'He Can Play At The Three Front Positions' - Rohr Impressed By Versatility Of Bordeaux Striker Maja
Published: December 12, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is impressed by the versatility of Bordeaux young star Josh Maja, saying the former Sunderland striker is capable of playing in three offensive positions. Maja became the latest dual-eligible outfield player to be handed an international debut by the German football tactician when he ...
Top 5 Youngest Nigerian Players To Score In Champions League As Barcelona's Fati Makes History
Published: December 12, 2019
Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati became the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history after he got on the scoresheet against Inter Milan at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (Milano) on Tuesday, December 10, aged 17 years and 40 days. Fati was 1 year and 102 days younger than Nigeria's goalscorer since the...
Club Brugge's Super Eagles Star Produces Assist, Has Goal Ruled Out In Loss To Real Madrid
Published: December 12, 2019
Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis was not on the score sheet Wednesday night in Club Brugge's 3-1 defeat against 13 time European champions Real Madrid on Match day 6 of the UEFA Champions League but gave a very good account of himself in the Group A match at Brugge's Jan Breydelstadion.The Nigerian was i...
Why The Super Eagles Need Former Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Back In The Nigeria Team
Published: December 11, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi in this report for allnigeriasoccer.com explains why a return to the Super Eagles of Nigeria may not be a bad idea following his unexpected international retirement.Shanghai Greenland Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo called time to his international football career moments after helping Nigeria to win bronz...
'He Is Not The Only One' - Atlanta Olympics Gold Medalist Speaks Out On Rohr's Contract Situation
Published: December 11, 2019
1996 Olympic Games gold medalist Garba Lawal has had his say on Gernot Rohr's contract situation, and has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to make their stand known on the future of the German football tactician. The former Nigeria international made a cryptic statement which suggested that Rohr's time with...
SC Heerenveen Dazzler Patiently Waiting To Hear From Rohr On Super Eagles Invitation
Published: December 11, 2019
SC Heerenveen winger Chidera Ejike is patiently waiting to hear from manager Gernot Rohr regarding a call-up to the Super Eagles. The former Valerenga Fotball star is Heerenveen's second top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie this season with 6 goals in 15 matches and continues to earn rave reviews for his dribbling ski...
Liverpool Loanee Ejaria Tipped To Return From Injury Against Barnsley
Published: December 11, 2019
Former Nigeria U17 invitee Ovie Ejaria has been tipped to return from injury for Reading when they tackle Barnsley in the EFL Championship on Wednesday, December 11. The Royals boss Mark Bowen is optimistic that Ejaria is in contention to return to the starting line-up for tonight's clash at Oakwell, having sat out ...
Super Eagles Star Genk's Best Performer In Loss To Napoli, Italy's Leading Newspapers Reveal
Published: December 11, 2019
Considering the circumstances with Racing Genk losing 4-0 to Napoli in their final game in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, Paul Onuachu was rated highly by Italy's leading and most influential newspaper Corriere della Sera. The Italian Serie A side sealed a place in the round of 16 thanks to a first-ha...
'There Was Nothing To Play For' - Lille Coach Has No Regrets Benching Osimhen Vs Chelsea
Published: December 11, 2019
Lille finished their Champions League campaign for the 2019-2020 season with a 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, a result that saw them finish last in Group H with only one point. In the post-match press conference monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, Lille coach Christophe Galtier has insisted...
Ejaria Better Than Ebere Eze? Super Eagles Coach Rohr Says Reports Are False & Very Disrespectful
Published: December 10, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has dismissed reports in the local media that suggested that the Nigeria Football Federation should make a move for Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria rather than attempting to convince Queens Park Rangers star to pledge his international allegiance to Nigeria. The two London-born midfielders...
CIES Unveils The Best Five Nigerian Players In Europe; EFL Championship Star Is Second
Published: December 10, 2019
Swiss-based organization CIES Football Observatory has unveiled the best performing players in 35 European leagues using the exclusive InStat Index, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Barcelona striker and recent Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi (401) is the only player that ranked greater than 400, followed by Ajax Amste...
Chelsea Deliver Surprise Birthday Present To Aina As Promising Left-back Makes UYL Debut
Published: December 10, 2019
Jordan Aina, who is celebrating his 18th birthday today, has finally made his UEFA Youth League debut for Premier League club Chelsea, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. With the two-time winners already eliminated from the competition, Blues U19s manager Andrew Myers has handed a full debut to the Nigeria-eligible left-ba...
Nigerian Strikers Under The Spotlight As Club Brugge Face Real Madrid In Champions League
Published: December 10, 2019
Real Madrid will make a trip to Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday for their last UEFA Champions League group stage game, with little riding on their own eventual outcome from the clash with their hosts, Club Brugge — of course they are all but assured of finishing second tomorrow's result notwithstanding.But the Blue-...
England Looking To Beat Nigeria, Republic Of Ireland To Former Arsenal Winger Okoflex
Published: December 10, 2019
The international future of former Arsenal schoolboy Armstrong Okoflex is up for debate with the English Football Association looking to convince the highly-rated winger to pledge his allegiance to England. According to the Telegraph, the Football Association are pushing the Celtic youngster to commit his internati...
Hungbo Salvages Late Point For Watford U23s, Former Nigeria U20 Invitee Bennetts Shines
Published: December 09, 2019
Former Crystal Palace starlet Joseph Hungbo salvaged a point for Professional Development League leaders, Watford in their league clash which ended 1-1 with Cardiff City at the Clarence Park, St. Albans on Monday afternoon.The 19-year-old started for the Hornets and rescued them from the jaws of defeat with a late goal...