'I Was Scared Before AFCON 2019' - Odemwingie Reveals What Impressed Him About Eagles In Egypt
Published: May 16, 2020
2008 Beijing Olympics silver medalist, Peter Odemwingie has revealed that he was impressed with the Super Eagles defenders at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, adding that he had doubts about how they would perform before the tournament in Egypt. Gernot Rohr's ideal back four during the last AFCON assuming all the pl...
Belgian Champion : Super Eagle, U17 World Cup Winners, Ex-Nigeria U23 Striker Congratulate Okereke
Published: May 16, 2020
The Belgian Pro League general assembly has decided to discontinue the Jupiler Pro League and 1B competitions for the 2019-2020 season, and declared Club Brugge as champions, meaning they are certain to participate in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the 2020-2021 season.  Club Brugge accumulated 70 p...
'I'm Preparing For Match Vs Dinamo Minsk' - Nigeria U23 LB Reacts To Rumours He Tested Positive For Coronavirus
Published: May 15, 2020
Nigeria U23 international Godfrey Bitok Stephen has distanced himself from reports that he tested positive for coronavirus, saying he is training normally with his teammates ahead of their upcoming game against Dinamo Minsk. It was claimed that the coronavirus test taken by the Nigerian on May 13 returned a positiv...
'Compare Jay-Jay With Ronaldinho Not Iwobi' - Okocha Talks About Progress Of Ex-Arsenal Star
Published: May 14, 2020
Former Nigeria international Emma Okocha is delighted with the progress his nephew, Alex Iwobi has made over the years and has urged fans and pundits alike not to put the young player under pressure by comparing him with Jay-Jay Okocha. Iwobi joined Arsenal at the age of eight and rose through the ranks before maki...
Galatasaray Interested In Signing Heracles Almelo Marksman Cyriel Dessers
Published: May 14, 2020
According to various reports in the Turkish press including Yeni Asir, Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are plotting a move for Super Eagles hopeful Cyriel Dessers.   It is claimed that The Lions are 'in contact' with the Heracles Almelo marksman over a transfer. Dessers is under contract with Heracles unt...
Sunday Times Young Sport Rich List : Ighalo Is Nigeria's Wealthiest Footballer In UK, Worth N9.45B
Published: May 14, 2020
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has been named to the prestigious Sunday Times Young Sport Rich List for 2020. The former Nigeria international cracked the list at number 15 and he's the only Nigerian-born sportsman in the top 18 considering that the boxer Anthony Joshua, who ranked second, was born in Watfor...
2015 U17 World Cup-Winning Midfielder Will Not Extend Stay At Cremonese
Published: May 14, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that 2015 U17 World Cup-winning midfielder Kingsley Michael will not be extending his loan deal with Italian Serie B club Cremonese. The former Flying Eagles star is due to return to his parent club Bologna at the beginning of July. No thanks to a hamstring issue, Michael has be...
'It's A Very Good Move' - London-Born Ex-Reading Star Hails Ejaria For Choosing Nigeria Over England
Published: May 14, 2020
London-born former Reading defender Sam Sodje has hailed Liverpool-owned player Ovie Ejaria for committing his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, England. The 2017 England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder is now awaiting green light from football's governing body, FIFA before he is considered f...
Lille Sporting Director Credits Ex-Chelsea Star For Osimhen Flourishing In France
Published: May 14, 2020
Lille Sporting Director Luis Campos has praised former Chelsea striker Loïc Rémy for assisting Victor Osimhen thrive in his debut season in France. The 33-year-old Frenchman partnered the young Nigerian in attack several times in the 2019-2020 campaign and they both accounted for 32 of the goals scored by Lille i...
25 Most Valuable Youngsters 2004 : Martins Makes List Containing Ex-Barca, Man Utd, Man City Captains
Published: May 13, 2020
Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has been named to a prestigious list of the 25 Most Valuable Youngsters in 2004 published by German-based website Transfermarkt. The list contains illustrious names such as former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney who was the most expensive U21 player in the world at €37 m...
'My Dad Said I Have To Play For Nigeria' - Dream Team Star Details How Ivory Coast Attempted To Poach Him
Published: May 13, 2020
Dynamo Kiev winger Muyiwa Olabiran, otherwise known as Benito, has revealed that the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) attempted to secure his services before he was approached by the Nigerian Federation. The 21-year-old was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Nigerian parents, making him eligible to play for two West ...
Mexican Clubs Tigres UANL, C.F. Monterrey Join Scramble To Sign Chelsea Hero Mikel
Published: May 12, 2020
Mexican top-flight clubs, C.F. Monterrey and Tigres UANL have reportedly joined the race for  the services of former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel. According to a publication by TUDN, the Liga MX sides are prepared to battle it out with Internacional and Botafogo for his signature, two sides already been credit...
Greek Giants Olympiakos Working On Deal To Sign Monaco-Owned Striker Onyekuru
Published: May 12, 2020
Greek Super League giants Olympiakos are working on a deal to sign Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru, according to reports. Turkish newspaper Milliyet via Fosoline Greece says Olympiakos want to sign the striker from Monaco in the summer transfer window. The former Everton star returned to Galatasaray for a ...
Ex-Barcelona Star Rules Out Interest In Super Eagles Coaching Job
Published: May 12, 2020
Ex- Super Eagles winger and 1994 African Footballer of the Year winner Emmanuel Amunike has debunked rumours that he might be in line for consideration to succeed Gernot Rohr as the head coach of the Nigerian national team.Rohr's contract with the Nigeria Football Federation ends on 30 June 2020 and is currently studyi...
West Brom's Ajayi Reveals EPL Clubs Cherry-pick Championship Players; Idolises Real Madrid Captain
Published: May 12, 2020
Nigeria international Semi Ajayi has admitted that he's having his best season as a professional, with West Brom occupying one of the two automatic promotion places before the EFL Championship was halted. Predominantly a central defender but comfortable as a holding midfielder, only four Baggies players - Hal Robso...