'Played the penalty with anger' - Ex-Nigeria striker on Messi knowing Argentina close to winning World Cup
Published: December 13, 2022
Former Super striker Julius Efosa Aghahowa Tuesday evening gave his verdict on the chances of Lionel Messi fulfilling his  ambition of winning the World Cup following Argentina's semifinals win over Croatia.     La Albiceleste defeated the 2018 finalists 3-0 as they get close to lifting the title for the...
Golden Eaglets-eligible defender having a fine season at Ajax Youth 
Published: December 12, 2022
Golden Eaglets-eligible defender Precious Ugwu is having an outstanding season at the youth team of Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The 2006-born player has formed a strong partnership with Dies Janse in the heart of the Ajax Amsterdam U17 defence.   In thirteen outings in ...
'It would be a big dream'  - Celtic's Nigeria-eligible CB reiterates he wants to play for Germany 
Published: December 12, 2022
Glasgow Celtic central defender Moritz Jenz has reiterated that his international future lies with the German national team.    The Berlin native qualifies to represent the Super Eagles using the granny rule but dreams of representing Germany at future World Cups.    Jenz admitted himself that he is not...
Arsenal and Chelsea genuinely interested in signing Eagles star
Published: December 11, 2022
Arsenal and Chelsea are genuinely interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha,. according to reports.    Teamtalk's transfer market insider Graeme Bailey claims that the Ivory Coast international has been the subject of ‘real interest’ from Arsenal and Chelsea this past year, although th...
'They haven't got Ronaldo or Messi' - Okocha on qualities that helped Morocco beat Portugal
Published: December 11, 2022
Team spirit and spirit of brotherliness were factors that salvaged a historic win for Morocco Saturday evening against Portugal which was an African first at the semifinals stage of the World Cup according to former Nigeria international Austin Okocha.   Okocha was one of the three analysts on Supersport duty fo...
EFL wrap : Super Eagles hopeful scores for Boro, Adeboyejo header salvages point for Burton Albion 
Published: December 11, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, December 10.   Chuba Akpom is nearing double digits in goals after netting his ninth of the season in  Middlesbrough's 2-1 win over Luton Town in a Cha...
World Cup 2022 : Ex-Super Eagles defender expects huge role for Saka as England, France clash
Published: December 10, 2022
England will face world champions France on Saturday evening in the last quarterfinals game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with Bukayo Saka expected to play huge role for the Three Lions.  The Arsenal winger with a Nigerian background has scored three goals for England so far in the tournament, and has been ...
'Up Morocco'  - Nigerian fans align themselves with Atlas Lions after making World Cup history 
Published: December 10, 2022
For the first time ever, there will be an African team in the semifinals of the World Cup.    The Atlas Lions of Morocco, Africa's remaining flagbearer at the 2022 World Cup, secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Portugal to progress to the semifinals.    Previously, no African side had managed to pro...
London-born ex-Super Eagles star insists Walker needs help to stop Mbappe, praises Maguire 
Published: December 10, 2022
London-born former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has revealed that it would be difficult for Kyle Walker to stop France superstar Kylian Mbappe without the help of his England teammates.    The Three Lions take on the World Cup defending champions in a mouthwatering quarterfinal clash at the Al Bayt Stadium,...
Super Eagles legend sends message to Arsenal product after penalty heroics for Argentina
Published: December 10, 2022
Super Eagles legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni has sent a message to Arsenal academy product Emiliano Martínez after his penalty heroics helped Argentina beat Netherlands in the quarterfinal of the 2022 World Cup on Friday night.   The two players have a connection with Reading as they both played for the Championship cl...
Watford provide injury update on Super Eagles star ahead of Hull City match 
Published: December 09, 2022
Watford have provided an injury update on Super Eagles star Samuel Kalu ahead of Sunday's Championship clash against Hull City at Vicarage Road.    The Hornets have lifted the lid on the condition of the former Bordeaux winger, saying that he played through the pain barrier before the World Cup break after ...
Done deal : Houston Dash re-sign versatile Super Falcons defender 
Published: December 09, 2022
National Women's Soccer League club Houston Dash now have sixteen players contracted for next season after re-signing versatile Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie.   The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup winners confirmed on their official website on Thursday evening that Alozie's new deal will keep her at th...
Hull City reignite interest in Nigerian-born center forward ahead of January window 
Published: December 08, 2022
Championship outfit Hull City have reportedly reignited their interest in Nigerian-born center forward Victor Adeboyejo ahead of the January transfer window.    HullLive says Adeboyejo is on the radar of Hull City manager Liam Rosenior heading into the winter transfer market.   The Tigers are going to ...
Tottenham legend reckons ex-Flying Eagles invitee could depart Sheffield Wednesday 
Published: December 08, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur legend Chris Waddle reckons that former Flying Eagles invitee Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could depart Sheffield Wednesday.    Representatives of Dele-Bashiru are negotiating a new deal with The Owls but no headway has been made regarding resolving the contract impasse.    The 21-year-old will...
Gabriel Jesus injury : Three African players Arsenal should target to replace Brazilian 
Published: December 08, 2022
Arsenal and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus had undergone a successful surgery following the injury he copped in Brazil's 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their last Group G game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.   The striker has now begun his rehabilitation which is expected to have him out of the game for three ...