Seven Arsenal products of Nigerian descent hail ex-Super Eagles target Saka after starring vs Benfica
Published: February 26, 2021
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal kept their season alive after coming from behind to beat Benfica 3-2 to progress to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening. No Nigeria-eligible player was involved in the game held in Athens, with the Spanish football tactician omitting registered players Arthur Okonkwo, Tol...
How five ex-Manchester United teenagers of Nigerian descent reacted after Shoretire set new club record
Published: February 26, 2021
Shola Shoretire was delighted after setting a new record for Manchester United in their goalless draw with Real Sociedad in a Europa League round of 32 second-leg clash on Thursday night. When Shoretire stepped out onto the Old Trafford turf in the 76th minute to replace Mason Greenwood, he became the club's younges...
Rangers' Aribo, Balogun feature in highest-scoring two-legged tie since rebranding of Europa League
Published: February 26, 2021
Nigeria internationals Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun were part of history on Thursday night as Rangers defeated Royal Antwerp to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League. According to the statisticians at OPTA, the 9-5 aggregate scoreline in favour of the Scottish Premiership side is the highest-scoring two-legged ...
Super Eagles striker Olayinka reacts after Slavia Prague shock Ndidi's Leicester City in Europa League
Published: February 26, 2021
Super Eagles striker Peter Olayinka was impressive as Slavia Prague progressed to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League following their shock 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. The Slavia Prague number 9, who was so confident ahead of the game, went the distance along with Leice...
Nigeria-Eligible Winger breaks Manchester United record that stood for 39 years after European debut
Published: February 25, 2021
Manchester United are through to the last sixteen of the UEFA Europa League after beating Spanish opponents Real Sociedad 4-0 on aggregate, with tonight's second leg at Old Trafford ending goalless. The Red Devils had chances to win the game; Portugal star Bruno Fernandes hit the woodwork while Anthony Martial and D...
Napoli coach reveals Osimhen still awaits medical clearance from Federation before return to action
Published: February 25, 2021
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso has stressed that it's up to the Italian Federation not club medics to decide when Victor Osimhen will return to action. The Nigeria national teamer was unavailable for selection as the Serie A side were knocked out of the Europa League in the round of 32 stage despite a 2-1 win against ...
Ex-Bolton Wanderers playmaker Okocha advises Salah to dump Liverpool for Barcelona
Published: February 25, 2021
Former Bolton Wanderers playmaker Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has urged Egypt international Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool and move to Barcelona if he receives an offer from the Spanish powerhouse. The Super Eagles legend is of the opinion that Salah needs a new adventure in his career after winning almost all possible ...
Solskjaer hints at Shoretire setting new Manchester United record tonight
Published: February 25, 2021
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted at Shola Shoretire setting a new Manchester United record by revealing that there's a possibility of the Anglo-Nigerian winger getting playing time tonight. The 17-year-old would be the youngest player to feature for Manchester United in European competition if he is involve...
Manchester United announces partnership with StarTimes to offer MUTV in Nigeria, other African countries
Published: February 25, 2021
Millions of Manchester United fans in Africa will gain access to MUTV under an agreement with StarTimes, the continent’s leading digital TV operator.StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across sub-Saharan African, representing the biggest agreement of its kind by Manchester United in the...
Super Eagles handed boost ahead of AFCONQ as first-choice RB Akpoguma set to resume training
Published: February 25, 2021
Nigeria have been handed an injury boost ahead of their upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Lesotho with first-choice right-back Kevin Akpoguma set to resume training this week, according to Hoffenheim manager Sebastian Hoeness. The former Germany U20 captain, who started the Super...
Arsenal striker Balogun declares himself fit after missing Manchester City clash
Published: February 25, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Folarin Balogun has declared himself fit ahead of Arsenal's Premier League 2 fixture against Liverpool on Saturday. The American-Anglo-Nigerian attacker, the Gunners U23 captain this season, was conspicuously missing from the matchday squad as Steve Bould's team were beaten 2-...
Manchester City released Shoretire after discovering he trained with Barcelona
Published: February 25, 2021
According to the Daily Mail UK, Manchester City opted to release Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Shola Shoretire after discovering he trained with Barcelona. The Citizens' loss is Manchester United's gain as the promising winger is on the cusp of a first-team breakthrough for Manchester City's city rivals, having made his...
'Nigeria was never in the picture' - Super Eagles fans react as ex-Chelsea starlet Musiala opts for Germany
Published: February 25, 2021
Chelsea academy product Jamal Musiala has opted to represent Germany at international level over England and Nigeria, the Bayern Munich attacking midfielder announced on Wednesday. There had been speculation over his international future for months as he was born in Stuttgart to a Nigerian father and German mother, ...
Dike opens Barnsley account against Stoke City side captained by Chelsea icon Obi Mikel
Published: February 25, 2021
Orlando City loanee Daryl Dike has opened his Barnsley goalscoring account and the goal came in a Championship clash against Stoke City at the Oakwell Stadium on Wednesday night. The Potters side was captained by Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel who returned to the starting lineup and wore the captain's armband with Wale...
'New Aubameyang' at the double as Manchester City hit four past Wolverhampton Wanderers U18s
Published: February 24, 2021
Tai Sodje, nephew of retired Nigeria international Sam Sodje, scored a quickfire second half brace as Manchester City came from behind to thrash Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the U18 Premier League on Wednesday. Sodje started and was in action for 80 minutes before making way for another attack-minded player of Nig...