Photo : Osimhen trains partially with Napoli squad ahead of trip to Lombardy
Published: October 07, 2022
Napoli players trained on Friday morning at the SSC Konami Training Center as they stepped up their preparations for the Serie A clash with Cyriel Dessers' US Cremonese.   Victor Osimhen attended the training session, after he was granted a day off to sort out a family issue on Thursday.   According t...
Official : Cooper to continue coaching Super Eagles strikers after signing new contract 
Published: October 07, 2022
Super Eagles strikers Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis will not be having a brand new head coach in the foreseeable future as Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has been handed a new contract by the club's management.   The announcement that Cooper has ended speculation over his future by signing a new...
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder suggests Balogun should snub permanent Reims move 
Published: October 07, 2022
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has suggested that Folarin Balogun should snub a permanent transfer to Stade de Reims, saying that he's not sure it would be a good move for the center forward.    It has been claimed that Reims want to turn Balogun's loan deal into a permanent one f...
18yo Super Eagles-eligible GK promoted to first team training by Crystal Palace boss Vieira 
Published: October 06, 2022
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has promoted Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Owen Goodman to first team training before his side's Premier League clash against Leeds United.    The Eagles, through their official website, published the latest training images and additionally confirmed that Goodman, who ste...
UEL : Omonia coach hints at Super Eagles goalkeeper not starting against Manchester United 
Published: October 06, 2022
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Omonia Nicosia's British manager Neil Lennon hinted at starting experienced Brazilian goalkeeper Fabiano  over Francis Uzoho in their Europa League clash against Manchester United on Thursday evening.    The Super Eagles goalkeeper has played second fiddle to ...
'I prefer ugly game and a win' - Boro's match winner Akpom reacts to victory against the Blues 
Published: October 06, 2022
Chuba Akpom has revealed that the three points matter most as he acknowledged that Middlesbrough did not play fancy football during their 1-0 victory over Birmingham City at the Riverside Stadium on Wednesday night.    Goalkeeping coach Leo Percovich was in charge for the visit of the Blues as Boro had parte...
Aris coach runs the rule over Super Eagles midfielder ahead of potential debut
Published: October 06, 2022
 Aris Thessaloniki's English football tactician Alan Pardew ran the rule over Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo on Wednesday, October 5 with a view to making a decision on whether or not to include him in the matchday squad against AEK Athens.    The former Stoke City star trained for the first tim...
Former Nigeria striker hails Chelsea defender for superb UCL goal against AC Milan
Published: October 05, 2022
Former Nigerian international Efan Ekoku heaped plaudits on Chelsea right back Reece James for scoring a great goal against AC Milan in the London club's 3-0 UEFA Champions League Group E win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.   Chelsea had lost one game and drawn another heading into the match and requi...
UCL wrap : Man City too good for Mukairu's FCK, Jenz starts as Celtic lose, Chelsea's Carney not in squad 
Published: October 05, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 5. At the Red Bull Arena, Moritz Jenz was unable to prevent Celtic FC from losing 3-1 to RB Leipzig. The German-born defender...
Chelsea hand UYL debut to promising striker Mendel-Idowu against Eletu's AC Milan
Published: October 05, 2022
Promising striker Tudor Mendel-Idowu made his UEFA Youth League debut for Chelsea on Wednesday afternoon as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Italian side AC Milan at Cobham Training Center.    Mendel-Idowu wasn't the only player of Nigerian descent on parade at Cobham Training Center as Lagos-born holding m...
Everton boss explains why he believes Super Eagles star is thriving in central midfield
Published: October 05, 2022
Everton coach Frank Lampard has explained why he believes Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is thriving in a central midfield role this season.    The legendary Chelsea midfielder  repurposed Iwobi as a deep-lying playmaker partnered with a natural defensive midfielder in almost all the matches played by the Toff...
2004-born defender of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team pre-Bodo/Glimt
Published: October 05, 2022
Manager Mikel Arteta invited 2004-born central defender of Nigerian descent Zach Awe to train with the first team on Wednesday, their final workout before Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash against Norwegian opponents Bodo/Glimt at the Emirates Stadium in London.    Awe trained with Arsenal's first tea...
Ten Hag runs the rule over talented Nigerian defensive midfielder final workout before trip to Cyprus 
Published: October 05, 2022
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag promoted Nigeria-eligible defensive midfielder Maximilian Oyedele to first team training on Wednesday, informs the official website of the Red Devils.    The Dutch football tactician ran the rule over the talented defensive-minded youngster at Carrington this morning...
Flying Eagles-eligible defender helps Chelsea register win on EFL Trophy debut 
Published: October 05, 2022
Flying Eagles-eligible defender Derrick Abu made his first ever appearance for Chelsea in the Papa John's Trophy on Tuesday night as they came from behind to register a 2-1 victory over League One opponents Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.   Manager Mark Robinson named an unchanged side for the trip to ...
Six-time French champions could be priced out of a move for Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent 
Published: October 04, 2022
French club Stade de Reims could be priced out of a move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports.   It has been claimed that Reims want to turn Balogun's loan deal into a permanent one following his fine start to life in the Ligue 1.   The England U21 international of Nigerian descen...