Five observations from Chukwueze's terrific display against Real Madrid 
Published: April 08, 2023
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was in spectacular form on Saturday night as Villarreal further compounded Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes as they defeated Los Blancos 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu.    The win means Madrid are now 12 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.    All Nigeria Soccer h...
Chukwueze puts on a show with brace at Bernabeu as Villarreal beat Real Madrid in 5-goal thriller  
Published: April 08, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze scored twice as Villarreal defeated Real Madrid 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night, a game corresponding to the 28th round of matches in La Liga.   Real Madrid took the lead in the 16th minute when Villarreal defender Pau Torres deflected the ball into his net. Chukwueze came ...
Sporting director confirms Brest chose to sign Islam Slimani over Arsenal striker Balogun 
Published: April 08, 2023
Stade Brestois sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has confirmed that the Pirates were interested in Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun last summer but eventually identified 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winner Islam Slimani as their top transfer target to bolster the frontline.    Balogun was on the radar of several...
Lampard shuns Madueke, Chukwuemeka as Wolves beat Chelsea
Published: April 08, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible duo of Noni Madueke and Carney Chukwuemeka were not listed by Chelsea on Saturday in Frank Lampard's first game in charge as interim manager.    The struggling Blues lost 1-0 to a spirited Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium.    Premier League icon Lampard, was app...
Iwobi goes 90 as McTominay and Martial goals see off Everton at Old Trafford 
Published: April 08, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi made his 30th Premier League appearance of the 2022/2023 season and went the distance but it was not enough to salvage a result for Everton in their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.    In the 11th minute, the Nigerian produced a great tackle and clearance to de...
Everton star Iwobi makes surprise choice as he reveals his favourite position 
Published: April 08, 2023
Everton star Alex Iwobi made a surprise choice by revealing that he prefers to play as a box-to-box midfielder - the number 8 role.    The Nigeria international has played in a variety of roles for club and country, including wing-back, left winger, right winger, left midfield, attacking midfield, central midfi...
'Just amazing' - Southampton loanee Tella reacts to Burnley sealing promotion to EPL
Published: April 08, 2023
Nigeria-eligible young star Nathan Tella has expressed his delight after securing promotion to the Premier League with Burnley. Tella is on loan with the Clarets from Southampton and has been exceptional since joining last summer, scoring 17 goals in the Championship. ​ Burnley secured their promotion to the...
Pundit reveals he'd look at loaning out Chukwuemeka, sign Osimhen if he were Chelsea boss
Published: April 08, 2023
The Mirror's Sports Features Editor, Mark Jones has revealed some of the changes he would make to the squad ahead of next season if he were Chelsea manager.    Chelsea have struggled in domestic competitions this season and as a result Graham Potter was fired earlier this week with the club's iconic mid...
Super Eagles defender Troost-Ekong makes his comeback from injury against Inter Milan 
Published: April 08, 2023
Super Eagles centre back, William Troost Ekong featured for US Salernitana 1919 in their 1-1 draw with Inter Milan on match day 29 of the Serie A at Arechi stadium, Salernitana's home ground. ​ It was the first time Troost-Ekong would feature for his club since his return from a knee injury which saw him miss...
Revealed : Why 2023 Flying Eagles invitee has not featured for Arsenal U21s since March 17 
Published: April 08, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Joel Ideho has been missing from Arsenal's development squad matchday squad in their last three Premier League 2 games.    The exciting winger has been inactive for 22 days with his last appearance coming in the London derby versus Crystal Palace on March 17, 2023.   Ideho ...
'I became a RB for Conte when he came to Chelsea' - Moses reveals his ideal position 
Published: April 08, 2023
Victor Moses says he was converted into a right wing-back by former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and his ideal positions are attacking midfielder or winger.   Moses revealed this in an interview he granted after his return from an Achilles tendon injury.   The retired Nigeria international excelled under...
Arsenal product Akpom surpasses Yakubu, makes history after goal in Boro's loss to Burnley 
Published: April 07, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom made a bit of history on Good Friday as he became the first Middlesbrough player to score in seven consecutive matches at the Riverside Stadium.   However, Akpom's goal counted for nothing as Boro lost 2-1 to Burnley, who sealed their promotion to the Prem...
Victor Moses admits he's sad to see Chelsea 11th in PL, looking forward to Man City v Arsenal 
Published: April 07, 2023
Chelsea old boy Victor Moses has expressed sadness over Chelsea's league position.    The Blues' poor domestic form led to the sack of manager Graham Potter this week, and the straw that broke the camel's back was the 2-0 loss to Aston Villa last weekend.   With nine matches left to the end o...
Four observations from Super Falcons' 2-1 win over Haiti in pre-World Cup friendly 
Published: April 07, 2023
Nine-time African women's champions, Super Falcons defeated Haiti 2-1 Friday evening in the first of their two friendlies in Turkey ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.   There were a few notable things in the game worth highlighting.   Allnigeriasoccer.com here p...
Man Utd-owned midfielder Oyedele shows his worth, scores third goal in 2023
Published: April 07, 2023
Manchester United-owned midfielder Maxi Oyedele continues to catch the eye at National League club Altrincham.   The Poland U19 international of Nigerian descent joined the fifth-tier side in the January transfer window in search of regular first team football, rather than playing with United's U18 and dev...