'He's A Player We're Watching Very Closely' - Southgate Explains Why NFF Target Saka Wasn't Called Up
Published: August 25, 2020
Bukayo Saka's omission from the latest England squad list announced on Tuesday afternoon generated a lot of debate, with non-Nigerian fans and pundits alike questioning the decision of Gareth Southgate to snub the versatile left-sided player. There is no recognized left-back in the Three Lions squad, with Ben Chilw...
Five Nigeria-Eligible Young Stars Feature For Arsenal First Team In Pre-season Win Vs MK Dons
Published: August 25, 2020
At least six Nigeria-eligible starlets were on show at the Stadium MK on Tuesday evening as Arsenal's pre-season campaign got off to a satisfying start with a 4-1 victory over Milton Keynes Dons, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.While David Kasumu featured for the hosts, Bukayo Saka, James Olayinka, Tolaji Bola, Miguel Aze...
Roberto Carlos Watches On As Akinlabi Bags Assist To Help Real Madrid Win UYL Final
Published: August 25, 2020
Real Madrid have won the UEFA Youth League for the first time in their history, beating Benfica 3-2 in a thriller on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Los Blancos and Brazil legend Roberto Carlos was permitted to attend the final and monitored proceedings at the Colovray Sports Centre - Nyon in Switzerl...
Chelsea Hero Mikel Scores On Non-competitive Debut; Wears Victor Moses Jersey Number At Stoke
Published: August 25, 2020
Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel has made his non-competitive debut for EFL Championship club Stoke City, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Nigeria skipper was named in the starting lineup as the Potters thrashed Shrewsbury Town 5-1 at Clayton Wood training ground on Tuesday afternoon.   Stoke City, without Oghen...
Ex-Burnley Left-back Koiki Trialing With Charlton Athletic With A View To A Deal
Published: August 25, 2020
League One club Charlton Athletic have handed a trial to talented Nigerian fullback Ali Koiki with a view to joining the club on a permanent contract, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 21-year-old was among the players retained by Burnley for the 2020-2021 season, with the Premier League side offering him a new de...
A Number of Nigerians Are Flourishing In The Swedish Allsvenskan This Season
Published: August 25, 2020
The Super Eagles' squad has players plying their trade across Europe with the Turkish Super Lig, Scottish Premiership, and even the Dutch Eerste Divisie all represented. However, there have been very few call-ups for Scandinavian-based players in recent years. Despite this omission, there are several Nigerian playe...
Napoli Coach Gattuso Mentions Two Attributes Of His New Number 9 Osimhen
Published: August 25, 2020
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso has started running the rule over the club's record acquisition,Victor Osimhen at the pre-season training camp in in Castel di Sangro. The 2006 World Cup-winning midfielder has preferred a 4-3-3 system since his appointment as coach of the Blues but hinted at Tuesday afternoon's press co...
Nigeria Handed Boost In Saka Pursuit As Arsenal Winger Left Out Of Latest England Squad
Published: August 25, 2020
Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bukayo Saka with the Arsenal winger omitted from the latest England squad list announced by the English Football Association on Tuesday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. England boss Gareth Southgate has handed maiden senior call-ups to ...
Republic Of Ireland In Line To Cap-tie Idah As Norwich Striker Receives First Senior Call-up
Published: August 25, 2020
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 23-man roster for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, with Norwich City striker Adam Idah part of the group, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. This is the first time Idah has been summoned to the Republic of Ireland senior squad, a reward for his imperious d...
Snapped : Nigerian Striker Helps Chelsea U23s Secure 2-0 Win Against Charlton Athletic In Friendly
Published: August 25, 2020
Nigeria-eligible striker Bryan Fiabema was on show for Chelsea U23s as they secured a 2-0 win against Charlton Athletic in a friendly on Saturday, August 22 as they continued their preparations for the upcoming season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 17-year-old was pictured by the official website of Chelsea as he...
2019-20 Chelsea POTY Awards : Tomori Beats Anjorin, 9 Others To Goal Of The Season
Published: August 25, 2020
Fikayo Tomori has beaten Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin and nine other players to Chelsea Goal of the Season award for the 2019-2020 campaign, The Blues have informed via their official website. The England U19 international was nominated for the yearly accolade along with Tomori, Mason Mount, Lewis Ba...
Italian Serie A New Boys Crotone In Talks With Former Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi
Published: August 25, 2020
Nigeria international Eddy Onazi could be returning to the Italian Serie A four years after he ended his affiliation with Lazio. According to various reports in the Italian media, including Tuttomercatoweb, Serie A new boys Crotone are working on a deal to sign Onazi and have been in contact with his camp since July....
Chelsea Wing-back Moses Finally Breaks His Silence After Inter's Loss To Sevilla UEL Final
Published: August 24, 2020
Victor Moses has broken his silence since Inter Milan lost the UEFA Europa League showpiece 3-2 to Sevilla last Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Chelsea-owned wing-back was a second half substitute for Antonio Conte's side at the RheinEnergieStadion last time out, replacing Danilo D'Ambrosio as the Nerazzurri...
The Afternoon That Eze Convinced Elland Road He Was A Star
Published: August 24, 2020
Eberechi Eze epitomized what a breakthrough season is by playing in every single Championship game for Queens Park Rangers during the 2019/2020 season. Not only was Eze an ever-present, but he also contributed 14 goals and eight assists from an advanced midfield role. It was a magnificent season from the 22-year-old, f...
Official : German Club St. Pauli Have A New No. 14 In Aremu Who Joins From IK Start
Published: August 24, 2020
German 2. Bundesliga club St. Pauli have completed the signing of former Flying Eagles holding midfielder Afeez Aremu. Aremu ended his association with Norwegian top-flight club IK Start after putting pen to paper on a contract with St. Pauli that will run until the end of the 2022-2023 season. The brand new St....