Aribo stars with goal and assist as Rangers thrash Ross County; Watford loanee scores for visitors
Published: November 07, 2021
Joe Aribo ended a goal drought as Glasgow Rangers thrashed Ross County 4-2 in a Scottish Premiership clash at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday evening. The Nigeria international had gone eight games in all competitions without finding the back of the net before the visit of the Staggies. Aribo, Leon Balogun and Calvin Bass...
EPL wrap : VAR denies Lookman; Ndidi & Dennis back; Iheanacho, Iwobi, Ekong benched; Balogun not in squad
Published: November 07, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Sunday, November 7, 2021. At the Emirates Stadium in London, Arsenal were able to see out a 1-0 win over Watford, taking their unbeaten run in all competitions to ten matches ...
'It's a shame' - Nigerian-born ex-Man City defender reacts to Aston Villa's sacking of Dean Smith
Published: November 07, 2021
Aston Villa's patience with Dean Smith has finally run out, with the Premier League club confirming on Sunday afternoon that they have parted company with the English football tactician. The defeat to Southampton on Friday, their fifth consecutive loss in the division, proved to be the final straw. Smith took ove...
Most effective scorers in Russian PL history : 2013 AFCON winner tops the ranking
Published: November 07, 2021
2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Emmanuel Emenike has been ranked the most effective scorer in the history of the Russian Premier League. Championat.com has compiled a list of the most effective scorers in the Russian Premier League, with the former Nigeria international placing first ahead of Vagner Love...
Report: Vietnamese club expected to rekindle their interest in Chelsea icon Obi Mikel
Published: November 07, 2021
Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel is being linked with a move to the LS V.League 1, few days after his contract with Kuwait SC was terminated. According to multiple press reports in the Vietnamese media, including TheThao247, Mikel terminating his contract with Kuwait SC has increased the possibility that he will be moving...
'Can change the game' - Watford sporting director pleased with summer signing Dennis
Published: November 07, 2021
Watford sporting director Cristiano Giaretta is pleased with his summer signings, especially in attack. The Nigeria international, brought in from Belgian champions Club Brugge for a fee of four million euros, has flourished in his maiden season in the English Premier League. The addition of Dennis and Joshua K...
Napoli coach compares Osimhen to AC Milan greats Van Basten, George Weah
Published: November 06, 2021
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has praised Victor Osimhen, comparing him to legendary AC Milan strikers Marco van Basten and George Weah. The Nigeria international continues to make headlines thanks to his goals which have helped the Blues maintain their top position in the Italian Serie A standings, albeit level...
EFL & FA Cup wrap : Solanke brace; Ebosele first pro goal; ex-Nigeria U20 invitee, Spurs loanee strike
Published: November 06, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players that got their names on the scoresheet in EFL Championship and Emirates FA Cup matches on Saturday, November 6. Starting in the second-tier of English football, Dominic Solanke continued his fine form by bagging a brace to help Bournemouth seal a comforta...
Talented striker of Nigerian descent scores his first goal for Chelsea U18s on full debut
Published: November 06, 2021
Talented striker of Nigerian descent Tudor Mendel-Idowu scored his first goal for Chelsea U18s on his starting debut as the Blues left it late to seal a 4-3 win over Crystal Palace in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Mendel-Idowu was joined in Chelsea's starting lineup by 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Pri...
Nigerian-born midfielder scores first-ever goal for Arsenal Youth in 6-goal thriller vs Leicester
Published: November 06, 2021
In one of the games of the season so far in the Premier League 2,  Arsenal recovered from three goals down to force Leicester City to a 3-3 draw at Shenley Training Centre in Hertfordshire on Saturday afternoon. Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola and Folarin Balogun started for the Gunners while James Olayinka an...
EPL wrap : Onyeka benched; Shoretire not involved; Olise subbed in; Eze missing but not far away
Published: November 06, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  In the early kickoff, reigning champions City won the 186th Manchester derby, beating United 2-0 at Old Trafford. Shola Shoretire still has to...
Canada coach reveals Chelsea tried to stop Ugbo from representing CANMNT; Nigeria an option
Published: November 06, 2021
Canada men's national team coach John Herdman has sensationally claimed that Chelsea attempted to block Ike Ugbo from representing the Reds and also revealed that the Racing Genk striker could have pledged his international future to Nigeria over the North Americans. Ugbo was quickly handed a roster spot ahead of th...
'Top, top player' - Super Eagles star Shehu shares his views on recall of ex-Man Utd star Ighalo
Published: November 06, 2021
Omonia Nicosia right back Abdullahi Shehu has shared his thoughts on the recall of former Manchester United and Watford attacker Odion Ighalo to the Super Eagles for the national team's 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Liberia and Cape Verde. The Al-Shabab star called time on his international career short...
Ex-England star names the Tottenham player that could play the Victor Moses role in Conte's 3-5-2
Published: November 06, 2021
Former England international of Nigerian descent Gabby Agbonlahor is tipping Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn to play the Victor Moses role in Antonio Conte's trademark 3-5-2 formation. Tottenham confirmed the appointment of Conte as their new head coach this week and it's the second time the Italian will b...
'He's a very talented player' - Watford boss backs Super Eagle to have good game vs Arsenal
Published: November 06, 2021
Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has acknowledged that he missed Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis during his side's 1-0 loss to Southampton last weekend. The Hornets have not shown consistency in the new Premier League season, surprisingly losing at the Vic to the Saints after a brilliant performance, especially i...