2018 Is Odion Ighalo's Second Most Prolific Year For Club & Country
Published: December 25, 2018
2018 is Odion Ighalo's second most prolific year for club and country since he turned professional eleven years ago, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Watford striker came close to breaking the 30-goal barrier, having scored 27 goals combined for Changchun Yatai and the Super Eagles in 38 appearances, an ave...
World Cup Ouster, CHAN, AWCON Feat, Eagles Win 'Jersey World Cup: 2018 In Review
Published: December 25, 2018
In this two part series Izuchukwu Okosi reviews 18 Football Events That Defined Nigerian Football In The Year 2018.1. 2018 CHANNigeria were defeated 4-0 by hosts Morocco in the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship on February 4 in Casablanca.2.   2018 FIFA World CupThe Eagles crashed out of Group D of the F...
Charlton Athletic's Joe Aribo Rules Himself Out Of Trip To Coventry City
Published: December 25, 2018
Nigerian starlet Joe Aribo has ruled himself out of Charlton Athletic's trip to Coventry City on December 26. The central midfielder had to be substituted after 73 minutes in the Addicks 2-0 win over Gillingham three days ago as a result of injury. Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Aribo has not su...
Genova Young Star Chooses To Represent Nigeria Over Spain
Published: December 25, 2018
Genova FC right back Isaac Lolade Kehinde has revealed that he has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of Spain and will accept an invitation to train with the Golden Eaglets ahead of the 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations. Born in Osogbo to Nigerian parents fifteen years ago, he has been living in Spain s...
Eagles Striker Simy Nwankwo: Last Season Was The Best & Most Important Of My Career
Published: December 25, 2018
Crotone striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo will forever remain grateful to Gernot Rohr for helping him fulfill his dreams of representing the Super Eagles and playing at the World Cup. The lanky striker earned reviews for his performances at the tail end of the 2017-18 season, scoring 6 goals in eight matches, which ca...
Sunderland Tell Tottenham, Man City, Southampton How Much It Will Cost To Sign Nigerian Hotshot
Published: December 24, 2018
With the January transfer window set to open next week, former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja is heavily linked with a departure from League One team Sunderland. The Mirror UK says Sunderland are open to sell Maja to English clubs for just £1.5million knowing he can sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign clu...
Onazi All But Ruled Out Of 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations After Suffering Achilles Injury
Published: December 24, 2018
Eddy Onazi is likely to miss next summer's Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an Achilles injury in Trabzonspor's 4-1 rout of Rizespor in a Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday, December 23. The Nigeria international had to be substituted in the 32nd minute due to the injury and is set to undergo an operation in the...
Why Tammy Abraham, Other Players of Nigerian Descent, Other African Stars Should Represent Their Nations
Published: December 24, 2018
There has been heated debates over the courting of Nigerian born players like Tammy Abraham, Ademola Lookman, Moses Odubajo and co who be eligible for other countries to play for Nigeria. Izuchukwu Okosi examines the merits and demerits of this subject.1. Marketability of Competitions Increase With Players Born AbroadI...
Super Eagles Watch : Tony Nwakaeme, Aminu Umar, Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu On Target For Euro Clubs
Published: December 23, 2018
Round up of the Super Eagles players that were on target for their respective European clubs on Sunday, December 23. At Medical Park Stadyumu, Anthony Nwakaeme enjoyed a monster outing for Trabzonspor in their 4-1 rout of Rizespor, having provided an assist and writing his name on the score-sheet for the second stra...
Official : Eintracht Frankfurt Loan Out Super Eagles Hopeful Who Models His Game After Alaba
Published: December 23, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, German Regionalliga side Chemnitzer FC have confirmed that they have loaned in Nigerian defender Deji Beyreuther from Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt. The teenage left-back, who models his game after Bayern Munich star David Alaba, is joining the Sky Blues on loa...
Sunderland Boss Explains Why Much-coveted Striker Maja Was Benched In Loss To Portsmouth
Published: December 23, 2018
Josh Maja was surprisingly not utilized by Sunderland manager Jack Ross as they were beaten 3-1 by Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, amid speculation linking the striker with an exit from The Blacks in the January transfer window. Ross has claimed that the former Super Eagles invitee was unwell and h...
Ex-Manchester United Coach Mourinho Watches Porto Loanee Mikel In Portugal
Published: December 23, 2018
Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has attended his first game since he was dismissed as coach of Manchester United, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Four days after leaving the Red Devils, Mourinho was among the 3,079 spectators that witnessed the  Primeira Liga encounter between Vitória Setúbal and Santa Clara at Es...
'He Has Done Really Well' - Brighton Boss Hints Balogun Could Start Against Arsenal
Published: December 22, 2018
Brighton & Hove boss Chris Hughton has suggested that Leon Balogun could retain his place in the starting line-up when Arsenal visit the American Express Community Stadium on December 26. The Nigeria international has partnered Lewis Dunk in central defense for the last three Premier League game as Shane Duffy was s...
Stoke City Manager Sends Message To Etebo : Show Your Impact Against Millwall
Published: December 22, 2018
Oghenekaro Etebo is expected to return to Stoke City's match day squad in a Championship clash against Millwall at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Nigeria international has finished serving a three-game ban that saw him miss games against Reading, Ipswich Town and Aston Villa following his first red ca...
European Football League Games Involving Nigerian Players To Look Forward To By Nigerian Fans
Published: December 22, 2018
European clubs will jostle for points and honours this weekend in their respective leagues.Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the matches that involve Nigerian players and what could be expected from the foreign legion when they play. 1. Game: Arsenal vs BurnleyTime: 1.30pm (Saturday 22 December 2018) Player To Watch : Alex Iwo...