Primera Iberdrola : Nigeria captain reacts after hat-trick for Barcelona in rout of Real Betis
Published: January 30, 2022
Nigeria captain Asisat Oshoala stole the show as Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 4-0 in a Primera Iberdrola clash at Estadi Johan Cruyff (Sant Joan Despí) on Saturday afternoon.The Super Falcons captain bagged her fourth career hat-trick since her move to the European champions in January 2019, first on loan before a pe...
'He's their talisman' - Okocha admits Mane being cleared to play is a boost for Senegal
Published: January 30, 2022
Tournament favourites Senegal will take on dark horses Equatorial Guinea in the last of the quarterfinal clashes of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday evening.  The big story emanating ahead of that encounter is Sadio Mane has been cleared to play after suffering a concussion scare during their round of 16 w...
Al Hilal sign former Manchester United striker Ighalo for fee of N2.7billion; transfer confirmed
Published: January 29, 2022
Saudi Professional Football League club Al Hilal have announced the signing of former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo on undisclosed terms.   Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria international ended his association with Al-Shabab after signing a one-and-a-half-year deal with Al Hilal. This web...
'Would add a lot to Man Utd midfield' - Fans hail Aribo after assisting Diallo score on Rangers debut
Published: January 29, 2022
Glasgow Rangers were held to a 3-3 draw by Ross County in a thrilling Scottish Premiership encounter staged at Global Energy Stadium (Dingwall) on Saturday afternoon. Joe Aribo made his first appearance for the Light Blues in 2022 and the versatile midfielder was joined in the starting lineup by left-footed centra...
'He's ready' - GvB reveals Super Eagles star is back in Rangers squad vs Ross County
Published: January 28, 2022
Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst had positive news on the availability of Joe Aribo during his pre-match press conference before the trip to Ross County. The versatile midfielder escaped international duty with the Super Eagles unscathed and returned to Glasgow earlier this week following the elimination of ...
Rohr impressed by Awoniyi but gives one reason he didn't gel with Super Eagles teammates AFCON
Published: January 28, 2022
Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has claimed that he was impressed by the performance of Taiwo Awoniyi for the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. With the top three players in the pecking order of center forwards not available for selection namely Victor Osimhen, Odion Ighalo and Paul Onuachu due to a ...
The reason Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is angry and disappointed
Published: January 27, 2022
According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno via Area Napoli, Victor Osimhen is angry and disappointed that he missed out on the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in addition to his complex recovery from injury. The Napoli striker was originally included in Nigeria's 28-man squad for the ongoing tournament in Cameroon but was fo...
Rangers boss reveals why he resisted the temptation to include Aribo in squad vs Livingston
Published: January 27, 2022
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed that Joe Aribo has returned to Glasgow after international duty with the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.   The Nigeria number 10 is at the disposal of the Dutch football tactician for upcoming Scottish Premiership games against Ross County, Celt...
Cardiff City interested in signing 2015 Nigeria U23 invitee ahead of transfer deadline
Published: January 26, 2022
2015 Nigeria U23 invitee Uche Ikpeazu is being linked with a departure from Championship outfit Middlesbrough before the close of the January transfer window on Monday.   Football Insider says Cardiff City are interested in signing the Reading academy product this month but have to fend off competition for the Anglo-...
Nigeria handed boost as Southampton star shuns Black Stars ahead of 2022 World Cup playoff
Published: January 26, 2022
Southampton center back Mohammed Salisu has turned down a potential call-up to Ghana's Black Stars ahead of the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup playoff matches with West African rivals Nigeria in March. The 22-year-old was born in Ghana and also qualifies to represent the country through his parents but has no in...
'You are the best' - Many Nigerian ladies stand by Okoye as GK breaks his silence
Published: January 26, 2022
Maduka Okoye has taken to social media to break his silence following the Super Eagles' elimination from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after a shock 1-0 loss to Tunisia on Sunday. The Watford loanee and Everton winger Alex Iwobi have both been scapegoated by the fans and media for the defeat to the north Africa...
Super Eagles no 10 to be assessed ahead of Rangers' clash vs Livingston on Wednesday
Published: January 25, 2022
Joe Aribo's participation in Rangers' Scottish Premiership match versus Livingston on Wednesday will be determined only after a fitness test. The Super Eagles number 10 started and was in action for 88 minutes as Nigeria suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Tunisia to exit the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in the round of six...
AFCON 2021 : Musa admits Super Eagles' 100 percent wasn't good enough to beat Tunisia
Published: January 25, 2022
Ahmed Musa has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the Super Eagles elimination from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after a shock 1-0 loss to Tunisia. Musa looked apprehensive as the cameras focused on the Super Eagles bench after Youssef Msakni had opened the scoring for the north Africans. Manager A...
Two players of Nigerian descent combine to score for Chelsea U18s in 4-1 win vs Aston Villa
Published: January 25, 2022
Chelsea have returned to the top of the U18 Premier League South table after a convincing 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday afternoon with several youngsters of Nigerian descent on parade. Chelsea had in their starting lineup fullback Derrick Abu and Louis Flower while Richard Olise, younger brother of 2021 Super E...
'He has been heartbroken' - Ex-Chelsea star says it was terrible decision to send off Iwobi vs Tunisia
Published: January 25, 2022
Nigeria, the only country with a hundred percent win record in the group stage, were surprisingly knocked out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday following a 1-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Tunisia. Installed as favourites to win their fourth African title after the group stage, the Super Eagles could n...