The 7 best African soccer players of all time
Published: May 04, 2024
Soccer is the most played and watched sport on the planet. While its popularity extends to much of Europe and parts of Asia, it enjoys absolute dominance as Africa’s favoured sport. Given Africa’s spirited support of the sport, the continent has been home to many players who gained national and international fame f...
2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star Akinkunmi Amoo trialing at 9-time Azerbaijani champions
Published: May 04, 2024
Former Golden Eaglets star Akinkunmi Amoo is undergoing trials with nine-time Azerbaijani champions Neftchi Baku with a view to a transfer.  The Sidos FC product, who made a splash at the 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup with three assists for the national team, is currently unemployed after mutually terminating his contr...
Our 'Goat' listing of African football personalities who deserve recognition
Published: May 03, 2024
The history of football means nothing when there are no African players. They have shown many unforgettable displays, and it is no wonder that fans worldwide have lived to tell these stories. Romose, for example, was a powerful 30-yard effort, Mohamed Aboutrika showed a great solo strike, and finally, Ryan Moon’s ...
Official: Versatile midfielder Lawal returns to parent club Celtic after loan spell at EFL club 
Published: May 02, 2024
English Football League club Fleetwood Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. After a decade in League One, Fleetwood Town have been relegated to the fourth tier of English football after finishing 22nd in the third tier.  Among the six players retu...
Retained and released list: Swindon Town make decisions on four Nigerians including ex-Flying Eagles star 
Published: May 02, 2024
EFL League Two club Swindon Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season.  The Robins have made decisions on the future of four Nigerian players including former Nigeria U20 international Nnamdi Ofoborh, versatile midfielder Tariq Uwakwe, defender Udoka God...
Ajax Amsterdam eye Barcelona SC wonderkid as potential replacement for wantaway striker Akpom 
Published: May 02, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam are interested in signing Barcelona SC wonderkid Allen Obando as a potential replacement for Chuba Akpom who has made it clear that he wants to leave the Eredivisie giants at the end of the season.  According to Machdeportes via Footballtransfers, presidential candidate Antonio Alvarez has confir...
From the dusty streets to the bright lights: Inspiring stories of African football players
Published: May 01, 2024
Africa is a continent brimming with talent, and nowhere is that more evident than on the football field. Every four years, the world watches in awe as African teams showcase their flair, passion, and incredible athleticism at the FIFA World Cup. But the journeys of these talented players are often far from ordinary. ...
Super Eagles striker Dessers battles James Tavernier, 3 others  for Rangers Player of the Month
Published: May 01, 2024
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers is in the running alongside James Tavernier and three other first team stars for Rangers' Player of the Month for April 2024. The 29-year-old failed to find the back of the net in his first three games under the month in consideration but scored three times in his last two ...
'He's like a big brother to me' - Ajax striker Akpom shares advice he got from his Nigerian agent
Published: April 29, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom has revealed the important role his Nigerian agent has played in shaping his career.  The Arsenal Academy product is looked after by Elite Project Group's Emeka Obasi, who also handles the affairs of Super Eagles stars Terem Moffi, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Josh Maja and Joe Aribo...
'I want more than this' - Dessers refusing to rest on his laurels after netting 20th goal for Rangers 
Published: April 28, 2024
Cyriel Dessers is refusing to rest on his laurels despite an already impressive debut season with Rangers.  The Nigerian striker scored a 74th minute winner in Rangers' 2-1 victory over St. Mirren at the SMISA Stadium on Sunday. Despite facing criticism for his perceived wastefulness in front of goal, Desser...
Nigerian exports: Akor Adams ends 6-month goal drought; Vejle's Onugkha scores for third game in a row
Published: April 26, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in league matches on Friday, April 26. Former Nigeria U20 international Akor Adams ended a six-month goal drought in the Ligue 1 as Montpellier HSC  and Nantes shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Stade...
'Goal return is acceptable but could be greater' - Rangers legend likens Dessers to Chelsea striker
Published: April 26, 2024
Rangers' record goalscorer Ally McCoist has made an interesting comparison between Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers and Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Dessers has cut a divisive figure since his move to the Ibrox last summer, having demonstrated his ability to convert chances and miss the same as well. T...
Agent reveals why Super Eagles defender's proposed moves to MLS, Serie A fell through 
Published: April 26, 2024
Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah has had his dreams of playing abroad put on hold due to persistent injuries, according to his agent Mike Makaab. Ndah, a key player for Orlando Pirates, has attracted interests from clubs in Serie A and MLS in recent times. However, his progress has been hampered by injuries that ...
Nigerian exports: Lookman scores and assists; Moffi in red-hot form; Ohio super-sub; Olusanya strikes 
Published: April 24, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in league and cup matches on Wednesday, April 24. Ademola Lookman scored and assisted as Atalanta thrashed Michael Kayode's Fiorentina 4-1 to advance to the final of the  2023-2024 Coppa Italia Frecc...
'Wants Dessers to be more of a killer' - Ex-Aston Villa star shares what Rangers coach told him about striker
Published: April 24, 2024
Former Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton has revealed that Rangers manager Philippe Clement told him that he wants Cyriel Dessers to be more ruthless in front of goal following an inconsistent start to his career at Ibrox.  Signed from US Cremonese last summer, Dessers struggled to adapt to his new team and the Sc...