Osimhen's replacement: Bologna's Dutch-Nigerian star among the strikers Napoli are considering 
Published: March 19, 2024
In the wake of growing speculation surrounding Victor Osimhen's future at Napoli, the Italian club is actively seeking a replacement for the Nigerian striker, with three promising candidates emerging as top contenders. Osimhen, who inked a contract extension until 2026 in December 2023, stands as the highest-pai...
'It's the story of a foreign player' - AC Milan boss backs Chukwueze despite rocky start to life in Italy
Published: March 17, 2024
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has defended new signing Samuel Chukwueze, acknowledging the Nigerian winger's struggles to adapt to Serie A but emphasizing his positive contributions when given the chance. Chukwueze arrived at the San Siro in the summer transfer window from Villarreal, bringing with him a reputa...
Super Eagles watch: Chukwueze opens Serie A account after 616 minutes; Dele-Bashiru ends 21-game goal drought
Published: March 17, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up Super Eagles players on the score sheet across the European Leagues in games played on Sunday, March 17. In the Italian Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze finally scored his first league goal to help AC Milan register a 3-1 win against Hellas Verona at the Marcantonio Bentegodi. After comin...
Michael Folorunsho: Verona manager reacts to call-up of Napoli-owned box-to-box midfielder to Italy squad
Published: March 16, 2024
Hellas Verona manager Marco Baroni is happy with the call-up of Super Eagles-eligible box-to-box midfielder Michael Folorunsho to Italy's national team ahead of upcoming games against against Venezuela and Ecuador. The matches are not competitive matches so there is still a possibility of the Napoli-owned playe...
Who is Michael Folorunsho? The Super Eagles-eligible midfielder named in Italy's latest squad
Published: March 15, 2024
The name Michael Folorunsho might not be ringing bells for some Nigerian football fans, but the 26-year-old midfielder has caught the eye of the Italian national team, sparking a tug-of-war for his international allegiance. Born in Rome to Nigerian parents, Folorunsho finds himself with the potential to represent ei...
Italy squad announcement: Spurs defender Udogie back; first call-up for long-range specialist Folorunsho 
Published: March 15, 2024
As reported by the official website of the Italian Football Federation, two Nigeria-eligible players have been included in the Italy squad ahead of their friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador. Napoli-owned midfielder Michael Folorunsho and Tottenham fullback Destiny Udogie have been named alongside 26 others by L...
'That goal helped us' - Atalanta striker Lookman reacts to important strike against Sporting CP
Published: March 15, 2024
Ademola Lookman played a key role as Atalanta sealed a second half comeback in their Europa League round of 16, second leg clash against Sporting CP at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Thursday night. All of the odds were against Atalanta as they were trailing 2-1 on the night after Pedro Gonçalves's 33rd minu...
'Overpaid and pampered' - Napoli's dressing room unhappy with Osimhen after loss to Barcelona 
Published: March 14, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen struggled as Napoli were eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday night. Osimhen was in action for the entire duration of the clash between Barcelona and Napoli as the Spanish giants progressed to the quarterfinals, winning 3-1 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate. Followin...
AC Milan's Eletu still on course to win UEFA competition that eluded Awaziem, Bassey, Iheanacho, Iwobi, Onyeka
Published: March 13, 2024
Nigeria U20 international Victor Eletu is still on course to become the second Nigerian-born player to win the UEFA Youth League following AC Milan's win on penalties against Real Madrid on Wednesday,allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Left-footed central midfielder Eletu was in action at the Puma House of Football -...
UCL: Osimhen and Napoli teammates miss out on N17.39b+ reward after 3-1 defeat to Barcelona 
Published: March 13, 2024
Napoli's hopes of advancing in the UEFA Champions League were shattered as they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against Barcelona. With this loss, Barcelona secured a 4-2 aggregate victory over the Italian side, ending their journey in the tournament. Victor Osimhen played a significant role in the first leg, scori...
Serie A: Chukwueze's market value downgraded; Udinese GK Okoye sees his stock rise 
Published: March 12, 2024
Football statistics and transfer market website, Transfermarkt updated the market value of players in the Italian Serie A on Tuesday, March 12. A player's valuation depends on several factors including length of contract, age and form for club and country. For the second consecutive update, AC Milan winger S...
Big blow for Zirkzee: Dual-national striker will not make his senior debut for the Netherlands this month 
Published: March 12, 2024
Bologna forward Joshua Zikrzee will not make his senior debut for the Netherlands this month and this is official. At the start of this month, the Bayern Munich youth team product was picked by manager Ronald Koeman in a 30-man provisional squad for the March internationals against Scotland and Germany.  Since t...
Barcelona v Napoli: Top European club to run the rule over Super Eagles striker Osimhen tonight 
Published: March 12, 2024
Barcelona and Napoli meet in  a UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg clash at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday night, with several scouts representing top European clubs expected to be in attendance.  The game is beautifully poised after both teams played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg tie...
0 goals in 16 Serie A games: Ravelli goes hard on AC Milan winger Chukwueze 
Published: March 11, 2024
Pundit Arianna Ravelli has passed a vote of no confidence on Samuel Chukwueze after the Super Eagles forward struggled to impress for the umpteenth time this season for AC Milan during their Serie A clash with Empoli yesterday.  Since joining the Rossoneri in the summer, Chukwueze has struggled to adapt to life and...
'He's one of the best strikers in the world' - Barcelona star hails Osimhen ahead of UCL showdown in Spain 
Published: March 11, 2024
Barcelona's Portugal international fullback João Cancelo has nothing but praise for Victor Osimhen ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League showdown between the La Liga giants and Napoli at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Spain. The Champions League round of 16, second leg tie is beautifully poised af...