FA Cup : Iheanacho top scorer since 2016; Ekpiteta; Akpom, Solanke, Omochere also find the net
Published: January 07, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 7.   At Priestfield Stadium, Kelechi Iheanacho continued his love story with the FA Cup by netting the game-winning goal for Leicester City in a 1...
'We smashed the transfer record' - Nigerian agent exclaims as Chelsea complete Fofana signing 
Published: January 07, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea announced on Saturday that the transfer of David Datro Fofana from Norwegian champions Molde has been finalized.    Fofana, an Ivory Coast international, has signed a contract until 2029 with an option to extend for a further year.   The deal taking the striker t...
Official : Chelsea complete signings of two young stars
Published: January 07, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea announced on Saturday that the signings of two talented young players have been completed.    Teenage midfielder Andrey Santos has joined the Blues from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.   The Brazil youth international made a splash last season, scoring eight goals ...
Brian Okonkwo makes competitive debut for Arsenal U18s in 7-goal thriller v Norwich 
Published: January 07, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has finally made his competitive debut for Arsenal U18s.   The first-year scholar went the full ninety as the Gunners, coached by club legend Jack Wilshere, sealed a win in a seven-goal thriller against Norwich City in an U18 Premier League match  on Saturday afternoon. ...
'Has been really good so far' - Vieira hails 17yo Nigerian training with Crystal Palace first team 
Published: January 07, 2023
Manager Patrick Vieira has admitted that he has enjoyed witnessing the promotion of Valencia-born Nigerian midfielder David Ozoh to Crystal Palace's first team training.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on Friday that Crystal Palace have no plans to loan out the exciting youngster before the cl...
Brentford confirmed team news: Schade in matchday squad but Super Eagles star still out
Published: January 07, 2023
Brentford's new signing Kevin Schade is in contention to make his competitive debut for the Bees in Saturday evening's Emirates FA Cup third round clash against West Ham United at the Gtech Community Stadium.    The Germany youth international of Nigerian descent joined Brentford on loan this week with...
PL 2 : Flying Eagles-eligible winger on target as Man Utd begin 2023 with a win
Published: January 07, 2023
Manchester United's development squad began 2023 with a victory, beating Fulham 2-1 in a Premier League 2 clash at Motspur Park training ground on Friday night.   Flying Eagles-eligible winger Shola Shoretire was on duties for United's U21 team, so was not available for selection for the first team'...
'The ankle has gone inside'  - Everton icon raises concerns over Iwobi's injury suffered v Man Utd
Published: January 07, 2023
Everton icon Alan Stubbs, is hoping for the best possible outcome for Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi who was stretchered off on Friday night in Everton's 3-1 defeat against Manchester United in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup.    Iwobi  was having a relatively good game as he made a great block ...
Manchester United 3 Everton 1 : Iwobi stretchered off the pitch to add to Toffees misery
Published: January 06, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi could be set for a spell on the sidelines following a nasty ankle injury he copped in Friday evening's FA Cup third round clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.   The game ended 3-1 for Erik ten Hag's men, sending the Red Devils to the fourth round of the FA C...
Opinion : Arsenal should make a move for Super Eagles star as alternative to Mudryk, Felix
Published: January 06, 2023
English Premier League leaders Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign a forward in the January transfer window.   The Gunners are without inspirational striker Gabriel Jesus who copped a knee injury at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and has been ruled out for some months.   With injuries to key p...
Former Gunner Nwakali makes his comeback from injury against Villarreal B 
Published: January 06, 2023
Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has made his comeback, forty one days after suffering a knee injury in a Spanish Segunda Division match against Malaga.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported that the Nigeria national teamer was included in the provisional squad for today's league match betw...
Exciting central defender of African descent signs new Chelsea deal 
Published: January 06, 2023
Promising central defender of African descent Travis Akomeah has signed a new contract with Chelsea.    Chelsea insider Chelsea Youth has tweeted that Akomeah signed his first professional contract today on his 17th birthday.   Born in London and eligible to represent the Black Stars of Ghana, Akomeah ...
Crystal Palace make loan decision on Valencia-born Nigerian midfielder 
Published: January 06, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Valencia-born Nigerian midfielder David Ozoh will remain at English Premier League club Crystal Palace in the second half of the season.    The Eagles have no plans to loan out the exciting youngster before the close of the January transfer window, as it stands.    ...
Confirmed : West Ham recall talented striker of Nigerian descent from loan spell
Published: January 06, 2023
With a statement on their official website, West Ham United have confirmed that talented striker Armstrong Okoflex has been recalled from his loan spell at Championship club Swansea City.   The Republic of Ireland youth international of Nigerian descent was supposed to spend the entirety of the season at the Wel...
Boro boss confident of keeping Akpom amid Crystal Palace, Everton and Southampton links 
Published: January 06, 2023
Manager Michael Carrick has insisted that Chuba Akpom is still a player of Middlesbrough amid speculation linking the in-form striker with a departure from the Riverside Stadium in the January transfer window.    After a poor start to the season, Middlesbrough are now pushing for promotion, and Carrick is aw...