Manchester United Coach Explains Why Ighalo Got The Nod Over Anthony Martial Vs Norwich
Published: June 27, 2020
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo got the nod over Anthony Martial in his side's hard-fought 2-1 win against Norwich City in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup on Saturday evening. Heading into the game at Carrow Road, Martial was in red-hot form, scoring six go...
'It's A Lovely Finish From Ighalo' - Ex-Norwich Star Hails Man Utd Striker For Poacher's Finish
Published: June 27, 2020
Manchester United got the best possible platform to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup after taking the lead five minutes into the second half in the ongoing game against Norwich City at Carrow Road. Odion Ighalo continued his remarkable goalscoring form in Cup competitions, including the Europa League, since his tran...
Union Berlin's Super Eagle Ends 15-Game Goal Drought ; Abdullahi Opens Bundesliga Account
Published: June 27, 2020
Nigeria international Anthony Ujah ended his goal drought of going fifteen matches without a goal after getting on the scoresheet for Union Berlin in their 3-0 rout of Fortuna Dusseldorf on the final day of the 2019-2020 season on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Prior to today's contest at the Stad...
Official : Promising Left-Back Koiki Offered New Burnley Deal; Two Nigerian Youngsters Released
Published: June 27, 2020
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Burnley have announced that highly-rated Nigerian left-back Ali Koiki has been offered a new contract, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 20-year-old, who is regarded as one of the most promising fullbacks of Nigerian descent in England, would be...
FA Cup: Sheffield United Coach Recollects Kanu's Controversial Assist For Marc Overmars' Goal
Published: June 27, 2020
Ahead of Arsenal's trip to the Bramall Lane for Sunday's FA Cup quarterfinal meeting against Sheffield United, manager of the Blades, Chris Wilder has recollected Nwankwo Kanu's controversial assist for Marc Overmars' goal when both teams met in the competition back in February 1999. Alan Kelly's clearance was put i...
Super Eagles Striker Hits Double Digits With 10th Goal In Croatia; Vendsyssel's Ogude Scores
Published: June 26, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigerian players who were on target for their respective clubs in league matches across Europe on Friday, June 26. In Croatia, out-of-favour Super Eagles striker Emem Eduok bagged his tenth league goal of the season to help Hajduk Split register a 2-1 win against Slaven Koprivn...
'They Are Not Good Enough' - Super Eagles Coach Rohr Explains Why He Doesn't Use NPFL Stars
Published: June 26, 2020
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained that he doesn't utilize Nigeria Professional Football League players for national team matches because they are not on the same level as their foreign-based counterparts. With the exception of Heartland goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, local-based players hardly get a look-i...
'A Preferred Candidate' - Rohr Admits He Wants Bayern Munich Striker To Play For Super Eagles
Published: June 26, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has reiterated that he wants Bayern Munich wonderkid Joshua Zirkzee to play for the Super Eagles but admitted that it won't be easy for the striker to switch his international allegiance from Netherlands to Nigeria. Born in Schiedam nineteen years ago, Zirkzee qualifies to represent Niger...
Reading In Talks With Liverpool Over Extending Ejaria's Loan Deal; Osho Agrees Contract Extension
Published: June 26, 2020
English Championship side Reading are in talks with Premier League champions Liverpool over the extension of Ovie Ejaria's loan deal, the official website of the Royals has reported. The central midfielder joined Reading on a season-long loan in August 2019 and was due to return to his parent club at the end of this ...
Osimhen Still Stranded In Nigeria; Lille Ready To Send Private Jet To Bring Back Striker
Published: June 26, 2020
Victor Osimhen has yet to resume pre-season preparations with French Ligue 1 club Lille. The Nigeria international was granted compassionate leave to attend the burial of his father and was expected to return to France this week but he's stranded in Nigeria because the borders are closed to curb the spread of coronavi...
Liverpool Strikers Ojo, Babajide React As Reds Win First Top-Flight Title In 30 Years
Published: June 26, 2020
Liverpool have ended their 30-year wait for an English top-flight title after winning the Premier League on Thursday night following Chelsea's 2-1 victory against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Jurgen Klopp's side needed just two points to be crowned champions after thrashing Cryst...
Confirmed : Former Bolton Wanderers Winger Leaves Sochaux On A Free Transfer
Published: June 26, 2020
Former Bolton Wanderers winger of Nigerian descent Tope Obadeyi will leave Sochaux on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this month, the French Ligue 2 club confirmed through their official website on Friday morning. The 30-year-old joined Sochaux in 2018 and played 13 games for the club in all ...
Official: Three Nigerian Rising Stars Offered New Southampton Deals; Sheyi Ojo's Cousin Retained
Published: June 26, 2020
Three Nigerian starlets have been offered new contracts by Southampton ahead of the 2020-2021 season, the English Premier League has officially reported. They are Flying Eagles hopeful Oludare Olufunwa, Nathan Tella and David Agbontohoma. Should the aforementioned players accept the new terms, they are expected ...
Confirmed : Midfield Maestro Miguel Azeez Among 12 Nigerian Players Retained By Arsenal
Published: June 26, 2020
Arsenal have submitted their retained and released list for the 2020-2021 season to the English Premier League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. As many as twelve Nigeria-eligible players will be on the books of the Emirates Stadium outfit next term if they are not sold in the summer transfer window. All the Nigeri...
Official : Aina Released By Chelsea; Victor Moses Among 4 Nigeria-Eligible Players Retained
Published: June 26, 2020
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Victor Moses is among four Nigeria-eligible players retained by Chelsea for the 2020-2021 season, informs the official website of the English Premier League. The right wing-back will enter the final twelve months of his contract with The Blues on July 1 and is expected to see out t...