Huddersfield LB still eligible for Nigeria after being unused sub for Equatorial Guinea in AFCONQ
Published: March 29, 2023
The Equatoguinean Football Federation have missed out on a golden opportunity to secure the international future of talented Huddersfield Town defender Charles Ondo. allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The versatile 2003-born player earned a shock call-up to the Equatorial Guinea squad for their 2023 Africa Cup o...
'Just a pitch with grass' - Iwobi urges NFF to provide infrastructure to match Super Eagles ability 
Published: March 29, 2023
Alex Iwobi has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to provide infrastructure to match the ability of the Super Eagles players, most of whom play for top European clubs.    Five days ago, Nigeria were shocked 1-0 at home by 118th ranked Guinea-Bissau in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier staged at the National...
'Kane's not going on forever' - Arsenal legend Wright backs Balogun for England call-up
Published: March 29, 2023
The international future of Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun is in doubt after he was omitted from the England squad for their March internationals.    Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate resisted the temptation to bag the Hale End Academy graduate by fielding him in competitive matches against Italy and Ukr...
18 goals in 29 games : Arsenal loanee Balogun market value skyrockets in under five months
Published: March 28, 2023
Transfer and football statistics website Transfermarkt updated the market value of Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun on Monday, March 27.   The Hale End Academy graduate has reached the highest market value in his entire career with a valuation of 25 million euros (approximately N12.6 billion in Nigerian currency)....
Iwobi reacts to reports linking Osimhen with Manchester United and Chelsea
Published: March 28, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has confirmed that his international teammate, Victor Osimhen, has asked him about the Premier League.    Osimhen has not hidden his intentions to play in the Premier League and has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea as both teams seek to bolster their attack ahead...
Dual nationals watch :  Fiabema plays 41st game for Norway youth; Ozoh wins with Young Lions 
Published: March 28, 2023
Chelsea striker Bryan Fiabema may be struggling at club level but that did not prevent him from being called up to the Norway U20 national team for international matches in March.   The 2003-born player has not figured for Chelsea's youth teams in competitive matches since he was recalled from his loan spell...
Super Eagles star Balogun makes long-awaited return for injury for Queens Park Rangers B 
Published: March 27, 2023
Nigeria national teamer Leon Balogun made his long-awaited return from injury as Queens Park Rangers B defeated Birmingham City 2-0 in a Professional Development League fixture on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   QPR head coach Gareth Ainsworth sent the central defender to the B team to improve his...
Report reveals the price tag for Super Eagles striker amid Chelsea, Man Utd links
Published: March 27, 2023
Victor Osimhen has been linked with a possible summer move to Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as Paris Saint-Germain in France. With the three clubs jostling for the signing of the Super Eagles forward, Italian news outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Napolista has revealed the transfe...
'I would prefer he chooses England' - Arsenal star has his say on Balogun's international future
Published: March 27, 2023
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has had his say on the international future of Folarin Balogun.  The midfielder has said that he wants Balogun to pledge his allegiance to England. ​ Both players are graduates of the Arsenal academy and are playing together at the moment for England U21s. ​ The Ars...
'The boys know what the mission is' - Omeruo assures Super Eagles want to redeem image 
Published: March 27, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo has assured that the Super Eagles will redeem their image when they take on Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Monday.   Jose Peseiro's project seems not to be working, with the national team suffering five defeats in under a year since he took over the manageria...
'He's exciting, fast, direct' - Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible player praised by Young Lions boss
Published: March 27, 2023
England U21 manager Lee Carsley singled out Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for praise after his eye-catching performance in a 4-0 rout of France in a friendly at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.   The Super Eagles-eligible player was key in the win, coming off the bench to score the Young Lions' second goa...
Arsenal loanee Ogungbo registers his first assist as a professional for EFL's Red Devils
Published: March 26, 2023
Arsenal loanee Mazeed Ogungbo registered his first assist as a professional as Crawley Town defeated Rochdale 2-0 in a League Two clash at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday evening.   The Republic of Ireland underage international of Nigerian descent is spending the entirety of the season on loan at The Red De...
Balogun inspired by Saka's achievements with Arsenal first team
Published: March 26, 2023
On-loan Gunner Folarin Balogun, has admitted that he has been inspired by the impressive performances of Bukayo Saka at Arsenal this season.   ​Saka, who was teammates with Balogun at the Arsenal Academy, has been one of the best players for the Premier League table toppers, scoring 12 goals and registering 10...
'He does it better than Messi, Ronaldo' - Liverpool great Barnes labels Okocha 'most skillful player' 
Published: March 26, 2023
Liverpool great John Barnes reckons that Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is the most skillful player the world has witnessed and also underlined that the retired Nigeria international is in the same bracket as ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona super star Ronaldinho.    Barnes was a guest at SuperSport along with Th...
Dual nationals watch : Nwaneri bags brace, Madueke puts on show, Goodman debuts for Young Lions
Published: March 26, 2023
Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been England's standout performer in the elite round of the 2023 European U17 Championship qualifiers.    The Flying Eagles-eligible player bagged a brace to help the Young Lions beat Denmark in their first game of the U17 EURO elite round qualifying on March ...