EFL Trophy final : Ihiekwe's goal helps Rotherham beat Sutton; 4 other Nigeria-eligible players feature
Published: April 03, 2022
Rotherham United have won the Papa John's Trophy, beating Sutton United 4-2 after extra-time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday  with five players of Nigerian descent tasting action. Liverpool academy product Michael Ihiekwe and Joshua Kayode started for the Millers, David Ajiboye was on the pitch from the very beginning...
Two 19-year-olds of Nigerian descent train with Arsenal first team before trip to Crystal Palace
Published: April 03, 2022
Two 19-year-olds of Nigerian descent were involved in Arsenal first team training on Sunday before their trip to Selhurst Park where they will be facing Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Manager Mikel Arteta monitored at close quarters England youth international Miguel Azeez and Mazeed Ogungbo. A central def...
'Played really well' - Everton boss defends Iwobi despite error leading to West Ham's winner
Published: April 03, 2022
Everton manager Frank Lampard has refused to criticize Alex Iwobi after his error in the second half led to Jarrod Bowen netting the game-winning goal in a 2-1 loss to West Ham United at  the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Hammers led at halftime courtesy of Cresswell's 32nd-minute free-kick, but Mason Hol...
The reason Super Eagles midfielder is not in Lorient squad to face Neymar and Messi's PSG
Published: April 03, 2022
Innocent Bonke has been omitted from the Lorient matchday squad that will be facing Paris Saint-Germain in a Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening. The central midfielder suffered an injury during Nigeria's goalless draw against Ghana in Kumasi on March 25 but his omission has nothing to do with h...
Rangers and Celtic icons have their say on penalty not given when Aribo fell to ground first half
Published: April 03, 2022
Rangers missed the chance to move level on points with Celtic after the visitors came from behind to register a hard-fought 2-1 win in an Old Firm derby match at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon. All three Nigeria internationals that started the recent 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana - Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun ...
'The best derby I've ever played in' - Rangers defender Balogun ahead of clash against Celtic
Published: April 03, 2022
Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon Balogun reckons that the Old Firm is the biggest derby he has been involved in as a professional. The Scottish Premiership champions take on the Hoops at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon with Balogun and his international teammates Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey named in the Light...
'Fantastic header' - Former Manchester United star lauds Iheanacho for brilliant strike
Published: April 03, 2022
In the final game of the Premier League Saturday, Leicester City and Manchester United shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. In a move started by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Kelechi Iheanacho headed in a brilliant cross from James Maddison to give Leicester City a deserved lead after 62 minutes. It was his ...
'Countries of birth never looked for them' - Amokachi questions pedigree of dual nationals, hails Osimhen
Published: April 03, 2022
Nigeria legend Daniel Amokachi has questioned the pedigree of the current Super Eagles players who were born abroad, claiming that they contributed to Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and they only opted for the three-time African champions because their countries of birth never wanted them. Niger...
Ireland intl now eligible to switch to Nigeria scores brace to help Swansea make South Wales derby history
Published: April 03, 2022
Michael Obafemi was the star of the show as Swansea City thrashed Cardiff City 4-0 in a South Wales derby Championship clash staged at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Southampton academy product is cap-tied to his country of birth Republic of Ireland having made his competitive debut in a UEFA Nations Le...
James Maddison insists Iheanacho did not foul Varane in build-up to Leicester's disallowed goal
Published: April 02, 2022
Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison was disappointed with the decision of the referee to disallow what would have been a late winner for the visitors against Manchester United at Old Trafford, saying that Kelechi Iheanacho won the ball cleanly in the build-up to the 79th minute goal. Manchester United ...
Iheanacho scores fourth career goal against Man Utd as points are shared at Old Trafford
Published: April 02, 2022
Leicester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday evening. There was a start for Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman was a non-playing substitute after international duty with the Super Eagles, and Wilfred Ndidi missed the game through injury. In a goal...
Red-hot Arsenal loanee Balogun scores third goal in four games for Middlesbrough
Published: April 02, 2022
Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun continued his rich vein of form for club and country by getting on the scoresheet for Middlesbrough in their 4-0 rout of Peterborough United at Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday. The England U21 international of Nigerian descent notched three of the seven goals scored by the Young Lions...
EPL wrap : Tella returns; Dennis subbed in; Onyeka misses win at Chelsea; Ekong, Etebo not in squad
Published: April 02, 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, April 2, 2022.In the early kickoff, Liverpool made it ten league wins in a row by beating Watford 2-0 at Anfield.Oghenekaro Etebo and William Troost-Ekong were omitted fr...
Arsenal wonderkid Nwaneri enhances his growing reputation by scoring vs Southampton U18s
Published: April 02, 2022
Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri enhanced his growing reputation by getting on the scoresheet as the Gunners defeated Southampton 4-2 in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.   The Anglo-Nigerian is not eligible to sign scholarship forms until July 1, 2023 but is being fast-tracked into the U18 setup whil...
Former Super Eagles star involved in ghastly motor accident, escapes death by a whisker
Published: April 02, 2022
One time Super Eagles midfielder, Ifeanyi Ekwueme survived an auto crash on Sunday evening when a stray cow ran into his car on his way home from Lagos to Enugu, after  the Nigerian National League match between his team Apex and Ottasolo FC. While speaking on the accident, Ekwueme disclosed that he was glad he did ...