Two-time Serie A Champions Lazio Reignite Interest In 19-Goal Nigerian Striker
Published: July 20, 2020
Two-time Italian Serie A champions Lazio have reignited their interest in Nigeria international Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo. Tuttosalernitana.com claims Lazio have taken notice of Simy's impressive performances over the course of the season and are plotting a move for the lanky attacker. It is believed that Crotone ...
More Recognition For Akinola : Toronto New Kid On The Block Named To MLS TOTW Again
Published: July 20, 2020
American-born striker of Nigerian descent, Ayo Akinola has been recognized again for his outstanding performances since the start of the MLS is Back Tournament, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. For the second week running, the Toronto FC new kid on the block has been named to Major League Soccer's Team of the Week. ...
'The Team Tried Very Hard' - Torino Wing-back Ola Aina Reacts To Defeat To Fiorentina
Published: July 20, 2020
Torino wing-back Ola Aina has given his reaction to his team's 2-0 loss to Fiorentina in an Italian Serie A clash at the Stadio Artemio Franchi (Firenze) on Sunday, July 19. An own goal from Lyanco after two minutes and Patrick Cutrone's 75th minute strike condemned the Maroons to their 19th loss of the season. A...
West Ham Weighing Up Move For Crystal Palace-Linked Playmaker Eze
Published: July 20, 2020
West Ham are weighing up a move for Queens Park Rangers playmaker Eberechi Eze, according to reports. West London Sport says the Hammers have indicated they are interested in signing the former Super Eagles invitee in the summer transfer window. West Ham boss David Moyes and his assistant Alan Irvine ran the ru...
Ejuke To Turn Down Move To Galatasaray; French, Russian Clubs In Talks With Heerenveen
Published: July 20, 2020
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Chidera Ejuke will turn down a move to Galatasaray in the summer transfer window amid speculation at home and abroad linking the SC Heerenveen wing wizard with the Turkish Super Lig giants. It was suggested that Galatasaray were lining up a move for the Sup...
Ohi Omoijuanfo - Norwegian-Nigerian Forward Excelling In Eliteserien
Published: July 20, 2020
Players with mixed ethnic backgrounds are frequent in the football world. Sometimes they find it difficult to decide which team they should play for, sometimes the appearance for one nation arises difficulties to take part in the other country’s matches. It is especially rare in football when players with African or...
Norwegian-Nigerian Striker - What Went Wrong For Chuma Anene?
Published: July 20, 2020
It does not happen frequently that a player of Nigerian origin decides to represent the country from Nordics. However, we have an example of Chuma Anene who is representing Norway. The 27-year-old forward who was considered to play at a high level did not live up to expectations based on him and he has already left...
Victor Moses Helps Former Chelsea Star Romelu Lukaku Set New Serie A Record
Published: July 20, 2020
Former Manchester United and Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku set a new Italian Serie A record as Inter Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday night. According to the statisticians at OPTA, the Belgium international is the first player to score thirteen goals on the road in his ...
Nigerian Winger Who Models His Game After Neymar To Depart FC Barcelona Escola This Summer
Published: July 20, 2020
Former Golden Eaglets invitee Kelechukwu Ebenezer is preparing to bid farewell to FC Barcelona Escola Varsovia Football Academy.Wiesław Wilczyński, founder and owner of FCB Escola Varsovia Football Academy, has exclusively informed allnigeriasoccer.com that Ebenezer will change clubs in the summer transfer window, wi...
Two Super Eagles Defenders To Consider Moving On To Pastures New After Leganes' Relegation
Published: July 20, 2020
The futures of two Super Eagles central defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem will be the subject of debate after CD Leganes lost their top-flight status on Sunday following a 2-2 draw with champions Real Madrid at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque. Sergio Ramos and Marco Asensio scored for Los Blancos, whil...
'I've Never Behaved This Way Either' - Ex-Real Madrid Star, Inter Hero Blast Osimhen For Changing Agents
Published: July 20, 2020
Former Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Cambiasso and Inter Milan legend Giuseppe Bergomi have questioned the decision of Victor Osimhen to switch agents during negotiations with Napoli. Negotiations became difficult after the Nigeria international disengaged the services of Jean-Gérard Benoît Czajka, founder of Ma...
Leicester Boss Explains Why He Brought On 3 Strikers Including Iheanacho In Loss To Spurs
Published: July 19, 2020
Leicester City's top four hopes are hanging in the balance after they were thrashed 3-0 by Europa League hopefuls Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening. Though the defeat to Jose Mourinho's team left Leicester City fourth in the table, they have a tough game against a direct competitor for a Champions League spot, Ma...
Ighalo Suffers His First Defeat As A Manchester United Player As Chelsea Claim Win In FA Cup
Published: July 19, 2020
Odion Ighalo suffered his first defeat as a Manchester United player as Frank Lampard's Chelsea secured a 3-1 win over the Red Devils in the semifinals of the FA Cup on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Nigeria international started on the bench as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted for Marcus...
Toronto's Akinola In The Running For Major League Soccer Goal Of The Week
Published: July 19, 2020
American-born striker of Nigerian parentage Ayo Akinola is in the running for Major League Soccer's Goal of the Week. The official website of MLS has shortlisted five goals which are in contention for the AT&T Goal of the Week – MLS is Back Round 2, with strikes from Akinola, Frankie Amaya (FC Cincinnati), Mohamed...
'He Doesn't Appear Like Guardiola Or Klopp' - Nigeria Coach Rohr Lauds His Former Pupil Zidane
Published: July 19, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has lauded his former pupil, now coach of European giants Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, saying the Frenchman is modest compared with two world class coaches in Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola. Rohr coached Zidane for half a year during the 1995-1996 season at...