2022 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup : Five observations from Nigeria's 1-0 win against France
Published: August 12, 2022
Nigeria's Falconets on Friday morning defeated France 1-0 to begin their 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa on a good note.     Izuchukwu Michael here takes note of key incidents observed from the game.   Game of Many Parts   Before the game was halted due to bad weather, it was the ...
U20 WWC Falconets player ratings : Demehin leader, Oyono commanding, Oshobukola technical
Published: August 12, 2022
The Falconets of Nigeria were able to see off The Litte Blues of France in their first game of the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup held in Costa Rica with a slim 1-0 scoreline.     The goal was scored by Sabastine in the 85th minute before their showdown against South Korea on August 14th. Allnigeriasoccer...
France 0 Nigeria 1 : Sabastine goal earns Falconets late win over The Little Blues
Published: August 12, 2022
Nigeria's Super Falconets in the early hours of Friday (Saturday night in Costa Rica) began their quest for a FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup glory on a winning note as they defeated France 1-0 at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José.   Striker Flourish Sabastine was the heroine for Christopher Danjum...
Super Eagles defender in the stands as Rangers clinch place in Champions League playoffs
Published: August 10, 2022
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun was present in the stands as Rangers clashed with Union Saint-Gilloise on Tuesday evening in a UUEFA Champions League third round qualifier. After falling behind 2-0 in the first leg, the team led by Giovanni van Bronckhorst clinched a place in the playoffs after battling back to...
Nigeria squad announcement : Super Eagles coach names 35-player roster for CHAN qualifier
Published: August 08, 2022
Ahead of the the first leg final round 2022 Africa Nations Championship, CHAN qualifiers against Black Stars of Ghana, Super Eagles B head coach Salisu Yusuf has invited 35 players to camp.   Topping the list of invited players include strikers Chijioke Akuneto and Valentine Odoh, defenders Sani Faisal, Tope Olu...
Almeria chief confirms Super Eagles striker will be sold this summer for a little under N12.8b
Published: August 08, 2022
Almeria CEO Mohamed El Assy has revealed that Nigeria international Umar Sadiq is on the brink of leaving the club.   El Assy has confirmed that the 2016 Olympics bronze medalist will be sold for a little less than 30 million euros (approximately N12.8 billion in Nigerian currency).   Sadiq has been linke...
Stoke City boss provides update on the future of Super Eagles midfielder
Published: August 05, 2022
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill has provided an update on the future of Oghenekaro Etebo ahead of his side's first home game of the new Championship season against Blackpool.   The Nigeria international has returned from his loan spell at Watford but speculation is rife that he could depart the Potter...
Early team news Brighton & Hove : Nigerian defender unlikely to make squad vs Man Utd
Published: August 05, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigerian defender Odel Offiah is unlikely to make his English Premier League debut when Brighton & Hove travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in their season opener on Sunday, August 7.   Offiah's availability for selection is doubtful as he has not been pictu...
Nigeria squad announcement : NFF confirm 21-player roster for FIFA U20 Women's World Cup
Published: August 04, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Falconets 21-player roster for the upcoming 2022 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup finals taking place in Costa Rica.   The Nigeria squad departed the shores of the country on Thursday evening for the tournament.   An analysis of the squad list revealed that...
Nigerian XI of players who moved to new clubs this summer including two Arsenal youngsters
Published: August 03, 2022
All Nigeria Soccer's Izuchukwu Michael in this piece runs the rule on the eleven players who have signed for new clubs in the current transfer window.   The lineup consists of players who have either played for Nigeria and those still eligible to lay for the Super Eagles.   Goalkeeper Arthur O...
Ajax confirm squad number for Super Eagles defender for 2022-2023 season
Published: August 03, 2022
Through their official website, Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam have confirmed their full list of squad numbers for the first team players ahead of their opening Eredivisie match.   Nigeria international Calvin Bassey will wear the number 33 at the back of his jersey in 2022-2023.   Signed from Glasgow Ran...
Dennis makes Championship TOTW, takes second place in Watford MOTM poll
Published: August 02, 2022
Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis has made the cut for the Championship Team of the Week after his outstanding performance in Watford's 1-0 win against Sheffield United Monday night.   The Team of the Week was published on the Championship’s Twitter handle on Tuesday evening with Dennis the only player ...
The Eredivisie matches Ajax's Super Eagles defender will miss in August
Published: August 02, 2022
Ajax will be without their new signing Calvin Bassey for the first two games of the 2022/2023 season against Fortuna Sittard on Saturday, August 6th and against Groningen on August 14th.   Sittard were previously coached by former Super Eagles midfielder and captain Sunday Oliseh.   The Nigerian received ...
Former Flying Eagles invitee gets League One TOTW recognition after brace
Published: August 02, 2022
2019 Flying Eagles invitee Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been included in the League One Team of the Week for matchday one for his performance during Sheffield Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Portsmouth at Hillsborough on Saturday.   The Manchester City academy product has been recognized by both the English Football Le...
Dennis instrumental as Watford edge past Sheffield United in first league game of season
Published: August 01, 2022
EFL championship club Watford faced Sheffield United in their first championship game as the new season kicked off tonight at the Vicarage Road Stadium.   Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis made Watford's first lineup of the season as the game ended in a slim 1-0 victory for the Hornets.   The game ...