What AEK Athens coach said about forward situation amid links with Rangers striker Dessers
Published: June 29, 2025
AEK Athens manager Marko Nikolić has played down concerns over the club's attacking options amid ongoing speculation linking Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers with a move to the Greek Super League side.Dessers, the Scottish Premiership top scorer last season, has emerged as a target for AEK Athens, with the Nigeria inter...
No going back: Bolton Wanderers loan out 2025 Flying Eagles invitee to Scunthorpe United
Published: June 28, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that National League new boys Scunthorpe United have reached an agreement with EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers for the signing of 2025 Flying Eagles invitee Dubem Eze.A product of the Chelsea academy, where he spent eight years, Eze will spend the entirety...
Ajax inform Akpom via WhatsApp message he is now persona non grata at the club
Published: June 28, 2025
Ajax have informed seven players, including Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom, that they are not welcome at the club’s training ground this summer, according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, via Ajax Showtime.The decision, reportedly communicated via a WhatsApp message from technical director Alex Kroes, marks a bold step...
After signing full deal with FC Basel, Otele offered to Brentford, Fulham, Burnley, Sheffield United
Published: June 26, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the possibility of Nigerian forward Philip Otele leaving FC Basel has not been entirely ruled out despite signing a full deal with the Swiss champions earlier this month.Otele made the switch from Al Wahda in the United Arab Emirates to FC Basel during the January transfer window a...
'I didn't sleep for five days' – Ajax striker Akpom reveals how close he came to Saudi move
Published: June 26, 2025
Chuba Akpom has revealed his experience with a huge proposal just before his move from Middlesbrough to AFC Ajax in 2023.In an interview with LavieCutz on TikTok, Akpom stated: "Before I signed for Ajax, I had an offer from Saudi and I didn't sleep for five days."With 28 goals in 38 EFL Championship games in the 2022-2...
Rangers star Dessers faces transfer tug-of-war as Feyenoord look to beat AEK to his signature
Published: June 25, 2025
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers is at the centre of a fresh transfer twist, with Dutch giants Feyenoord reportedly entering the race to sign the Nigerian international, threatening to derail AEK Athens' pursuit of the 30-year-old, according to a report by The Scottish Sun.Dessers, who was Rangers' top scorer last season...
'I will say go' - Al-Hilal alum Ighalo advises mentee Osimhen to consider Saudi switch
Published: June 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has advised fellow Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen to consider a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, amid persistent transfer speculation surrounding the Napoli star.The ex-African Footballer of the Year has a mentor-mentee relationship with Ighalo and traveled to Belgium...
Rangers ahead of Rennes, Schalke in race for goal-scoring CB who wants to play for Nigeria
Published: June 25, 2025
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers are in pole position to sign Peterborough United central defender Emmanuel Fernandez in the summer transfer window. Despite being eligible for England, Fernandez has made it clear he wants to represent Nigeria's Super Eagles, though he is still in the process of acquiring a Nigerian...
No mercy: Tosin and George strike against the motherland as Chelsea crush 4-time African champions
Published: June 25, 2025
Tosin Adarabioyo and Tyrique George were impressive as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win over four-time African champions Espérance Sportive de Tunis to secure a place in the Club World Cup last-16.Despite their African roots — with Tosin eligible to represent Nigeria and George qualifying for both the Super Eagles and t...
Slavia rising star Moses hails 'big brother' Ogbu, dreams of facing Real Madrid and Liverpool in UCL
Published: June 24, 2025
Slavia Prague midfielder David Moses has opened up about his strong bond with Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu and his ambitions to play against Spanish giants Real Madrid and Premier League champions Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Moses, who joined Slavia from MFK Karviná, has made an impressive start at the...
Former Everton forward tells Rangers who to sign if AEK Athens target Dessers departs
Published: June 23, 2025
Former Everton forward Steven Naismith has recommended Lawrence Shankland as a suitable replacement for Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers, who is attracting strong interest from Greek giants AEK Athens.Dessers, who impressed for Rangers last season, is reportedly on the verge of sealing a move to Athens, with the Greek si...
'Looking forward' - Rangers coach expects Dessers back on Monday amid AEK Athens interest
Published: June 20, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has confirmed he expects Cyriel Dessers to return to the club on Monday, despite ongoing transfer speculation linking the Nigerian striker with a move to AEK Athens.Dessers recently tied the knot with his partner during the off-season break and is due to rejoin pre-season training next we...
CWC: Porto striker who chose Spain over Nigeria scores against Messi's Inter Miami, Zaidu unused
Published: June 19, 2025
Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa was on target but FC Porto suffered a 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami in their Group A clash at the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday night.Aghehowa, who chose to represent Spain over Nigeria, opened the scoring in the 8th minute from the penalty spot at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, giving the Portu...
Slavia centre-back Igoh Ogbu achieves career-best market value after Super Eagles debut
Published: June 19, 2025
Slavia Prague centre-back Igoh Ogbu has reached the highest market valuation of his career, according to the latest update from football statistics website Transfermarkt.The 25-year-old defender, who made his debut for Nigeria in the Unity Cup earlier this month, is now valued at €11 million, €1 million more than h...
Greek report reveals AEK Athens still keen on Rangers striker Dessers but not at any cost
Published: June 17, 2025
AEK Athens remain interested in signing Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, but the Greek club will not stretch beyond its financial limits to secure the Nigerian striker, according to respected journalist Kostas Ketsetzoglou.Speaking on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, as reported by Sportdog, Ketsetzoglou said negotiations are still o...