'That's why we had to take him off' - Rangers boss confirms Leon Balogun has suffered an injury
Published: May 05, 2024
Speaking after his side's 4-1 hammering of Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers manager Philippe Clement explained why Leon Balogun was substituted during the clash at Ibrox Stadium. The Light Blues came from behind to earn a win, thanks to goals from Fábio Silva, Ben Davies, Tom Lawrence and John ...
Chuba Akpom comments on his future with Ajax amid Nottingham Forest and Fulham interest 
Published: May 05, 2024
Speaking after Ajax's 4-1 victory over FC Volendam on matchday 32 of the Eredivisie on Sunday,Chuba Akpom commented on his future with the four-time European champions.  The 28-year-old has found gametime hard to come by since joining Ajax last summer and has been recently linked with a move back to England wi...
Nigerian exports: Akpom, Boniface, Madueke strike; Adewoye, Oluwaseyi goals help RKC, MNUFC set club records
Published: May 05, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in league  matches on Sunday, May 5. Starting in Germany, Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen took their unbeaten run to 48 matches in a row after thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 at the Commerzbank ...
Akor Adams: Turkish giants Besiktas have zero chance of signing Montpellier striker this summer 
Published: May 05, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Beşiktaş J.K.have zero chance of signing Akor Adams amid spurious reports linking the former Nigeria U20 international with a possible move to the Turkish giants in the summer transfer window.  Hakan Kurt, journalist working for Istanbul-based newsp...
U17 EURO: Arsenal midfielder Junaid emulates former Young Lionesses forward Ashleigh Plumptre
Published: May 05, 2024
Arsenal's box-to-box midfielder Omotara Junaid played her first-ever game at the European U17 Championship as England beat Norway 3-0 in their opening match of the tournament at Lund’s Klostergårdens on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. By featuring in the U17 EURO, Junaid has followed in the ...
Manchester Unted's Nigerian striker agrees move to West Ham on scholarship deal 
Published: May 05, 2024
English Premier League giants Manchester United have bid farewell to promising Nigerian striker Majid Balogun. Balogun was among the five U16 players the Red Devils presented with a framed jersey before their departure from the club.  It was already know that Balogun would not be signing a scholarship agreement ...
Transfer guru confirms Man Utd interest in ex-Super Eagles invitee with release clause of N104b
Published: May 05, 2024
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Manchester United's interest in former Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise. The club's minority owners INEOS, are plotting a major shake up in the summer with a good number of players being expected to depart while some are expected to replace them. One of ...
'Felt this could have been my season' - Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka reflects on injury woes 
Published: May 05, 2024
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has reflected on the injury woes that hampered his season.  The England youth international of Nigerian descent was earmarked to play a key role for Chelsea this season having started their first two games in the Premier League, but has been struggling with a persistent knee in...
Super Eagles winger Chukwueze gets vote of confidence from former AC Milan goalkeeper 
Published: May 05, 2024
Former AC Milan goalkeeper Mario Ielpo has backed Samuel Chukwueze to star against Genoa in matchday 35 of the Serie A which will be staged at the San Siro on Sunday evening. Despite being in a rich vein of form lately, the Super Eagles forward is yet to start a game since the Rossoneri clash with Sassuolo last mon...
Morak FC chief backs Golden Eaglets to qualify for World Cup despite 2-0 loss to his team 
Published: May 05, 2024
As the Golden Eaglets continue their preparations for the 2024 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament in Ghana, the team was handed its first defeat in the course of preparation by Morak FC in Abuja on Friday. Exciting kids Emmanuel Alefune and Godstime Matthew were the goalscorers in the 2-0 victory for Morak FC All player...
Chelsea ready to use Lukaku plus a young player as makeweight in their efforts to sign Osimhen 
Published: May 05, 2024
Premier League giants Chelsea have not given up on their pursuit of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen.  According to Sky Sport Italia journalist and renowned transfer market reporter, Gianluca Di Marzio, Paris Saint-Germain and also Chelsea are battling to sign the reigning African Footballer of the Year. ...
Norwich mulling over move for Charlton's German-Nigerian RB after impressing in trial game v Chelsea youth
Published: May 04, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Championship outfit Norwich City are mulling over a move for teenage German-Nigerian right-back Harmony Okwumo.  Okwumo has decided to embark on a new chapter in his career, with his contract at Charlton Athletic set to expire at the end of next month.  The Canar...
'Has been amazing' - Calvin Bassey lauds Marco Silva after Fulham's 10th clean sheet of the season 
Published: May 04, 2024
Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were both in action for Fulham as they were forced to a goalless draw by Frank Onyeka's Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  Central defender Tosin Adarabioyo remains out in the cold after deciding not to renew his contract which e...
U18 PL: John Terry and Cole Palmer in attendance as five Nigerians feature for Chelsea in loss to Norwich
Published: May 04, 2024
Chelsea's wait for the U18 Premier League title, southern section continued after a narrow 2-1 loss to Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.  The young Blues were five points ahead of nearest challengers West Ham United heading into the game and knew a win would see them crowned champions of the southern section ...
Awoniyi makes his first appearance in 55 days as Nottingham Forest claim huge win v Sheffield United
Published: May 04, 2024
Taiwo Awoniyi made his comeback from injury as Nottingham Forest boosted their chances of survival with a 3-1 win over already relegated Sheffield Unted at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.  It was the Nigeria international's first appearance in fifty-five days for the two-time European champions after recove...