UEFA Team Of The Year 2020: Barcelona's Nigeria Striker Battles Arsenal, Chelsea, Lyon Stars, 7 Others
Published: December 01, 2020
Barcelona's Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala is one of fifty players in the running to be named to the UEFA Team of the Year 2020 after the shortlist was revealed by Europe's football governing body UEFA on Tuesday morning. Of the fifty players nominated, five are goalkeepers with fifteen each classed as defend...
Onyeka Named In Matchday Squad As Midtjylland Seek To Avoid Unwanted European Record
Published: December 01, 2020
Frank Onyeka was named in FC Midtjylland's traveling squad for their UEFA Champions League matchday five fixture against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo) on Tuesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Brian Priske has picked a squad of 23 players, meaning the Nigeria international is certain to be ...
Fulham's Three Nigerian Musketeers React To First Away Win Of The Season Vs Leicester City
Published: December 01, 2020
Tosin Adarabioyo, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman played a key role for Fulham as they registered their first away in the English Premier League this term with a shock 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Monday night. While Lookman scored the all-important first goal on the half-hour mark, Adar...
'He Is An Important Player' - Gattuso Concerned About Osimhen's Injury Despite Big Win Vs Roma
Published: November 30, 2020
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso is concerned about the injury suffered by his number 9 Victor Osimhen while on international duty with the Super Eagles on November 13. Without the most expensive acquisition in the club's history, the Blues thrashed AS Roma 4-0 thanks to goals from Lorenzo Insigne, Fabian, Dries Mertens...
'I'm Satisfied With Those 12 Goals' - Onuachu Wants To Assist Genk Set New Club Record
Published: November 29, 2020
With his brace in Racing Genk's 5-1 rout of Ike Ugbo's Cercle Brugge on Saturday evening, Paul Onuachu is now the outright top scorer in the Belgian First Division A with 12 goals after 14 rounds. Genk equaled a club record of six straight wins with their comprehensive away victory against Cercle Brugge. A new ...
Super Eagles Defender Omeruo Still On The Mend, Omitted From Leganes Matchday Squad
Published: November 29, 2020
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo will play no part for CD Leganes when they take on Ponferradina in a Spanish Segunda Division clash at Estadio El Toralín on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager José Luis Martí confirmed at the pre-match press conference that the former Chelsea star is one o...
Osimhen At Risk Of Missing Clash Vs Roma As Napoli Issue Fresh Update
Published: November 28, 2020
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is at risk of missing Napoli's home match with AS Roma in the Serie A on Sunday evening, starting from 2045 hours at Stadio San Paolo. The training update provided by Napoli via their official website on Saturday is not a positive one, with the Blues suggesting that the former Li...
Super Eagles Hopeful Ejaria Scores, Olise Assists As Reading Return To Winning Ways
Published: November 28, 2020
Reading returned to winning ways after five games without a victory by beating Bristol City 3-1 at the Madejski Stadium  on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Royals started the 2020-2021 season in blistering fashion, picking up seven wins from eight but lost their next four games, then drew with...
Orlando City's Young Sensation Eligible For Nigeria, USA Targeting National Team Call-Up
Published: November 28, 2020
Orlando City striker Daryl Dike wants to become an international footballer in 2021 and is targeting a call-up to a national team. Born in Edmond, Oklahoma twenty years ago, Dike qualifies to represent Nigeria through his parents as well as his country of birth, United States. Daryl's eldest brother Bright Dike...
Nigeria U23 International Striker Joins Peterborough United On Trial
Published: November 27, 2020
League One title contenders Peterborough United have reportedly handed a trial to Nigeria U23 international Bright Enobakhare with a view to a possible transfer. Football Insider says Enobakhare has linked up with a Peterborough side looking to push for promotion from League One to the Championship after a bright s...
Bordeaux Coach Reveals He Has Had The Chance To Train Nigeria Legend Okocha
Published: November 27, 2020
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the star match of the weekend in the French Ligue 1 between defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux, manager Jean-Louis Gasset revealed that he had the opportunity to train top players such as Jay-Jay Okocha and Ronaldinho during his time at PSG. For two seasons,...
'I Was Happy About His Performance' - Ancelotti Hints At Wing-back Role For Iwobi Vs Leeds Utd
Published: November 27, 2020
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Alex Iwobi could be deployed in a wing-back position for the upcoming Premier League game against Leeds United. The Nigeria national teamer has earned plenty of plaudits for his performance as a wing-back in the 3-2 win at Fulham and the respected Italian football tac...
Super Eagles Drop Three Spots In Latest FIFA Ranking After Draws Against Sierra Leone
Published: November 27, 2020
Football governing body, FIFA, on Friday, November 27 published its latest rankings of National Teams, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Eagles have dropped three spots to 35th in the world after they were held to back-to-back draws against a weaker opponent, Sierra Leone in this month's 2021 Africa Cup of Nat...
'I Don't Know What's Going On' - Ejuke Blames Bad Luck For CSKA's Draw Vs Feyenoord
Published: November 27, 2020
Chidera Ejuke has revealed that bad luck contributed to CSKA Moscow's goalless draw with Feyenoord in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Despite dominating possession and playing with ten men for most of the second half following the dismissal of Nicolai Jörgensen for repeated fouls, the Muscovites didn't produce...
Rangers Boss Gerrard Reveals The Real Reason Aribo Wasn't In Squad Vs Benfica
Published: November 27, 2020
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has explained why Joe Aribo wasn't in the matchday squad for his side's 2-2 draw with Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday. Despite leading 2-0 with 21 minutes left on the clock, The Light Blues couldn't make the most of it and had to settle for a draw at the Ibrox Stadium. While...