West Brom target new striker to provide cover for injured Nigeria international 
Published: December 18, 2023
West Brom are said to be eying a replacement for the injured striker Josh Maja who is set to spend the next four months on the sidelines.   According to Mirror UK, the Championship side will be in the market to sign a new forward when the transfer window opens next month due to their decimated attack. The B...
Mr. Dependable: How Leon Balogun has become a key player for Rangers once again
Published: December 17, 2023
Not many expected Leon Balogun to become a vital player for Rangers when he rejoined the club in the summer and it was no surprise that he made only one appearance in the Scottish Premiership from August to October. However, since the start of November, the Super Eagles centre-back has become a regular name on  P...
Europa League wrap: Ajax number 10 Akpom at the double; Rangers striker Dessers scores and assists 
Published: December 15, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who scored for their respective clubs in the Europa League on Thursday, December 14.   Cyriel Dessers scored his first-ever UEFA Europa League goal in Rangers' 3-2 triumph over Real Betis at Benito Villamarín.   Rangers opened the ...
AC Omonia planning to sign new goalkeeper if Uzoho is named in Super Eagles' 2023 AFCON squad 
Published: December 14, 2023
Cypriot First Division club AC Omonia are reportedly planning to sign a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window if Francis Uzoho is named in Nigeria's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   According to Goal Philinews, the selection or not of Francis Uzoho in the Nigeria National squad for the Afr...
South Africa include Super Eagles-eligible defender in 50-man provisional squad for 2023 AFCON
Published: December 14, 2023
The South African Football Association has announced Bafana Bafana's provisional roster for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire with a Super Eagles-eligible player making the cut.    An analysis of the 50-player roster revealed that five goalkeepers, eighteen defenders, thirteen midfielders ...
History-maker:  Ilenikhena breaks 7,574-day Nigerian record held by Obafemi Martins after goal v Barcelona
Published: December 14, 2023
Royal Antwerp super kid George Ilenikhena was one of the heroes for the reigning Belgian champions as they registered a 3-2 win over Barcelona at De Bosuil on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.  Marc Guiu thought he had snatched a point for Barcelona in the first minute of second half...
Three Nigerian-born players eligible for selection in Stage One of the MLS Re-Entry Draft
Published: December 13, 2023
Major League Soccer on Wednesday announced the players eligible for Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Process on Thursday, Dec. 14. with three Nigerian-born players making the cut.   Ifunanyachi Achara and Mujeeb Murana who both turned out for Houston Dynamo in the 2023 Major League Soccer season and Minnesota United F...
'I used to too' - Antwerp dazzler Ejuke admits he was a Barcelona fan like his mom but switched to Man Utd
Published: December 13, 2023
Royal Antwerp dazzler Chidera Ejuke has admitted that he was a fan of Spanish giants Barcelona just as his mother but switched to Manchester United.    For the first time in his career, the CSKA Moscow loanee could be facing Barcelona on Wednesday night when Royal Antwerp take on the Spanish giants on matchday ...
Uzoho silences his critics: Watch brilliant saves by the Omonia GK that earned him MVP honours
Published: December 12, 2023
Francis Uzoho was named Omonia Nicosia's Most Valuable Player in their 2-0 win over Nea Salamis Famagusta FC on matchday 14 of the Cypriot First Divison played at the Ammochostos Stadium on Sunday.   The Super Eagles star was asked to fill in for Brazilian goalkeeper Fabiano who was not available for selec...
'Hakimi and Salah gave a lot' - Osimhen admits PSG, Liverpool stars also deserved to win African POTY
Published: December 12, 2023
Victor Osimhen paid tribute to Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi and Liverpool's Egyptian winger Mohammed Salah after he fended off stiff competition from the North African duo to win the CAF African Player of the Year for the first time in his career.   The Napoli superstar became t...
CAF Team of the Year 2023: Osimhen joins Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, West Ham players in ideal XI
Published: December 11, 2023
The Confederation of African Football announced the CAF Team of the Year 2023 at the CAF Awards 2023 held in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday night, December 11, 2023.   The ideal XI consisting of the best player for each position was compiled by Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballe...
Pictured: Man Utd coach promotes two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training pre-Bournemouth 
Published: December 08, 2023
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.    According to the latest training images published by United on their official website, Poland U21 international Maxi Oyedele a...
'We know he's a very good player' - West Brom boss explains why Super Eagles striker is not starting games 
Published: December 05, 2023
West Brom manager Carlos Corberán has revealed the reason behind not starting Josh Maja in games since his arrival at the club. Since moving to West Brom in the summer having finished as the top scorer for Bordeaux in the Ligue 2 last season, the Nigerian striker has yet to start a game for the Championship side ...
Houston Dynamo decline contract option for two Nigerian-born players; ex-Flying Eagles star Aliyu retained 
Published: December 05, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo have announced their roster decisions following the postseason run to the Western Conference Final.   Decisions have been made on the future of three Nigerian-born players: Enugu-born center forward  Ifunanyachi Achara, Ibada...
'He will change a lot of things for Chelsea' - Gianfranco Zola reveals Osimhen is tailor-made for PL 
Published: December 04, 2023
Former Napoli and Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola reckons that Victor Osimhen is ready to make a move to the Premier League.    The Nigeria national teamer has been heavily linked with a departure from reigning Italian champions Napoli next summer, with Chelsea rumored to be in the driving seat for his signatu...