Omeruo Rules Himself Out Of Super Eagles' AFCON Qualifiers Against Sierra Leone
Published: November 05, 2020
CD Leganes central defender Kenneth Omeruo has ruled himself out of the Super Eagles' upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone. The former Chelsea star has confirmed himself that he faces a minimum of two weeks on the sidelines, just as allnigeriasoccer.com reported three days ago...
UCL Wrap : Dennis Features; Man Utd's Ighalo, Rennes' Ugochukwu, Club Brugge's Okereke Benched
Published: November 04, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 4. Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo is still waiting for his debut in the competition; he was a non-playing substitute for the t...
Iheanacho Battles Vardy, Barnes, 4 Others For Leicester City Goal Of The Month Prize
Published: November 04, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho was the headliner in Leicester City's UEFA Europa League opener against Zorya Lugansk, scoring a goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 win. In doing so, the former Manchester City whizkid became the first Nigerian-born player to provide two assists in a single Europa League match. Iheanacho's 6...
'Wilf Has Been So Consistent' - Leicester Coach On Ndidi's Midfielder Partnership With Mendy
Published: November 04, 2020
Wilfred Ndidi will play no part for Leicester City in Thursday's Europa League meeting with Sporting Braga at the King Power Stadium as he is still recovering from an adductor injury. Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers was delighted that Nampalys Mendy, who found playing opportunities hard to come by last season, has stepp...
Free Agent Ofoedu Demands N133.8 Million To Join Bnei Yehuda
Published: November 04, 2020
Nigerian striker Chikeluba Ofoedu is demanding 250,000 euros (approximately N133.8 million) for the rest of the 2019-2020 season to join Israeli Premier League side Bnei Yehuda, according to reports in Israel. One.co.il says Bnei Yehuda are in the market for a foreign striker to complete their roster and are in tal...
Arsenal Manager Arteta Calls Up Nigeria-Eligible Striker To First Team Training Pre-Molde
Published: November 04, 2020
Arsenal return to Europa League action when they tackle Scandinavian opponents Molde FK at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Nigeria-eligible striker Folarin Balogun earned another chance to train with the first team on Wednesday under the watchful eyes of Arsenal first t...
'We Could Have Sold Him Earlier' - SC Heerenveen Manager Happy To Receive 12M Euros For Ejuke
Published: November 04, 2020
SC Heerenveen Technical Manager Gerry Hamstra says he is delighted that CSKA Moscow agreed to sign Chidera Ejuke for twelve millions in the summer transfer window. Hamstra disclosed that up to six bids were tabled for the exciting winger before his valuation was met. The one-cap Nigeria international was linked...
Stoke City Boss O'Neill Reveals Mikel Is Stronger With More Games Under His Belt
Published: November 04, 2020
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference ahead of Stoke City's visit to Watford, manager Michael O'Neill believes his marquee summer signing John Obi Mikel is stronger with more games under his belt. Having mutually terminated his contract with Trabzonspor in March, the former Nigeria skipper was ina...
'That Must Stop' - Players Union Chief Babangida Blasts Rohr For Not Inviting Local Players
Published: November 04, 2020
President of the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF), Tijani Babangida has blasted Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr for not including any home-based players in his squad list for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone this month. The German football tactician has picked tw...
Villarreal's Chukwueze Joins Messi, Benzema In La Liga Team Of The Week
Published: November 04, 2020
Samuel Chukwueze has been named in the Spanish La Liga Team of the Week by football statistics website Whoscored following the conclusion of the matchday eight fixtures. The Nigeria international was rewarded with a spot after opening his account for the season in Villarreal's 2-0 home win against Real Valladolid C...
Man City's Nmecha Reacts After Marking Champions League Debut With Assist
Published: November 04, 2020
Manchester City are one point away from reaching the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League following a 3-0 rout of Olympiakos at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. The Premier League side powered past their Greek opponents thanks to goals from Ferran Torres, Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo. Manager Pep G...
United States Hand Debut Senior Call-ups To Leicester City, Wolves Nigeria-Eligible Teenagers
Published: November 03, 2020
United States national team head coach Gregg Berhalter has named a 24-player roster for their upcoming games in November against Wales and Panama, with two Nigeria-eligible teenagers surprisingly making the cut, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Owen Otasowie and Leicester City goalkee...
UCL Wrap : Man City's Nmecha Assists On Debut; Porto's Sanusi Shines; FCM's Onyeka Starts
Published: November 03, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, November 3. At the MCH Arena (Herning), Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka started and was in action for ninety minutes as Danish champions FC M...
Victor Osimhen's Agent Reveals Napoli Striker Was Very Angry After Defeat To Sassuolo
Published: November 03, 2020
Victor Osimhen's agent, Andrea D'Amico has revealed that the Napoli striker was very angry in the wake of the 2-0 loss to Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, November 1. With the score level at 0-0, the Nigeria international was presented with two opportunities to break the deadlock but squandered the chances...
16-Year-Old Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder In London With Rennes Squad Pre-Chelsea
Published: November 03, 2020
Promising Nigerian youngster Lesley Ugochukwu is once again in contention to make his UEFA Champions League debut for French Ligue 1 club Rennes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 2004-born midfielder was spotted training with Rennes first teamers on Tuesday morning before his inclusion in the traveling party to Lo...