Arsenal's Akinola Reveals He Supported Man Utd As A Child; Best Player He's Faced
Published: December 17, 2020
Arsenal's Nigerian-born central midfielder Tim Akinola answered questions relating to his career from Arsenal Matchday Programmme's Aidan Small before the visit of Southampton to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening. The 19-year-old admitted that he supported Manchester United as a child but stressed that sign...
'His Best Moment Since I Arrived Everton' - Ancelotti On Iwobi's New-Found Form
Published: December 17, 2020
Alex Iwobi was among the players singled out for praise by respected Italian football tactician Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of Everton's 2-0 win against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich coach acknowledged that the Nigeria international is in his best fo...
'Every Point Is Crucial' - Adarabioyo Celebrates Second Clean Sheet In Fulham Colours
Published: December 17, 2020
Nigerian center back Tosin Adarabioyo has taken to social media to celebrate Fulham getting a point from their Premier League match against Brighton & Hove at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night. The Manchester City old boy was named in the starting lineup alongside two other players of Nigerian descent in Ademola Lo...
Chelsea Beat Manchester United To The Signing Of Highly-Rated Striker Fiabema In January 2020
Published: December 17, 2020
Chelsea warded off competition from Manchester United to sign Norwegian-Nigerian wonderkid Bryan Fiabema in the January transfer window, the striker's father, Mina Fiabema has exclusively informed allnigeriasoccer.com. Fiabema had attracted concrete interest from both United and Chelsea as well as SPAL in Italy but ...
Reading Young Star Olise Scores, Assisted By Ejaria In Loss To Norwich City
Published: December 16, 2020
Reading playmaker Michael Olise is showing that he can make the leap to the English Premier League in future going by his outstanding performances in the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The France youth international of Nigerian descent was on target for the second consecutive game - four days after...
Everton's Iwobi Bags Assist, Iheanacho Fails To Equal Premier League Record Held By Chelsea Star
Published: December 16, 2020
Alex Iwobi impressed once again as Everton made it two wins from two matches, beating Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Hale End Academy product was named in the starting lineup but was deployed in a more familiar position of right winger. With J...
'It's A Game Which Is Going To Be Really Tough' - Leicester Star Ndidi Wary Of Everton
Published: December 16, 2020
Wilfred Ndidi believes his Leicester City teammates should be wary of the Everton squad coached by Carlo Ancelotti when both teams face off at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Toffees, who have Alex Iwobi in their ranks, will head into the matchday 13 fixture high on confidence following their 1-0 v...
'They Wanted To Offer Me A Trial' - Nigerian-Born Midfielder Reveals How He Joined Arsenal
Published: December 16, 2020
Lokoja-born midfielder Tim Akinola has revealed that he was initially offered a trial opportunity at Arsenal but the north London club opted to sign him straightaway because he showed he was hungry to be with the team. The 19-year-old found himself looking for a new club after failing to agree terms with Championshi...
Here Are The Most Popular Sports In Nigeria
Published: December 16, 2020
If there is anything that can bring people together, it is sports. Sports are popular all around the world, and sports are also very popular in Nigeria. There are many different sports that are popular in Nigeria but some are more popular than others. Some sports go way back in history, while others have emerge...
'It's A Shot That Wasn't Going In' - Eddie Howe On Semi Ajayi's Deflected Effort Vs Man City
Published: December 16, 2020
Former Bournemouth coach Eddie Howe has insisted that West Brom were fortunate to grab a point in their Premier League meeting with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola's side were dominant and deservedly took the lead through Gündogan following a cutback from Raheem Sterling but S...
Chelsea Striker Who Idolises Cristiano Ronaldo Open To Representing Nigeria National Teams
Published: December 16, 2020
Chelsea super kid Bryan Fiabema's international future lies with the Nigerian National Teams despite the striker being provisionally cap-tied to his country of birth Norway, according to his father Mina Fiabema. Bryan comes from a sports family as his father played field hockey back in his secondary school days and...
Miguel Azeez, Folarin Balogun Spotted Training With Arsenal First Team Pre-Southampton
Published: December 16, 2020
Two players of Nigerian descent in Miguel Azeez and Folarin Balogun are seemingly in contention to be included in Arsenal's matchday squad when they take on Southampton in the English Premier League this evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The two promising teenagers were spotted training with the Gunners first ...
Ogungbo Nets Game-winning Goal For Arsenal Against Rotherham United In FA Youth Cup
Published: December 16, 2020
Arsenal are through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rotherham United at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Tuesday evening. As for team news, goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri, defender Mazeed Ogungbo and winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji started for the Gunners while summer signing from Ajax Am...
Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Hits Double Figures In Goals With Brace Vs Charleroi
Published: December 16, 2020
Chelsea loanee Ike Ugbo has taken his tally for the season to ten goals from fifteen appearances for Cercle Brugge after netting a first half brace in their 4-3 loss to Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian First Division A on Tuesday evening. It comes on the heels of the former England U17 international pledging his i...
Teenage Nigerian Midfielder Makes Premier League Debut For Wolves In Win Vs Chelsea
Published: December 15, 2020
American-born Nigerian midfielder Owen Otasowie has finally made his English Premier League debut for Wolverhampton Wanderers, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Against Chelsea at the Molineux Stadium on Tuesday evening, manager Nuno Espírito Santo made one change at the break for Wolves as Leander Dendoncker was repl...