'Kante also missing' - Ex-Nigeria manager Rohr on the absences of key France players 
Published: December 14, 2022
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has shared his thoughts on the absences of key players in the France squad competing in Qatar.    The France squad was ravaged by injury ahead of the World Cup, with Chelsea's N'Golo Kante, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, AC Milan goal...
Snapped : Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Messi's Argentina beat Croatia 
Published: December 14, 2022
Nigeria's Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro was in attendance at the Lusail Iconic Stadium as Argentina thrashed Croatia 3-0 to qualify for the final of the 2022 World Cup.    Peserio claims he is at work in Qatar but has not disclosed the identity of the individual or country he is representing.    ...
Tottenham-owned fullback of Nigerian descent named among best young talents in Serie A 
Published: December 14, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur-owned fullback of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie has been named among the best young talents in the Italian topflight by the official website of the Serie A   Ahead of the restart of the top division of Italian football, the Serie A has profiled the top youngsters who were given minutes before...
EFL Trophy :  Nigerian striker on target as Bolton Wanderers thrash Man Utd 4-0
Published: December 13, 2022
Nigerian striker Dapo Afolayan helped Bolton Wanderers thrash Manchester United 4-0 in a Papa Johns Trophy clash held at the University of Bolton Stadium on Tuesday night.    The Trotters advanced to the last eight following the comprehensive victory against the Red Devils development squad.    Apart fr...
'Played the penalty with anger' - Ex-Nigeria striker on Messi knowing Argentina close to winning World Cup
Published: December 13, 2022
Former Super striker Julius Efosa Aghahowa Tuesday evening gave his verdict on the chances of Lionel Messi fulfilling his  ambition of winning the World Cup following Argentina's semifinals win over Croatia.     La Albiceleste defeated the 2018 finalists 3-0 as they get close to lifting the title for the...
Arsenal 2 AC Milan 1 : Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji subbed in; Chelsea old boy Tomori scores 
Published: December 13, 2022
Premier League table toppers Arsenal claimed back-to-back wins in the Dubai Super Cup, beating Italian giants AC Milan 2-1  Al Maktoum Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.   As for team news, Hale End Academy products of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji started on the bench, while onetime Nige...
The reason Super Eagles star missed West Brom's 2-1 win against Sunderland 
Published: December 13, 2022
Super Eagles star Semi Ajayi was a surprise omission from West Brom's matchday squad in their 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Monday night.    The central defender has not played competitively for the Baggies since he went off injured at Wigan Athletic on August 30.   It was though...
Arsenal make transfer decision on talented Anglo-American-Nigerian striker 
Published: December 13, 2022
Arsenal have reportedly made a transfer decision on talented England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun.   The Hale End Academy graduate is being linked with a return to the Gunners in the January transfer window to act as cover for Gabriel Jesus who got injured while on international duty wit...
Who are the favorites for the 2022 World Cup?
Published: December 13, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup just advanced past the quarter-finals, and while there have been countless upsets, the firm favorites have remained in full force until some of them were knocked out. And with the top four now ready to battle it out, we wonder how your online sportsbook looks. We should look at ours. But back to...
'The star of the team' - Inter Milan icon confesses he has a 'soft spot' for Super Eagles striker 
Published: December 13, 2022
Inter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has confessed that he has a 'soft spot' for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.    The Super Eagles star is the leading scorer in the Italian topflight with nine goals despite missing four games this term due to a muscle injury and has helped Napoli remain undefeated after fi...
Three former Super Eagles strikers of the 90s that fit into current Chelsea setup
Published: December 13, 2022
Chelsea are said to be on the lookout for a new striker following the injury to Armando Broja on Sunday. It is also unclear what the future holds for on-loan Romelu Lukaku.    In this piece, allnigeriasoccer.com goes back memory lane to look at Super Eagles stars of yesteryear that could have been what the curr...
Golden Eaglets-eligible defender having a fine season at Ajax Youth 
Published: December 12, 2022
Golden Eaglets-eligible defender Precious Ugwu is having an outstanding season at the youth team of Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The 2006-born player has formed a strong partnership with Dies Janse in the heart of the Ajax Amsterdam U17 defence.   In thirteen outings in ...
'It would be a big dream'  - Celtic's Nigeria-eligible CB reiterates he wants to play for Germany 
Published: December 12, 2022
Glasgow Celtic central defender Moritz Jenz has reiterated that his international future lies with the German national team.    The Berlin native qualifies to represent the Super Eagles using the granny rule but dreams of representing Germany at future World Cups.    Jenz admitted himself that he is not...
'A very attractive league' - Arsenal Invincible quizzed on reports linking Osimhen to EPL
Published: December 12, 2022
Captain of the Arsenal Invincibles, Patrick Vieira, who now coaches Crystal Palace, has highlighted that Victor Osimhen is one of the best players in the Napoli squad, and reckons that a move to the English Premier League would be good for him.   The Nigeria international continues to be linked with a transfer t...
Chelsea ahead of Manchester United, Liverpool in race for African-born striker
Published: December 12, 2022
Chelsea are ahead of their Premier League rivals in the race to sign African-born center forward  Youssoufa Moukoko.   According to The Athletic (subscription required), Chelsea could be in pole position to land the talented 18-year-old.    The Borussia Dortmund starlet will enter the last six months ...