Done deals: Ex-Inter Milan striker Ogunseye, Dinamo Zagreb's Atiemwen switch European clubs
Published: July 18, 2021
Two attack-minded Nigerian players in the shape of Roberto Ogunseye and Iyayi Atiemwen switched European clubs on Saturday, July 17. Italian Serie C side Modena have informed via their official website that they have signed Ogunseye on a three-year contract, a deal that sees him remain at the club until June 30, 202...
'We keep learning' - Arsenal rising star Okonkwo breaks his silence after mistake on unofficial debut
Published: July 18, 2021
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has broken his silence after a mistake on his non-competitive debut for Arsenal in a 2-1 defeat to Hibernian on Tuesday, July 13. The England youth international was singled out for criticism following his performance against Hibernian - The Gunners' opening pre-season ...
Nigeria manager begins checking out Leicester City, BK Hacken stars, 18 others in Austria training camp
Published: July 18, 2021
Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum started running the rule over 21 of the 26 players invited to the training camp in Austria on Saturday, July 17, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Leicester City Women defender Ashleigh Plumptre has erased any doubts of pledging her international future to Nigeria over her country of birt...
Sheffield Wednesday running the rule over Fulham's Anglo-Bulgarian-Nigerian winger
Published: July 17, 2021
EFL League One club Sheffield Wednesday have taken Fulham winger Sylvester Jasper on trial, Owls boss Darren Moore has confirmed. Born in London to a Nigerian father and Bulgarian mother nineteen years ago, he is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria, England and Bulgaria. It is believed that Fulh...
Official : Ex-Tottenham Hotspur midfielder of Nigerian descent joins Charlton Athletic Women
Published: July 17, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Charlton Athletic Women have announced the signing of Nigeria-eligible midfielder Elisha Sulola, who was on the books of Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the 2020-2021 season. The 20-year-old has joined the Addicks on a permanent deal, signing a professional co...
'We did a lot of background check on them' - Rangers' Nigerian starlet after draw vs Arsenal
Published: July 17, 2021
Calvin Bassey was undoubtedly one of Glasgow Rangers standout players as they were forced to a 2-2 draw by Arsenal at the Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Named in the starting lineup by manager Steven Gerrard, the former Leicester City fullback did a fine job of staking a claim for a place in the starting lineup...
Super Eagles hopeful features for Chelsea in 6-1 rout of Peterborough United
Published: July 17, 2021
Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo played his first game under manager Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea thrashed EFL Championship newcomers Peterborough United 6-1 in their first pre-season friendly staged at Cobham training complex on Saturday, July 17. The former England youth international was on loan at Cercle Brugge when Tu...
'Red flag with a heart issue' - Gerrard reveals worrying news about Nigeria underage international
Published: July 17, 2021
Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard revealed very worrying news about the health condition of Nigeria underage international Nnamdi Ofoborh following his side's 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Saturday afternoon. The former Liverpool captain has been trying to give minutes to most of the Rangers players since the start of...
21-year-old ex-Arsenal defender makes non-competitive debut for Tottenham vs Leyton Orient
Published: July 17, 2021
Former Arsenal defender Tobi Omole made his non-competitive debut for Tottenham Hotspur in their first pre-season game against Leyton Orient at the Breyer Group Stadium in London on Saturday afternoon, Nuno Espirito Santo's first match as coach of the north London team. Omole, 21, was snapped up by Tottenham last O...
Rangers 2 Arsenal 2: Super Eagle on target; Okonkwo, Balogun, Bassey start; Aribo missing
Published: July 17, 2021
Premier League club Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations with a glamour friendly against Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The friendly was hosted by the Light Blues to commemorate 150 years of Rangers today. As for team news, four players of Nigerian descent we...
Manchester United's Nigeria-eligible striker in contention to face Derby County
Published: July 17, 2021
Manchester United striker of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire is in contention to suit up for the Red Devils when they tackle Derby County in their first pre-season game at Pride Park on Sunday. The England youth international, predominantly an U23 player, has been training with Manchester United first team since t...
Confirmed : Aggressive 6ft 4in striker Iwobi signs new deal at Stoke City
Published: July 17, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Stoke City have announced their latest intake of academy scholars ahead of the start of the 2021-2022 season. Promising Nigerian teenager Justin Iwobi and nine other youngsters have put pen to paper to become scholars at The Potters. Apart from Iwobi, ...
Official : Four-time Belgian champions sign Yusuf on four-year deal, pending a physical
Published: July 17, 2021
Four-time Belgian champions Royal Antwerp have announced through their official website that they have reached an agreement with Swedish Allsvenskan side IFK Göteborg for the transfer of talented Nigerian midfielder Alhassan Yusuf. The 20-year-old Yusuf is joining Royal Antwerp on a four-year deal, pending a physi...
Manchester United offer new deal to promising Nigeria-eligible midfielder
Published: July 17, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Premier League giants Manchester United have offered a new contract to promising Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Maximilano Oyedele. The Red Devils will announce their new intake of academy scholars in the coming days and credible feelers from Old Trafford recruitment staff confirm t...
Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo not joining West Ham United
Published: July 17, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo will not be joining West Ham United in the summer transfer window. It was claimed that the Hammers were showing interest in the Super Eagles hopeful who finished the 2020-2021 season as Chelsea's top-scoring loanee with 16 leag...