Real Madrid Coach Zidane Explains Reasoning Behind Bringing On Akinlabi In Second Half
Published: September 21, 2020
Marvin Akinlabi, 20, made his competitive debut for Real Madrid in their goalless draw with Real Sociedad on Sunday night, coming on to replace Rodrygo Goes with 20 minutes left on the clock. Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane has explained his thinking behind bringing on the Spanish-born Nigerian winger, a substitut...
Nantes' Simon, Racing Genk's Onuachu, Antwerp's Pius Score For Euro Clubs
Published: September 21, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's catch-up on the Nigerian players who found the net for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Sunday, September 20. We begin in the Belgium First Division A. Defender Junior Pius scored twice to salvage a 2-2 draw for Antwerp against AS Eupen at the Bosuilstadion (Deurne). With ...
Akinlabi Enters The History Books As First Nigerian To Play Competitively For Real Madrid
Published: September 20, 2020
The Real Madrid player every Nigerian was hoping would come off the bench against Real Sociedad, Marvin Akinlabi was handed his competitive debut for the La Liga champions on Sunday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Coach Zinedine Zidane brought him on to replace Rodrygo with twenty-one minutes remaining and the...
Ndidi Is A better CB Than Maguire, Lindelof Combined' - Fans Praise Leicester Emergency Center Back
Published: September 20, 2020
Leicester City romped to a 4-2 victory over Burnley in their Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Sunday evening, with Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi yet again impressing in an unnatural position for his side. For the second game running, the Super Eagle tucked into a back four setup, alongside çagl...
Akinlabi's Jersey Number Revealed Ahead Of Potential Debut For Real Madrid Vs Real Sociedad
Published: September 20, 2020
Still just twenty years of age, Nigerian winger Marvin Akinlabi is in the frame to make his competitive debut for Real Madrid's first team in their La Liga opener against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane has included Akinlabi in the matchday squad again...
Obi Mikel Suffers Defeat On Home Debut For Stoke City
Published: September 20, 2020
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel played his first competitive game for Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium as they suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Bristol City on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. In a 3-5-2 formation, the former Super Eagles skipper played as a holding midfielder alongside Sam Clucas, ...
'He's One For The Future' - Arsenal Winger Chooses Miguel Azeez As 'The Next Big Thing'
Published: September 20, 2020
England U21 international Reiss Nelson reckons that Arsenal Academy star of Nigerian and Spanish descent Miguel Azeez has a bright future ahead of him, and tipped the central midfielder to be the next big thing in English youth football. Azeez has been on the books of Arsenal since the age of five and rose through t...
Most Fouled Player Tella Shines Off The Bench For Southampton As Spurs' Kane Sets New EPL Record
Published: September 20, 2020
Former Arsenal schoolboy Nathan Tella made his English Premier League home debut as Southampton were thrashed 5-2 by Tottenham Hotspur in a matchday two fixture on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Fresh from making his full debut for the Saints against Brentford in the League Cup, Tella entered the ga...
'Osimhen Is So Incredibly Fast, Great Player ' - Fans React As Super Eagle Debuts For Napoli
Published: September 20, 2020
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has made his competitive debut for Napoli as they beat Parma 2-0 in their first Serie A game of the new season on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The big-money summer acquisition came off the bench in the 61st minute to replace Diego Demme, and showed flashes of his...
Official : Super Eagles Defender Shehu Returns To Cyprus To Join AC Omonia
Published: September 20, 2020
With a statement on their official website, Cypriot First Division club AC Omonia have announced the acquisition of Abdullahi Shehu on a two-year deal. The Nigeria international is returning to Cyprus for a second spell in the division, having worn the colours of Anorthosis Famagusta for two seasons, from 2016-2018....
'The First Nigerian To Score For Man Utd' - Ighalo Reveals His Favourite Moment As A Red Devil
Published: September 20, 2020
Odion Ighalo has revealed that his favourite moment so far as a Manchester United player was scoring his maiden goal for the club in their 5-0 rout of Club Brugge in a Europa League tie back in February 2020. The goal came twenty-seven days after United confirmed his loan move from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua and ...
Report : Watford Offer Multi-Year Deal To Tottenham Academy Product Troost-Ekong
Published: September 20, 2020
Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong is being linked with an imminent move to Championship club Watford. Udine-based local newspaper Messaggero Veneto via mondoudinese.it writes on its print edition that Watford owner Gino Pozzo has been in touch with Troost-Ekong and a five-year deal is on the table waiting ...
'A Great Pass From Saka' - Man Utd Legend Evra Hails Creativity Of Versatile Arsenal Winger
Published: September 20, 2020
Arsenal have maximum points from their first two games of the new Premier League season after a hard-fought 2-1 win over West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night. Alexandre Lacazette gave the Gunners the lead in the 25th minute but Mikel Arteta's side were pegged back just before half time when Michail An...
Super-sub Hoogewerf Provides Important Assist In Season Debut For Manchester United
Published: September 20, 2020
Netherlands U17 international of Nigerian descent Dillon Hoogewerf made his season debut for Manchester United on Saturday, September 19 as their U18 team beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in their first match in the U18 Premier League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The diminutive striker was not in action last weekend beca...
Official : Liverpool Loan Out 2013 U17 World Cup Winner Awoniyi To Union Berlin
Published: September 19, 2020
German Bundesliga side Union Berlin have confirmed the signing of 2013 U17 World Cup-winning striker Taiwo Awoniyi. The Liverpool-owned player will be spending the whole of the 2020-2021 season on loan at Union Berlin. Awoniyi has represented two German clubs in the past on loan from Liverpool, spending the 2015-2...