Galatasaray explain decision to drop Onyekuru from matchday squad vs Trabzonspor
Published: April 21, 2021
Galatasaray have explained the reasoning behind the decision to drop Henry Onyekuru from the matchday squad for Wednesday evening's Turkish Super Lig clash against Trabzonspor at Turk Telekom Stadyumu (Istanbul). Manager Fatih Terim has selected twenty players for the matchday 36 fixture and the Nigeria internationa...
Red-hot Leicester City striker Iheanacho targets new personal record against West Brom
Published: April 21, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho is in line to set a new personal record for goals in a single Premier League season on Thursday evening. Should the Nigeria international find the net against West Brom at the King Power Stadium, he will take his tally to nine goals for the season. Iheanacho's personal record for league goals in...
'He's Arsenal blood' - Gunners hero Kanu blasts Emery for sanctioning sale of Iwobi to Everton
Published: April 21, 2021
Arsenal icon Nwankwo Kanu has criticized former Gunners manager Unai Emery for sanctioning the sale of Alex Iwobi to Everton in the summer of 2019. In a deal worth 80m euros, Arsenal signed Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe from Lille, leaving them with an obligation to balance their books, hence the sale of the Niger...
Villarreal coach gives two reasons Chukwueze was not at his best earlier this season
Published: April 21, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze has rediscovered his best form in recent matches, starring as Villarreal defeated Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of the Europa League, before netting his first career brace against Levante last weekend. Though he is now playing at a high level, the Nigeria national teamer had previously struggled ...
Confirmed : Danish champions FC Midtjylland sell Nigerian fullback to KuPS
Published: April 21, 2021
Danish champions FC Midtjylland officially announced on Wednesday morning that they have sold their Nigerian fullback Henry Uzochukwu to Finnish Veikkausliiga side KuPS. A right-back by trade, Uzochukwu is departing FC Midtjylland without making a first team appearance for the Jutland club. He joined FC Midtjylla...
Photo : Chelsea fans refer to ex-midfielder Mikel during protest against European Super League
Published: April 21, 2021
Chelsea's English Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove on Tuesday was delayed due to the late arrival of both teams to Stamford Bridge. Supporters gathered at the stadium to voice their displeasure over Chelsea's plan to join the controversial European Super League - a 12-team competition that would have featu...
Chukwuemeka on target as Aston Villa win ten-goal thriller against West Brom U18s
Published: April 21, 2021
England youth international of Nigerian parentage Carney Chukwuemeka was on target as Aston Villa edged a ten-goal thriller against West Brom in an U18 Premier League match staged at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground on Tuesday. He has added goals to his locker in recent weeks as he also found the net against Burton Al...
Chelsea, Man Utd-linked striker Dike reveals which Premier League club he supports
Published: April 20, 2021
Orlando City loanee Daryl Dike has been in great form since his deadline day move to Championship outfit Barnsley. With 15 games under his belt in the second tier, the United States international of Nigerian descent has scored eight goals in 1,029 minutes of action - a goal every 129 minutes. Dike's performances h...
'Imperious' - Leicester City hero lavishes praise on Ndidi after brilliant display vs Southampton
Published: April 20, 2021
Leicester City legend Matt Elliot lavished praise on Wilfred Ndidi in the wake of the Foxes' 1-0 win over Southampton in the semifinals of the Emirates FA Cup. Playing in a holding midfield role, Ndidi's quality came to the fore, helping goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to keep a clean sheet. Eliiot pointed out that L...
'Osimhen not worth more than 15m euros' - Transfer market expert Di Marzio questions striker's fee
Published: April 20, 2021
Italian transfer market expert Gianni Di Marzio has questioned the transfer fee Napoli agreed with Lille for the signing of Victor Osimhen last summer. The Nigeria international now has the tag of being the most expensive African-born player in history after joining Napoli for an initial 70 million euros, and surpa...
Ex-Chelsea defender Obileye joins Scottish Premiership side Livingston with effect from next season
Published: April 20, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Chelsea schoolboy Ayo Obileye has agreed a contract with Scottish Premiership side Livingston. The versatile central defender had attracted interest from other Scottish Premiership and Championship clubs and was also on the radar of European teams before signi...
Defender Ogungbo scores game-winning goal for Arsenal against Chelsea U18s; Azeez involved
Published: April 20, 2021
Nigeria-eligible defender Mazeed Ogungbo was the hero for Arsenal as they came from behind to register a 2-1 victory in a London derby against Chelsea in the U18 Premier League on Tuesday afternoon. The Republic Ireland youth-teamer was picked in the starting lineup along with Miguel Azeez, defender Zach Awe and go...
Golden Boot Football Club duo hoping to seal deals with Turkish clubs
Published: April 20, 2021
Two young aspiring professional footballers on Monday departed the shores of the country for Istanbul, Turkey, courtesy Golden Boot Football Club.The move facilitated by Golden Boot Football Club, one of Nigeria's hub for football exceptional talents based in Owerri, Imo State is the second time in less than a month, i...
'No need joining a new club' - Dad urges Iheanacho to stay put at Leicester amid Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal links
Published: April 20, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho's father, James Iheanacho, is urging the red-hot Leicester City striker to stay put at the King Power Stadium amid unconfirmed reports emanating from the Spanish press linking him with possible moves to Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in the summer transfer window. The Foxes and manager Bre...
'You can still change' - Bournemouth's Dutch winger considering switching allegiance to Nigeria
Published: April 20, 2021
Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma has admitted that he is considering ditching the Netherlands national team and switching his allegiance to the Super Eagles. The Cherries number 10 is in the form of his life at the moment, with a goal involvement of thirteen (8 goals, 5 assists) in his last ten appearances in the ...