'I'm the first and last player to do it' - Ex-Everton striker on substituting himself into match vs Spurs
Published: June 21, 2021
Former Everton star and retired Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi has claimed that he is the only player in history to substitute himself into a competitive match. During the semifinal clash of the FA Cup match between Everton and Tottenham Hostpur on April 9, 1995, Amokachi entered the pitch as a substitute, r...
Olaitan's collapse on pitch : Ex-Nigeria U20 star admits he was tired after facing Manchester United
Published: June 21, 2021
Seven years after he collapsed on the pitch during the Athens derby between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos, former Nigeria U20 international Michael Olaitan has revisited the incident. The attacking midfielder has admitted that he was surprised to be picked by manager Michel in the starting lineup to face Panathinaik...
'I'll help the team win the league' - Victor Moses makes Spartak Moscow vow after receiving POTM
Published: June 20, 2021
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses was delighted to play a starring role for Spartak Moscow as they achieved their target of qualification for the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League.   On the final day of the Russian Premier League season, Spartak Moscow and Akhmat Grozny played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, with the former Nige...
'It could be a great coup' - Ex-Scotland boss urges Rangers to sign Nigeria-eligible striker
Published: June 20, 2021
Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish has highlighted the benefit of Glasgow Rangers winning the race for Nigeria-eligible striker Abdul Abdulmalik, the cousin of Chelsea winger Faustino Anjorin. Abdulmalik is holding off putting pen to paper on a new contract with Millwall amid interest from Arsenal, Glasgow Ranger...
Midtjylland close to agreement with foreign club to sell Brentford-linked Super Eagles star
Published: June 20, 2021
Nigeria international Frank Onyeka has apparently played his last match for Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland, according to reports.   The FC Ebedei product was not present when the Wolves started their pre-season preparations, despite pulling out of the Nigeria squad for their international matches against Camero...
Ex-Man Utd striker Ighalo explains why he turned down offers from West Ham, West Brom
Published: June 19, 2021
Odion Ighalo has revealed that he turned down offers from two Premier League clubs before sealing a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Shabab in the winter transfer market. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer would not disclose the identities of the teams based in Turkey, Spain, Qatar and I...
Spartak owner's wife blasts sporting director over his decision not to buy Chelsea wing-back Moses
Published: June 19, 2021
Zarema Salikhova, wife of the owner of Spartak Moscow Leonid Fedun, has taken to social media to criticize the sporting director of the Red and Whites, Dmitri Popov, for some of the transfer decisions he took. Salikhova has claimed that Popov declared Swedish striker Jordan Larsson, Russia center back Georgi Dzhiki...
The reason Manchester United target Oshoala is pushing for Barcelona Femeni exit
Published: June 19, 2021
According to Mundo Deportivo, Nigeria women's national team captain Asisat Oshoala is determined to end her association with European champions Barcelona Femení in the summer transfer window. Women's Super League side Manchester United have been heavily linked with a swoop for the former Liverpool and Arsenal attacke...
Brighton & Hove join West Ham in race to sign Super Eagles attacker
Published: June 19, 2021
Brighton & Hove are the latest club in the English Premier League exploring ways to sign Nigeria international Paul Onuachu this summer, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. The Seagulls have contacted Onuachu's agent through an intermediary and talks have started over a deal. The Super Eagles star is li...
Ex-Man Utd striker Ighalo sees his market value drop despite outstanding season at Al-Shabab
Published: June 19, 2021
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has seen his market value drop despite a brilliant start to his career at Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al-Shabab, whom he joined in the winter transfer market. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer directly participated in 12 goals (9 goals, 3 goals) from thirteen a...
Man Utd star McTominay replies Nigerian-based fan on being likened to Darren Fletcher
Published: June 18, 2021
Scotland international Scott McTominay is the latest Manchester United player to entertain questions from fans across the globe. Manchester United is one of the most supported Premier League teams in Nigeria, along with Chelsea and Arsenal, and most of the matches involving the Red Devils witness huge crowds of sup...
Pundit tells Manchester United to consider signing Super Eagles star to bolster midfield
Published: June 18, 2021
Manchester Evening News sports journalist Dominic Booth has told Manchester United to consider signing a defensive midfielder to bolster the squad ahead of next season and Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi has been identified as a potential target along with West Ham's Declan Rice and Sassuolo's Manuel Locatelli. The ...
'Nigeria are several places above in rankings' - Tottenham's Jamaica GK after debut vs Super Falcons
Published: June 18, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Becky Spencer was delighted at making her senior debut against African champions Super Falcons. Born in north-west London, Spencer represented England at U15, U19 and U20 levels before switching allegiance to Jamaica, where her father originally hails from. The former Arsenal goalke...
Odimayo, former Reading youth team skipper, wanted by Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster
Published: June 18, 2021
Former Reading U18 captain Akin Odimayo is wanted by League One teams Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers this summer, according to Football League World. The Nigerian center back could walk away from Swindon Town as a free agent with his deal expiring on June 30, 2021. The Robins are desperate to tie Odima...
Leicester City urged to move for Nigerian midfielder as replacement for Arsenal target Maddison
Published: June 18, 2021
LeicestershireLive is urging Leicester City to make a move for Reading playmaker Michael Olise, who was named on the Super Eagles standby list for their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers back in March. There is speculation surrounding the future of one of the Foxes standout players in recent seasons, James Mad...