UEL, Conference League wrap: Ajax's Akpom, Anderlecht's Edozie, Cercle Brugge's Olaigbe find the net
Published: October 24, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) and Conference League on Thursday, October 24. At the Azersun Arena, Ajax Amsterdam made it two victories and a draw in the league phase of the Europa League, thrashing Qarabag 3-0. Fo...
'When I think of Martinez, Thuram' - Athekame admits Young Boys will face quality Inter Milan team
Published: October 23, 2024
As Young Boys prepare to face Inter Milan in a pivotal UEFA Champions League match, Zachary Athekame, a promising central defender of Nigerian descent, has acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by a quality team led by stars Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.After a standout loan spell at Neuchâtel Xamax, the 1...
Introducing Marie Okoroh: SpVg Aurich's dual-national central defender eligible for Nigeria
Published: October 21, 2024
With the Super Falcons facing a shortage of center-backs, a potential solution may have emerged in 17-year-old Marie Okoroh, a defender currently playing for SpVg Aurich. Born in 2007, she qualifies to represent Nigeria internationally through her father.The promising teenager wore the colours of TSV Steinbach and JSG...
Dundee United's Ubochioma, Hearts' Oyegoke join Celtic, Aberdeen stars in Premiership TOTW
Published: October 21, 2024
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has unveiled its Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in the Scottish Premiership, with two Nigerian players making the Best XI.Heart of Midlothian right-back Daniel Oyegoke and Dundee United winger Meshack Ubochioma earned spots in the Team of the Week following th...
Tanimu returns from Super Eagles duty to make long-awaited Crawley Town debut
Published: October 19, 2024
Versatile defender Benjamin Tanimu has finally made his competitive debut for Crawley Town.Tanimu joined League One newcomers Crawley Town just before the close of the transfer window to boost the defensive options of the club.Prior to the visit to Reading on Saturday, the Bendel Insurance alum was not included in any ...
Boniface misses penalty for the first time but makes amends with game-winner v Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: October 19, 2024
Victor Boniface missed a penalty for the first time in his career and scored as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the German Bundesliga fixture played on Saturday afternoon at the BayArena.Five minutes into the game, Junior Dina Ebimbe brought down Amine Adli, and after a review by the Video Assistan...
'He told me about his trip to Libya' - Nantes coach reveals Simon narrated his experience in Al Abraq
Published: October 19, 2024
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference before his side's Ligue 1 meeting with OGC Nice, Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré revealed that Moses Simon narrated his experience with the Nigeria national team at the Al Abraq airport in Libya earlier this week.The good news is that Simon is available for sele...
'I could not say anything' - Smith Rowe admits he ignored Iwobi's message before Fulham move
Published: October 18, 2024
Emile Smith Rowe has revealed that he ignored Alex Iwobi's message before his move to Fulham in the summer transfer window.The duo were teammates at Arsenal and it is believed the Super Eagles midfielder wanted to use his connection with the England international to facilitate his move to the Craven Cottage after he fe...
Boavista left-back Onyemaechi heads straight to training directly from airport after Libya ordeal
Published: October 17, 2024
Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi is seemingly in contention to make his ninth appearance of the season on Sunday evening when Boavista take on Varzim at  Estádio Varzim Sport Club (Póvoa de Varzim) in the third round of the Taça de Portugal. Onyemaechi was one of the Super Eagles players stranded at Al Abra...
Orlando Pirates confirm injured Super Eagles defender Ndah will not play again until 2025
Published: October 16, 2024
There is no chance Olisa Ndah will be invited for the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps in November 2024.Today, Wednesday, South African giants Orlando Pirates confirmed through the club's official website that the Buccaneers will be without key defe...
Samu Omorodion: PSG interested in Porto striker who almost joined Chelsea in the summer
Published: October 16, 2024
French giants Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly setting their sights on Samu Omorodion, the young Spain forward who is also eligible to represent Nigeria.The 20-year-old, who was on the verge of joining Chelsea last summer, saw his move to the Premier League side collapse despite successfully passing medical examinati...
After Ejuke, another Super Eagles forward named top dribbler in big-five European league
Published: October 13, 2024
Nantes winger Moses Simon has followed in the footsteps of another Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke by being named the top dribbler in a top-five European league. Sevilla star Ejuke is La Liga's stat leader for dribbles completed, registering 28 across eight games to place first ahead of Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees La...
'I'm here to play' - Super Eagles midfielder Nwakali determined to prove his worth at Barnsley
Published: October 09, 2024
Kelechi Nwakali made his competitive debut for Barnsley as they were beaten 2-0 by Huddersfield Town in a Bristol Street Motors Trophy at the John Smith's Stadium on Tuesday night.Two months after his signing was announced by The Reds, a first team debut was inevitable following his outstanding performance for the deve...
Super Eagles midfielder Nwakali finally makes his competitive debut for Barnsley in loss to Huddersfield
Published: October 08, 2024
Kelechi Nwakali was handed his first start and competitive debut for Barnsley when he featured in their 2-0 loss to Huddersfield Town in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy at the John Smith's Stadium on Tuesday night.The Super Eagles midfielder was played in a double pivot with Jamaica international Jon Russell, and he l...
Jordon Ibe: Liverpool alum who turned down approach from ex-Nigeria coach Oliseh joins new club
Published: October 08, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report exclusively with certainty that Liverpool alum Jordon Ibe has ended his search for a new club, after agreeing terms to join Isthmian League South Central Division club Hayes & Yeading United F.C.Hayes & Yeading United are set to confirm the capture of the free agent in the coming days if...