Arsenal handed boost in pursuit of African winger
Published: December 03, 2022
Premier League leaders Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of VFL Wolfsburg's African  winger Omar Marmoush.  Omar is expected to leave the Bundesliga outfit on a free transfer after his contract at the Volkswagen Arena was not renewed. While on loan with Stuttgart, Marmoush revealed his d...
The five lessons Nigeria must learn from African teams in 2022 World Cup
Published: December 03, 2022
The Super Eagles are not part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to the disappointment of many who have seen the five African teams represent the continent creditably very well.   The following are the takeaways from the appearances and performances of the teams in Qatar that Nigeria must learn from.   1...
'Diego the best player' - Okocha speaks on comparison between Maradona and Messi
Published: December 03, 2022
Two-time world champions Argentina take on Australia in a round of sixteen 2022 World Cup clash at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Saturday evening - the first World Cup meeting between the two sides.   In terms of World Cup matches, Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 23rd match for the Albicelestes, t...
EFL wrap : Burton's Adeboyejo nets 11th of the season,  Folarin opens League Two account 
Published: December 03, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, December 3.   In a League One match at Stadium mk (Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire), red hot striker Victor Adeboyejo netted his eleventh goal of the season ...
Official : Tall and athletic goalkeeper signs new deal with Chelsea 
Published: December 03, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced that promising goalkeeper Luke Campbell has signed a new deal with the club.    Campbell has signed his first professional contract, committing him to the Blues until at least the end of the 2024-2025 season.    The 17-year-old glovesman...
Anglo-Nigerian striker scores first league goal of the season for Chelsea youth team
Published: December 03, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian striker Louis Flower was on target for Chelsea U18s as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa in a U18 Premier League match on Saturday, December 3.   It was his first goal for the Blues U18 team in the league this season, having fired blanks in four matches before the trip to Aston Villa.  ...
Arsenal 2 Watford 4 :  Five Nigeria-eligible players feature in behind-closed-doors friendly 
Published: December 03, 2022
Watford beat Arsenal 4-2 in a behind-closed-doors friendly staged at London Colney on Saturday with five players of Nigerian descent on parade in the second half.    Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji came off the bench at halftime, while Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, former Nigeria U23 inter...
Aston Villa closely monitoring situation of Anglo-Nigeria midfielder 
Published: December 03, 2022
Premier League side Aston Villa are closely monitoring the situation of Anglo-Nigerian youngster Tim Iroegbunam ahead of the January transfer window.    The 2022 European U19 champion was loaned out by Aston Villa to Queens Park Rangers so he can play on a regular basis.    The plan has worked out well ...
Folarin Balogun: Why Arsenal-owned striker should choose Nigeria Over USA, England
Published: December 03, 2022
There was no England consideration and no USA men's national team selection either for the 2022 World Cup for Folarin Balogun.    This is the time that the Arsenal striker must realize that his best shot at international football is best served playing for Nigeria, the country of his origin.   Balogu...
Ex-Fiorentina star reveals preferred striker between Osimhen and Chelsea loanee Lukaku 
Published: December 03, 2022
Former Fiorentina and Sampdoria star Carmine Esposito believes Victor Osimhen is a better striker than Chelsea-owned player Romelu Lukaku who is spending the entirety of this season on loan at Inter Milan.    The Nigeria national teamer was in red hot form before the World Cup break, mustering ten goals in all...
World Cup 2022 : Okocha praises brilliant Cameroon GK who made his debut last year v Nigeria 
Published: December 02, 2022
Cameroon defeated the number one ranked nation in the world, Brazil but crashed out of the 2022 World Cup on Friday night.    Switzerland's 3-2 win over Serbia in the other group game meant the Indomitable Lions finished third with four points, two less than the European side and table toppers Brazil.  ...
2022 World Cup : Nigerian fans have their say on Ghana captain Ayew penalty miss v Uruguay
Published: December 02, 2022
The Black Stars have crashed out of the 2022 World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Uruguay in a Group H matchday three encounter played at the Al-Janoub Stadium on Friday evening.  The West Africans were awarded a penalty in the 20th minute after Mohammed Kudus was fouled by goalkeeper Sergio Rochet Alvarez. The sk...
'They were punished' - Aghahowa explains why Ghana missed chance to qualify for round of 16
Published: December 02, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa believes Ghana handed Uruguay the initiative early in their final Group H match at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah on Friday evening which led to the elimination of the Black Stars from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.     Uruguay defeated the team coached by Otto...
1994 AFCON winner blames Jordan Ayew, Amartey for Uruguay's opener, hails Suarez for assist
Published: December 02, 2022
Ghana face a monumental task to quality for the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup as they are trailing by two goals against Uruguay in their final group game at the Al Janoub Stadium.   It could have been a different story had Andre Ayew found the net from the penalty spot in the 21st minute.   The B...
Ex-Arsenal U21 skipper Ajayi makes injury return after missing 15 games for club, country
Published: December 02, 2022
Former Arsenal U21 skipper Semi Ajayi made his return from injury as West Brom suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of La Liga outfit Elche in a friendly on Friday afternoon.    The Nigeria international sustained a serious ankle injury in a Championship clash against Wigan Athletic on August 30.    Ajay...