Hoffenheim's Akpoguma On Congested Fixture List, Europa League Clash Vs Gent
Published: October 27, 2020
Kevin Akpoguma has spoken about Hoffenheim's congested fixture list, with the German Bundesliga club playing seven games in the space of 22 days before he reports for international duty next month. The former Germany U20 captain admitted that the games are played at a high intensity and the players must be in tip-t...
Osimhen Admits The Fans Played A Key Role In His Decision To Join Napoli
Published: October 27, 2020
Victor Osimhen has admitted that the fans were a big part of why he decided to join Napoli over the other clubs vying for his signature. The Nigeria international expressed fears about moving to the Italian Serie A but backtracked after holding talks with manager Gennaro Gattuso and president Aurelio De Laurentiis....
Versatile Super Eagles Defender Makes Milestone Appearance For West Brom In Draw At Brighton
Published: October 27, 2020
Versatile Super Eagles center back Semi Ajayi made a milestone appearance for West Brom in their 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove at the AMEX Stadium on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Arsenal U23 captain has now appeared in 50 official matches for the Baggies since joining the club from Rothe...
'Joe Did Well As Well' - Rangers Striker Defoe Lauds The Performance Of Super Eagles Star
Published: October 26, 2020
Glasgow Rangers striker Jermain Defoe was left impressed by the performance of Joe Aribo as Rangers defeated Livingston 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. The Super Eagles midfielder marked his return to the starting lineup by finding the net in the ninth minute before Defoe wrapped up the scoring with his ...
Confirmed : Most Expensive Signing In Saudi Pro League History Departs Al-Nassr For Free
Published: October 26, 2020
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is searching for a new club after agreeing to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr before its expiration. Through their social media channels, Al-Nassr have confirmed that Musa has departed the club but did not reveal the reason why the winger has been let go....
Wigan Athletic Dazzler Solomon-Otabor Leaves DW Stadium On Crutches, To Undergo Scan
Published: October 25, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Super Eagles invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering what appears to be a serious injury in the opening minutes of Wigan Athletic's 1-1 draw with Plymouth Argyle in a League One clash on Saturday afternoon. The Birmingham City Academy pr...
Bordeaux Coach Concerned About Injury Suffered By Samuel Kalu On Super Eagles Duty
Published: October 24, 2020
Bordeaux coach Jean-Louis Gasset has admitted that he is worried about the injury suffered by Samuel Kalu while on international duty with the Super Eagles in Austria earlier this month. Kalu could not complete Nigeria's 1-0 loss to African champions Algeria in a friendly on October 9 due to discomfort and addition...
Retired Italy Midfielder Explains Why Gattuso Should Not Have Started Osimhen In Loss To AZ
Published: October 23, 2020
Former Italy international midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has explained why Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso should not have started Victor Osimhen in his side's shock 1-0 loss to Dutch opponents AZ Alkmaar at Stadio San Paolo on Thursday. The  AZ Alkmaar defence did a good job marking the Nigerian dangerman and prevented...
Everton Coach Namechecks Iwobi Among Three Players In Line To Replace Richarlison, James
Published: October 23, 2020
Alex Iwobi has been namechecked among three players in line to replace South American duo Richarlison and James Rodriguez in Everton's starting lineup in their clash with Southampton on Sunday. While the Brazilian is suspended following his dismissal against Liverpool last weekend, the Colombian picked up an injury...
'He Slots It Away Really Well' - Leicester Boss Hails Nigerian History-maker Iheanacho
Published: October 23, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho became the first Nigerian-born player in history to assist two goals in a single Europa League match in Leicester City's 3-0 rout of Zorya Luhansk at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night, according to OPTA. The Nigeria international got the nod to lead the attack in the absence of Jamie Vardy ...
Europa League : Leicester's Iheanacho Involved In 3 Goals; Sivasspor's Kayode, Molde's Ohi Strike
Published: October 22, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of Nigeria-eligible players that scored or assisted for their respective clubs on matchday one of the Europa League on Thursday, October 22. At the Tallaght Stadium, former Manchester City trialist Ohi Anthony Omoijuanfo scored the game-winning goal for Molde in a 2-1 road win against...
FIFA Rankings : Nigeria Fall Out Of Top Three Teams In Africa After Loss To Algeria
Published: October 22, 2020
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, October 22 published its latest rankings of National Teams, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. African champions Algeria have pushed Nigeria into fourth place in terms of the continental ranking after beating the Super Eagles 1-0 in a friendly on October 9. That defeat and t...
'Joe Has Missed 10 Weeks' - Rangers Boss Gerrard Admits Aribo Not In Tip-top Condition
Published: October 22, 2020
Joe Aribo is available for selection for the Europa League fixture between Standard Liege and Rangers at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne on Thursday evening after recovering from an ankle injury. Having spent more than two months on the sidelines, the Nigeria international returned to action last weekend in Rangers' 2-0...
UCL Wrap MD 1 : Dennis Scores; Onyeka, Sanusi Debut; Ighalo, Okereke, Zirkzee, Nmecha, Musiala Bench
Published: October 21, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of Nigeria-eligible players involved for their respective teams on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League. At Saint-Petersburg Stadium, Club Brugge registered a 2-1 win over Zenit thanks to Charles De Ketelaere's winning goal in injury time. Emmanuel Dennis was one of Club Brugge...
UCL: Super Eagle Onyeka Passes Fitness Test, Named In FCM Matchday Squad Vs Atalanta
Published: October 21, 2020
FC Midtjylland star Frank Onyeka has passed a late fitness test, paving the way for him to be picked by manager Brian Priske and his coaching staff for Wednesday's Champions League match against Atalanta at the MCH Arena, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Nigeria national teamer was rated as doubtful for the openin...