Montpellier striker Adams sets his sights on wearing the Super Eagles jersey at AFCON; idolises Drogba, Ronaldo
Published: November 03, 2023
Red-hot Nigerian striker Akor Adams was on media duties on Thursday ahead of Montpellier's match with Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc Des Princes, a game corresponding to the eleventh round of matches in the French Ligue 1.   One of the questions the former Lillestrom goal poacher was asked was whether he...
Lesley and Chibuike Ugochukwu, nephews of retired Super Eagles defender, committed to France 
Published: November 02, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Lesley Ugochukwu and his younger brother Chibuike Ugochukwu, who are nephews of retired Super Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam, remain committed to the French national teams despite being eligible to play international football for Nigeria through their parents.   T...
2023 Fifa U17 World Cup: Arsenal whiz Nwaneri among four Nigeria-eligible players named in squads 
Published: November 02, 2023
The English Football Association on Thursday announced the Young Lions roster for the 2023 Fifa U17 World Cup with two talented players of Nigerian descent making the cut.   Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri has recovered in time from an undisclosed injury that kept him sidelined since September, paving the way for ...
'For their own good' - Pundit urges Rangers boss to drop Dessers, ex-PSV striker to the bench  
Published: November 01, 2023
Senior Rangers writer Christoper Jack has urged manager Philippe Clement to drop Cyriel Dessers and former PSV Eindhoven striker Sam Lammers to the bench on Wednesday night when the Light Blues face off with Dundee in a Scottish Premiership match at Scot Foam Stadium.    The former Dutch-based forwards join...
CAF POTY: Osimhen battles Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest stars, 23 others
Published: November 01, 2023
Victor Osimhen has been nominated alongside Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, Arsenal midfield stalwart Thomas Partey, Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and Tottenham Hotspur midfielders Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr for the CAF men's Player of the Year award. The other Premier League stars in the ru...
Ligue 1 Team of the Week: Montpellier striker Adams partners PSG superstar Mbappe in attack
Published: October 30, 2023
Football statistics website, Whoscored.com has unveiled its Team of the Week following the conclusion of matchday 10 in the French Ligue 1.    Montpellier star Akor Adams has been recognized for his outstanding performance in his team's 3-0 rout of Toulouse at the Stade de la Mosson, having been included i...
7 goals after 10 matchdays: Montpellier striker Adams matches feat of ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star Giroud
Published: October 29, 2023
Akor Adams bagged a brace in Montpellier's 3-0 win over Toulouse on matchday 10 of the Ligue 1  played at the Stade de la Mosson on Sunday afternoon.   The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a shot into the left bottom corner having received a precise pass from Teji Savanier.   ...
Former Ajax Amsterdam and Arsenal winger Ideho scores first senior goal for ADO Den Haag
Published: October 28, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Joel Ideho netted his first senior goal as ADO Den Haag and VVV Venlo shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw in an Eerste Divisie clash at the Bingoal Stadion on Friday evening.   Ideho ended a three-year association with Premier League club Arsenal at the end of the 2022-2023 season and...
'For a striker, it is important to score' - Rangers striker happy hardworking Dessers scored against Hibs
Published: October 23, 2023
Rangers striker Abdallah Sima has declared support for Cyriel Dessers who is struggling to find his best form at the moment.   The Nigeria international has only four goals since his arrival at the Ibrox Stadium in the summer and didn't get his first Scottish Premiership goal until matchday 6 despite startin...
7 goal involvements in 9 games: Super Eagles winger Simon continues his fine form for Nantes 
Published: October 22, 2023
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon certainly has had a fine start to the 2023-2024 season at Nantes.  Simon broke his record for most goal contributions in his first 9  games of any season in the Ligue 1 by bagging an assist in Nantes' 2-0 win over Montpellier. Simon bagged his assist in the 74th minute wh...
Dessers confesses he is not at his best after fourth goal in Rangers colours
Published: October 21, 2023
Cyriel Dessers has admitted that he is not at his best yet after scoring his fourth goal in Rangers' colours in the Light Blues 4-0 win over Hibernian on Saturday afternoon at the Ibrox Stadium.   It was a brilliant day in the office for the Nigerian striker whose physical presence was too much to handle for...
Former Middlesbrough striker reveals who to blame for Dessers unprolific form at Rangers 
Published: October 21, 2023
Former Middlesbrough striker Kris Boyd has revealed who to blame for Cyriel Desser's struggles in front of goal since joining Rangers. The 55-time Scottish champions acquired the services of the Nigeria international as a replacement for Alfredo Morelos but all has not gone well since his arrival. After e...
Ajax coach disappointed Akpom did not get match practice during the international break 
Published: October 20, 2023
Ajax Amsterdam coach Maurice Steijn is disappointed Chuba Akpom and a few other first teamers did not get match practice during the recent international break.    The Eredivisie giants had lined up some friendlies to keep the players not called up for international duty in shape but the games were canceled du...
Porto issue injury update on Super Eagles left-back ahead of Vilar de Perdizes clash
Published: October 19, 2023
Porto have provided an injury update on Zaidu Sanusi ahead of tomorrow's Taça de Portugal third round clash against Vilar de Perdizes at the Estádio Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira in Chaves.   Sanusi has been sidelined for exactly one month after suffering a muscle-related injury during the first half of Por...
'He was better in Feyenoord than here' - New Rangers boss admits he's familiar with Dessers
Published: October 17, 2023
Rangers' new boss Philippe Clement has admitted that he is familiar with Cyriel Dessers who has not had the best of starts in Scotland.  The Super Eagles forward has scored just one goal in the Scottish Premiership and lost his place in the starting XI under his former manager Michael Beale.   Dessers...