Nigerian exports : Onuachu brace; Kalu's goal salvages draw for Bordeaux; Apollon's Dauda strikes
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of the Nigerian players who were on target for their respective clubs in league matches across Europe on Wednesday, September 22. In a Belgian First Division A clash at Bosuilstadion (Deurne), Paul Onuachu's brace was in vain as Racing Genk were beaten 4-2 by Antwerp despite the Niger...
EFL Cup wrap : Lookman, Iheanacho score; Carney features vs Chelsea; Arsenal's Balogun subbed in
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. At the Den in London, Leicester City earned a 2-0 win over Millwall thanks to second half goals from Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho. The RB Leipzig loa...
Former Midtjylland coach reveals the best way to stop Racing Genk goal machine Onuachu
Published: September 22, 2021
Former Midtjylland manager Brian Priske has admitted that he has a game plan to neutralise Paul Onuachu when his side Antwerp host Racing Genk in a Belgian First Division A clash on Wednesday night. The current Nigerian Federation Best Performer of the Year is enjoying a rich vein of form, with four goals in his la...
Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon team news: Arteta makes selection decision that affects Nigerian
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola will not make his competitive debut for Arsenal when they trade tackles with League One side AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Akinola was involved in the Gunners final workout ...
'He's Lukaku's heir' - Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola heaps praise on Napoli striker Osimhen
Published: September 22, 2021
In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport via Napolista, Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola had some kind words for Victor Osimhen, picking the Napoli striker as Romelu Lukaku's heir. Zola, who won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup Winners Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge, feels that Osimhen can be in the sam...
'An astonishing error' - England hero Lineker blasts VAR for disallowing Ndidi's goal vs Brighton
Published: September 22, 2021
England hero Gary Lineker has joined the debate over Wilfred Ndidi's disallowed goal in the closing minutes of Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove in a Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium. The Foxes saw three VAR decisions go against them, one of which was Ndidi's goal being chalked off for offside. ...
Man City coach Guardiola labels Akinfenwa 'one of the legends of English football'
Published: September 22, 2021
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has labelled Nigeria-eligible striker Adebayo Akinfenwa 'one of the legends of English football' following his side's 6-1 rout of Wycombe Wanderers in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. It was always going to be a tough test for the Chairboys but they had a drea...
NFF Football Awards : Genk's Onuachu, Barcelona's Oshoala win top prize for Men, Women
Published: September 22, 2021
The third edition of the annual NFF-Aiteo Football Awards took place at a glamour event inside the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island. on Monday night. Awards were handed out to the best performers in different categories, with Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu taking the prize for the Best Performance of the Year...
2 goals in 8 league matches : Bayern Munich II CB Lawrence reaches highest market value
Published: September 22, 2021
Bayern Munich II central defender Jamie Lawrence, 18, has reached a career high market value following a brilliant start to the 2021-2022 season. The Germany youth international of Nigerian descent is now valued at 700,000 euros by Transfermarkt, an increase of 200,000 euros compared to his market value in June 202...
Carabao Cup : Onyeka helps Brentford to record-breaking win; Iwobi, Dennis crash out
Published: September 21, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria internationals in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening. Everton, with Alex Iwobi going the distance, were beaten on penalties by Championship club Queens Park Rangers at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium (London). ...
20-year-old Nigerian midfielder involved in Arsenal final training session pre-AFC Wimbledon
Published: September 21, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Tim Akinola has seemingly been included in Arsenal's provisional squad for Wednesday evening's Carabao Cup clash against AFC Wimbledon at the Emirates Stadium in London. The Nigerian-born midfielder was involved in the Gunners final training session held at London Colney in St ...
EFL Trophy : Dutch-Nigerian striker bags goal and assist for Man Utd in win vs Bradford City
Published: September 21, 2021
A brilliant second half performance earned Manchester United a 3-0 win over League Two club Bradford City in the Papa John's Trophy on Tuesday evening. Dutch-Nigerian striker Dillon Hoogewerf came off the bench at half-time for his first appearance for the Red Devils youth teams this month, and was one of the standou...
CEO clarifies Racing Genk won't block transfer of Super Eagle despite contract extension
Published: September 21, 2021
Racing Genk CEO Erik Gerits has clarified that the Belgian Cup winners will not block the transfer of Paul Onuachu in the upcoming transfer windows despite the striker putting pen to paper on a new contract. The Nigeria national teamer is now tied to Racing Genk until the summer of 2024 after signing a one-year con...
FIFA 22 : CSKA Moscow winger Ejuke is fastest player in Russia, features in top 20 in the world
Published: September 21, 2021
Through their official website, EA Sports has revealed the twenty fastest players in the world ahead of the release date of FIFA 22 on Friday, October 1, 2021. There is a Nigerian representative on the list of fastest players in FIFA 22 with the highest pace attribute. CSKA Moscow winger Chidera Ejuke has been ...
Tottenham Nigerian GK relishing the prospect of facing former teammates in EFL Trophy
Published: September 21, 2021
2021 Super Eagles invitee Joshua Oluwayemi is relishing the prospect of facing two of his former teammates when Tottenham Hotspur trade tackles with Cambridge United in an EFL Trophy clash at the Abbey Stadium on Tuesday evening. Cambridge United have in their ranks two Tottenham Hotspur academy products in Nigerian...