'It was pretty serious' - Kehinde confirms he was close to leaving Randers
Published: September 05, 2022
Manchester United academy product Tosin Kehinde has confirmed that he was close to leaving Randers in the summer transfer window, without revealing the identity of his suitor.   Allnigeriasoccer.com previously reported that Kehinde was heavily courted by Turkish Super Lig club Sivasspor but the deal appears to h...
'The best RB in England' - Chelsea's Nigerian fans react to new deal signed by talented defender
Published: September 05, 2022
Through their official website, Chelsea announced today that talented England international Reece James has extended his contract with the club. The new deal sees James stay at Stamford Bridge up until 2028. James has gone on to become one of the best fullbacks in the round leather game, and that has prompted...
Top Eight Nigerian performers in Europe September 3-4
Published: September 05, 2022
Over the weekend, Nigerian footballers played for their various clubs in Europe.   Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at the top performers of the weekend (3rd - 4th of September 2022).   1) Umar Sadiq (Real Sociedad - La Liga Santander) : Sadiq was the hero of the day in his side's draw with Atlet...
Red-hot striker Balogun tells Thierry Henry his goals for the 2022-2023 season
Published: September 05, 2022
In an interview with Prime Video Sport, Anglo-American-Nigerian centre-forward Folarin Balogun has told legendary Arsenal striker Thierry Henry his goals for the 2022-2023 season.   The arrival of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah renewing his contract pushed the England U21 international further down the pecking ...
Manchester United boss Ten Hag makes dressing room decision on Anglo-Nigerian winger
Published: September 05, 2022
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has reportedly made a dressing room decision on England U19 international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire.   According to the online edition of The Sun UK, the Anglo-Nigerian winger is one of five players to have been kicked out of Manchester United's training gr...
One Super Eagles-eligible player named in Chelsea's UEFA Champions League squad
Published: September 05, 2022
Carney Chukwuemeka is the only Nigeria-eligible player named in Chelsea's UEFA Champions League squad.    The 2022 European U19 champion joined Chelsea on a six-year deal in August 2022, ending his association with Aston Villa in the process.   Following the close of the summer transfer window, Chels...
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder plays his first senior game in English football
Published: September 05, 2022
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola played his first senior game in English football as Chesterfield defeated Oldham Athletic 2-0 in a National League match staged at Boundary Park in Greater Manchester on Saturday, September 3.   Having extended his contract in the summer, Arsenal decided to loan...
Tottenham loanee is defender with the most goal contributions 2022 Europe's Top 5 Leagues
Published: September 05, 2022
According to the statisticians at OPTA, Tottenham Hotspur loanee Destiny Udogie is the defender with the most goal contributions in Europe's Top Five Leagues since the start of 2022, an honour he shares with RB Leipzig's Germany international left-back  David Raum.    The Italy U21 international of Ni...
Italian club advised by Chelsea to play Wales international of African descent at centre-back
Published: September 04, 2022
Luca Gotti, coach of Italian Serie A club Spezia, has revealed that Chelsea have advised him to deploy Ethan Ampadu as a central defender.   The Wales international of Ghanaian descent joined Spezia in August 2022 on a season-long loan from Chelsea.     Ampadu's main position on the pitch of play...
Official : The Eaglets win race for released Chelsea midfielder
Published: September 04, 2022
With a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 club, OGC Nice have announced the signing of Ross Barkley on undisclosed terms.   OGC Nice have pulled off a massive transfer coup by luring the England international to France as he was linked with possible moves to clubs in the Premier League and Scott...
Three-time Greek champions interested in signing Stoke City's Nigeria midfielder
Published: September 04, 2022
Oghenekaro Etebo might be on his way out of Stoke City in the coming days, with reports linking him with an imminent move to three-time Greek topflight champions Aris Thessaloniki.   Gazzetta Greece says Aris and Stoke City have reached an agreement for the transfer of the Super Eagles midfielder and the Greek S...
Balogun scores fifth league goal of the season as Reims and Lens share spoils
Published: September 04, 2022
Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun continued his hot streak in front of goal as he scored in Stade de Reims' draw with Lens.   Reims played out a 1-1 draw with Lens in a French Ligue 1 UberEats encounter at the Stade Auguste Delaune on Sunday.   The visiting team had most of the possession in the first ha...
'It's a brilliant ball across' - Liverpool icon reacts to Iheanacho's goal for Leicester v Brighton
Published: September 04, 2022
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho was on target for Leicester City on Sunday in the Foxes' 5-2 away defeat against Brighton & Hove at The American Express Community Stadium within the first minute of action.   Zambia striker Patson Daka who formed a partnership upfront with the Nigerian grabbed the seco...
Super Eagles and Gunners legend sends message to Arsenal ahead of Man Utd clash
Published: September 04, 2022
Nigeria and Gunners legend Nwankwo Kanu has taken to social media to send a message to Arsenal ahead of their mammoth Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.   Arsenal go into the fixture in fine form having won their opening five games in the division, the only team t...
Official : Rangers-reared winger Mebude departs Watford for KV Oostende
Published: September 04, 2022
Through their official website, Belgian Pro League club KV Oostende have confirmed the signing of Glasgow Rangers-reared winger Dapo Mebude.   Mebude joins the De Kustboys from Watford on a permanent deal, with both parties agreeing to a sell-on clause.   KV Oostende and Mebude both agreed to a four-year ...