'I don't know when he will be back' - Nottingham Forest boss reveals Awoniyi suffered hamstring injury
Published: April 05, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has revealed that Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a hamstring injury, ruling him out of their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.Awoniyi, who has battled for consistent minutes this season due to the strong form of Chris Wood, had begun featuring mor...
Injury keeps Taiwo Awoniyi out of Nottingham Forest matchday squad against Aston Villa
Published: April 05, 2025
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is absent from the matchday squad for their ongoing Premier League clash against Aston Villa due to an injury. The Nigerian international, who played a key role in Forest’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United, was substituted in the 86th minute during that match. Initially see...
Chelsea-owned midfielder wanted by Eric Chelle opens Bundesliga account for Borussia Dortmund
Published: April 05, 2025
Carney Chukwuemeka opened his Bundesliga account for Borussia Dortmund, scoring in their convincing 4-1 away win over SC Freiburg at the Europa-Park Stadion on Saturday afternoon.The 21-year-old midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, was handed his first start by Niko Kovač and made a strong impression, finding the net in ...
Musa: Striker eligible for Nigeria, Spain scores double hat-trick for Man Utd U18s in 13-1 win v Leeds
Published: April 05, 2025
Victor Musa was the standout performer as Manchester United beat Leeds United 13-1 in an U18 Premier League fixture held at Aon Training Complex on Saturday afternoon.The former Spain U16 international, who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his father, registered six goals and provided an assist in the victory ov...
Nigeria win recruitment battle for Tino Anjorin: Chelsea product ready to dump England for Super Eagles
Published: April 05, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that the Nigeria Football Federation have won the recruitment battle for Chelsea academy graduate Faustino Anjorin, after missing out to England for the services of fellow Cobham products Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham. After spending sixteen years at Chelsea...
The two Nigerian players who signed new deals with West Ham United this week
Published: April 05, 2025
Two talented teenagers of Nigerian descent signed new contracts with Premier League side West Ham United this week.Through the club's official website, the Hammers confirmed that Rayan Oyebade and Lanre Awesu have signed their first professional contracts. A defender by trade, Oyebade has been on the books of the Hamm...
Kazeem Olaigbe: What Southampton product targeted by Eric Chelle said about international future
Published: April 05, 2025
Southampton academy graduate Kazeem Olaigbe is on the longlist of Nigeria-eligible players being targeted by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the June 2025 internationals, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.After leaving Southampton in 2023, Olaigbe wore the colours of Cercle Brugges before a celebrated move to French...
What Middlesbrough manager had to say after Iheanacho's first-ever Championship double assist
Published: April 05, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho inspired Middlesbrough to a crucial 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers on Friday night at Ewood Park, notching his first-ever brace of assists in the Championship.Middlesbrough's promotion push gained momentum with the win, lifting them into the playoff spots after their fifth victory in seven league match...
Fabrizio Romano: Victor Osimhen will leave Galatasaray but Man Utd move not guaranteed
Published: April 05, 2025
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is expected to leave Galatasaray at the end of his loan spell, but a move to Manchester United is far from guaranteed.Romano confirmed that Osimhen will return to Napoli, who are determined to sell him early in the summer transfer w...
Best dribbler Ligue 1: Five reasons Moses Simon’s stats make him a strong challenger to Dembele
Published: April 05, 2025
As the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) introduced its new trophy for the best dribbler in Ligue 1, Moses Simon of FC Nantes has quickly emerged as one of the leading candidates. The Nigerian forward, known for his pace and technical ability, has consistently stood out as one of the most exciting players in Franc...
'It's time for me to react' - Valencia's Sadiq breaks silence on winning La Liga Goal of the Month
Published: April 05, 2025
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has expressed his delight after receiving the La Liga Goal of the Month award for March, following his stunning strike for Valencia against Osasuna.   The Nigerian forward, who joined Valencia during the winter transfer window after a difficult spell at Real Sociedad, earned the presti...
Double assist by Kelechi Iheanacho in Middlesbrough's 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers
Published: April 04, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive resurgence with a stellar performance for Middlesbrough, providing two assists in their 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Friday night.The Nigerian striker, who joined Boro during the winter transfer window, initially struggled to adapt to life at the club and was unable to...
'Didn't train' - Southampton boss confirms Onuachu is doubtful to face Spurs but Ugochukwu is okay
Published: April 04, 2025
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton manager Ivan Jurić provided a fitness update on two Nigerian players — Lesley Ugochukwu and Paul Onuachu.Ugochukwu and Onuachu did not complete the last game against Crystal Palace, with the Chelse...
'I experienced this with Nigeria' - Rohr tells FBF what needs to be done for Cheetahs to play in WC
Published: April 04, 2025
Republic of Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has urged the Benin Football Federation (FBF) to improve travel logistics if the Cheetahs hope to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.After six matches in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Cheetahs sit third in the standings with eight points, following a draw with Z...
Forgotten Super Eagles forward Saviour Godwin scores match-winning goal for Al-Okhdood
Published: April 04, 2025
Forgotten Super Eagles forward Saviour Godwin found the back of the net as Al-Okhdood secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al-Orobah FC at the Al-Jouf University Stadium on Friday evening.Godwin, who has also represented Nigeria at various youth levels, was a constant threat to the hosts throughout his time on the pi...