Young Gun: Nigerian-Born Defender Named Arsenal Academy Strongest Player By Teammate
Published: July 15, 2020
Ibadan-born central defender Joseph Olowu has been identified as the strongest player in the Arsenal Academy. Interviewed by the official matchday programme ahead of tonight's English Premier League meeting against Liverpool, defender Zech Medley, who is on the fringes of the first team, was asked by Aidan Small to...
'We Are Now Used To Seeing Him Do The Rest' - Aubameyang Hails Arsenal Assist King Saka
Published: July 15, 2020
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hailed Bukayo Saka for his creativity ahead of this evening's Premier League clash against newly-crowned champions Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. The Hale End Academy product is Arsenal's assist king so far this season, having provided 12 assists in 36 games across ...
Ex-Everton Striker Amokachi: Why Ighalo Cannot Bench Rashford, Martial At Man United
Published: July 15, 2020
Former Nigeria international and Everton striker Daniel Amokachi has urged fans of Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo to temper expectations from the Nigerian following his limited playing time at the club.Ighalo has scored whenever he started in the United line up in cup competitions notching up five goals in each...
Official : Shanghai Shenhua Sign Former Newcastle Striker To Replace Odion Ighalo
Published: July 15, 2020
Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua have finally confirmed the signing of experienced Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Eagles star was presented to the media and fans at a ceremony on Wednesday, which has ended speculation about his future after training with the club ...
CD Leganes Suffer Blow As Spanish Football Federation Sanction Super Eagles Defender Awaziem
Published: July 15, 2020
CD Leganes have suffered a blow in their bid to avoid the drop as manager Javier Aguirre will not be able to count on the services of Chidozie Awaziem for his side's must-win game against Athletic Club at the San Mamés Barria (Bilbao) on Thursday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Nigeria international is n...
Nigerian International Striker Set To Reject Premier League Clubs For Napoli
Published: July 15, 2020
The transfer window in Europe will soon open and Nigerian players will be in the spotlight as usual.Lille striker Victor Osimhen who scored 18 Ligue 1 goals in 38 matches in all competitions before the 2019/2020 season was curtailed in France is reportedly on the brink of signing a five-year deal with Serie A side Napo...
Bournemouth Issue Message To Flying Eagles Star After Wycombe Promotion To Championship
Published: July 15, 2020
Premier League club Bournemouth have sent a message to Nigeria U20 international Nnamdi Ofoborh in the wake of Wycombe Wanderers' promotion to the second-tier of English football via the playoffs. The Chairboys sealed promotion to the Championship after beating Oxford United 2-1 in the playoff final on Monday, with...
Super Eagles Striker Based In Croatia Shows Off To Everton, Fiorentina, Atalanta
Published: July 15, 2020
At least three scouts representing European clubs were in attendance at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb for the Croatian 1.HNL meeting between Dinamo Zagreb and Hadjuk Split on Sunday, July 12. Croatian media outlet Net says Everton, Fiorentina and Atalanta talent spotters were on a scouting mission in the Croatian ...
Toronto FC Striker Approached By NFF, Akinola Named To MLS Team Of The Week
Published: July 15, 2020
The 20-year-old Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola has been named to the latest Major League Soccer Team of the Week, following the conclusion of the Round 1 of group games from the MLS is Back Tournament, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The United States U20 international of Nigerian parentage netted his first career brace...
Arsenal Product Akpom Attracting Interest From Turkish Giants Fenerbahce
Published: July 14, 2020
Arsenal Academy product Chuba Akpom is attracting interest from Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce, according to various reports in the Turkish press. It is claimed that the Yellow Canaries have started talks with Akpom's entourage over a summer transfer. The former England youth-teamer, who has switched his all...
Manchester United Ended Up Signing Ighalo On Loan After Defeat To Man City In League Cup
Published: July 14, 2020
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided to move into the transfer market so sign a new striker following their 3-1 loss to Manchester City in the semifinal first leg of the League Cup back in January, according to reports.The Red Devils were toothless in attack against their city rivals and were three goal...
Super Eagles Defender Stars As Wigan Athletic Put Eight Past Hull To Set Club Record
Published: July 14, 2020
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun was impressive as Wigan Athletic hammered Hull City 8-0 in an EFL Championship clash at the DW Stadium on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Making his ninth appearance in a Wigan shirt, the former Brighton & Hove player partnered Ivory Coast U23 international Cedric Ki...
Leicester City Boss Insists Substitution Of Iheanacho Vs Bournemouth Wasn't Negative
Published: July 14, 2020
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted that the substitution of Kelechi Iheanacho at half-time in his side's shock 4-1 loss to Bournemouth in the last round of matches in the England Premier League wasn't a negative one. Heading into the fixture at the Vitality Stadium, the Nigeria international was in re...
'I Enjoy These Kinds Of Stories' - Klopp Invites Liverpool Fan Akinfenwa To Trophy Parade
Published: July 14, 2020
English Premier League-winning manager Jurgen Klopp has promised to invite Anglo-Nigerian striker Adebayo Akinfenwa to the Reds trophy parade. A lifelong Liverpool fan, Akinfenwa's Wycombe Wanderers gained promotion to the Championship on Monday after beating Oxford United 2-1 in the playoff final at Wembley, with ...
Sheffield Wednesday's Dominic Iorfa, Son Of Ex-Super Eagles Striker, Named In Championship TOTW
Published: July 14, 2020
Dominic Iorfa, son of former Super Eagles striker with the same name, has been included in the latest Championship Team of the Week by football statistics website Whoscored. A former England U21 international, Iorfa netted his second goal of the season to help Sheffield Wednesday register a 3-0 win against a Queens...