2022 WCQ : Genk goal machine to undergo late fitness test pre-Central African Republic
Published: October 06, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of Paul Onuachu before his side's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Central African Republic on Thursday evening. The former FC Midtjylland goal poacher has picked up where he left off last season by scoring an impress...
'It's not professional' - Rohr launches scathing attack on Super Eagles GK Okoye
Published: October 06, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr was highly critical of Maduka Okoye during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, a day before the Super Eagles face off with Central African Republic in a 2022 World Cup qualifier. Allnigeriasoccer.com suggested yesterday that the Sparta Rotterdam glovesman was at risk of losing h...
2022 WCQ : Super Eagles coach Rohr hints at bench role for former Liverpool striker
Published: October 06, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has underlined that it will be difficult for former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi to force his way into the starting line-up against Central African Republic in a 2022 World Cup qualifying match at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Thursday evening. The in-form Union Berlin star was not in...
'He's a really good goalkeeper' - Feyenoord's Dessers lauds Super Eagles star Okoye
Published: October 06, 2021
Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers has been in the international wilderness for close to a year mainly as a result of his lack of playing opportunities at parent club Racing Genk. Eligible for Nigeria through his mother, the Leuven-born center forward made his senior debut off the bench as the Super Eagles were held ...
Man Utd, Chelsea, West Ham send scouts to watch Charlton vs Southampton B with Nigerian likely target
Published: October 06, 2021
Charlton Athletic thrashed Southampton 4-1 in a Papa John's Trophy clash on Tuesday evening, with four youngsters of Nigerian descent on parade at the Valley.  While Oludare Olufunwa and Sheyi Ojo's cousin, Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo started for the Saints B team, Deji Elerewe and Diallang Jaiyesimi were named in Charlton At...
UWCL : Former Gunner Oshoala scores for Barcelona in win over Arsenal
Published: October 06, 2021
Barcelona began the defence of their UEFA Women's Champions League title with an emphatic 4-1 win over Arsenal at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Tuesday, October 5. Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala continued her impressive form by scoring for the fifth consecutive game in all competitions. The Super Falcon spent...
Super Eagles training session : Glasgow Rangers defender Bassey plays for team B; full line-ups
Published: October 05, 2021
The Super Eagles stepped up their preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Central African Republic with a training session at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday evening. With the exception of Sparta Rotterdam glovesman Maduka Okoye, manager Gernot Rohr had at his disposal all the invited p...
Okoye misses Super Eagles first training session ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifier vs CAR
Published: October 05, 2021
Maduka Okoye is at risk of losing his spot in the Super Eagles starting XI when they face Central African Republic in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on Thursday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Of the 23 players invited for the double header, the Sparta Rotterdam glovesman was the only player not spotted at the team...
Nigeria-eligible striker battles Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, 7 others for Man Utd Goal of the Month
Published: October 05, 2021
Nigeria-eligible striker Dillon Hoogewerf has been nominated for Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for September 2021, informs the official website of the Red Devils. Hoogewerf has been shortlisted for his effort in an EFL Trophy clash against League Two club Bradford City on September 21. After provid...
Super Eagles invitee named in German Bundesliga Team of the Week
Published: October 05, 2021
Taiwo Awoniyi has been included in the German Bundesliga Team of the Week by the official website of the Bundesliga. The 2013 U17 World Cup winner scored Union Berlin's 100th Bundesliga goal in the 69th minute as they came from behind to register a 2-1 victory over Mainz on Sunday. At minute 73, the former Liverpo...
Ndidi ranks among the top
Published: October 05, 2021
Nigerian international Wilfred Ndidi is doing his sixth season in the Premier League, and there is nothing to suggest he has struggled since making the move from Belgian side Genk in 2017. Even when Leicester City has struggled this season, Ndidi hasn’t and his absence has been clear when missing for Leicester – ca...
Tottenham Hotspur academy product of Nigerian descent withdraws from England U21 squad
Published: October 05, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur academy product Nonso Madueke has withdrawn from England's U21 squad ahead of games against Slovenia and Andorra this month. The PSV Eindhoven winger of Nigeria descent was initially included on the roster announced by the Football Association four days ago, but has been replaced by Leeds United's ...
Eagles camp update : Ex-Chelsea defender among three new arrivals, training on grass 1700 hours
Published: October 05, 2021
Former Chelsea center back Kenneth Omeruo is among three new arrivals at the Super Eagles camp ahead of the team's first training session on grass, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Joining the Leganes star at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Tuesday morning were Cypriot-based Omonia Nicosia duo Abdullahi Shehu  and goalkee...
Arsenal and Aston Villa talents of Nigerian descent nominated for PL2 Player of the Month
Published: October 05, 2021
Two young talents of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun and Caleb Chukwuemeka have been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for September 2021, informs the official website of the Premier League. Arsenal striker Balogun enjoyed a prolific month, helping the Gunners climb into second place in t...
Sixteen players report for international duty; Osimhen, Iheanacho, 5 others expected Tuesday
Published: October 05, 2021
Sixteen players invited for the 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Central African Republic have reported for international duty. The players in camp are Chidera Ejuke, Daniel Akpeyi, Onuachu Paul, Samuel Kalu, Kevin Akpoguma, Jamilu Collins, Innocent Bonke, Chidozie Awaziem, Taiwo Awoniyi, William Ekong, Fr...