Tuchel rues sack decision, inability to work with Chukwuemeka and other Chelsea Stars
Published: September 11, 2022
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on Sunday penned an emotional letter to fans, players of the club including Nigeria-eligible Carney Chukwuemeka and staff of the club in the aftermath of his shock sacking at the club less than two years after winning the UEFA Champions League as manager.   Chukwuemeka was on...
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Nwakali goal drought for club and country ends at 2,345 minutes
Published: September 11, 2022
Former Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali has netted his first goal in SD Ponferradina's colours, getting on the scoresheet in a 2-1 loss to Real Zaragoza on Sunday evening.   It was his first goal for club and country in 504 days, with his last strike coming against Kenneth Omeruo's CD Leganés on April 25...
Nigeria face anxious wait as Sadiq suffers knee injury, striker undergoes MRI on Monday
Published: September 11, 2022
Nigeria are sweating over the availability of Umar Sadiq for their upcoming friendly against Algeria on September 27, 2022.   The Real Sociedad striker was substituted in the 38th minute of his side's 2-1 loss at Getafe in a La Liga match on Sunday and the initial diagnosis by the club's medical team is th...
Nigerian exports : Brondby, Nantes and Sturm Graz strikers on target for Euro clubs
Published: September 11, 2022
Three attack-minded players of Nigerian descent were on target for their respective clubs in league matches on Sunday, September 11.   In a Danish Super Liga match at the Brøndby Stadion, summer signing from Red Star Belgrade Ohi Omoijuanfo made it two goals in as many games for his new employers Brondby after ...
'Happy he has gone abroad' - Arsenal icon Henry delighted with Balogun's move to Ligue 1
Published: September 11, 2022
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says he is delighted with Folarin Balogun's move to the French Ligue 1 in the summer transfer window.   The Hale End Academy graduate joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan last month without a purchase clause or obligation to buy included in the agreement between the Red an...
Atalanta 1 Cremonese 1 : 21 yo Nigeria-eligible CB impresses; Lookman, Dessers, Okereke in action
Published: September 11, 2022
Ademola Lookman was in action for 77 minutes for Serie A side Atalanta while fellow Nigerian internationals Cyriel Dessers and David Okereke played for 83 and 68 minutes respectively in Atalanta's 1-1 draw against Cremonose on Sunday afternoon at the Gewiss Stadium.   The first half was uneventful and ended ...
'He said it's no problem' - Ajax coach assures Bassey's injury not serious
Published: September 11, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam manager Alfred Schreuder has assured that the injury suffered by Calvin Bassey in the closing minutes of his side's 5-0 rout of SC Heerenveen on Saturday is not expected to keep him out of the Champions League clash against Liverpool.   The Amsterdam club maintained their one hundred percent s...
IFFHS Men's club world ranking : Rivers United only Nigerian club in top 300
Published: September 11, 2022
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has published the Men's Club World Ranking 2022 as at August 31, 2022 with only one Nigerian club listed in the top 300.   Rivers United, winners of the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League, have been ranked 211st with 83.5 poi...
South African club offer Akpeyi 2+1 year deal but Super Eagles GK insists on shorter terms
Published: September 11, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Daniel Akpeyi's transfer to Sekhukhune United is gathering pace, with the goalkeeper discussing personal terms with the South African DStv Premiership club.   There has been a fresh development in Sekhukhune United's pursuit of Akpeyi in the last 24 hours as the So...
Manchester United schoolboy Shoretire pictured with summer signing Antony
Published: September 11, 2022
Manchester United schoolboy Tunde Shoretire has been pictured with summer signing from Ajax Amsterdam Antony.   Brazilian winger Antony became the most expensive player in history to join Manchester United on deadline day for a fee in the region of 95 million euros.   The 22-year-old endeared himself to R...
Arsenal loanee Balogun named among top five revelations of the season in Ligue 1
Published: September 11, 2022
Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun has been named among the top five revelations of the season by Ouest France.   The French newspaper has selected five players who have had a fine start to the 2022-2023 season and the England U21 international of Nigerian descent has made the cut along with Vitinha (Paris SG), Lois...
Fifth straight clean sheet for Super Eagles defender and Ajax Amsterdam
Published: September 10, 2022
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey continued his fine form for Ajax Amsterdam on Saturday evening as the Dutch champions picked up their fifth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions.   The former Rangers star put in a solid display as Ajax thrashed SC Heerenveen 5-0 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.   Aja...
Northwest Football Awards : Ex-Flying Eagles defender and Bolton's Afolayan nominated
Published: September 10, 2022
Two Nigerian players Marvin Ekpiteta and Dapo Afolayan have received nominations in the 2022 Northwest Football Awards.   The Northwest Football Awards was launched to celebrate the region's brightest and best in the game, paying tribute to and recognizing those who have achieved footballing excellence both ...
Arsenal's Nigerian-born midfielder has similarities to Chelsea star, says Chesterfield coach
Published: September 10, 2022
Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb reckons that Tim Akinola has some similarities to Chelsea star N'Golo Kante.   The Nigerian-born midfielder embarked on his second loan spell away from the Gunners on deadline day, joining National League club Chesterfield for the remainder of the season.   Ak...
Ex-West Brom defender condemns foreign coaches' approach to Nigeria National Team jobs
Published: September 10, 2022
Former West Brom defender Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed his dismay at the idea of Nigeria's national team coaches living abroad and only coming back to Nigeria when an international games or tournament approaches.   A number of Super Eagles coaches have lived abroad and only report to duties when they have gam...