Snapped : Super Eagles star named in Ajax's traveling squad for UCL clash v Liverpool
Published: September 12, 2022
Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has been named in Ajax Amsterdam's traveling squad heading to Merseyside for a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool.   The Dutch champions will take on the Premier League side in their second match of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening...
Super Eagles hopeful Godwin says Casa Pia here to stay in the Primeira Liga
Published: September 12, 2022
Casa Pia's  Nigerian winger Saviour Godwin says the club is here to stay in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, after scoring his 2nd goal of the season in their 3-2 away victory over Pacos Ferreira over on Sunday.     A former Nigeria national U23 player, he was voted the Most Valuable Player in the Liga Sabse...
Nigeria face anxious wait as Sadiq suffers knee injury, striker undergoes MRI on Monday
Published: September 11, 2022
Nigeria are sweating over the availability of Umar Sadiq for their upcoming friendly against Algeria on September 27, 2022.   The Real Sociedad striker was substituted in the 38th minute of his side's 2-1 loss at Getafe in a La Liga match on Sunday and the initial diagnosis by the club's medical team is th...
'Happy he has gone abroad' - Arsenal icon Henry delighted with Balogun's move to Ligue 1
Published: September 11, 2022
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says he is delighted with Folarin Balogun's move to the French Ligue 1 in the summer transfer window.   The Hale End Academy graduate joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan last month without a purchase clause or obligation to buy included in the agreement between the Red an...
'He said it's no problem' - Ajax coach assures Bassey's injury not serious
Published: September 11, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam manager Alfred Schreuder has assured that the injury suffered by Calvin Bassey in the closing minutes of his side's 5-0 rout of SC Heerenveen on Saturday is not expected to keep him out of the Champions League clash against Liverpool.   The Amsterdam club maintained their one hundred percent s...
South African club offer Akpeyi 2+1 year deal but Super Eagles GK insists on shorter terms
Published: September 11, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Daniel Akpeyi's transfer to Sekhukhune United is gathering pace, with the goalkeeper discussing personal terms with the South African DStv Premiership club.   There has been a fresh development in Sekhukhune United's pursuit of Akpeyi in the last 24 hours as the So...
Fifth straight clean sheet for Super Eagles defender and Ajax Amsterdam
Published: September 10, 2022
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey continued his fine form for Ajax Amsterdam on Saturday evening as the Dutch champions picked up their fifth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions.   The former Rangers star put in a solid display as Ajax thrashed SC Heerenveen 5-0 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.   Aja...
Ex-West Brom defender condemns foreign coaches' approach to Nigeria National Team jobs
Published: September 10, 2022
Former West Brom defender Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed his dismay at the idea of Nigeria's national team coaches living abroad and only coming back to Nigeria when an international games or tournament approaches.   A number of Super Eagles coaches have lived abroad and only report to duties when they have gam...
South African club mulling over move for Nigeria GK but nothing concrete for now
Published: September 10, 2022
South African DStv Premiership club Sekhukhune United are mulling over a move for Daniel Akpeyi.   The Nigeria goalkeeper is currently unemployed after ending his three-year association with Kaizer Chiefs in the summer.   Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Sekhukhune United have held par...
Istanbul Basaksehir star beats Super Eagles duo to clinch UECL Goal of the Week
Published: September 10, 2022
Super Eagles duo Samuel Chukwueze and Peter Olayinka have missed out on the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week.   The Villarreal and Slavia Prague wingers were nominated for the accolade along with Hasan Ali Kaldırım (İstanbul Başakşehir) and Wouter Burger (Basel).   UEFA confirmed on Fri...
Bassey reveals why he didn't give his shirt to an Ajax fan after UCL debut against Rangers
Published: September 09, 2022
Calvin Bassey has explained why he didn't give his shirt to an Ajax Amsterdam fan after Wednesday evening's Champions League match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.   The Nigeria international made his Champions League debut against his old club Rangers and made it two assists in as many games when he set up A...
Two Super Eagles stars nominated for UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week
Published: September 09, 2022
Two Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Peter Olayinka have been nominated for the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week, informs the official website of UEFA.   Making his debut in the competition, Chukwueze registered a goal and assist to help Villarreal secure a hard-fought 4-3 win over Lech Pozn...
Nigeria to face star-studded Portugal team filled with Man Utd, Man City, Wolves players
Published: September 08, 2022
The Super Eagles will face the Portuguese national team in an international friendly before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.   Nicknamed A Seleção, Portugal have in their ranks Premier League stars such as Manchester United trio Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, Manchester City's João Cancelo an...
WAFCON 2022 joint-top scorer obtains Diplomas from El Roi London University
Published: September 08, 2022
Rasheedat Ajibade has obtained Diplomas in Sports Management and Coaching Psychology from El Roi London University.   And in doing so, the Super Falcons dazzler follows in the footsteps of  Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi who have completed their diploma and de...
McCoist admits Rangers have lost physicality after departure of three Super Eagles stars
Published: September 07, 2022
A fantastic Ajax Amsterdam team thrashed Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers in their opening game of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening.   The Light Blues were dismantled in the first half as Edson Alvarez, Steven Berghuis and Mohammed Kudus gave Ajax a 3-0 lead.   ...