Nigeria's '24th Player' At 2018 World Cup Announces Retirement
Published: July 27, 2018
Just over eight weeks after his 32nd birthday, the dream is finally over for Carl Ikeme. The Wolverhampton Wanderers and Super Eagles goalkeeper announced his retirement from football his battle with cancer, the official website of the Premier League boys is reporting. There was a sense of inevitability about Ikeme...
Top Five Strikers Of Nigerian Descent in Europe Rohr Should Make A Move For
Published: July 27, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com brings to readers our top five strikers of Nigerian descent who will fit in nicely with the Super Eagles team. Lukas Nmecha (Manchester City): Nmecha has proven himself to be a potent goalscorer for his English Premier League side ,starring for the club's youth ranks. A 20-goal haul last term ...
FIFA U20 WWC: Adebisi Handed Iconic Number 10 Jersey Previously Worn By Chikwelu, Okobi
Published: July 26, 2018
Nigeria Women's National U20 coach, Christopher Danjuma, has announced a 21-player roster for the forthcoming 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France.  An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and five strikers will represent Nigeria in the tournament which begi...
The Five Nigerian Young Stars Rohr Should Be Keeping A Close Eye On Before Naming AFCON Qualifier Roster
Published: July 25, 2018
The 2018/2019 season is almost upon us. And while the wait and whet our appetites for the round-leather game with the pre-season activities being served up by teams preparing for another go at a seemingly yet another ardous season, let us ponder on some of the best talents our country have to offer, lest we forget the ...
Though Arsenal Future Still Up In The Air, Iwobi Sparkling In Training
Published: July 25, 2018
Alex Iwobi seems unperturbed by speculation linking him with an exit from Arsenal before the close of the summer transfer window, going by his performance during training on Tuesday. The Hale End Academy product has been linked with permanent moves to teams in England and Italy and there's also talk he could sign a ...
Leon Balogun Admits: Playing Against Messi Was A Great Test For Me
Published: July 25, 2018
Leon Balogun was delighted to make his debut for Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in their 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles star, who was in action for 64 minutes for the Seagulls, did not resume pre-season training with the rest of his teammates due to his participation a...
Ex-Nigeria U23 Invitee Uche Ikpeazu Marks Hearts Home Debut With A Goal
Published: July 25, 2018
Former Dream Team VI invitee Uche Ikpeazu scored his first competitive goal for Heart of Midlothian in their 5-0 rout of  Cowdenbeath in Tuesday's Betfred Cup group stage match at Tynecastle Stadium (Edinburgh).  The home team took the lead two minutes after the restart before Uche doubled the advantage on 64 minu...
UEFA Champions League Qualifiers: Six Nigerian Players Feature, One On The Bench
Published: July 24, 2018
Catch up on the performance of Nigerian players and their teams in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, July 24. Three Nigerians featured for Danish side Midtjylland in their 2-1 loss on the road against Astana. Paul Onuachu and summer signing Ayo Okosun started at Astana Arena. Th...
Liverpool Striker Of Nigerian Parentage Named In Young Lionesses Squad For U20 World Cup
Published: July 24, 2018
Liverpool Ladies striker Rinsola Babajide has been included in the Young Lionesses squad for the FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup which will hold in France between 5 and 24 August 2018. The Londoner is one of seven strikers named on the 21-player roster by England U20 boss Mo Marley. England have been drawn in Group ...
Nigeria Chief Coach Caught On Camera Taking Bribe From Football Agents
Published: July 24, 2018
Nigeria chief coach Salisu Yusuf has been caught on camera accepting bribe from undercover journalists posing as football agents.  The secret recording was captured by Ghanaian journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and handed to BBC News Africa, it was shot in September 2017 and showed Yusuf receiving bribe to ensure two p...
Brian Idowu Shares Memories Of World Cup: I Seriously Prepared For Battle With Messi
Published: July 23, 2018
Speaking to the official website of Lokomotiv Moscow, Brian Idowu has shared memories of the 2018 World Cup, which he will remember for a long time after a personal duel with Barcelona's Argentina striker Lionel Messi. The former Amkar Perm defender has thanked his Super Eagles teammates, the likes of Leon Balogun, ...
Fred Friday Scores Sixth Pre-Season Goal Against Zulte-Waregem, Osimhen Absent
Published: July 22, 2018
Nigerian striker Fred Friday is poised to lead AZ Alkmaar's attack in the 2018-2019 campaign going by his imperious display in pre-season games. The former Lillestrøm youngster netted the winner after 60 minutes in his side's 1-0 win over Zulte Waregem on Sunday afternoon, taking his tally in preparation games to six...
Chelsea's Moses Training At Cobham, New Role For Super Eagles Star In New Season
Published: July 22, 2018
Victor Moses resumed training with Chelsea this past week but was omitted from the the traveling party to Australia, where the Premier League side will face Perth Glory at Optus Stadium in Perth on Monday, July 23. The right wing-back was not in The Blues squad, along with Kenneth Omeruo, Caballero, Azpilicueta, Chr...
Kelechi Nwakali Wants To Return To Arsenal After Porto Loan Move
Published: July 22, 2018
Former Nigeria U20 captain Kelechi Nwakali is hoping to return to Arsenal at the end of his loan move with Portuguese club Porto, who have signed the midfielder for the entirety of the 2018-2019 campaign. Porto have claimed that a purchase clause was inserted into the deal taking Nwakali to the club but the player's...
Josh Maja Reacts After Contributing Three Goals In Sunderland Win Vs St Mirren
Published: July 22, 2018
Former Super Eagles invitee Joshua Maja faced the cameras shortly after his breathtaking show in the Black Cats 6-0 trouncing of St Mirren in a pre-season encounter on Saturday evening, expressing his delight with the team's performance as well as his efforts. The Manchester City Academy product was part of Jack Ros...