'Messi is welcome here' - Ex-Man Utd striker Ighalo reacts to PSG superstar's link with Al-Hilal
Published: January 24, 2023
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo is already relishing the prospect of playing alongside seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi at Saudi Arabian club Al - Hilal, revealing that it would be an amazing experience.   Since Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr on a free transfer from Mancheste...
Al-Nassr new signing Ronaldo to wear his iconic No. 7 shirt previously used by Nigeria captain 
Published: December 31, 2022
Former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Nassr.   Ronaldo has signed a contract for two and a half seasons valid until June 30, 2025, and will also be an ambassador to ensure that Saudi Arabia win the rights to host the 2030 World Cup.   According to ...
Nigerian exports : Ighalo continues soaring, Simon's goal not enough, Oshoala at the double
Published: December 22, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in competitive and friendly matches on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.   At the Stade de La Rabine in Vannes, Nantes were beaten 2-1 by Terem Moffi's Lorient in their last friendly before the restart...
Carabao Cup : Awoniyi goal helps Nottingham Forest beat Blackburn Rovers 
Published: December 21, 2022
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi was on the scoresheet for Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup as they progressed to the quarterfinals stage of the competition with a 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.   Aynsley Pears in goal for Blackburn Rovers denied Awoniyi with a brave block...
2017 Super Eagles invitee continues his fine form with 4th goal in 6 games for Al-Fayha
Published: December 15, 2022
2017 Super Eagles invitee Anthony Nwakaeme was the star of the show as Al-Fayha FC claimed a 2-1 road win against  Al-Khaleej in a Saudi Pro League match held at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium on Thursday afternoon.    The experienced striker was decisive, netting the opening goal before providing the game...
Aghahowa explains why Croatia defeated Japan and Modric was not effective 
Published: December 05, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Efosa Aghahowa believes that Croatia wanted the win more in Monday's round of 16 tie against Japan.   The 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists defeated the spirited Asians 3-1 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of football.    Aghahowa who is one of tw...
'Goal of a marksman' - Ex-Super Eagles star praises Australia's Duke after lovely flick v Tunisia
Published: November 26, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Efan Ekoku reserved special praise for Australia striker Mitchell Duke after he opened the scoring for the Socceroos in their ongoing 2022 World Cup clash against Tunisia at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah.   Australia, searching  for their first win in Qatar following the ope...
'The red card contributed to it' - Ex-Super Eagles captain gives his verdict on Wales loss to Iran
Published: November 25, 2022
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha believes Wales never looked like a team willing to give all they could to win their second Group B game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.    Iran defeated the 10-man Welsh side 2-0 with goals in added time to claim all three points to stand a chance of prog...
'That was a cool finish' - Ex-Super Eagles striker praises Doan for quality of his goal v Germany
Published: November 23, 2022
Japan delivered a shocking blow to one of the pre-tournament favourites Germany Wednesday afternoon in the first Group E game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with a 2-1 victory just 24 hours after Saudi Arabia handed same measure of punishment to South American champions Argentina.    Wednesday's perfor...
Super Eagles striker makes his debut for ISL club Northeast United
Published: October 20, 2022
Out-of-favour Nigeria international Sylvester Igboun made his debut for Northeast United as they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of East Bengal in an Indian Super League match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (Guwahati) on Thursday evening.    The experienced striker completed his move to Northeast Uni...
Super Eagles star wins Saudi Pro League top scorer award; nets brace for champions on final day
Published: June 27, 2022
Al Hilal were crowned champions of the Saudi Arabia Professional League for the eighteenth time on Monday night after a 2-1 victory over Al Faisaly at the King Fahd International Stadium.   Nearest challengers Al Ittihad could only draw 0-0 at home to Al Batin, a result that meant Al Hilal finished top of table ...
Al Hilal's two-goal hero Ighalo shows no mercy against his former club Al Shabab
Published: February 18, 2022
Al Hilal registered a comprehensive 5-0 win over Al Shabab in a Saudi Arabian Professional Football League clash at the King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday night with Odion Ighalo getting his name on the scoreboard twice. The former Manchester United striker departed Al Shabab in acrimonious circumstances in...
What next for Chizoba Christopher Iyikwobe after extended FIFA?
Published: February 16, 2022
The hopes of Chizoba Christopher Iyikwobe returning to the pitch anytime soon have been dashed. World soccer governing FIFA upheld his two-year ban, meaning he won't be to play anywhere in the world. Iyikwobe was initially banned from football by the Appeals Committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation in Septem...
Official : Ighalo gets new coach at Al Hilal as 1979 Fifa U20 World Cup top scorer replaces Jardim
Published: February 14, 2022
Through their official social media channels, Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal have announced the appointment of former Oxford United boss Ramón Díaz as the new coach of the club with immediate effect. Diaz replaces Leonardo Jardim whose contract was terminated by mutual agreement, two days after Al Hilal's humiliating...
Ighalo proves age is just a number with FIFA Club World Cup performance
Published: February 14, 2022
Former Manchester United striker Jude Odion Ighalo will be part of Nigeria's 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs next month against the Black Stars of Ghana as confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation boss Amaju Pinnick. The Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia new signing was not allowed by former club Al Shabab to represent Nig...