Crystal Palace boss promotes two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training pre-Everton
Published: March 20, 2022
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training in his side's final workout ahead of their Emirates FA Cup meeting with Alex Iwobi's Everton. The legendary Arsenal captain ran the rule over Republic of Ireland youth international of Nigerian descent Tayo Adaram...
Napoli striker Osimhen scores 70,000th goal in the history of Italian Serie A
Published: March 20, 2022
Victor Osimhen wrote himself into Italian Serie A history during the match between Napoli and Udinese at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Saturday afternoon.   When he cancelled out Gerard Deulofeu's first half opener in the 52nd minute, it was a historic milestone in the Italian top-flight, the 70,000th goal in the le...
Super Eagles striker second fastest player in Bundesliga clash between Bayern and Union Berlin
Published: March 20, 2022
Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi was ranked the second fastest player during the German Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin on Saturday evening. The Union Berlin striker was recorded at a speed 34.74km/h during the clash at Allianz Arena, corresponding to the 27th round of matches in the top-f...
'You can't force someone' - England U21 boss confirms Olise chose France over England, Nigeria
Published: March 20, 2022
England U21 boss Lee Carsley has confirmed that Nigeria-eligible youngster Michael Olise would have been called up to the Young Lions squad for their European Championship qualifiers this month but the Crystal Palace winger chose to stick with France. The 2021 Super Eagles invitee could become provisionally cap-tied...
'We want immediate results' - Eguavoen explains why Nigeria is focusing on players born abroad
Published: March 20, 2022
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has explained why several national teams coaches are focusing now on players born abroad to represent the Super Eagles rather than homegrown players.Using the latest Super Eagles squad for the back-to-back matches against Ghana as a yardstick, Eguavoen has picked eight playe...
Eguavoen reveals plans for NPFL stars and what is holding him back from handing them Eagles call-ups
Published: March 20, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen has emphasized  that Nigerian Professional Football League stars stand a chance of breaking into the Super Eagles team in future, provided they are exposed and understand the playing philosophy of the national team.  The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning fullback has borrowed a page from his pred...
Leganes provides update on Omeruo that will please all Super Eagles fans and bad news for Ghana
Published: March 19, 2022
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday before CD Leganes' LaLiga 2 match with Sporting Gijon, manager Mehdi Nafti provided an update on the fitness of former Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo. There is now confidence within the Nigeria setup that Omeruo will report for international duty in one piece if the latest...
Arsenal loanee Balogun and Middlesbrough knocked out of FA Cup after 2-0 defeat to Chelsea
Published: March 19, 2022
Championship outfit Middlesbrough have been knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday evening. Middlesbrough coach Chris Wilder named an unchanged side from the one that defeated Birmingham City in their last Championship game, meaning there was ...
Dennis on target in Watford training game; Ekong, Etebo also feature before Super Eagles duty
Published: March 19, 2022
Watford arranged an in-house training game on Saturday in order to keep the players fit ahead of the international break. The Hornets were originally scheduled to face Everton in the Premier League on Sunday March 20 but the game has been postponed due to the Toffees qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Emirates ...
Osimhen sets new Nigerian record in Italy; equals feat of Weah, Eto'o and Mohamed Salah
Published: March 19, 2022
Victor Osimhen notched a brace as Napoli came from behind to register a 2-1 win over Udinese in a Serie A match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on Sunday afternoon. And in doing so, the Napoli  number 9 set a new record in the Italian top-flight after becoming the first Nigerian player in history to ...
Norwich City U18's Eze suffers defeat on return to Chelsea; Flower with game-winning assist
Published: March 19, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Dubem Eze suffered defeat with Norwich City U18s on his return to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon. Eze played against a Chelsea side for the first time since his departure from Stamford Bridge in April 2021. The talented teenager started the season with Derby County U18s before signing an...
Three young stars of Nigerian descent unused subs in Arsenal's important 1-0 win at Aston Villa
Published: March 19, 2022
Arsenal pulled four points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United with a game in hand after an important 1-0 win over Aston Villa in a Premier League clash at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. England international Aaron Ramsdale missed out on the matchday squad, paving the way for Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkw...
Official : Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent signs new deal with Aston Villa
Published: March 19, 2022
Premier League club Aston Villa announced on Friday that talented midfielder of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam has committed his future to the Lions by signing a new deal. Iroegbunam has put pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at Villa Park until the end of the 2026-2027 season. The 18-year-old has no...
Tottenham Hotspur target move for 17-goal Nigerian striker as potential replacement for Kane
Published: March 19, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur have reignited their interest in Victor Osimhen who continues to be linked with a move to the English Premier League.   Radio Kiss Kiss says Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is an admirer of the Nigeria international and the north London club should be included in his list of suitors. The Naples bas...
Ighalo joins Super Eagles camp Sunday night after breaking personal record for goals single season
Published: March 19, 2022
Odion Ighalo continued his fantastic season by notching a hat-trick as Al Hilal thrashed Al-Ahli Jeddah 4-2 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium on Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. His first half treble took his tally for the season to 22 goals from 28 appearances in all competitions., with thirteen i...