Celtic sweating on the fitness of German-Nigerian defender ahead of RB Leipzig clash 
Published: October 09, 2022
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is sweating on the fitness of German-Nigerian central defender Moritz Jenz ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against RB Leipzig.    The Lorient loanee was a shock omission from the matchday squad as the Hoops dug deep to earn a 2-1 win over St Johnstone in a Pre...
Nigerian exports : Braces for Onuachu, Owoeri and Eze; Maja in red-hot form; Onyeanula opens account
Published: October 08, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective European clubs in league matches on October 8, 2022. In the Belgian Pro League, Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu netted a brace for Racing Genk as they beat K.V. Kortrijk 2-1 at the Cegeka Arena.   ...
EFL wrap : Burnley's Tella, Cardiff's Ojo, Burton Albion's Adeboyejo, Owls' Dele-Bashiru strike 
Published: October 08, 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, October 8.   In the Championship, Southampton loanee Nathan Tella continued his good form with the match-winning strike for Burnley in a 1-0 win over Coventr...
'Deserved' - Mason Mount congratulates Chukwuemeka after Chelsea debut 
Published: October 08, 2022
Several players, including England midfielder Mason Mount, took to social media to congratulate Carney Chukwuemeka after the central midfielder made his long-awaited debut for Chelsea's first team in their 3-0 hammering of Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.    With Chelsea havi...
Osimhen won't be rushed back from injury, left out of squad v Cremonese 
Published: October 08, 2022
Victor Osimhen will certainly not make his comeback on Sunday when Napoli face off with Cremonese at Stadio Giovanni Zini (Cremona).    Manager of the Blues, Luciano Spalletti has announced a 25-man provisional squad for the trip to Lombardy, consisting of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders ...
Bassey scores first goal for Ajax Amsterdam after summer move from Rangers
Published: October 08, 2022
Calvin Bassey was on target as Ajax Amsterdam thrashed FC Volendam 4-2 in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday.   It was his first goal for the four-time European champions after his summer move from Rangers in Scotland.   Serbian forward Dusan Tadic opened the scoring for the Dutch Eredivisie giants in the ...
EPL wrap : Tough day for Aribo and Onyeka, Solanke assists, Iheanacho subbed in, Chukwuemeka debuts
Published: October 08, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Southampton's winless run continued as they were beaten 4-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium - their fourth straight loss in the Pre...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder makes debut for Chelsea in 3-0 win v Wolves 
Published: October 08, 2022
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on made his senior debut for Chelsea in their 3-0 rout of Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.    Chukwuemeka was named to Chelsea bench and came on in place of young England midfielder Connor Gallagher in the 86th minute.   The ...
PL 2 Tottenham 0 Arsenal 0 : Three Nigerian-origin players help Gunners maintain unbeaten start 
Published: October 08, 2022
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League 2 season after a goalless draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby at Hotspur Way in Enfield on Saturday.    Despite the unavailability of Ovie Ejeheri, Miguel Azeez, Tim Akinola, Mazeed Ogungbo and Ryan Alebiosu who have all been loane...
'I thought he was excellent' - QPR coach singles out Super Eagles-eligible midfielder for praise 
Published: October 08, 2022
Queens Park Rangers head coach Mick Beale has hailed Tim Iroegbunam following his outstanding performance during the Hoops' 2-1 win over Reading at Loftus Road on Friday night.    In what was his tenth senior appearance, the Super Eagles-eligible midfielder completed ninety minutes for the first time in hi...
Irish-Nigerian teenager trains with Celtic first team ahead of St Johnstone clash
Published: October 08, 2022
Glasgow Celtic head coach Ange Postecoglou once again monitored Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal at close quarters on Friday ahead of his side's Premiership clash against St. Johnstone.    Lawal trained with the first team last week but was left out of the matchday squ...
'A world class player' - Alhassan Yusuf on similarities between his playing style and Chelsea star 
Published: October 08, 2022
Alhassan Yusuf has admitted that there are a lot of similarities between his playing style and that of Chelsea star  N'Golo Kante.   The Royal Antwerp star is is a defensive midfielder by trade just like 2018 World Cup winner with French national team Kante.   The humble Frenchman has been hailed ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Portugal striker ruled out of friendly against Nigeria 
Published: October 07, 2022
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Pedro Neto is not in the plans of Portugal manager Fernando Santos for next month's friendly against the Super Eagles.    Wolves confirmed through their official website on Friday that the 22-year-old has to undergo surgery after sustaining an ankle injury against West Ham ...
Anglo-Nigerian striker comments on reports he could return to Chelsea for a fee of N34b
Published: October 07, 2022
AS Roma's Anglo-Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham has revealed that he is focused on playing for the Serie A side amid reports that he could head back to former English Premier League club Chelsea.   The England international who was eligible to play for Nigeria, the country of his father before making his comp...
'Definitely going to be in the squad' - Watford coach confirms Ekong is available v Blackpool 
Published: October 07, 2022
Watford manager Slaven Bilić has confirmed that Super Eagles assistant captain William Troost-Ekong will be included in the matchday squad against Blackpool on Saturday, October 8.   The central defender was forced to leave the Nigeria camp in Constantine two weeks ago after suffering a hamstring injury duri...