Teenage striker beats Anglo-Nigerian winger to a Manchester United record
Published: September 10, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian winger Shola Shoretire was registered on Manchester United's Europa League roster a day before Umar Sadiq's Real Sociedad visited Old Trafford.   The England U19 international of Nigerian descent missed out entirely on the matchday squad on Thursday evening.   Assuming Shoretire was...
South African club mulling over move for Nigeria GK but nothing concrete for now
Published: September 10, 2022
South African DStv Premiership club Sekhukhune United are mulling over a move for Daniel Akpeyi.   The Nigeria goalkeeper is currently unemployed after ending his three-year association with Kaizer Chiefs in the summer.   Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Sekhukhune United have held par...
Istanbul Basaksehir star beats Super Eagles duo to clinch UECL Goal of the Week
Published: September 10, 2022
Super Eagles duo Samuel Chukwueze and Peter Olayinka have missed out on the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week.   The Villarreal and Slavia Prague wingers were nominated for the accolade along with Hasan Ali Kaldırım (İstanbul Başakşehir) and Wouter Burger (Basel).   UEFA confirmed on Fri...
Bassey reveals why he didn't give his shirt to an Ajax fan after UCL debut against Rangers
Published: September 09, 2022
Calvin Bassey has explained why he didn't give his shirt to an Ajax Amsterdam fan after Wednesday evening's Champions League match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.   The Nigeria international made his Champions League debut against his old club Rangers and made it two assists in as many games when he set up A...
Official : Turkish club Ankara Keciorengucu sign Eze
Published: September 09, 2022
Through their social media platforms, Turkish 1. Lig club Ankara Keçiörengücü announced the signing of  Nigerian attacker Patrick Friday Eze on Friday, September 9.   The 29-year-old has put pen on a deal until the end of the 2022-2023 season with option for an extra year.   Eze has transferred to An...
'I always want to play out from the back' - Arsenal defender Awe on his role v Feyenoord U21
Published: September 09, 2022
With six wins and two draws from eight matches in all competitions, Arsenal U21s are unbeaten in the new season.   Mehmet Ali's side were close to making it seven wins in their last outing, a Premier League International Cup clash against Feyenoord on Tuesday evening, but conceded a last-minute goal.   ...
Super Eagles striker all but ruled out of Napoli's Champions League clash against Rangers
Published: September 09, 2022
Victor Osimhen is all but ruled out of Napoli's Champions League clash against Glasgow Rangers on Tuesday, September 13.   The Nigeria international aggravated an existing injury during the matchday one fixture against Liverpool on Wednesday, leading to his substitution in the 41st minute.   Osimhen h...
Ex-Flying Eagles striker labels Chelsea's new boss Potter 'the best coach in the world'
Published: September 09, 2022
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero has congratulated his former mentor Graham Potter on his appointment as the new coach of Premier League side Chelsea.   The former Southampton defender was officially announced as Chelsea's new coach on Thursday, replacing Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuche...
Premier League makes major decision that affects Super Eagles stars
Published: September 09, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, the Premier League has announced the postponement of this weekend's games. The matchday seven fixtures have been postponed in order to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II.   The British Monarch's death was announced by the Royal family on Thursday, Septem...
Greek Super League club strike personal terms with Stoke City midfielder Etebo
Published: September 09, 2022
Aris Thessaloniki are close to completing the signing of Oghenekaro Etebo with the Stoke City midfielder agreeing personal terms with the Greek Super League club.   Aris and Stoke City already reached an agreement last week and the Greek club were negotiating with the Nigeria international.   According to...
Two Super Eagles stars nominated for UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week
Published: September 09, 2022
Two Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Peter Olayinka have been nominated for the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week, informs the official website of UEFA.   Making his debut in the competition, Chukwueze registered a goal and assist to help Villarreal secure a hard-fought 4-3 win over Lech Pozn...
Chelsea old boy Moses, Arsenal legend Kanu pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Published: September 08, 2022
Chelsea old boy Victor Moses and Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu have taken to social media to pay tribute to the longest-reigning monarch in British history Queen Elizabeth II, who died in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96.   According to The Telegraph UK, Britain's entire sporting schedule is being suspend...
Man Utd 0 Real Sociedad 1 : Sadiq helps La Liga side record first-ever win v English club
Published: September 08, 2022
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was deployed in attack alongside Japanese youngster Kubo in Real Sociedad's 1-0 win over Manchester United at the Old Trafford in their Europa League clash on Thursday night.   Tonight's win was Real Sociedad's first-ever victory against English opposition in European ...
FC Zurich 1 Arsenal 2 : Lagos-born striker on parade as Marquinhos announces himself to Europe
Published: September 08, 2022
Arsenal kickstarted their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 win over Swiss opponents FC Zurich in a Group A fixture at Arena St. Gallen  on Thursday evening.   Lagos-born striker Tosin Aiyegun started and was in action for eighty minutes for FC Zurich before making way for Ivan Santini.   Aiyegun was sco...
Nigeria to face star-studded Portugal team filled with Man Utd, Man City, Wolves players
Published: September 08, 2022
The Super Eagles will face the Portuguese national team in an international friendly before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.   Nicknamed A Seleção, Portugal have in their ranks Premier League stars such as Manchester United trio Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, Manchester City's João Cancelo an...