Rennes Include 16-Year-Old Nigerian Likened To Patrick Vieira In Matchday Squad Vs Sevilla
Published: October 28, 2020
French Ligue 1 club Rennes have included 2004-born Nigeria-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu in their matchday squad for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Sevilla at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ugochukwu has long been touted as one of the best prospects at Rennes ...
Top Tackler, Interceptor, Most Fouled Player Frank Onyeka Shines Against Liverpool
Published: October 28, 2020
Danish champions FC Midtjylland missed out on their first Champions League point following their 2-0 loss to an under-strength Liverpool side at Anfield on Tuesday night.   It was goalless at the break but in the second half, Diogo Jota opened the scoring before Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot to double th...
'He Has To Make A Very Clear Decision' - QPR Coach Explains Why Osayi-Samuel Was Dropped
Published: October 28, 2020
Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel was conspicuously absent from Queens Park Rangers matchday 18 in their 3-0 loss to Barnsley at Oakwell on Tuesday night. It was the first time in the new season the Hoops' Young Player of the Year was omitted from the matchday squad in all competitions as he started all thei...
Hoffenheim's Akpoguma On Congested Fixture List, Europa League Clash Vs Gent
Published: October 27, 2020
Kevin Akpoguma has spoken about Hoffenheim's congested fixture list, with the German Bundesliga club playing seven games in the space of 22 days before he reports for international duty next month. The former Germany U20 captain admitted that the games are played at a high intensity and the players must be in tip-t...
Osimhen Admits The Fans Played A Key Role In His Decision To Join Napoli
Published: October 27, 2020
Victor Osimhen has admitted that the fans were a big part of why he decided to join Napoli over the other clubs vying for his signature. The Nigeria international expressed fears about moving to the Italian Serie A but backtracked after holding talks with manager Gennaro Gattuso and president Aurelio De Laurentiis....
Olise Among Three Nigerians On Parade For Chelsea In Win Vs Reading U17 Premier League Cup
Published: October 27, 2020
Richard Olise was among three players of Nigerian descent on parade as Chelsea began their quest to win the U17 Premier League Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their Reading counterparts at Cobham on Tuesday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Richard is the younger brother of Reading playmaker Michael ...
Pundit Warns Liverpool To Be Wary Of 'Physical' Onyeka, FCM Ace Misses Dad's Funeral Today
Published: October 27, 2020
Danish football expert Klaus Egelund has highlighted Frank Onyeka as one of the key players in the Midtjylland squad that Liverpool should pay special attention to in Tuesday night's Champions League meeting at Anfield. The Ekstra Bladet journalist was contacted by Liverpool's media team to provide the lowdown on t...
Ex-Nigeria U17 Invitee Targets Return To Full Training At Chelsea After International Break
Published: October 27, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Golden Eaglets invitee Prince Adegoke hopes to return to full training with Chelsea after the last international break of 2020. The 2003-born goalkeeper has not played competitively for Chelsea's youth teams in 2020-21 because he underwent surgery after tearing his menisc...
Arsenal New Boy Ideho Finally Resumes Training Following Transfer From Ajax Amsterdam
Published: October 27, 2020
Dutch-born Nigerian winger Joel Ideho is inching closer to making his debut for the Arsenal teams. According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Ideho has finally arrived in London to join the Gunners following his transfer from Ajax Amsterdam before the close of the summer transfer window. The 200...
Versatile Super Eagles Defender Makes Milestone Appearance For West Brom In Draw At Brighton
Published: October 27, 2020
Versatile Super Eagles center back Semi Ajayi made a milestone appearance for West Brom in their 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove at the AMEX Stadium on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Arsenal U23 captain has now appeared in 50 official matches for the Baggies since joining the club from Rothe...
CD Feirense's Abraham Delighted With His Progress After Scoring In Back-To-Back Games
Published: October 27, 2020
It has been a dream start in the Portuguese Liga 2 for Nigeria midfielder Abraham Marcus as he continues to impress at CD Feirense.Two league goals in two consecutive games from the bench have seen Abraham gradually become a vital player for CD Feirense under manager Filipe  Martins.Abraham's 74th minute goal sealed a...
'He Told Us To Play Our Football' - Ex-Inter Star Obinna Says Mourinho Kept Close Tabs On Youngsters
Published: October 26, 2020
Former Nigeria international Victor Obinna has revealed that Jose Mourinho closely monitored the young players in the squad while he was coaching Inter Milan. Obinna was a member of the Inter Milan team that won the Serie A in the 2008-2009 season under the tutelage of the famous Portuguese football tactician. ...
'Ajayi Will Learn With Him' - Sherwood Reveals Super Eagle Will Benefit Playing With Chelsea Hero
Published: October 26, 2020
Former Tottenham Hotspur coach Tim Sherwood believes Semi Ajayi will benefit playing alongside Chelsea legend Branislav Ivanovic in the heart of West Brom's defence. Baggies boss Slaven Bilic has reinstated the Super Eagles star into the starting lineup for the ongoing game against Brighton & Hove at the American E...
Manchester City Coach Guardiola Calls Up Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder For UCL Match Vs Marseille
Published: October 26, 2020
Manchester City have already named their matchday squad for Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League meeting with Marseille, with Nigeria-eligible attacking midfielder Felix Nmecha called up for the match taking place at the Stade Velodrome, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. City boss Pep Guardiola has included Nmecha in ...
Zirkzee To Sit Out Bayern's Champions League Showdown With Lokomotiv, Musiala In Squad
Published: October 26, 2020
Netherlands U21 international of Nigerian descent, Joshua Zirkzee will sit out Bayern Munich's Champions League showdown with Lokomotiv Moscow at the RZD Arena on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Eagles target was nowhere to be found in the matchday squad announced by Bayern Munich on Monday...