Two former Arsenal stars, Chelsea and Tottenham products, 9 others report for Super Eagles duty
Published: May 26, 2022
Thirteen players called up for the upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador have reported for international duty in the United States, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Two former Arsenal players Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi, and Chelsea academy product Ola Aina arrived together from the United Ki...
UECL : Dessers etches his name into the history books despite Feyenoord's loss to Roma
Published: May 25, 2022
Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers finished as the UEFA Europa Conference League top scorer with ten goals despite firing blanks in the final against Jose Mourinho's AS Roma at the National Arena - Tirana on Wednesday night.   In doing so, the Racing Genk loanee etched his name into the history books by becomi...
Lorient duo added to Super Eagles squad for friendlies, AFCONQ; first call-up for Hapoel Jerusalem GK
Published: May 25, 2022
Three players have been added to the Super Eagles roster ahead of their upcoming friendlies against  Mexico and Ecuador.   French Ligue 1 club Lorient have informed via their official website that Terem Moffi and Innocent Bonke have received invitations to join the Nigeria national team for the two friendlies in ...
Race for UECL top scorer prize : Chelsea product Abraham tells teammates to cage Dessers
Published: May 25, 2022
The race for the UEFA Europa Conference League top scorer prize will go down to the wire as Feyenoord face off with Jose Mourinho's AS Roma at National Arena - Tirana.   Feyenoord are the top-scoring team in the competition with 28 goals, ahead of their opponents on Wednesday night Roma, who have netted on 2...
Nigeria handed boost in pursuit of Eagles star after his omission from latest England squad
Published: May 24, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze after his omission from the latest England roster announced by the English Football Association on Tuesday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Speculation was rife that the Eagles attacking midfie...
New Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro needs to restore Super Eagles playing identity
Published: May 24, 2022
Nigeria is undoubtedly one of the best footballing sides in Africa with a pool of outstanding talents scattered all over the footballing world.   The home-based players are also a special pool of talent. All in all, making the West African country an enviable football nation.   Despite all the success Nig...
Social : Super Eagles mercurial winger reflects on making century of appearances for Nantes
Published: May 23, 2022
Super Eagles star Moses Simon has taken to social media to celebrate making one hundred appearances in all competitions for Nantes.   After an initial loan move to Nantes from Levante in Spain, Simon's move was made permanent after the club's hierarchy opted to trigger a clause in his contract at the end...
Super Eagles trio shine as Rangers beat Hearts to win Scottish Cup
Published: May 21, 2022
Glasgow Rangers have won the Scottish Cup, beating Heart of Midlothian 2-0 after extra-time in the final held at Hampden Park on Saturday.   Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst  made five changes to his side, one of which saw Leon Balogun join international teammates Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo in the starting lin...
Four takeaways from Flying Eagles' impressive campaign at WABU B U20 Championship
Published: May 20, 2022
Ladan Bosso led a talented team of youngsters to clinch the WAFU U-20 Sub regional tournament.   Below are the takeaways from their campaign.   1. Team needs to be kept together   Most successful young teams were products of long term planning. It will be wise to keep majority of these players. The...
Flying Eagles player ratings : Ojo outstanding, Njoku disciplined, Daga composed, Ibrahim diamond
Published: May 20, 2022
The Nigeria U-20 national team won the WAFU Zone B Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic on Friday night after an impressive 3-1 win over Benin courtesy of Tolulope Ojo's brace and Ibrahim Muhammad goal.   This was how the players performed during the game.   The Starters   Goalkeeper Natha...
Nigeria 3 Benin 1 : Ojo the hero as Flying Eagles win WAFU B U20 Championship
Published: May 20, 2022
Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Friday evening defeated Benin Republic 3-1 to win the WAFU U-20 sub regional tournament which serves as qualifiers to the CAF U-20 Nations Cup in Egypt in 2023.   The Nigerian side went close to scoring a couple of times  in the first half but were foiled by a resolute defence. ...
Battle is firmly on for Victor Osimhen
Published: May 20, 2022
Talk of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen moving to the English Premier League has been in place for some time. However, as the European season draws to a close, the rumours have intensified.   The Napoli striker enjoyed a productive start to the campaign in Serie A and, while his goals to games ratio tailed...
Reading provide updates on future of four Nigerian players including Olympic Eagles midfielder
Published: May 20, 2022
Through their official website, Championship club Reading have provided updates on the future of four players of Nigerian descent at the club.   Femiz Azeez, the elder brother of Arsenal midfielder Miguel, has been offered a new deal that would see him remain at the Select Car Leasing Stadium for at least one mo...
Eintracht Frankfurt scout on club not signing Osimhen, Chukwueze, Iheanacho; Okocha, UEL final
Published: May 19, 2022
Champions League winner with Marseille in 1993, Jean-Philippe Durand, who is currently a top scout for Eintracht Frankfurt, has explained why the German Bundesliga side opted against making moves for Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze after starring at the U17 World Cup.   Iheanacho was the s...
Confirmed : Ipswich Town extend Super Eagles striker's contract
Published: May 19, 2022
Out-of-favour Super Eagles striker Sone Aluko has been re-engaged for next season by Ipswich Town.   The Blues have informed via their official website that they have triggered the one-year extension option on Aluko's contract, ensuring that he remains at the club for the 2022-2023 campaign.   Aluko a...