'Possesses many of same traits' - Crystal Palace urged to sign Aribo as replacement for Chelsea star
Published: June 27, 2022
In an opinion article by The Athletic UK's Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Crystal Palace have been urged to firm up their interest in Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo.    Manager Patrick Vieira is believed to be in the market for a central midfielder as a replacement for Conor Gallagher, who has returned to Chelse...
'In our thoughts' - Stoke City boss confirms interest in Nigeria international
Published: June 25, 2022
Manager Michael O'Neill has confirmed that Stoke City are interested in signing Nigeria international Josh Maja and Romaine Sawyers in the summer transfer window.   Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on Thursday that Maja is attracting interest from EFL Championship club Cardiff City and Belgian Pro L...
Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1: Two decisions from Ugbade that helped Eaglets lift WAFU B trophy
Published: June 25, 2022
The Golden Eaglets' performance at the WAFU Zone B U17 competition has been outstanding.   There was no doubt in anyone's mind when the event began at Cape Coast that they were capable of winning the gold medal. The Golden Eaglets won the trophy after defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 on Friday night in Ca...
Opinion : Chelsea should target Nigeria midfielder as a cheaper alternative to Declan Rice
Published: June 24, 2022
With the transfer window in full swing, Chelsea are in the market for players who would help elevate the squad in quality and depth.   West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been a long-term target for the Blues but it seems any hopes of bringing the English midfielder to Stamford Bridge are farfetched.   Ac...
Nigeria U17 player ratings : Abdullahi clinical, Ogwor outstanding, Mbata combative, Michael gem
Published: June 24, 2022
The 2022 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship was won by Nigeria's Golden Eaglets, who defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 on Friday night in Cape Coast Ghana.   In the 22nd minute, Abubakar Abdullahi headed in an Emmanuel Michael precise cross to give the Golden Eaglets the lead.   Four minutes before halftime, Burki...
Five takeaways from Nigeria's win against Burkina Faso In U17 WAFU Zone B final
Published: June 24, 2022
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets on Friday evening defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 to lift the WAFU Zone B tournament in Cape Coast to qualify for the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.   These are the observations from the final.   Nigeria's early pressing game   Nduka Ugbade's boys too...
U17 WAFU B Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1 : Abubakar Abdullahi brace hands Golden Eaglets title
Published: June 24, 2022
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets on Friday evening defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 to win the 2022 West Africa Football Union Zone B U-17 Championship in Cape Coast reports allnigeriasoccer.com. The Golden Eaglets went ahead in the 22nd minute through Abubakar Abdullahi who headed home from an Emmanuel Michael's pinpoin...
Nigeria squad announcement AWCON : Barcelona, Leicester, Sevilla stars named to 25-player roster
Published: June 24, 2022
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has announced a 25-player roster for the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 2nd – 23rd July.   An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven attackers have been selected by the American f...
Exclusive : French club Marseille send scout to watch Golden Eaglets stars at U17 WAFU B
Published: June 24, 2022
European clubs have a keen interest in the WAFU U-17 Championship which comes to a conclusion on Friday evening, with five-time world champions Nigeria facing Burkina Faso in the showpiece.   Although the identity of majority of the foreign scouts in attendance cannot be ascertained at the moment, allnigeriasocc...
Should the Super Eagles be concerned about the latest drop in FIFA rankings?
Published: June 24, 2022
Fifa released its current rankings of national teams on Thursday, June 23, 2022.   Should the Super Eagles be concerned about the latest drop in FIFA rankings?   Nigeria, the three-time African champions, has lost one spot from the rating announced at the end of March 31st in the current ranking released....
What is Super Eagles' FIFA world ranking? Updated position for three-time African champions
Published: June 23, 2022
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, June 23, 2022 published its latest ranking of National Teams.   Three-time African champions Nigeria have dropped to 31st in the latest ranking released this morning, down one spot from the ranking announced at the end of March.   After the 2022 World Cup playof...
Opinion : Why Everton boss needs to emulate Peseiro's adjustment with Iwobi
Published: June 22, 2022
The Super Eagles are undergoing a transitional process from the managerial reign of Gernot Rohr to Austin Eguavoen and now to Jose Peseiro.   However, a lot of positives have been shown from the Portuguese manager's short tenure which has spanned four games.   One of the positives has been the vast im...
Three important things Super Eagles star needs to consider amid links with Arsenal, Spurs
Published: June 22, 2022
Nigerian hitman Victor Osimhen has been linked with moves to Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur amongst other clubs.   The Napoli striker is currently one of the hottest properties in world football due to his performance last season and the consistent improvement in his game since he burst onto the scene a few year...
Have Nigeria missed a golden opportunity in failing to qualify for the World Cup?
Published: June 22, 2022
Nigeria supporters were devastated when the national side drew with Ghana and failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This was a hammer blow to José Peseiro’s side, with many of his charges currently in their prime. With a wealth of talent at the Super Eagles’ disposal, this certainly feels like a misse...
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro congratulates Golden Eaglets, Flamingoes
Published: June 22, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has congratulated the Golden Eaglets and Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, Flamingoes following their qualification for major tournaments.   On Tuesday, June 21, five-time world champions, Nigeria booked their ticket to next year's U17 Africa Cup of Nation...