Nigeria handed boost as Balogun returns to Rangers training Sunday, plus Ofoborh update
Published: December 03, 2021
Nigeria have been handed a boost of sorts ahead of the start of their training camp for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with news that one of their first-choice center backs Leon Balogun is on the road to full recovery. Balogun has not kicked a ball in a competitive fixture since Giovanni van Bronckhorst officially sta...
La Gazzetta dello Sport : Osimhen could return to training as from Tuesday
Published: December 03, 2021
Italian Serie A club Napoli are optimistic of Victor Osimhen returning to training as from Tuesday, December 7. The Nigeria international underwent a cheekbone and eye socket operation on November 23 and his estimated downtime was put at ninety days, which could rule him out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The...
Dennis battles Liverpool, Man City, Aston Villa stars for EPL Player of the Month
Published: December 03, 2021
Emmanuel Dennis is one of six players on the shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Month award for November 2021, informs the Premier League on their official website. The Watford striker is up against Liverpool duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota, Manchester City pair Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo...
Everton fan Joanne slams Iwobi for laughing and joking on bench during loss to Liverpool
Published: December 03, 2021
Alex Iwobi has been blasted by an Everton fan Joanne for his behavior during the Toffees' recent 4-1 loss to Liverpool at Goodison Park. Jordan Henderson, Mohamed Salah (2) and Diogo Jota were on target in the 239th Merseyside derby and Demarai Gray scored what turned out to be a consolation in the first half. For ...
Arsenal's Nigerian-born midfielder reacts to win vs Ipswich Town in EFL Trophy
Published: December 03, 2021
Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola has taken to social media to react to Arsenal's win on penalties against the first team of League One club Ipswich Town in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday night. The Gunners U21s are through to the last sixteen after prevailing 4-3 on penalties, following a 2-2 draw in ninety minutes o...
Rangers' Super Eagles star earns Scottish Premiership Team of the Month honours
Published: December 03, 2021
Nigeria international Joe Aribo has been named in Whoscored.com's Scottish Premiership Team of the Month for November 2021. The versatile midfielder is one of two Rangers players selected in the ceremonial eleven, along with right-back James Tavernier. Last month, Aribo went the distance in the two games played b...
Highest scoring Nigerian in MLS history and Minnesota United go their separate ways
Published: December 03, 2021
Through their official website, Western Conference team Minnesota United have announced their roster update following the conclusion of the 2021 Major League Soccer season. The Loons have confirmed that they have declined contract options for seven players including 2016 Super Eagles invitee Fanendo Adi. Adi is el...
Giant young goalkeeper of Nigerian descent named in Arsenal's matchday squad vs Man Utd
Published: December 02, 2021
Promising goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been picked by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in his matchday squad for the Premier League meeting against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night.   The 20-year-old has climbed the pecking order of goalkeepers to second choice behind England international Aaron Ramsd...
Four goal involvements : Watford's Dennis included in EPL Team of the Month
Published: December 02, 2021
Emmanuel Dennis has been included in Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Month following his excellent performances for Watford in November 2021. The Nigeria international started all the three matches played by the Hornets in the top-flight last month, logging 235 minutes combined against Arsenal, Manchester...
AC Milan considering move for Italian-Nigerian CB Okoli as cover for Simon Kjaer
Published: December 02, 2021
Italian super-club AC Milan have Nigeria-eligible youngster Caleb Okoli on their radar ahead of the reopening of the transfer window, according to reports.  The Rossoneri are in the market for a central defender to provide cover for the injured Simon Kjaer, who was stretchered off the pitch in the opening minutes ...
Super Eagles GK Okoye doubtful to return to action against AZ after agent's reveal
Published: December 02, 2021
Wessel Weezenberg, who handles the affairs of Maduka Okoye, has provided an update on the injury suffered by the Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper during the first half of the 1-0 loss to Ajax Amsterdam last weekend. The Super Eagles star had to be substituted midway through the first half after suffering a shoulder-related...
Confirmed : New deal for Arsenal academy product of Nigerian descent at Doncaster Rovers
Published: December 02, 2021
With a statement on their official website, League One club Doncaster Rovers have confirmed that Nigerian-born center back Joseph Olowu has signed a new deal. Olowu initially put pen to paper on a short-term contract that would have kept him at Keepmoat Stadium until January 2022 following his release by Arsenal, wh...
Aston Villa boss describes Man City GK blocking Carney's goalbound effort as 'big moment'
Published: December 02, 2021
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has described Carney Chukwuemeka's goalbound effort blocked by goalkeeper Ederson during his side's 2-1 loss to Manchester City at Villa Park as a 'big moment'. The England U19 captain of Nigerian descent played his first game under Gerrard after coming off the bench in the 67th mi...
Chelsea, Liverpool legends watch Watford crowd-pleaser Dennis score 6th goal of the season
Published: December 02, 2021
Two Premier League legends were among the spectators at Vicarage Road as Watford were beaten 2-1 by table-toppers Chelsea on Wednesday night. Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that former Liverpool dazzler John Barnes and Chelsea icon Gianfranco Zola monitored proceedings from the stands. Barnes, who played for W...
'I love these kind of players' - Ranieri very pleased with Dennis after goal vs Chelsea
Published: December 02, 2021
Manager Claudio Ranieri was very pleased with the performance of Emmanuel Dennis despite his side suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea in a Premier League match at Vicarage Road on Wednesday night. Watford were unable to build on their victory against Manchester United in their previous home game but made ...