EPL wrap : Dennis scores; Iwobi starts; Olise faces ex-club Chelsea; Onyeka, Ekong, Carney, Alese benched
Published: February 19, 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, February 19, 2021. In the early kickoff, West Ham United were forced to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at the London Stadium with both goals...
Nigeria-eligible strikers score three of Crystal Palace's five goals in win against Arsenal U18s
Published: February 19, 2022
Crystal Palace have climbed to third spot in the provisional U18 Premier League table after thrashing Arsenal 5-0 at the Crystal Palace Training Ground on Saturday afternoon. Four players of Nigerian descent - goalkeeper Owen Goodman, midfielder David Ozoh, strikers Victor Akinwale and Ademola Ola-Adebomi - started ...
'It was his worst match' - Italian coach singles out Osimhen for criticism after display vs Barcelona
Published: February 19, 2022
Italian football coach Serse Cosmi singled out Victor Osimhen for criticism following Napoli's 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of the Europa League knockout round playoff tie at the Camp Nou on Thursday. The Nigeria international was a surprise inclusion in the starting lineup as there had been doubts about...
'I've learnt a lot' - Watford Women's American-Nigerian striker delighted to get Falconets call-up
Published: February 19, 2022
Dual-national player Juliet Adebowale-Arimoro has revealed that she was delighted to get a call-up to the Falconets squad in December 2021.  The 18-year-old was called up to the Falconets squad for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifier against Congo. Adebowale-Arimoro joined Watford on a dual-sign agreement f...
Crewe Alexandra boss optimistic on recovery of Arsenal loanee Alebiosu pre-Portsmouth
Published: February 19, 2022
Crewe Alexandra manager David Artell provided a positive injury update on Ryan Alebiosu before his side's League One clash against Portsmouth at Mornflake Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  The Arsenal loanee suffered a back spasm during the defeat to Wigan Athletic on Tuesday, leading to his substitution midway through...
Talented winger Anjorin still at Chelsea after loan move to Huddersfield Town
Published: February 19, 2022
Huddersfield Town coach Carlos Corberán has confirmed that Faustino Anjorin will not be available for selection when his side face Fulham in a Championship clash at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The talented England youth international of Nigerian descent joined the Terriers on loan for the remainder of the season in t...
Fulham central defender insists on playing for England over Nigeria
Published: February 19, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has insisted on playing international football for England over Nigeria.Born in Manchester twenty four years ago, the Manchester City academy product qualifies for Nigeria through his parents and has played non-binding games for the Young Li...
Balogun predicts Gerrard will manage Liverpool in future, admits defeat to Celtic hurts
Published: February 19, 2022
Glasgow Rangers center-back Leon Balogun has predicted that Steven Gerrard would eventually manage Liverpool in future.The Nigeria national teamer played 44 matches under Gerrard before the former Three Lions star took over the managerial reins at Aston Villa in November 2021.Gerrard, who made 710 appearances and score...
'He's one of the best strikers in the world' - Rangers' Bassey hoping to face Erling Haaland
Published: February 18, 2022
Erling Haaland watched on from the stands as Borussia Dortmund were humiliated 4-2 by Rangers in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff on Thursday evening. The Norway international has not featured for Dortmund in their last three matches after going off injured in the second half of the Bundes...
AWCONQ Nigeria 2 CIV 0 : American-born striker Onumonu bags brace; Leicester CB debuts
Published: February 18, 2022
African champions Nigeria enhanced their chances of qualifying for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco after defeating west African rivals Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. American-born striker Ifeoma Onumonu scored both goals for the Super Falcons in the 21st and 56th minu...
Eguavoen runs the rule over Lookman vs Randers, holds talks with Odey over false 9 role
Published: February 18, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen was among the spectators at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night as Leicester City registered a comfortable 4-1 win over Danish Cup winners Randers in the first leg of their Europa Conference League playoff tie. The 1994 Africa Cu...
Breaking down Ndidi's 200 appearances for Leicester : Most games against Liverpool and Chelsea
Published: February 18, 2022
Wilfred Ndidi scored on his 200th appearance for Leicester City in Thursday night's 4-1 rout of Tosin Kehinde's Randers in a Europa Conference League playoff tie at the King Power Stadium.  Midway through the first half, the holding midfielder found the back of the net via a deflection after a cutback from Lookman.Th...
Al Hilal's two-goal hero Ighalo shows no mercy against his former club Al Shabab
Published: February 18, 2022
Al Hilal registered a comprehensive 5-0 win over Al Shabab in a Saudi Arabian Professional Football League clash at the King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday night with Odion Ighalo getting his name on the scoreboard twice. The former Manchester United striker departed Al Shabab in acrimonious circumstances in...
Southampton boss confirms Nigeria-eligible winger is out of clash against Everton
Published: February 18, 2022
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl has confirmed that Super Eagles hopeful Nathan Tella will play no part when his side take on Everton in a Premier League clash on Saturday. The former Arsenal schoolboy has suffered another setback in his recovery from a groin injury and is not available for selection for the ga...
Kanu's special hat-trick vs Chelsea : Babayaro warned teammates to be wary of skillful striker
Published: February 18, 2022
Yesterday February 17, 2022 made it twenty three years Arsenal signed one of the most successful Nigerian players at club and international level, Nwankwo Kanu. The 1996 Olympics gold medalist and Champions League winner with Ajax Amsterdam went on to win two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Charity Shiel...