Simy disappointed after Ronaldo rejected jersey-swap request; Crotone star wants Messi, Lewandowski shirts
Published: May 02, 2021
Crotone's all-time top scorer Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo has revealed that he was disappointed after Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo rejected his offer to swap shirts. The Nigeria international was keen to secure Ronaldo's jersey following a Serie A clash this season but the Portugal icon handed the shirt to his com...
Napoli's Osimhen on target but suffers head injury; Simon scores and assists in Nantes big win
Published: May 02, 2021
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Nantes winger Moses Simon both opened the scoring for their European clubs in league matches on Sunday afternoon. Napoli and Cagliari shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, with in-form Osimhen breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute. The Blues ...
Nigeria captain comes off bench as Barca beat PSG to set up meeting with Chelsea in UWCL final
Published: May 02, 2021
Barcelona defeated French side Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the second leg of their semifinal on Sunday afternoon to set up a meeting with Chelsea in the UEFA Women's Champions League final. Asisat Oshoala's injury problems are well and truly over with manager Lluís Cortés introducing her off the bench for the fina...
'Lesson for everybody not to give up' - Super Eagles Head of Scouting on Leicester striker Iheanacho
Published: May 01, 2021
Gernot Rohr's chief scout, Tunde Adelakun is delighted with the progress made by Kelechi Iheanacho at Leicester City in 2020-2021.  The English-based talent spotter revealed that he advised the Manchester City academy product to always have faith in his abilities in the wake of his axing from the Super Eagles squad t...
5ft 8in tall ex-Eagles assistant captain Onazi celebrates first headed goal of his career in Lithuania
Published: May 01, 2021
It has taken former Super Eagles assistant captain Eddy Onazi ten games in all competitions to open his goalscoring account for Lithuanian champions Žalgiris Vilnius. The Lazio youth team product was among the scorers as Žalgiris Vilnius thrashed Dainava Alytus 5-1 in a gameweek 11 A Lyga clash staged at the Alytau...
Ex-Flying Eagles midfielder Adamu thrown out of Menemenspor squad for indiscipline
Published: April 30, 2021
Former Nigeria U20 international Ibrahim Alhassan Adamu will play no part when Menemenspor take on Ankara Keciörengücü on game week 33 in the Turkish First League on Saturday, May 1. Through a press release, Menemenspor stated that Adamu has been excluded from the playing staff with the decision of the board of d...
Reading hot prospect Olise crowned EFL Young Player of the Season, named in Championship TOTS
Published: April 30, 2021
Reading playmaker Michael Olise has been crowned EA Sports Young Player of the Season at the English Football League Awards on Thursday night. The highly-rated Franco-Anglo-Nigerian teenager won the award ahead of Blackburn Rovers winger Harvey Elliott and Norwich City fullback Max Aarons. Olise has been one of ...
Versatile Southampton rising star on the radar of Nigeria talks about his favourite position
Published: April 29, 2021
Southampton rising star Nathan Tella has spoken about the position where he feels most comfortable playing. The Arsenal Academy product has forced his way into the Saints first team this season and has been asked to play in a variety of different positions by manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. Predominantly a right winge...
Northern Ireland, Wales give the green light to Chelsea striker to switch to Nigeria; Scottish FA delays
Published: April 29, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation are seriously working behind the scenes to process Ike Ugbo's change of association from England to Nigeria. The Nigerian Federation are conducting due diligence before sending the required documents to football's governing body FIFA to approve t...
Confirmed : Three-time World Cupper Ordega joins Spanish-Nigerian striker at Levante
Published: April 28, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Spanish Primera División outfit Levante UD Femenino have announced the signing of Nigeria international Francisca Ordega. A three-time World Cupper with the Super Falcons (2011, 2015 and 2019), Ordega has put pen to paper on a deal until the end of the 2020-2021 season pl...
'I'm waiting to see him in training' - Rohr says Moffi has qualities needed to be a good striker
Published: April 28, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr believes Lorient young star Terem Moffi can become a good striker in future given his qualities. The German football tactician has yet to run the rule over the 21-year-old at close quarters as the player was prevented from linking up with the national team last month for their Africa Cup...
FC Twente insider insists Benfica will not reduce Tyronne Ebuehi's asking price
Published: April 27, 2021
FC Twente insider Leon ten Voorde  has explained why Portuguese set up Benfica will not lower their asking price to sell Tyronne Ebuehi in the summer. The Nigeria international returned to the Netherlands last summer, joining Twente on loan for the whole season, with an option to buy included in the deal. Ebue...
'I hope to be invited soon' - Dortmund-linked striker Moffi targets Nigeria call up ahead of WCQ
Published: April 27, 2021
In-form Lorient striker Terem Moffi is targeting a call-up to the Super Eagles for their World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde in June. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has stated that Moffi stands a good chance of being named in the next squad list if he continues with his impressive form, adding that ...
Rohr namechecks five strikers in contention to be called up for WCQ, list out back end of May
Published: April 27, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has reiterated that it would be difficult for Lorient star Terem Moffi to be handed a call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde as he's already spoilt for choice in the atacking department. The former Bayern Munich defender is planning to submit a provisional ros...
'He's got a wonderful left foot' - Rohr on chances of Lorient's Moffi making Super Eagles roster
Published: April 27, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he has been left surprised by the impressive performances of Lorient striker Terem Moffi in the French Ligue 1 this season. The left-footed player was at his sparkling best during Lorient's 4-1 rout of Bordeaux on Sunday, scoring the third hat-trick of his profession...