Hilary Gong open to MLS move after Toronto FC missed out on signing him in primary transfer window
Published: May 08, 2024
Fast Nigerian winger and Toronto FC target, Hilary Gong, has indicated his interest in joining Major League Soccer (MLS) during the forthcoming summer transfer window. Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Gong is considering a potential move to MLS as he plans his departure from his current club in Slova...
Official: 34yo Nigerian striker with 105 career goals in EFL released by Colchester United
Published: May 08, 2024
Following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season, League Two club Colchester United have published their retained and released list.  John Akinde, one of the top scoring Nigerian players in the history of the English Football League, is among the players released by Colchester United.  The 34-year-old is credit...
Retained and released list: Reading make contract decisions on three Nigerians including Paul Mukairu
Published: May 08, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Reading have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season.  Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported two days ago that Nigerian winger Paul Mukairu has played his last game for Reading as the Royals have opted not to sign...
Reading will not be signing FC Copenhagen-owned winger Mukairu on a permanent deal 
Published: May 06, 2024
League One club Reading have yet to publish their retained and released list with the 2023-2024 season done and dusted.  The Royals will be competing in the third tier of English football next season, having retained their League One status by finishing seventeenth in the 24-team table with 53 points accumulated fr...
'He does miss opportunities' - Ex-Celtic star slams Rangers striker Dessers ahead of Old Firm derby
Published: May 06, 2024
Speaking ahead of the Old Firm derby on Saturday, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has highlighted why Cyriel Dessers might cost Rangers amid their quest to win the Scottish Premiership for the first time since the 2020/2021 season. The 29-year-old was in action for 90 minutes when Rangers defeated Kilmarnock on ...
Chuba Akpom comments on his future with Ajax amid Nottingham Forest and Fulham interest 
Published: May 05, 2024
Speaking after Ajax's 4-1 victory over FC Volendam on matchday 32 of the Eredivisie on Sunday,Chuba Akpom commented on his future with the four-time European champions.  The 28-year-old has found gametime hard to come by since joining Ajax last summer and has been recently linked with a move back to England wi...
Nigerian exports: Akpom, Boniface, Madueke strike; Adewoye, Oluwaseyi goals help RKC, MNUFC set club records
Published: May 05, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in league  matches on Sunday, May 5. Starting in Germany, Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen took their unbeaten run to 48 matches in a row after thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 at the Commerzbank ...
U18 PL: John Terry and Cole Palmer in attendance as five Nigerians feature for Chelsea in loss to Norwich
Published: May 04, 2024
Chelsea's wait for the U18 Premier League title, southern section continued after a narrow 2-1 loss to Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.  The young Blues were five points ahead of nearest challengers West Ham United heading into the game and knew a win would see them crowned champions of the southern section ...
The 7 best African soccer players of all time
Published: May 04, 2024
Soccer is the most played and watched sport on the planet. While its popularity extends to much of Europe and parts of Asia, it enjoys absolute dominance as Africa’s favoured sport. Given Africa’s spirited support of the sport, the continent has been home to many players who gained national and international fame f...
2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star Akinkunmi Amoo trialing at 9-time Azerbaijani champions
Published: May 04, 2024
Former Golden Eaglets star Akinkunmi Amoo is undergoing trials with nine-time Azerbaijani champions Neftchi Baku with a view to a transfer.  The Sidos FC product, who made a splash at the 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup with three assists for the national team, is currently unemployed after mutually terminating his contr...
Our 'Goat' listing of African football personalities who deserve recognition
Published: May 03, 2024
The history of football means nothing when there are no African players. They have shown many unforgettable displays, and it is no wonder that fans worldwide have lived to tell these stories. Romose, for example, was a powerful 30-yard effort, Mohamed Aboutrika showed a great solo strike, and finally, Ryan Moon’s ...
Official: Versatile midfielder Lawal returns to parent club Celtic after loan spell at EFL club 
Published: May 02, 2024
English Football League club Fleetwood Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. After a decade in League One, Fleetwood Town have been relegated to the fourth tier of English football after finishing 22nd in the third tier.  Among the six players retu...
Retained and released list: Swindon Town make decisions on four Nigerians including ex-Flying Eagles star 
Published: May 02, 2024
EFL League Two club Swindon Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season.  The Robins have made decisions on the future of four Nigerian players including former Nigeria U20 international Nnamdi Ofoborh, versatile midfielder Tariq Uwakwe, defender Udoka God...
Ajax Amsterdam eye Barcelona SC wonderkid as potential replacement for wantaway striker Akpom 
Published: May 02, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam are interested in signing Barcelona SC wonderkid Allen Obando as a potential replacement for Chuba Akpom who has made it clear that he wants to leave the Eredivisie giants at the end of the season.  According to Machdeportes via Footballtransfers, presidential candidate Antonio Alvarez has confir...
From the dusty streets to the bright lights: Inspiring stories of African football players
Published: May 01, 2024
Africa is a continent brimming with talent, and nowhere is that more evident than on the football field. Every four years, the world watches in awe as African teams showcase their flair, passion, and incredible athleticism at the FIFA World Cup. But the journeys of these talented players are often far from ordinary. ...