Man Utd's interim boss wants Osimhen to replace Ronaldo after fresh quotes from Italian pundit
Published: February 28, 2022
Italian journalist Ciro Venerato has sensationally claimed that Manchester United are targeting a summer move for Victor Osimhen as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Nigeria international continues to be linked with a transfer to the English Premier League ahead of the reopening of the transfer window with Arse...
Onuachu best rated player in latest Belgian Pro League Team of the Week
Published: February 28, 2022
Paul Onuachu has been named in the latest Belgian Pro League Team of the Week published by football statistics website Whoscored.com. The Nigeria international has been in fine form since recovering from a hamstring issue that saw him miss the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, with a goal involvement of seven (4 goals, 3...
Osimhen's bogus fitness concerns : Napoli coach proved right as Super Eagle goes 90 vs Lazio
Published: February 28, 2022
Speculation over the availability of Victor Osimhen for Nigeria's upcoming games against Ghana has been put to rest for the time being after the number nine started for Napoli in their Serie A meeting with Lazio on Sunday night. Luciano Spalletti made it clear at the pre-match press conference before the visit to th...
Rangers coach reveals thinking behind decision to start Lundstram ahead of Balogun vs Motherwell
Published: February 28, 2022
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has explained why he took the decision to start John Lundstram ahead of Leon Balogun during his side's 2-2 draw with Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday evening.The back five including goalkeeper Allan McGregor has come under scrutiny after Rangers let a two-goal lead ...
Moyes names two Nigeria-eligible players in matchday squad in West Ham's 1-0 win vs Wolves
Published: February 27, 2022
West Ham United boss David Moyes named two youngsters of Nigerian descent in his matchday squad for the visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers to the London Stadium on Sunday. For the sixth time in 2021-2022, Republic of Ireland youth teamer Armstrong Okoflex was on the bench for a Premier League game and it was an eighth...
Aribo, Bassey go the distance as Rangers throw away two-goal lead vs Motherwell
Published: February 27, 2022
Glasgow Rangers failed to narrow the gap on Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership table after Motherwell came from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday evening. Giovanni van Bronckhorst made two changes to his side with Nigerian duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey retaining their places ...
Celtic loanee Urhoghide redeems himself with brilliant display against Sint-Truiden
Published: February 27, 2022
Celtic loanee Osaze Urhoghide redeemed himself with a brilliant display for KV Oostende in their goalless draw with Sint-Truidense VV in a Belgian First Division A clash at Diaz Arena on Saturday evening. The 2019 Nigeria U23 invitee came in for criticism after an indifferent showing on his league debut against KV M...
Official : Versatile Spanish-Nigerian left-back signs pro deal with Huddersfield Town
Published: February 27, 2022
Championship outfit Huddersfield Town have announced through their official website that versatile Nigeria-eligible left-back Charles Ondo has committed his future to the club.   Ondo has signed his first professional contract with the Terriers, a deal that runs until the summer of 2023, with the Club holding an opt...
Women's FA Cup : Leicester City without ill Nigeria defender taught a lesson by Chelsea
Published: February 27, 2022
Leicester City have crashed out of the Vitality Women's FA Cup after losing 7-0 to Chelsea at Kingsmeadow on Saturday afternoon. The Foxes were without newly-capped Nigeria international Ashleigh Plumptre who was unavailable for selection due to illness following her recent trip to Africa. Plumptre started the t...
Eagles winger Olise is top U21 assists provider in Premier League ahead of Bukayo Saka
Published: February 27, 2022
When Michael Olise set up Crystal Palace's opening goal against Burnley on Saturday afternoon, the 2021 Super Eagles invitee became the outright top assists provider (5) in the Premier League for players aged 21 or under, according to statistics from OPTA and the Premier League. Prior to the visit of the Clarets to...
Iwobi reveals what he heard Ashley Cole saying about penalty not given in loss to Man City
Published: February 27, 2022
Manchester City restored their six-point gap at the top of the table after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton at Goodision Park on Saturday evening.For the first time in the 2021-2022 season, Alex Iwobi started three consecutive matches in the Premier League and got a great reception from the Toffees fans when he went ...
'Has a good chance of playing the full 90' - Napoli boss dismisses Osimhen fitness concerns
Published: February 27, 2022
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before Napoli's Italian Serie A clash against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, manager Luciano Spalletti has dismissed outrageous claims Victor Osimhen was battling to be fit for club and country ahead of their upcoming matches.The Nigeria international left the Stadio Diego Arma...
Official : Minnesota United sign Nigerian-born striker to one-year contract plus option
Published: February 27, 2022
Through their official website, Major League Soccer club Minnesota United have announced that 2022 MLS SuperDraft pick Tani Oluwaseyi has signed a one-year contract with options from 2023-2025. The 21-year-old Oluwaseyi is eligible to represent the Super Eagles as he was born in Abuja. The center forward has bee...
Nigerian exports : 4 ex-Flying Eagles invitees, Solanke, Etete, Hungbo, Eleke on target
Published: February 26, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com brings you the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective clubs in league  matches across Europe on Saturday, February 26. In the EFL Championship, Dominic Solanke's 83rd minute strike helped Bournemouth come from behind to register a 2-1 win over Stoke City at the Vital...
PL2 : Shoretire continues impressive form with goal vs Derby; ex-United midfielder Osaze also scores
Published: February 26, 2022
Shola Shoretire continued his impressive form with a goal for Manchester United in their entertaining 5-2 win over Derby County in a Premier League 2 clash staged at  Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Friday night. Shoretire played the full game and his teammate Maxi Oyedele came off the bench with two minutes remain...