Why Tammy Abraham, Other Players of Nigerian Descent, Other African Stars Should Represent Their Nations
Published: December 24, 2018
There has been heated debates over the courting of Nigerian born players like Tammy Abraham, Ademola Lookman, Moses Odubajo and co who be eligible for other countries to play for Nigeria. Izuchukwu Okosi examines the merits and demerits of this subject.1. Marketability of Competitions Increase With Players Born AbroadI...
20-Year-Old Nigeria-Eligible Defender Makes Senior Debut For Championship Club Reading
Published: December 23, 2018
Central defender Gabriel Osho made his senior debut for Reading as they were beaten 1-0 by Middlesbrough at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday evening. The 20-year-old was recalled from his loan spell with National League club Aldershot Town on December 6 , and was named in the match day squad against Rotherham Unite...
Arsenal Captain Vs Burnley, Ozil Praised For Role He Played In Alex Iwobi's Goal
Published: December 23, 2018
Former Germany star Mesut Ozil has been praised for the role he played in the buildup to Arsenal's third goal scored by Alex Iwobi in their 3-1 win against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. A brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave the Gunners a two-goal advantage, Ashley Barnes halved the deficit from ...
Super Eagles Watch : Tony Nwakaeme, Aminu Umar, Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu On Target For Euro Clubs
Published: December 23, 2018
Round up of the Super Eagles players that were on target for their respective European clubs on Sunday, December 23. At Medical Park Stadyumu, Anthony Nwakaeme enjoyed a monster outing for Trabzonspor in their 4-1 rout of Rizespor, having provided an assist and writing his name on the score-sheet for the second stra...
Chelsea Loanee Abraham Nets 13th Of The Season; Club Brugge's Dennis Bags Brace
Published: December 23, 2018
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham continued his brilliant form in the EFL Championship by scoring his 13th goal of the season as Aston Villa surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Leeds United at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon. The England U21 star gave Aston Villa the lead after five minutes and Conor Hourihane doub...
Official : Eintracht Frankfurt Loan Out Super Eagles Hopeful Who Models His Game After Alaba
Published: December 23, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, German Regionalliga side Chemnitzer FC have confirmed that they have loaned in Nigerian defender Deji Beyreuther from Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt. The teenage left-back, who models his game after Bayern Munich star David Alaba, is joining the Sky Blues on loa...
Sunderland Boss Explains Why Much-coveted Striker Maja Was Benched In Loss To Portsmouth
Published: December 23, 2018
Josh Maja was surprisingly not utilized by Sunderland manager Jack Ross as they were beaten 3-1 by Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, amid speculation linking the striker with an exit from The Blacks in the January transfer window. Ross has claimed that the former Super Eagles invitee was unwell and h...
Ex-Manchester United Coach Mourinho Watches Porto Loanee Mikel In Portugal
Published: December 23, 2018
Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has attended his first game since he was dismissed as coach of Manchester United, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Four days after leaving the Red Devils, Mourinho was among the 3,079 spectators that witnessed the  Primeira Liga encounter between Vitória Setúbal and Santa Clara at Es...
'He Has Done Really Well' - Brighton Boss Hints Balogun Could Start Against Arsenal
Published: December 22, 2018
Brighton & Hove boss Chris Hughton has suggested that Leon Balogun could retain his place in the starting line-up when Arsenal visit the American Express Community Stadium on December 26. The Nigeria international has partnered Lewis Dunk in central defense for the last three Premier League game as Shane Duffy was s...
Iwobi, Ndidi Impress In Arsenal, Leicester Wins; Iheanacho Not Rated As Chelsea Lose Unbeaten Run At Home
Published: December 22, 2018
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal) and the duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City) were in action Saturday evening for their English Premier League sides when they faced Burnley and Chelsea respectively and were  rewarded with 3-1 and 1-0 victories in the week 18 fixtures.Some English press who followed the game...
U23 Stars Onyedinma, Torunarigha, Agu On Target For Wycombe Wanderers, Hertha BSC, VfL Osnabruck
Published: December 22, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target in matches across Europe on Saturday, December 22. In the German Bundesliga, Jordan Torunarigha celebrated penning a new contract with Hertha BSC by netting a consolation goal in his side's 3-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen at BayArena. ...
EPL Wrap: Iwobi, Billing Score; Ndidi Outstanding; Success, Iheanacho Late Subs; Balogun Goes 90; Moses Frozen Out
Published: December 22, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 22. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff at the Emira...
Master Of Substitutions, Emery Reacts To Lacazette Looking Furious After He Was Replaced By Iwobi
Published: December 22, 2018
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was not happy that he was replaced by Alex Iwobi in the 78th minute of their 3-1 win over Burnley at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. The Frenchman provided a crucial assist for the Gunners second goal scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when he combined with Kolasinac to relea...
Arsenal 3 Burnley 1 : Iwobi Ends Four-Month Goal Drought; 17-Year Old Nigerian Named In 18
Published: December 22, 2018
Arsenal returned to winning ways by beating Burnley 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday afternoon, their first win in three games across all competitions following losses to Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. As for team news, wingers Bukayo Saka and Alex Iwobi were named in the match day squad but onl...
Villarreal Readying New Deal For Chukwueze To Ward Off Interest From Premier League, La Liga Clubs
Published: December 22, 2018
Villarreal have opened talks with Samuel Chukwueze over a new contract in an attempt to ward off interest from clubs in La Liga and Premier League. In recent days, Atletico Madrid have been linked with a January move for the Nigeria international, who is valued in the region of 30 million euros. Although the ide...