'Horrible pass' - 1994 AFCON winner blasts Watford's Ekong after error led to Maupay's goal
Published: August 21, 2021
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker with the Super Eagles Efan Ekoku blasted Nigeria assistant captain William Troost-Ekong after his mistake led to Brighton & Hove's second goal in a 2-0 win over the Hornets in a Premier League clash at the American Express Community Stadium. Given how well they played again...
EFL wrap : Chelsea academy products Solanke & Afolayan, ex-Arsenal youngster Aneke score
Published: August 21, 2021
Four players of Nigerian descent were on target for their respective clubs in Football League matches that took place on Saturday, August 21. At the Vitality Stadium, Dominic Solanke's brace was not enough as Bournemouth were forced to a 2-2 draw by Marvin Ekpiteta's Blackpool. The Chelsea academy product opened...
EPL wrap : Iwobi features in thriller; Onyeka soldiers on; Ojo not in squad; Watford's Eagles trio start
Published: August 21, 2021
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  In the early kickoff, Sheyi Ojo was not in the Liverpool squad that defeated Burnley 2-0 at Anfield amid speculation surrounding his future. He also missed their opening day cla...
Nigeria-eligible defender comes off bench to score first competitive goal for Chelsea Youth
Published: August 21, 2021
Chelsea U18s made it two wins in as many games with a comprehensive 7-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in an U18 Premier League fixture at Hotspur Way on Saturday afternoon.   First year scholar Richard Olise, younger brother of Super Eagles invitee and Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise started for the visitors...
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Fapetu's first words after joining Manchester City youth team
Published: August 21, 2021
Promising Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Femi Fapetu has taken to social media to announce that his move to the Manchester City academy is now in the bag. The 14-year-old was heavily courted by the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool before agreeing terms with the Premier League, Premier League 2 and U18 national c...
Manchester United competing with Tottenham, Leicester to sign Super Eagles-eligible player
Published: August 21, 2021
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are competing with Leicester City to sign PSV Eindhoven teenage sensation Nonso Madueke, according to the Daily Mail. Representatives from United, Tottenham and Leicester City were in attendance at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica to run the rule over the Super Eagles-elig...
'He gave the team 100 percent' - Super Eagles star gets the best possible praise from Watford boss
Published: August 21, 2021
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has received the best possible praise from Watford boss Xisco Muñoz ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove on Saturday evening. The Hornets started the season in fine form by registering a 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Vicarage Road. Though Emman...
Odubeko scores fabulous volley in West Ham United's loss to Brighton U23s
Published: August 21, 2021
Irish-Nigerian attacker Mipo Odubeko netted for the second game running in the Premier League 2 but could not prevent West Ham United from suffering a 4-2 away loss to Brighton & Hove at the Amex Elite Performance Centre on Friday evening. The Super Eagles hopeful opened his account for the season in the Hammers' 6-1 ...
Manchester United continue to run the rule over Olowu as defender goes 90 vs Chelsea U23s
Published: August 21, 2021
Manchester United have not yet made a decision on whether or not to offer Nigerian-born center back Joseph Olowu a contract. The former Arsenal youth team skipper has been training with the Red Devils U23s since August 4 with a view to signing a deal, and participated in pre-season friendlies against Kidderminster ...
Nigerian exports : Adana Demirspor's David opens account; Finn Harps' Owolabi bags hat-trick
Published: August 20, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective clubs in league matches across Europe on Friday, August 20.  In the Turkish Super Lig, a second half goal from summer signing Babajide David helped Adana Demirspor salvage a 1-1 draw with Kayserispor at Buyuksehir ...
Two Super Eagles targets send messages to Aaron Ramsdale after transfer to Arsenal
Published: August 20, 2021
Two Super Eagles targets in the shape of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze and Bournemouth star Philip Billing have sent messages to Aaron Ramsdale after the Sheffield United goalkeeper completed his transfer to Arsenal on Friday, August 20. The Gunners have gone on a spending spree this summer after ...
Brentford's Onyeka explains why he didn't talk to Emile Smith Rowe, Xhaka during his EPL debut
Published: August 20, 2021
Frank Onyeka had a memorable Premier League debut last Friday, helping new boys Brentford register a shock 2-0 win over Arsenal in a London derby at the Brentford Community Stadium courtesy of goals in each half from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard. The Nigeria international played with intensity, showed his wil...
AFCON 2021 : Super Eagles official picks out Liverpool star as the key player in Egypt side
Published: August 20, 2021
Nigeria have been drawn alongside North African giants Egypt, Guinea Bissau and Sudan in Group D of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations following the draw held in Yaounde on Tuesday, August 17. Egypt, the most successful team in Africa Cup of Nations history with seven titles, came in for criticism after they failed to pro...
Birmingham City urged to make move for Manchester United's Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid
Published: August 20, 2021
BirminghamLive's Alex Dicken is urging Birmingham City to make a move for Manchester United striker Shola Shoretire before the transfer window closes for business. This is coming after reports suggested that the Anglo-Nigerian is one of the promising youngsters on the periphery of the United first team who are avai...
Official : Middlesbrough seal signing of Nigerian striker who trialed at Chelsea and Wolves
Published: August 20, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, EFL Championship club Middlesbrough FC have announced that they have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Toyosi Olusanya on a two-year contract. Boro confirmed that the 23-year-old trialed with a number of Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Wolverhampton ...