CAF Awards: Lookman, Nnadozie, Okwuchukwu, Super Eagles, Super Falcons, Edo Queens still in the running
Published: December 12, 2024
The Confederation of African Football have released the final shortlists for the various awards that will be handed out on December 16 at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.Ademola Lookman has made the final five-man shortlist for the African Men's Player of the Year.The Atalanta ace is in contention with Br...
'No game in the Championship is easy' - Victor Moses says ahead of Luton's trip to Blackburn Rovers
Published: December 11, 2024
Victor Moses has insisted that no game in the EFL Championship is easy ahead of Luton Town's trip to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, December 14.The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner made a total of 220 Premier League appearances across five different clubs before joining the Hatters on a free transfer in September, foll...
Chelsea add younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee to Conference League squad pre-Astana
Published: December 10, 2024
Chelsea have added Richard Olise, the younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise, to their UEFA Conference League squad ahead of the clash with FC Astana on Thursday.The Stamford Bridge outfit have fielded a weakened side since the start of the competition, thereby creating opportunities for youngsters ...
AS Trencin dazzler Uchegbu stuns Dutch and Belgian clubs scouts with Messi-like goal
Published: December 10, 2024
AS Trencin forward Emmanuel Uchegbu demonstrated his burgeoning talent during a thrilling 3-3 draw against DAC Dunajska at DAC Stadion on Sunday, catching the eye of scouts from Dutch and Belgian clubs.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands talent spotters representing Ajax Amsterdam, R.S.C. Anderlecht and Racing Genk were i...
Janis Chime: 16yo midfielder eligible for Super Falcons makes senior debut for Charlton Athletic
Published: December 09, 2024
Talented midfielder eligible for Super Falcons, Janis Chime made her senior debut for Charlton Athletic against Lewes in the third round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup on Sunday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.In a surprising move, Addicks manager Karen Hills included Chime in the matchday squad, placing her on the bench al...
Still going strong at 36: Rangers defender Balogun named in Scottish Premiership TOTW
Published: December 09, 2024
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has continued to demonstrate his class in the Scottish Premiership, earning a spot in Whoscored.com's Team of the Week following his stellar performance in Rangers' 3-0 win over Ross County on Sunday.Balogun played the full 90 minutes at the heart of the defense as Rangers secured a d...
Moses Simon's talk-of-the-town goal earns him a spot in Ligue 1 Team of the Week
Published: December 09, 2024
Moses Simon has been named in Whoscored.com's French Ligue 1 Team of the Week, following his brilliant game-winning strike that secured all three points for Nantes in a 1-0 win over Stade Rennais FC at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, December 8, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Several fans took to social media to prais...
Eguavoen's most used player in Afconq, Onyemaechi impresses in new role for Boavista
Published: December 09, 2024
Super Eagles star Bruno Onyemaechi showed his versatility in his thirteenth game of the season as Boavista were held to a 1-1 draw by SC Farense in a Liga Portugal clash at Estádio do Bessa Século XXI on Sunday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Miguel Reisinho's penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time helped th...
'He said to me' - Insider shares what Galatasaray coach told him about Osimhen's permanent transfer
Published: December 07, 2024
Galatasaray insider Burhan Can Terzi has shared what manager Okan Buruk told him regarding Osimhen potentially joining the Istanbul side on a permanent deal at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season.The reigning African Footballer of the Year switched to the Super Lig champions in September after failed moves to Premie...
Super Eagles hopeful Adams gets medical green light to return to action for Montpellier
Published: December 07, 2024
Super Eagles hopeful Akor Adams has received the medical green light and will be available for selection on Sunday afternoon when Montpellier take on Lens in a Ligue 1 fixture at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.The former Nigeria U20 international did not figure for Montpellier in their last two games in the division due to...
Dessers battles striking rival Igamane, Diomande and Bajrami for Rangers Goal of the Month
Published: December 04, 2024
Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers has had his stunning strike in Rangers' 1-1 draw against Olympiacos, which helped them secure a valuable point in a tough away fixture in the UEFA Europa League last month, nominated for the club's Goal of the Month award for November.The match, played at the Stadio Georgios Karais...
Official: FC Cincinnati exercise option on highest-paid Nigerian in MLS, make roster decisions on 3 others
Published: December 03, 2024
With a statement on their official website, FC Cincinnati announced on Monday the club’s offseason roster decisions following the conclusion of the 2024 season.Of the twenty-three players still under contract for the 2025 season, two are Nigerian-born players, including 2015 Africa U20 Cup of Nations-winning midfield...
Norwich City loanee Adegboyega joins Celtic and Rangers stars in Scottish Premiership TOTW
Published: December 02, 2024
Norwich City loanee Emmanuel Adegboyega has been named in Whoscored.com Scottish Premiership Team of the Week for his outstanding performance against St. Mirren FC on Saturday.The Dundee United defender was impressive at both ends of the pitch, scoring and assisting goalkeeper Jack Walton keep a clean sheet in a 2-0 vi...
Dessers, Igamane or Danilo? Ex-Everton midfielder claims Rangers boss unsure of who leads the line
Published: December 02, 2024
Former Everton attacking midfielder Steven Naismith has reckoned that Rangers boss Philippe Clement does not know his best striker after dropping Cyriel Dessers to the bench for the game against St.Johnstone yesterday.It was the second consecutive time that Dessers had failed to start this season with Hamza Igamane get...
Haller's stunning flick that left Nwabali rooted to the spot in the running for CAF Goal of the Year
Published: December 01, 2024
The Confederation of African Football has announced the nominees for the 2024 Goal of the Year award. Among the 11 shortlisted goals is Sebastien Haller's stunning winner in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which dealt a crushing blow to Nigerian fans.Nigeria's Super Eagles had high hopes of claiming thei...