss to Peterborough United, Iheanacho's free-kick hits the post 
Published: July 11, 2023
Super Eagles duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench at halftime as Leicester City were beaten 2-1 by League One club Peterborough United in a behind-closed-doors friendly at LCFC Training Ground on Tuesday afternoon.   Ndidi and Iheanacho have reported for pre-season training after internatio...
Super Eagles striker reveals Rangers beat Italian, Dutch, Belgian clubs to his signature 
Published: July 11, 2023
Rangers new boy Cyriel Dessers was on media duties on Tuesday and one of the questions he was asked was to reveal the identities of the other clubs interested in his signature before agreeing terms with the Light Blues.    The Nigeria international became Rangers sixth summer signing last week, after Jack Butl...
Blackburn Rovers make transfer decision on Anglo-Nigerian defender 
Published: July 11, 2023
Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers have made a transfer decision on Anglo-Nigerian defender Tayo Edun.    Blackburn Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has confirmed that the former England youth teamer will be allowed to move on from Ewood Park this summer.    Signed from Lincoln City in the summer of...
Pundit backs brand new Rangers signing Dessers to fill the void left by Morelos
Published: July 08, 2023
Daily Record pundit Scott Burns has tipped brand new Rangers signing Cyriel Dessers to fill the void left by Alfredo Morelos at the club.   Dessers became Rangers' sixth signing on Thursday when his transfer to the Scottish side was confirmed on their website. ​ ​ The former Cremonese striker was repo...
Super Eagles striker attracting interest from Omonia Nicosia
Published: July 08, 2023
Super Eagles attacker Olarenwaju Kayode is attracting interest from Cypriot First Division club Omonia Nicosia this summer.    According to Sportime,  Omonia Nicosia are aiming to strengthen their attack for the 2023-2024 season and Kayode is high on their wishlist.   Kayode spent the second half of ...
Hapoel Petah Tikva zero in on signing Nigerian who faced Barcelona twice in last season's UCL
Published: July 06, 2023
Israeli Ligat Ha'al club Hapoel Petah Tikva are working on a deal to sign Nigerian striker Fortune Bassey.    According to One, Hapoel Petah Tikva are in advanced talks with Fortune Bassey who is owned by Ferencváros and currently on loan at Swedish Allsvenskan club Degerfors.   Hapoel Petah Tikv...
Confirmed: Three Hale End Academy products sign new deals with Arsenal
Published: July 06, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League club Arsenal have announced that three players have signed new deals.    English-born Costa Rica U20 international Elian Quesada-Thorn has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, eight years after joining the club.    The 18-year-old left-back ...
Man Utd academy product Odubeko training at VVV Venlo after West Ham exit 
Published: July 05, 2023
Manchester United youth product Mipo Odubeko is training with Dutch Eerste Divisie side VVV Venlo with a view to a potential transfer after his departure from West Ham United at the end of last month.   Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported twenty days ago that the Republic of Ireland underage internation...