'Very important' - Hull coach reveals what Ajayi brings to the team ahead of Preston North End clash
Published: September 30, 2025
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has outlined the qualities Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi brings to the squad ahead of Tuesday's clash with Preston North End.Ajayi, who joined the Tigers on a free transfer in the summer, impressed on his debut against Coventry City before an injury sidelined him, forcing him to mi...
'Big blow' - Slavia assistant coach admits Ogbu will be missed in UCL clash v Inter Milan
Published: September 28, 2025
Slavia Prague assistant coach Zdeněk Houštecký has highlighted the challenge his team faces ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Inter Milan, following injuries to key defenders Igho Ogbu and Holeš. "We will definitely miss Ogbu and Holeš, which is a big blow,” Houštecký said, as quoted by efotbal,...
'Celtic created plenty of chances' - Olayinka insists Red Star held their own in stalemate
Published: September 28, 2025
Red Star Belgrade's Nigeria international Peter Olayinka has dismissed suggestions that his side should have taken all three points in their Europa League opener against Celtic, insisting the contest was evenly matched.The game took place on Wednesday at the iconic Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, with Celtic's marquee...
'Will be disappointed' - Celtic coach backs Iheanacho to bounce back after misses against Hibs
Published: September 27, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has backed Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho to rediscover his scoring touch after the forward missed key chances in the club’s goalless draw with Hibernian on Saturday.Iheanacho, who joined Celtic as a free agent this summer, was handed his first start in the league at Celtic Park aft...
'A natural striker' - Celtic coach Rodgers waxes lyrical about red-hot Iheanacho
Published: September 26, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed Kelechi Iheanacho as a 'natural striker' and backed the Nigeria international to become a key figure for the Hoops as he continues to settle into life in Glasgow.Iheanacho joined the Scottish champions on a free transfer this month following his release by Spanish outfit Sevill...
No chance of Tosin getting England or Nigeria call-up for October games after Chelsea boss update
Published: September 26, 2025
Tosin Adarabioyo will miss any chance of being called up by either England manager Thomas Tuchel or Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle in October after Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the centre-back will be sidelined with a calf injury. The 28-year-old is set to miss Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bri...
'A clear red card' - Former Brentford forward insists Durosinmi was lucky to escape dismissal
Published: September 26, 2025
Former Brentford forward Martin Fillo has claimed that Rafiu Durosinmi should have been sent off in Viktoria Plzen’s 1-1 draw with Ferencváros on Thursday night.Durosinmi opened the scoring for Plzen in the first half but was at the center of controversy after a reckless challenge on Bence Otvos.The 22-year-old lost...
Revealed: Why Super Eagles hopeful Fernandez was omitted from Rangers matchday squad v Genk
Published: September 25, 2025
Super Eagles hopeful Emmanuel Fernandez was forced to sit out Rangers' Europa League league phase opener on Thursday night as the Scottish giants slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Racing Genk at Ibrox Stadium.Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that the summer signing from Peterborough United was u...
Announcement imminent: Okoh signs new two-year deal with Greek Super League club
Published: September 25, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Greek Super League side Asteras Tripolis are on the brink of announcing that Nigerian striker Chidera Okoh has signed a new contract with the club.All formalities have been completed, with only the official confirmation pending. The deal will see the 22-y...
'Goal was outstanding' - Celtic coach Rodgers reveals one of Iheanacho's great strengths
Published: September 25, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed Kelechi Iheanacho’s match-winning qualities after the Nigerian striker scored in the 1-1 draw against Crvena zvezda in the Europa League.The 28-year-old latched onto a precise pass from Benjamin Nygren, displayed excellent control near the penalty spot, and calmly guided the ...
'What a first touch' - Former Everton forward blown away by Iheanacho's sublime finish for Celtic
Published: September 24, 2025
Former Everton forward James McFadden has praised Kelechi Iheanacho’s remarkable first touch and composed finish during Celtic’s 1-1 draw against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Europa League.Iheanacho, who joined Celtic as a free agent in the summer, came off the bench to break the deadlock at the Rajko Mitic Stadiu...
Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho reacts to downgrade in EA Sports FC 26 ratings
Published: September 23, 2025
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has voiced his disappointment after being handed a 72 overall rating in the newly released EA Sports FC 26.Iheanacho, who signed for the Scottish champions as a free agent, has had an excellent start to the campaign in Scotland.Iheanacho, who joined Scottish champions Celtic on a ...
'70–80 percent chance' – Jakirovic gives fresh fitness verdict on Hull City defender Ajayi
Published: September 22, 2025
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has delivered a fresh update on Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi's injury status ahead of their weekend Championship clash against Watford.Ajayi, who arrived at the Tigers in the summer as a free agent, has been sidelined since sustaining a knock after the goalless draw with Coventry City...
Panathinaikos 1-1 Olympiakos: Super Eagles striker Dessers scores in 'Mother of All Battles'
Published: September 21, 2025
Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers was on target as Panathinaikos battled to a 1-1 draw with Olympiakos at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium.The meetings between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos are famously billed as the Derby of the Eternal Enemies, a fixture often referred to by supporters as the 'Mother of All Battles'...
'He wouldn't be at Celtic’ – Rodgers admits as Iheanacho registers assist on full debut
Published: September 21, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed new signing Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of the kickoff of Sunday’s League Cup clash with Partick Thistle.The Nigeria international marked his full debut with his first ever assist in Scottish football. Iheanacho, who joined the Hoops as a free agent, provided the assist for the thir...