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...
'CAF made me believe I won it' - Hakimi breaks silence after losing African POTY to Lookman
Published: December 19, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain fullback, Achraf Hakimi, has broken his silence after losing the African Player of the Year award to Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman.The prestigious award was presented at a ceremony held in Marrakesh, Morocco, where Lookman was recognized for his outstanding performances with Atalanta and the Nige...
'He chose us' - Arsenal icon Rosicky reveals Sparta beat other clubs to sign Uchenna in record deal
Published: December 19, 2024
Arsenal legend Tomáš Rosický has revealed that Czech First League champions Sparta Prague pulled off a siginificant transfer coup to land the signature of Nigerian central defender Emmanuel Uchenna, fending off competition from various clubs.Rosický, with 246 matches and 28 goals for the Gunners, has spent the last...
Nigerian striker nears transfer to Hoffenheim amid spurious links with Galatasaray
Published: December 19, 2024
According to Matteo Moretto, TSG Hoffenheim are on the verge of completing a move for Gift Orban amid spurious reports linking the 2023 Super Eagles invitee with a transfer to Turkish champions Galatasaray.Alnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported a month ago that Gift Orban would not be joining Osimhen at Galatasaray i...
Fuhad Abdulsalam: Future Eagles free-kick specialist likened to 2022 World Cup winner Angel Di Maria
Published: December 18, 2024
Fuhad Abdulsalam, a rising star in Nigerian football, is quickly gaining recognition as a free-kick specialist, drawing comparisons to some of the game's legends. The forward, who plays for the Future Eagles, Nigeria's U-15 national team, showcased his skills at the recent WAFU-B U-15 Championship in Niger Republic.Th...
Best goal in women's football: Brazil legend pips Barcelona alum Oshoala to Fifa Marta Award 2024
Published: December 17, 2024
Barcelona alum Asisat Oshoala narrowly missed out on the prestigious FIFA Marta Award, which honours the best goal in women's football.The award ceremony, held on Tuesday evening in Doha, saw Brazilian football legend Marta take home the accolade named after her, following a fierce competition.Oshoala was nominated for...