Nigerian exports: David Alaba's cousin, Osimhen strike; Emegha scores for Chelsea-owned Strasbourg & more
Published: August 27, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's comprehensive review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in competitive matches on Sunday, August 27, 2023.    In the Italian Serie A, Victor Osimhen has now scored in each of his first two games of the season after his goal for Napoli in thei...
Rangers striker Dessers reveals why UCL playoff tie against PSV is a special game
Published: August 22, 2023
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers is looking forward to facing PSV Eindhoven in the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers under the lights at the Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday, August 22.   Dessers is a household name in Dutch football having impressed during stints at Heracles Almelo, NAC Breda, ...
Wanted striker Gift Orban sends message to Tottenham with sixth goal in six games for Gent
Published: August 20, 2023
Nigerian striker Gift Orban sent a transfer message to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur by putting in another goalscoring display as KAA Gent came from two goals down to earn a point in a Belgian Pro League clash against Sint-Truiden at the Ghelamco Arena on Sunday.    After bringing in James Maddison,...
Celtic loanee Lawal makes impressive debut for Fleetwood Town
Published: August 20, 2023
Two days after Fleetwood Town confirmed the capture of Bosun Lawal, the Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent made his competitive debut for The Fishermen in a narrow 1-0 loss  against Derby County at Pride Park in the Sky Bet League One.    The talented central defender has joined Fleetwo...
EFL wrap: Tella, Okenabirhie, Ehibhatiomhan, Odoffin on target; first senior goal for Sotona
Published: August 19, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, August 19.   In the Championship, Southampton registered back-to-back away wins by beating Plymouth Argyle 2-1 at Home Park.   After a goalless first ...
'Of course' - Pochettino reveals Chelsea are looking at other options after missing out on Olise
Published: August 18, 2023
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that the club is looking at other options in the forward areas after missing out on Michael Olise.   ​The 21-year-old has turned down the opportunity to move to Stamford Bridge by signing a new deal with Crystal Palace. ​ ​ Chelsea thought they were close to...
Official: Chelsea sign sixth player of African descent this summer 
Published: August 18, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced the signing of Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton.   ​The Blues fought off competition from Liverpool to acquire the signature of the talented midfielder. ​The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year deal and is expected to compete with Fre...
'A huge talent' - Chelsea's youngest PL debutant reckons Blues are getting Olise on the cheap 
Published: August 17, 2023
Chelsea's youngest Premier League debutant in history, Jody Morris reckons that the Blues are getting 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise on the cheap.    The France U21 international of Nigerian and Algerian descent has a £35 million release clause in his Crystal Palace contract which has been trigger...
Super Eagles CB Balogun among three Rangers players in Scottish Premiership TOTW
Published: August 15, 2023
Leon Balogun has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Rangers'  4-0 hammering of Livingston on Saturday with football statistics website Whoscored naming him in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Week.    The Super Eagles central defender made his season debut against the West Lothian...
'Play Danilo' - Pundit urges Rangers boss to axe Dessers from starting XI to face Servette
Published: August 14, 2023
Scottish Daily Mail reporter Stephen McGowan has said that it may now be unavoidable for Rangers' manager Michael Beale to drop Cyriel Dessers for Danilo Pereira.     Dessers has had a mixed start to his career at Rangers which has not been well-received by the fans.   He missed a golden opportunity...
Ex-Flying Eagles striker sets new Ligue 1 record after brace on debut for Montpellier 
Published: August 13, 2023
By scoring a second half brace, Akor Adams set a new Ligue 1 record on his competitive debut for Monpellier in their 2-2 draw against Le Havre at the Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98 on Sunday afternoon.   According to the statisticians at OPTA, there was only a minute and 42 seconds between Akor Adams' 2 goal...
EFL wrap: West Brom's Ajayi, Luton loanee, Swindon's Udoka, Walsall's Oteh, Crewe's Adebisi find the net
Published: August 12, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, August 12.   In the Championship, Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw at AESSEAL New York Stadium.   The Millers ...
Versatile Irish-Nigerian defender agrees new deal with Celtic ahead of loan move 
Published: August 12, 2023
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are planning to tie Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal down to a new contract before rubber-stamping a loan move to the English Football League.    Football Insider says the defender is set to put pen to paper on a new deal and then head ...
'He can have no complaints' - McFadden reacts to penalty given away by Rangers striker Dessers 
Published: August 10, 2023
Former Scotland international James McFadden has had his say on the penalty decision which saw Servette half the deficit in their Champions League first leg third qualifying round match against Rangers on Wednesday.   Rangers had an early chance to take the initiative in the tie when they were awarded a penalt...
Ndidi seeks advice from Super Eagles legends Yobo, Emenike as Fenerbahce firm up interest 
Published: August 08, 2023
Fenerbahçe are ready to rival Galatasaray for the signature of Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. ​ ​ According to Turkish daily newspaper Yeni Şafak,, the Yellow Canaries are in talks with the Leicester City star on the possibility of joining the club.  They have also reportedly submitted an eight m...