Chukwueze Deployed As A Midfielder In Unai Emery's First Game In Charge Of Villarreal
Published: August 24, 2020
Samuel Chukwueze has played his first game under new Villarreal coach Unai Emery, who took over the reins from Javi Calleja last month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Yellow Submarine defeated Segunda División side Cartagena 3-1 at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia in their first pre-season friendly on Sunday. The ...
Liverpool's Nigeria-Eligible Striker Reveals Who She's Backing To Win Champions League
Published: August 23, 2020
Liverpool FC Women striker of Nigerian descent Rinsola Babajide is tipping Bayern Munich to win the UEFA Champions League final. While the German Bundesliga giants are aiming to win their sixth Champions League title, their opponents on Sunday evening Paris Saint-Germain have not won the competition in their 50-yea...
Bruno Giordano On Napoli New Signing Osimhen And Super Eagle Partnering Mertens In Attack
Published: August 23, 2020
Former Napoli striker Bruno Giordano has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen's transfer to the Naples outfit and the possibility of the Nigeria international partnering the experienced Belgian Dries Mertens in attack in the upcoming season. Osimhen is set to begin training with Napoli in the coming days after agr...
UCL Final: Kanu's Nigerian Record A Bridge Too Far To Be Broken By Ex-Chelsea Starlet Vs PSG
Published: August 23, 2020
Chelsea Academy product Jamal Musiala could enter the history books if he is given a run-out by manager Hans-Dieter Flick when Bayern Munich face off with PSG in the Champions League final on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Aged 17 years and 179 days, the attacking midfielder will become the youngest N...
Four Nigeria-Eligible Players On Show For QPR In Win Vs AFC Wimbledon But Eze Missing
Published: August 22, 2020
Queen Park Rangers stepped up their preparations for the new season with a routine 3-0 friendly win over AFC Wimbledon at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with wanted man Eberechi Eze conspicuously missing from the squad that executed the game, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Hoops manager Mark...
Tammy Abraham Names Ola Aina Among Unbelievable Players Chelsea Had At U18 Level
Published: August 22, 2020
England international Tammy Abraham has named Ola Aina and Domino Solanke among the unbelievable players Chelsea had during his time with the U18 team. The Super Eagles defender is Chelsea's all-time appearance holder in the UEFA Youth League with 20 games, while Solanke is their joint-second top scorer in the compet...
'We're One Of The Best Teams In Europe' - Barcelona Striker Oshoala After Win Vs Atlético Madrid
Published: August 22, 2020
Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala faced the cameras shortly after the 2019 finalists beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 at the San Mamés Barria (Bilbao) to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Women's Champions League on Friday evening. Oshoala played a major role in the victory as she was involved in the build-up to the game...
UWCL: Oshoala Provides Game-winning Assist In Barcelona's 1-0 Victory Vs Atletico Madrid
Published: August 21, 2020
Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala provided the game-winning assist as Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 at the San Mamés Barria (Bilbao) to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Women's Champions League on Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Barcelona number 20 started and was in action for 82 minutes...
KF Tirana Coach Egbo Warns Public Against Activities Of Impostors, Clarifies On His Genuine Agent
Published: August 21, 2020
KF Tirana coach Ndubuisi Egbo has warned the public, especially Nigerians, against the activities of impostors who are collecting money from footballers wishing to play in Albania and Europe. A Facebook account, Izvođenje Izviđača Agencija has been masquerading as the agent of Egbo but the former Nigeria interna...
'It's Not Without Reason He Played At 2018 World Cup' - Twente Chief on Signing Of Ebuehi
Published: August 21, 2020
Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente have officially announced the signing of Nigeria international Tyronne Ebuehi. The versatile fullback has joined the Enschede-based side on a season-long loan from Portuguese set-up Benfica, with a purchase clause inserted into the deal. Ebuehi earned a celebrated move to Benfica ...
'They Won't Make The Weekend' - Rangers Boss Gerrard Confirms Nigeria Duo Are Out Vs Kilmarnock
Published: August 21, 2020
Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Nigeria internationals Leon Balogun and Joe Aribo are not in contention to face Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon. While the central defender suffered a quad injury on matchday three against St. Johnstone, leading to his substitution at half-tim...
FIFA's Proposed New Rule : Chelsea's Barkley, Spurs' Alli Still Ineligible For Nigeria; Obafemi, Okafor Could Switch
Published: August 21, 2020
Football's governing body FIFA is planning to relax the eligibility criteria for national teams and allow a player who has already played competitively for another country change nationality under some conditions, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. It is still a proposal but it could be approved by 211 national federation...
President Muhammadu Buhari Appoints Ex-Everton Striker Amokachi Special Assistant, Sport
Published: August 20, 2020
Former Super Eagles  striker and Nigerian  Football  Ambassador  Daniel Amokachi  has been  appointed  as the Special Assistant on Sports to President Mohammadu Buhari. His letter of  appointment dated  August  17th  2020 and  signed by the Secretary  to the Government   of the Federation Mr. Boss Musta...
Official : Swiss-Born Nigerian Goalkeeper Osigwe Joins Top-flight Club FC Lugano
Published: August 20, 2020
Through a statement on their official website, Swiss Super League side FC Lugano have announced the signing of former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe. The Lucerne-born glovesman has inked a three-year contract with Lugano, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2022-2023 season. Born to a Nigerian...
'We Expected The Win' - History-Making Coach Egbo Explains How KF Tirana Beat Dinamo Tbilisi
Published: August 20, 2020
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ndubuisi Egbo created history on Wednesday evening by becoming the first Nigerian coach to lead a team in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and against all odds, the Albanian champions upset Dinamo Tbilisi, who have a proud European record having won the old UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 19...