Iwobi Admits He Played Right Wing-back A Couple Of Times During His Arsenal Days
Published: November 25, 2020
Everton star Alex Iwobi has revealed that the right wing-back position is not entirely new to him having played the same role during his days with Arsenal. In his second Premier League start of the season, the Hale End Academy product thrived after manager Carlo Ancelotti deployed him at wing-back and he was involv...
Victor Osimhen's Agent Reveals When He Expects Napoli Striker To Return To Action
Published: November 25, 2020
Victor Osimhen's agent William D'Avila expects the Nigeria international to be involved in some capacity when Napoli take on AS Roma in the Serie A on November 29. The striker missed Napoli's home loss to AC Milan last weekend due to an injury he picked up during the crazy 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone twelve days ago ...
14 Days And Counting : UCL Record Held By Ex-Chelsea, Anderlecht Star Babayaro Still Stands
Published: November 24, 2020
Celestine Babayaro's long-standing UEFA Champions League record of being the youngest-ever player to feature in the competition still stands, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Aged 16 years and 87 days then, the Chelsea legend set the record while at RSC Anderlecht after he was named in the starting lineup against FC S...
Osayi-Samuel Shines With Goal And Assist For QPR In Win Vs Rotherham United
Published: November 24, 2020
Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel was the star of the show as Queens Park Rangers' resurgence continued with a 3-2 victory over Rotherham United at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in London on Tuesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Osayi-Samuel's contract situation has been an issue in recent weeks...
Tri-Eligible Midfielder Felix Nmecha Named In Manchester City's Matchday 23 To Face Olympiakos
Published: November 24, 2020
German-born attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent, Felix Nmecha is in the frame to take his total appearances for Manchester City's first team to three on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Spanish football tactician Pep Guardiola included him in the 23-man traveling squad to Greece on Tuesday, mean...
Reassuring Injury Update On Kalu But Bordeaux Winger Doubtful To Face PSG
Published: November 24, 2020
There has been a reassuring update on the injury suffered by Samuel Kalu during the second half of Bordeaux's 1-0 win at Stade Rennais last Friday which led to his substitution on the hour-mark. The Nigeria national teamer made way for Rémi Oudin after feeling discomfort in the hamstring, the same injury that kep...
Arsenal Manager Arteta Calls Up Two Nigeria-Eligible Teenagers For UEL Clash Vs Molde
Published: November 24, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta has called up two Nigeria-eligible teenagers for Thursday's Europe League meeting against Molde. The 18-year-old central midfielder Miguel Azeez and 19-year-old striker Folarin Balogun were spotted boarding the plane at Luton Airport on T...
Best Nigerian Footballers Who Played In The Russian Premier League
Published: November 24, 2020
The Russian Premier League has always been known for spending a lot of money on purchasing foreign players - especially the ones from Africa. This trend has been visible for almost 20 years. The clubs like CSKA, Zenit, Krasnodar have spent a lot of money on Nigerian players. Because of that, a decent number of foot...
'Iwobi In Particular Deserves Credit' - Michael Ball Pays Tribute To Everton's RWB Vs Fulham
Published: November 24, 2020
Former Everton defender Michael Ball has paid tribute to Alex Iwobi after his impressive performance during the Toffees 3-2 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. When Everton signed the Nigeria international from Arsenal in August 2019, many people saw him as a player with only offensive qualiti...
The Limits Of Law And Police Brutality In The USA
Published: November 24, 2020
Police brutality in the United States of America has been a big problem, especially for historically disadvantaged groups and minority groups. Acts of brutality by the police have led to a cascade of civil unrest displays across this country. Some police brutality acts are clear as day but others might sublimin...
Crystal Palace Star Eze Names The Toughest Player He Has Faced In Premier League
Published: November 24, 2020
Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze has named Everton attacking midfielder James Rodriguez as the toughest player he has faced in the English Premier League. The England U21 international of Nigerian descent came up against the former Real Madrid star on matchday three as Palace were beaten 2-1 by Everton. Eze ad...
Real Madrid Ready To Battle Manchester United, Liverpool In Race To Sign Super Eagles Star
Published: November 24, 2020
La Liga champions Real Madrid are interested in signing Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze but face competition from abroad, according to reports. Spanish newspaper La Razon claims that two Villarreal players in the shape of Pau Torres and Chukwueze are transfer targets for Los Blancos, Manager Zinedine Zidane s...
Super Eagles Striker Dropped From Club Brugge UCL Matchday Squad For Disciplinary Reasons
Published: November 24, 2020
Club Brugge coach Philippe Clement will not be able to count on the services of Emmanuel Dennis when his side take on Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international was originally included in Club Brugge's 22-player traveling party to Dortmund and was spotted boarding the...
'The Man Is A Magician' - Fans Hail Performance Of Crystal Palace Crowd-Pleaser Eze Despite Loss
Published: November 23, 2020
Crystal Palace rising star Eberechi Eze was back in the fold despite fears he would not be available for selection against Burnley in a Premier League game at Turf Moor this evening.   It earlier looked as if the Super Eagles target was going to miss the game after pulling out of the England U21 squad due to muscle s...
Rangers' Nigeria International Defender Makes Scottish Premiership Team Of The Week
Published: November 23, 2020
Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon Balogun has been included in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Week by celebrated football statistics website Whoscored following the conclusion of matchday fifteen. Fresh from starting the two matches played by Nigeria in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Si...