Carabao Cup : Awoniyi goal helps Nottingham Forest beat Blackburn Rovers 
Published: December 21, 2022
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi was on the scoresheet for Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup as they progressed to the quarterfinals stage of the competition with a 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.   Aynsley Pears in goal for Blackburn Rovers denied Awoniyi with a brave block...
'Big mistake' - Celtic icon singles out Obileye for criticism after own goal against the Hoops
Published: December 21, 2022
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Ayo Obileye scored an unfortunate own goal in Livingston's 2-1 loss to Glasgow Celtic in a Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park on Wednesday night.     Making his sixteenth consecutive start in the division, the usually reliable central defender turned in a cross from Liel...
Hull City manager confirms interest in ex-Golden Eaglets invitee but nothing concrete 
Published: December 21, 2022
Hull City manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei is a player of interest to The Tigers but stressed that there is nothing concrete as of now.    Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira resisted the temptation to send Ebiowei out on loan following his arrival at Selhur...
German who sanctioned sale of Lookman to Atalanta appointed Chelsea Technical Director 
Published: December 21, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Christopher Vivell as the new Technical Director of the club.    The German  takes over the post of technical director at The Blues - a similar role he held at Bundesliga club RB Leipzig until the begi...
Arsenal 0 Luton Town 0 : Two Nigerians on parade against World Cup stars Saka, Xhaka
Published: December 21, 2022
In their final friendly before the Premier League restart, table toppers Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Championship club Luton Town at London Colney on Wednesday, December 21.   Gunners boss Mikel Arteta named in his starting lineup six players who were included on their countries rosters for the 2022 ...
'He'll be in the group' - West Brom manager confirms Ajayi in contention to face Coventry City 
Published: December 21, 2022
Nigeria national teamer Semi Ajayi is in contention to return to West Brom's matchday squad when they tackle Coventry City in the club's final game before Christmas.    Ajayi has not played competitively for the Baggies since he went off injured at Wigan Athletic on August 30.   It was thought hi...
Osimhen pays tribute to Mario Gomez for taking him under his wing at Wolfsburg 
Published: December 21, 2022
Victor Osimhen has appreciated retired Germany international Mario Gomez for helping him at the start of his career at Wolfsburg.    The Ultimate Strikers Academy product was courted by a plethora of European clubs after winning the top scorer award with ten goals at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile but ch...
Seven-time Brazilian champions priced out of deal for N0.7b-rated Super Eagles winger 
Published: December 21, 2022
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista have been priced out of a deal to sign Nigeria international winger Saviour Godwin.    According to ESPN, Godwin was a player of interest to the Corinthians manager but negotiations were never at an advanced stage as Casa Pia only agreed to start serious talks if the player'...
Brentford among clubs interested in Celtic's Super Eagles-eligible defender
Published: December 21, 2022
Premier League club Brentford are interested in signing Glasgow Celtic's Super Eagles-eligible central defender Bosun Lawal but face competition from two Italian clubs.    The Daily Mail UK has reported that The Bees are keeping tabs on the versatile Republic of Ireland underage international and he's ...
Nigerian exports : RUSG's Boniface back on the scoresheet, Abiama on target v Hoffenheim
Published: December 20, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in matches on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.      Royale Union Saint Gilloise are through to the quarterfinals of the Belgian Cup after a 2-1 win over KV Oostende at the Stade Joseph Mariën.  �...
Super Eagles-eligible player lifts the lid on how his move to Chelsea came about 
Published: December 20, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has explained how his move to Premier League giants Chelsea came about.    As part of their Vision 2030 project, the two-time Champions League winners pulled off a major transfer coup by luring him to Stamford Bridge, beating the likes of Barcelona and AC Milan ...
Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka chooses to play for England over Nigeria ahead of Euro 2024
Published: December 20, 2022
Talented Chelsea central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has set the record straight regarding his international future.   Carney and his elder brother Caleb Chukwuemeka, who is on the books of Aston Villa, were born in Austria to Nigerian parents but they moved to Woolwich, south-east London at a very young age.�...
Flying Eagles coach admits he'll play a role on transfers of Nigeria U20 players before AFCON
Published: December 20, 2022
Flying Eagles head coach Issa Ladan Bosso has revealed that he has a say over the clubs his players sign for in the next transfer window.AFCON    Established and up and coming stars of the game will be the focus in January 2023 as the winter transfer window opens for business.   Speaking to Brila FM Lago...
Leeds United legend finally admits he got it wrong over transfer of Aribo to Rangers 
Published: December 20, 2022
Legendary Leeds United midfielder  Lee Bowyer has sensationally taken back his words on the transfer of Nigeria international Joe Aribo to Scottish Premiership giants Rangers from Charlton Athletic.    Bowyer, known in his playing days for his tough tackling style of football, was manager of Charlton when Arib...
Super Eagles striker not thinking of leaving Napoli in January amid Man Utd links 
Published: December 20, 2022
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has made it clear that he is not thinking of leaving Serie A club Napoli in the January transfer window.    The 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner has been linked with a move to the English Premier League with Manchester United among his suitors.    The Red De...