'Nice to see Alex come in' - Marco Silva backs Iwobi to become a better player at Fulham
Published: September 16, 2023
Manager Marco Silva was delighted to hand a Fulham debut to Alex Iwobi in his side's 1-0 win over Luton Town in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon and believes the midfielder will become a better player at the West London club.  The Nigeria national teamer came on for Harrison Ree...
Musa scores 91st minute penalty to seal comeback win for Manchester United youth team 
Published: September 16, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible striker Victor Musa opened his goalscoring account for the season as Manchester United came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in an U18 Premier League clash at Trafford Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.   The Spanish born player fired blanks in his first thre...
Ex-Super Eagles striker blames one Sheffield United player for Tottenham's history-making goal 
Published: September 16, 2023
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker with the Super Eagles, Efan Ekoku has blamed Sheffield United's Bosnian central defender Anel Ahmedhodzic for being at fault for Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic winner in the tenth minute of stoppage time in a Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturd...
Bayern's search for a No. 6: Ndidi considered along with Man Utd, Nottingham Forest, Real Madrid stars 
Published: September 16, 2023
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is logically in the market for a holding midfielder in the January transfer window after a proposed move for Fulham star João Palhinha fell through on deadline day despite the player completing a medical in Germany.    Bayern Munich received bad news on Thursday as Palhinha...
Tottenham Hotspur coach Postecoglou reveals what has impressed him the most about Udogie 
Published: September 16, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has praised Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Sheffield United.   Udogie has adapted to the Premier League like a duck to water but his brilliant performances seem to have gone under the rada...
'Passed it into the back of the net' -  Jamie Vardy hails Ndidi for finishing like a seasoned centre-forward 
Published: September 16, 2023
Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy has praised Wilfred Ndidi for his brilliant goal against Southampton in a Championship clash at the St Mary's Stadium on Friday night, admitting that the defensive-minded midfielder finished like a seasoned centre-forward.    With Southampton threatening a comeback after En...
Dennis reveals the role played by ex-Arsenal star Adebayor in his loan move to Istanbul Basaksehir 
Published: September 15, 2023
Super Lig club Istanbul Basaksehir completed the signing of Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest before the close of the Turkish transfer window.    Dennis will be spending the remainder of the 2023-2024 season on loan at Istanbul Basaksehir with no option to buy included in the deal.   The Nigeria ...
Super Eagles duo Ndidi and Iheanacho nominated for Leicester City Goal of the Month 
Published: September 15, 2023
Strikes from Nigeria national teamers Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have been included in the shortlist for Leicester City's Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   The Foxes have selected the top eight goals across all levels, with the Nigerian national teamers making the cut.    While Ndi...
Confirmed team news: Iwobi in contention to make Fulham debut v Luton but Tosin is sidelined 
Published: September 15, 2023
Manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is in contention to make his Fulham debut when his side welcome Luton Town on matchday five of the Premier League at Craven Cottage tomorrow.   Iwobi joined the Cottagers on the final day of the just concluded transfer window from Everton ...
Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi misses out on PL POTM to Tottenham midfielder 
Published: September 15, 2023
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has missed out on the Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2023.   The Premier League announced on Friday that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has won the award for August.after seeing off competition from Awoniyi and four other contenders.  ...
Nephew of ex-Super Eagles CB back in Chelsea training after debut for France U21s 
Published: September 15, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu, who is the nephew of ex-Super Eagles central defender Onyekachi Apam, is back at Cobham after international duty with France U21 national team.    The Rennes native made his debut for the French U21 national team in a friendly against Denmark on September 7 and four days later, he was also na...
No chance: Ndidi staying put at Leicester City amid rumours of deadline day move to Fenerbahce 
Published: September 15, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles stand-in captain for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe, Wilfred Ndidi will not be departing Leicester City amid speculation linking him with a deadline day move to Fenerbahce.    It is correct that Fe...
Manchester United old boy Ighalo opens hat-trick account for new Saudi club
Published: September 15, 2023
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has scored his first hat-trick for new Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al Wehda FC.   Ighalo's hat-trick was scored in Al Wehda's 4-2 win over 10-man  Damac FC on Thursday night at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in th...
Ex-Newcastle United star picks Udogie over Zinchenko in Arsenal v Tottenham combined XI
Published: September 15, 2023
Former Newcastle United midfielder and talkSPORT pundit Darren Ambrose has said that he will choose Destiny Udogie over Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko in his Arsenal v Totteham Hotspur combined XI.   Udogie has been brilliant for Tottenham since the start of the season and has established himself as the first...
Hutton insists Rangers striker Dessers has done okay but there's still room for improvement 
Published: September 14, 2023
Retired Scotland international Alan Hutton has acknowledged that Cyriel Dessers has not done badly since his summer move to Glasgow Rangers but stressed that he still has room for improvement.    The Nigeria international was lacking match fitness heading into the 2023-2024 season after recovering from a kneeca...