'I'm happy for my Nigerian brother' - Etebo pleased to see Dennis score on Premier League debut
Published: August 14, 2021
Emmanuel Dennis did exactly what was expected of him on his Premier League debut on Saturday afternoon, scoring as an impressive Watford team defeated Aston Villa 3-2 at Vicarage Road. The Super Eagles winger gave the Hornets an early lead, slotting past goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez after his initial attempt was bl...
Photo confirmation : Super Falcons attacker joins French club AS Saint-Etienne
Published: August 14, 2021
With a statement on their official website, newly-promoted  Feminine Division 1 club AS Saint-étienne have announced the signing of Nigeria international attacker Esther Okoronkwo. The length and financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed by the club and player. Okoronkwo is joining AS Saint-éti...
EPL wrap : Dennis scores; Iwobi assists; Etebo, Ekong debut; Shoretire, Anjorin not in squad & more
Published: August 14, 2021
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 14, 2021. In the early kickoff, Shola Shoretire was not involved as Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 5-1 at Old Trafford. Portugal star Bruno Fernandes was instrumental in the win...
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee makes competitive debut for Stoke City U18s vs Liverpool
Published: August 14, 2021
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Iffy Udanoh has made his competitive debut for Stoke City youth teams, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Wearing the number five on the back of his jersey, Udanoh was named in the starting lineup as the Potters were beaten 5-3 by Liverpool in their U18 Premier League opener on Saturday afterno...
Sancho and Varane not enough : Man Utd urged to sign Super Eagles holding midfielder
Published: August 14, 2021
Manchester United have been urged to make a move for Leicester City ace Wilfred Ndidi before the close of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have bolstered their squad with the signing of Jadon Sancho and are on the brink of completing a move for France World Cup winner Raphael Varane after reaching a club-...
Pundit backs Iwobi to be handed Everton No. 10 role ahead of 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner
Published: August 14, 2021
Football pundit Josh Williams has predicted that Alex Iwobi will be given Everton's number 10 role ahead of former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez in the new season. Right from his days at the Arsenal Academy, Iwobi sees himself as an attacking midfielder more than a left winger he has often been deployed as by man...
Southampton striker Tella given jersey number previously worn by Luke Shaw
Published: August 14, 2021
English Premier League side Southampton announced their squad numbers on Saturday morning ahead of their season opener against Everton at Goodison Park. Super Eagles target Nathan Tella has retained the number he wore in 2020-2021, meaning the striker will be wearing 23 on the back of his jersey again this term. ...
Chelsea reach agreement with Belgian club for the sale of Nigerian striker
Published: August 14, 2021
Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo will end his lengthy association with Chelsea in the coming days.Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Chelsea have reached an agreement with Belgian First Division A team Racing Genk for the sale of the former England youth international.The latest bid put in by Racing Genk for...
Ancelotti has faith in 'interesting' Nigerian winger amid Real Madrid link with Mbappe
Published: August 14, 2021
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to comment on speculation linking Paris Saint Germain star Kylian Mbappe with a summer move to Real Madrid. It has been rumoured that the French Ligue 1 side may sell the France World Cup winner to prevent running foul of UEFA's Financial Fair ...
'Solid first performance' - Carney hails Brentford's Onyeka after starring on Premier League debut
Published: August 13, 2021
Brentford started their Premier League campaign with a shock but deserved 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Brentford Community Stadium on Friday night courtesy of goals from Sergi Canos and Christian Noorgaard. The Bees smashed their transfer record twice this summer with the signings of Frank Onyeka from FC Midtjyllan...
Brentford 2 Arsenal 0 : Onyeka gets standing ovation from Bees fans; Balogun makes EPL debut
Published: August 13, 2021
Brentford caused an upset on the opening day of the new Premier League season by beating Arsenal 2-0 at at Brentford Community Stadium on Friday night.   Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka made his Premier League debut for the Bees and there was also a debut for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who was in action fo...
'Very strong' - Ian Wright backs Super Eagles star to step up to the plate on EPL debut vs Arsenal
Published: August 13, 2021
Brentford will become the 50th team to play in the Premier League when the players take to the pitch against Arsenal at Brentford Community Stadium on Friday night.  Frank Onyeka will start the Bees' first-ever Premier League game, while it will be interesting to see how Folarin Balogun leads the Arsenal line.The Hale...
Chelsea confirm Anjorin's squad number for 2021-2022 season
Published: August 13, 2021
Chelsea have more or less indicated that Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Faustino Anjorin has been promoted to the first team after listing him among the first-team players handed squad numbers for the 2021-2022 season ahead of their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.   The Blues official website confirmed on Fr...
Leicester City confirm squad numbers for two Super Eagles stars pre-Wolves
Published: August 13, 2021
Leicester City have confirmed the squad numbers the first team players will be wearing on the back of their jerseys for the 2021-2022 season before their Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nigeria internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have kept the numbers they wore last season, mea...
Arsenal legend Vieira confirms Super Eagles invitee will miss Palace's season opener vs Chelsea
Published: August 13, 2021
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira was on media duties on Friday before Crystal Palace's opening Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Palace have been busy in the summer transfer window, bringing in Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Remi Matthews, Jacob Montes, Conor Gallagher and Michael Olise to bolste...