Valencia coach calls for more effort from Sadiq and two others after heavy loss to Barcelona
Published: February 07, 2025
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's heavy 5-0 loss to Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, Valencia CF manager Carlos Corberán urged Sadiq Umar, Max Aarons and Iván Jaime to step up their game.Sadiq, Aarons and Jaime were loaned in from Real Sociedad, Bournemouth and FC Porto i...
La Liga unmasked: The extraordinary ecosystem of Spanish football
Published: February 06, 2025
Beyond the Pitch: A Socioeconomic Football ExperimentSpanish football represents far more than a sporting competition. La Liga emerges as a complex socioeconomic ecosystem where cultural identity, economic strategy, and athletic performance intersect in unprecedented ways. Unlike other European leagues, Spanish footbal...
Getafe ace Uche named in La Liga Team of the Month dominated by Real Madrid
Published: February 04, 2025
Getafe ace Christantus Uche has been named in La Liga's Team of the Month, which was largely dominated by Spanish giants Real Madrid, by football statisticians WhoScored. The 21-year-old midfielder who has sometimes featured as a forward for the Spanish side, earned his place amongst January's best eleven for his perf...
Announcement imminent: Super Eagles striker passes Middlesbrough medical ahead of unveiling
Published: February 03, 2025
Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho has successfully completed his medical at Middlesbrough ahead of his imminent unveiling, Sky Sports journalists Anthony Joseph and Keith Downie have reported.The Super Eagles forward is set to join the Championship side on loan from Sevilla until the end of the season, with Midd...
Scottish champions Celtic in talks with Sevilla over loan deal for Super Eagles striker
Published: February 01, 2025
Celtic have opened negotiations with Sevilla over a potential loan deal for Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to Sky Sports News' Anthony Joseph.Discussions are still at an early stage, but the Scottish champions are keen to bring the 28-year-old forward to Glasgow on an initial five-month loan with an ...
'He will be in the squad' - Sevilla coach confirms winter signing Adams is in contention to make debut
Published: January 31, 2025
Sevilla's winter signing, Akor Adams, is now in contention to make his debut for the club this Saturday in their match against Getafe after being official registered by the club in La Liga, confirms coach Garcia Pimienta.  The Nigerian striker, who joined Sevilla from Montpellier in a deal worth almost 6 million euro...
Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds United not working on deal to sign Iheanacho
Published: January 31, 2025
EFL Championship side Leeds United have distanced themselves from reports linking them with a move for Kelechi Iheanacho, the out-of-favour Sevilla striker.  Despite initial speculation suggesting that the Whites were interested in signing the Nigerian international, it appears that the club is not actively pursuing a...
Official: Obi Joins Sevilla FC D and urges fellow Nigerian Ola Great to trial at club's international team
Published: January 30, 2025
In a press release made available to allnigeriasoccer.com by Sevilla's International Communication Manager, Francisco Rico Lozano, Sevilla FC D, the club’s international team, continues to strengthen its squad with young talents from around the world, welcoming Nigerian forward Chimezie Paul Obi. The 19-year-old pla...
After rejecting Panathinaikos, Manchester City and Leicester old boy Iheanacho wanted by PAOK
Published: January 30, 2025
Greek champions PAOK have shown interest in signing Manchester City and Leicester City old boy Kelechi Iheanacho in the winter window to fortify their forward position for the rest of the season, according to the online edition of top Spanish newspaper ABC.Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla in the summer as a free agent, ha...
'He told me to come' - Sevilla's brand new signing Adams names the Super Eagles player behind transfer
Published: January 28, 2025
Sevilla's brand new signing, Akor Adams, has expressed his delight at joining the Spanish club, revealing that compatriot Chidera Ejuke played a significant role in convincing him to make the move. The 24-year-old striker, who has signed a contract until 2029, is eager to make his mark at the club and follow in the fo...
Sadiq named in Valencia's travelling squad to face Barcelona amid injury fears
Published: January 26, 2025
Valencia forward Sadiq Umar has been included in the travelling squad for today's highly-anticipated La Liga clash against Barcelona, despite battling to overcome a knee injury. The Nigerian international experienced some discomfort in his right knee, which limited his participation in training sessions this week.Howe...
Potential move to Greece? Sevilla forward Iheanacho makes decision over transfer to Panathinaikos
Published: January 23, 2025
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has turned down a move to Panathinaikos, preferring to wait for a more enticing offer.The 28-year-old striker, who has struggled to make an impact at Sevilla since joining the club on a free transfer last summer, had been linked with a move to the Greek Super League giants.However...
'I'm excited to be back' - Sevilla forward Ejuke thrilled to return to action after 3-month absence
Published: January 23, 2025
Sevilla's Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke has expressed his delight at returning to action after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old made his comeback in Sevilla's 2-1 victory over Girona at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, coming on as a substitute eight minutes before the end of t...
Panathinaikos latest club interested in signing out-of-favour Sevilla striker Iheanacho
Published: January 22, 2025
Greek giants Panathinaikos are interested in signing Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who has struggled to make an impact at Sevilla, according to a report from Relevo via Mundo Deportivo.The 28-year-old joined Sevilla on a free transfer in the summer, but has failed to score a single goal in the league, leading to ...
'Has not performed' - Sevilla boss confirms Man City academy graduate Iheanacho wants to leave
Published: January 21, 2025
Sevilla head coach García Pimienta has confirmed that Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho wants to leave the club during the January transfer window.Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla last summer, has struggled to adapt to life in La Liga, sparking speculation about a potential return to England.The Manchester City academy ...