Moses Simon's talk-of-the-town goal earns him a spot in Ligue 1 Team of the Week
Published: December 09, 2024
Moses Simon has been named in Whoscored.com's French Ligue 1 Team of the Week, following his brilliant game-winning strike that secured all three points for Nantes in a 1-0 win over Stade Rennais FC at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, December 8, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Several fans took to social media to prais...
Super Eagles striker Iheanacho fighting for his future at Sevilla
Published: December 09, 2024
The future of Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho at Sevilla is up in the air despite having a contract with the Andalusian outfit until the end of the 2025-2026 season.The former Leicester City man joined Sevilla in the summer window on a free transfer, as a replacement for Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who sw...
Eguavoen's most used player in Afconq, Onyemaechi impresses in new role for Boavista
Published: December 09, 2024
Super Eagles star Bruno Onyemaechi showed his versatility in his thirteenth game of the season as Boavista were held to a 1-1 draw by SC Farense in a Liga Portugal clash at Estádio do Bessa Século XXI on Sunday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Miguel Reisinho's penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time helped th...
'He didn't come here to sleep' - Turkish football expert hails Osimhen's passion after 10th Galatasaray goal
Published: December 09, 2024
Turkish football expert and Telegol commentator Serhat Ulueren has praised Victor Osimhen for his passion following Galatasaray's hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday afternoon.The Nigerian international continued his rich vein of form by finding the back of the net as Galatasaray came ...
Morocco ace Hakimi beats Boniface, Lookman, Ronwen Williams, Salah, 5 others to win Lion d'Or award
Published: December 08, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi has won the 2024 Lion d'Or Award after a poll conducted by Al-Mountakhab newspaper, involving 41 media outlets, including journalists and sports experts.The Golden Lion is awarded to the standout men's football player for the period spanning September 2023 to Septem...
Super Eagles watch: Injuries force Ndidi and Osimhen off; Moses Simon scores stunning winner for Nantes
Published: December 08, 2024
Galatasaray are sweating on the fitness of their star striker Victor Osimhen before the Europa League clash against Malmo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Napoli loanee was on target as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in a Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday but could not continue the game and w...
'People see he's got the right attitude' - Ian Wright hails Iwobi for proving himself after leaving Arsenal
Published: December 08, 2024
Gunners legend Ian Wright has commended Alex Iwobi for proving himself after departing Arsenal, saying everyone can see the midfielder has the right attitude. A product of the Hale End Academy, the Nigeria international spent fifteen years at Arsenal before he was sold to Everton for a fee of £35 million.Iwobi regist...
Banned: Bassey to miss Fulham's trip to Liverpool after yellow card for pushing Arsenal forward
Published: December 08, 2024
Fulham's defender Calvin Bassey will miss the upcoming match against Liverpool due to a yellow card received during the London derby against Arsenal.The Nigerian international played the full 90 minutes as Fulham held the Gunners to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.The match kicked off with a thrilling ...
Osimhen becomes first Galatasaray player to score or assist in 8 of his first 9 league games since 2014-15
Published: December 08, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess for Galatasaray, netting in a dramatic 3-2 victory against Sivasspor at the Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium.The match took an early turn for Galatasaray when defender Metehan Baltacı was sent off in the fifteenth minute after a VAR review over...
'They are rivals now' - Fulham midfielder Iwobi eyes three points against old club Arsenal
Published: December 08, 2024
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is targeting three points in the ongoing Premier League clash against Arsenal at Craven Cottage.The Nigeria international was on the books of Arsenal for fifteen years, rising through the youth ranks to make his first team debut in a Carabao Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday in October ...
Not Osimhen or Boniface: Another Nigeria international forward wanted by Juventus
Published: December 08, 2024
Italian giants Juventus are said to be targeting Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as the summer transfer window approaches.Lookman, currently showcasing his talents at Atalanta in Serie A, has emerged as one of Nigeria's most prolific strikers, joining the ranks of fellow Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Victor...
'He cannot hold two positions' - Siasia urges Eguavoen to step down as interim Super Eagles coach
Published: December 08, 2024
Former Nigerian international and coach Samson Siasia has called on Austin Eguavoen to clarify his future with the Super Eagles before the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda in March 2025.Eguavoen currently holds dual roles as both the interim head coach of the Super Eagles and the technical directo...
'Lookman seems well placed' - Tunisia great believes Nigeria forward is favourite to win African POTY
Published: December 08, 2024
Legendary Tunisia central defender Radhi Jaïdi, winner of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, reckons Ademola Lookman is in pole position to win the prestigious African Footballer of the Year.Apart from the Super Eagles forward, four other outstanding African players are in the running for the top individual prize in Afri...
'He deserves it' - French-born DR Congo international backs Lookman to win African POTY
Published: December 08, 2024
French-born Democratic Republic of Congo international, Cédric Bakambu has insisted that Ademola Lookman deserves to be named African Footballer of the Year despite Mohamed Salah's form. The Confederation of African Football omitted the Liverpool superstar from the list of nominees for the award, baffling many fans a...
Arsenal manager Arteta promotes Butler-Oyedeji to first team training ahead of trip to Fulham
Published: December 07, 2024
Manager Mikel Arteta promoted Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of the London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.During a training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, the Spanish coach assessed the 21-year-ol...