'It won't be for 6-8 weeks' - Leverkusen coach confirms Boniface suffered a small injury on Super Eagles duty
Published: November 22, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Victor Boniface sustained a minor injury during Nigeria's 2-1 loss to Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday, November 18.Boniface featured for 89 minutes before being replaced by Umar...
Nwakali highlights three midfield roles he can play ahead of Barnsley v Wigan
Published: November 21, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has highlighted the three midfield roles he can play ahead of Barnsley's meeting with Wigan Athletic in the English Football League One clash that is set to go down at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday.Nwakali has played as a holding midfielder for most of his club career and that was ...
'I saw it' - Former Super Eagles midfielder's son breaks his silence on Malmo transfer links
Published: November 20, 2024
Emmanuel Ekong has broken his silence on speculation linking him with a potential move to Swedish giants Malmö FF ahead of the January transfer window.Emmanuel is the son of former Super Eagles midfielder Prince Ikpe Ekong, who was a member of the Nigeria side that finished third at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, fea...
'It didn't seem realistic' - Galatasaray coach admits he did not believe Osimhen deal was possible
Published: November 18, 2024
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has admitted that he initially doubted the possibility of the Turkish Super Lig champions signing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.The Lion benefited from the inability of Chelsea and other suitors to persuade Napoli to part away with the 25-year-old by signing him on a loan deal.The arr...
'I don't wish my teammate injury' - Barnsley Motm Nwakali speaks out after coming on in weird circumstances
Published: November 17, 2024
Kelechi Nwakali was officially named Barnsley's Man of the Match following his brilliant performance during a 1-1 draw against Cambridge United at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday, November 16.Dan Nlundulu showed superb strength, holding off his marker before slotting a shot into the back of the net in the fourth minu...
Super Eagles player ratings: Nwabali error, Ndidi gritty, Simon super-sub again, Osimhen saves the day
Published: November 14, 2024
The Super Eagles played our a 1-1 draw with Benin on matchday five of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiersAllnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players in action during the fixture at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali: He made a huge error for Benin's ...
Benin 1 Nigeria 1: 'Air Osimhen' to the rescue, saves Super Eagles from embarrassing loss to Cheetahs
Published: November 14, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles confirmed their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D of the qualifiers after a 1-1 draw against Benin's Cheetahs, courtesy of Victor Osimhen's late second half goal.The Super Eagles began the game with a really positive start after a beautiful bit of olay between Lookm...
Nigerian footballers and their Impact off the field
Published: November 12, 2024
Nigeria has produced some of the most talented footballers in the world, players who have thrilled fans with their skills, power, and unforgettable goals. But their influence doesn’t stop when the final whistle blows. Nigerian footballers have made a significant impact off the field as well, using their platform to i...
5 Best Footballers to Come Out of Africa
Published: November 12, 2024
When you think of football legends, Africa has produced some of the most exciting, talented, and influential players the world has ever seen. From players who dazzled on the pitch with their unbelievable skills to those who left a lasting legacy both on and off the field, African footballers have made their mark in eve...
Zach Awe: Southampton loanee named in League Two TOTW after scoring first professional goal
Published: November 11, 2024
Southampton loanee Zach Awe has been named in the official League Two Team of the Week on the back of his outstanding performance in the last round of matches played in the fourth tier of English football. Awe joined Accrington Stanley on loan for the 2024-2025 season in search of first team football.The Hale End Acad...
'You had Osimhen option' - ESPN pundit not sure of Hojlund, insists Man Utd need a bigger name striker
Published: November 11, 2024
ESPN pundit Luis Miguel Echegaray does not think Rasmus Højlund is a 20-goal-a-season striker and has advised Manchester United's incoming coach Rúben Amorim to sign a much bigger name center forward in the mould of Victor Osimhen.Højlund joined Manchester United from Atalanta in August 2023, signing a five-year dea...
Have Rangers found their own Ndidi? Leon Balogun compares teammate to Leicester midfielder
Published: November 11, 2024
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has lavished praise on his teammate, Connor Barron hailing him as a "double engine" after his impressive performances against Hearts.The Nigerian defender likened the midfielder's work rate and versatility to that of Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi, a player renowned for his tireless e...
'It's a nice number' - Rangers striker Dessers happy to reach double digits for goals but wants more
Published: November 11, 2024
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has shared his thoughts after netting the match-winning goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Hearts.Dessers' strike in the sixth minute proved crucial, as his teammates couldn't find the net thereafter.His goal-scoring exploits have been impressive since joining Rangers last year, with 32 go...
Snubbed by Eguavoen, Dessers scores again for Rangers to show Super Eagles coach what he's missing
Published: November 10, 2024
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers sent a powerful message to Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen on Sunday, scoring his tenth goal of the season in a Scottish Premiership match against Hearts.The 29-year-old's exclusion from Nigeria's squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Republic of Benin and...
Nigerian exports: Nantes' Simon, Rizespor's Olawoyin, Akintola end goal droughts; Ojediran opens Lens account
Published: November 10, 2024
Super Eagles players Moses Simon and Ibrahim Olawoyin ended their goal droughts in league matches on Saturday, November 9 and experienced mixed fortunes, with Nantes throwing away their lead to lose 3-2 at RC Lens and Rizespor coming from behind to register an impressive 3-1 home win against Trabzonspor.Before the trip...