'I'm not giving up' - Rangers striker Dessers vows to push harder to regain his place in starting XI
Published: September 26, 2023
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers has vowed to fight to regain his place in Rangers' starting XI.   Before the Light Blues' victory over Motherwell last weekend in the Scottish Premiership, Dessers had only managed to play a minute in the club's previous two games against St. Johnstone and Real Be...
Ajax part company with ex-Arsenal chief who recommended the signing of Hale End product Akpom
Published: September 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam announced on Sunday that they have ended their collaboration with Director of Football Sven Mislintat with immediate effect.   Ajax Amsterdam stressed that the club's decision to part company with the German talent spotter is�...
'Some even compare him to Napoli star Osimhen' - Danish media hails Arsenal U18 hat-trick hero Obi
Published: September 24, 2023
Danish-born Nigerian wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin has received rave reviews after his sensational performance during Arsenal's 4-0 rout of Southampton in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon.    At the age of 15 years and 298 days on Saturday, too young to even sign a scholarship, Obi-Martin ne...
EFL wrap: Hat-trick for Olaofe; Okenabirhie super-sub; Ibadan-born forward, Sowunmi, 4 others score 
Published: September 23, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, September 23.   In the League One, Ibadan-born striker Victor Adeboyejo scored to help 10-man Bolton Wanderers salvage a point against Peterborough United at...
Arsenal add Nwaneri, Ejeheri, Azeez to UCL squad via List B; jersey numbers revealed 
Published: September 20, 2023
Manager Mikel Arteta has supplemented Arsenal's UEFA Champions League squad with three Nigeria-eligible players ahead of their opening fixture in Group B against PSV Eindhoven.   2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri has been added to the roster via the List B and the goalkeeper is joined by attacking mid...
'Arteta does not trust him 100 percent' - John Ogu on why Arsenal star Smith Rowe is out in the cold
Published: September 18, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has taken his support for Arsenal to another level by hosting an X space on Sunday evening, shortly after the Gunners registered a 1-0 win over Everton in a Premier League game at Goodison Park.   One of Ogu's goals as a footballer was to don the colours of Arsenal but that i...
Nigerian exports: Lookman takes Super Eagles form to club; ex-Chelsea schoolboy strikes;  Michael on fire & more 
Published: September 18, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's comprehensive review of the Nigerian players that found the back of the net for their respective foreign clubs in league matches on Sunday, September 17, 2023.   In the Italian Serie A, Ademola Lookman brought his national team form to Atalanta as he opened his account for the season i...
Nantes winger Simon scores in fantastic fashion to end his longest goal drought in Ligue 1
Published: September 17, 2023
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon ended his longest goal drought since his move to the French Ligue 1 as Nantes claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Clermont at the Stade Gabriel Montpied (Clermont-Ferrand) on Sunday afternoon.    The matchday five fixture was settled by a single game and it came from the Nant...
Michael Beale explains why Dessers was not given minutes for the first time in his Rangers career 
Published: September 17, 2023
Rangers manager Michael Beale has explained his decision to bench Cyriel Dessers in his side's 2-0 win over St.Johnstone on matchday 5 of the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.   The Super Eagles forward was an unused substitute for the first time in his Rangers' career as the Light Blues returned to wi...
'Negative point is his 2nd goal' - Moffi comes under fire from his own teammate for goal celebration v PSG 
Published: September 16, 2023
Brazilian and Nice centre-back Dante has criticized Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi for his celebration after scoring his second goal in Nice's 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain yesterday night at the Parc des Princes.   Moffi was the hero of the night as he contributed two goals and an assist in his side&#...
'Fantastic club' - Hale End product Akpom says he's ready to show everyone what he can do at Ajax
Published: September 12, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End academy product Chuba Akpom has declared his readiness to impress with Ajax Amsterdam.   The English-born forward joined the Dutch giants in the summer transfer window from Middlesbrough, signing a five-year deal until June 30, 2028. He was brought in by the Eredivisie side to bolster...
Super Eagles central defender left out of Rangers Europa League squad 
Published: September 12, 2023
Through their official website, Rangers have announced their 22-man List A squad for the UEFA Europa League group stage. The name of Super Eagles centre-back Leon Balogun is missing from the list with Rangers manager Micheal Beale choosing to select James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, John Souttar, Borna Barisic, Duj...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Goodman named in EFL League Two Team of the Week 
Published: September 12, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Owen Goodman has been named in the EFL League Two Team of the Week after his outstanding performance for Colchester United in their 2-0 win over Tranmere Rovers at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.   Fresh from returning from England U20 duty at St George’s Park...
Boavista turn down Torpedo Moscow's N1.6b offer for Super Eagles central defender 
Published: September 11, 2023
Boavista have rejected Torpedo Moscow's offer for Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem.   As reported by Portuguese sports newspaper O Jogo, Boavista have turned down a 2 million euros bid (approximately N1.6b in Nigerian currency) for the central defender from the Russian side.    While the trans...
Brentford forward Schade competes with Saka, Sterling, Luis Diaz for PL GOTM
Published: September 07, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible forward Kevin Schade is in the running for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   It took the Germany U21 international of Nigerian descent 22 appearances to score his first goal for Brentford and it was worth the wait as the goal was of the highest quality.    ...