How Nigerian players fared over the weekend : Iheanacho, Ighalo, Onuachu, Success, Collins and more
Published: April 04, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the roundup of the performance of Nigerian players over the weekend for their clubs after the international break with a couple of them scoring crucial goals for their teams.  England Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City) : Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored Leicester goal in thei...
'The worst in my lifetime' - Super Eagles goalkeeper breaks his silence after WCQ heartbreak
Published: April 04, 2022
Francis Uzoho has broken his silence in the aftermath of Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after a 1-1 draw with regional rivals Ghana at the National Stadium in Abuja last Tuesday. It was thought that the Omonia Nicosia glovesman had launched a challenge on the Nigeria number one spot after his...
Osimhen's late return : Super Eagles star will not be fined by Napoli after sporting director's update
Published: April 04, 2022
Napoli's sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has made it clear that the club have no plans to fine their record acquisition Victor Osimhen despite his late return from international duty. The Super Eagles striker, who went the distance in both games against Ghana in the 2022 World Cup playoff, has yet to show up i...
Nigerian exports : Hat-tricks for Super Eagles duo; Lorient, Anderlecht, FKH strikers on target
Published: April 04, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's comprehensive review of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective European clubs in league matches on Sunday, April 3, 2022. We begin in France's Ligue 1. Terem Moffi is working his way back to form after an indifferent start to the 2021-2022 campaign, netting his th...
EFL Trophy final : Ihiekwe's goal helps Rotherham beat Sutton; 4 other Nigeria-eligible players feature
Published: April 03, 2022
Rotherham United have won the Papa John's Trophy, beating Sutton United 4-2 after extra-time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday  with five players of Nigerian descent tasting action. Liverpool academy product Michael Ihiekwe and Joshua Kayode started for the Millers, David Ajiboye was on the pitch from the very beginning...
The reason Super Eagles midfielder is not in Lorient squad to face Neymar and Messi's PSG
Published: April 03, 2022
Innocent Bonke has been omitted from the Lorient matchday squad that will be facing Paris Saint-Germain in a Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening. The central midfielder suffered an injury during Nigeria's goalless draw against Ghana in Kumasi on March 25 but his omission has nothing to do with h...
Rangers and Celtic icons have their say on penalty not given when Aribo fell to ground first half
Published: April 03, 2022
Rangers missed the chance to move level on points with Celtic after the visitors came from behind to register a hard-fought 2-1 win in an Old Firm derby match at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon. All three Nigeria internationals that started the recent 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana - Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun ...
'The best derby I've ever played in' - Rangers defender Balogun ahead of clash against Celtic
Published: April 03, 2022
Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon Balogun reckons that the Old Firm is the biggest derby he has been involved in as a professional. The Scottish Premiership champions take on the Hoops at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon with Balogun and his international teammates Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey named in the Light...
'Countries of birth never looked for them' - Amokachi questions pedigree of dual nationals, hails Osimhen
Published: April 03, 2022
Nigeria legend Daniel Amokachi has questioned the pedigree of the current Super Eagles players who were born abroad, claiming that they contributed to Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and they only opted for the three-time African champions because their countries of birth never wanted them. Niger...
Ireland intl now eligible to switch to Nigeria scores brace to help Swansea make South Wales derby history
Published: April 03, 2022
Michael Obafemi was the star of the show as Swansea City thrashed Cardiff City 4-0 in a South Wales derby Championship clash staged at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Southampton academy product is cap-tied to his country of birth Republic of Ireland having made his competitive debut in a UEFA Nations Le...
Former Super Eagles star involved in ghastly motor accident, escapes death by a whisker
Published: April 02, 2022
One time Super Eagles midfielder, Ifeanyi Ekwueme survived an auto crash on Sunday evening when a stray cow ran into his car on his way home from Lagos to Enugu, after  the Nigerian National League match between his team Apex and Ottasolo FC. While speaking on the accident, Ekwueme disclosed that he was glad he did ...
Team of the Month honours for Super Eagles duo Okoye & Ozornwafor, Walsall's Osadebe
Published: April 02, 2022
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has published the Teams of the Month from across the European Leagues with three players of Nigerian descent making the cut. For the Dutch Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam's Maduka Okoye has been recognized for his outstanding performance in March with a spot on the Team of the ...
Ex-Barcelona star blasts Dennis for not helping his teammates defensively in 1-1 draw vs Ghana
Published: April 02, 2022
Former Barcelona star Emmanuel Amuneke has blasted Emmanuel Dennis for not helping his teammates defensively during the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday evening - a result that saw them miss out on the 2022 World Cup.The Watford man was one of five changes to the side that held the Black Stars to a goalless ...
Super Eagles trio in contention to face Celtic on Sunday after Rangers manager reveal
Published: April 01, 2022
Super Eagles trio Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey are in contention to suit up for Rangers in their Scottish Premiership clash against city rivals Celtic on Sunday, manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst suggested at his pre-match press conference as he provided a squad update. Balogun, Aribo and Bassey have ret...
Manchester United legend Evra tells Nigerian media why he chose France over Senegal
Published: April 01, 2022
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra was recently in Nigeria for a chess initiative and despite his busy schedule, visited some media houses where he held interviews and talked about his playing career. Apart from the Red Devils, Evra represented other top clubs in Europe including Juventus, Monaco and Marseille. ...