Tottenham 1 Arsenal 0: Four African Stars Feature As New Premier League Record Is Set
Published: February 10, 2018
A textbook header from Harry Kane in the second period prove enough in the North London Derby as Tottenham Hotspur saw off Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley in their Premier League encounter on Saturday afternoon.Alex Iwobi started on the substitute bench for the Gunners in his 25th appearance this season.Both sides endured a fir...
Talented Wolverhampton Wanderers Midfielder Debuts For The United States
Published: February 10, 2018
Promising Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder of Nigerian parentage Owen Otasowie made his international debut for the United States as their U18 team came from behind to beat Costa Rica on Friday, February 9.The box-to-box midfielder replaced Benalcazar in the 73rd minute in his maiden appearance for the Americans at a...
In-form Super Eagles Star Named On The Bench As Arsenal Announce Starting XI Vs Spurs
Published: February 10, 2018
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will start on the bench in Arsenal's Premier League meeting with North London neighbors Tottenham Hotspur at the National Stadium in England on Saturday afternoon.This is the first time in eight games that the Hale End Academy product has not been named in the starting line-up by manage...
Done Deal : Nigerian Defender Joins MLS Outfit New England Revolution
Published: February 10, 2018
Major League Soccer club New England Revolution have bolstered their defensive ranks by signing American-born Nigerian defender Jalil Anibaba.The experienced defender was offered a contract by New England Revolution following a successful trial.He  logged 176 minutes for the club during their preseason trip to I...
Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham Talents Of Nigerian Descent Start As World Champions Lose 4-0
Published: February 10, 2018
World champions at U17 level England surprisingly lost 4-0 to Portugal in their opening game at the 2018 Algarve Tournament on Friday.As many as four players of Nigerian descent in the shape of West Ham defender Ajibola Alese, Arsenal pair Arthur Okonkwo and Xavier Amaechi and Chelsea midfielder Faustino Anjorin were n...
Chelsea Set To Offer Nigerian Defender Aina New Deal
Published: February 10, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea are set to offer talented Nigerian defender Jordan Aina a new deal ahead of the start of the 2018-2019 season.Born December 10, 2001, Jordan Aina is expected to sign a fresh two-year deal in the summer and will become a first-year full-time scholar at The Blues.He would be ...
Official: Another Nigerian Striker Added To Las Palmas Squad
Published: February 09, 2018
With a statement on their official website, Spanish La Liga outfit UD Las Palmas have announced the signing of Nigeria international Imoh Ezekiel.The 24-year-old was a free agent before appending his signature to a seventeen-month deal that will keep him at Las Palmas until June 30, 2019.Ezekiel is the third Nigerian p...
Arsenal's Best Goal At Tottenham : Nigeria Legend Kanu Nominated
Published: February 09, 2018
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated Premier League meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the National Stadium in London on Saturday, the official website of the Gunners has asked fans to pick the best away goal scored.Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu's goal and four other fantastic strikes from Robert Pires, Tomas R...
Alarm For Gernot Rohr As Super Eagles Defender Falls Ill
Published: February 09, 2018
ADO Den Haag defender Tyronne Ebuehi is a big doubt to add to his appearances in the Eredivisie this season when his team visit Groningen on Sunday.Dutch media outlet Omroepwest  is reporting that the Nigeria international did not show up for training on Friday and his availability for the match at Noordlease Stadion ...
New Mikel Scores Ninth League Goal In Chelsea Colours
Published: February 09, 2018
Chelsea have opened up a nine-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the U18 Premier League table after thrashing Swansea City 5-1 at Cobham Training Centre on Friday afternoon.The Young Blues were without the exciting midfielder Faustino Anjorin who has been invited to the England U17 squad for the upcoming Algarve Tou...
Russia 2018 World Cup : Super Eagles To Train At Essentuki Arena
Published: February 09, 2018
Football governing body, Fifa, confirmed on Friday that the Nigerian national team will be based in Essentuki at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.The Sanatorium Istochnik Hotel in the Stavropol region, Essentuki will act as the Super Eagles headquarters during the tournament, while they will train at Essentuki Arena.A doub...
Why Victor Moses, Chelsea Stars Were Given Three Days Off? Conte Replies
Published: February 09, 2018
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has provided reasons for giving Victor Moses and other first-teamers three days off in the wake of his side's 4-1 loss to Watford in the Premier League on Monday.The Blues are still competing on three fronts - Premier League, Emirates FA Cup...
Adekanye To Face Manchester United As Nigerian Talents Discover UYL Round Of 16 Opponents
Published: February 09, 2018
Nigerian youngsters have discovered their next opponents in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Youth League following the draw that took place in Nyon on Friday afternoon.Two-time champions Chelsea have registered midfielders Tariq Uwakwe and Faustino Anjorin, and Ola Aina's younger brother Jordan for the knockout rounds...
Ex-Flying Eagles Star Ajayi Misses Out On League One Player Of The Month Prize
Published: February 09, 2018
Former Nigeria U20 international Semi Ajayi has missed out on the Sky Bet League One Player of the Month for January after the winner of the award was announced on Friday morning.Northampton Town midfielder John-Joe O’Toole won the accolade ahead of the three other players nominated : Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United), T...
NFF Boss Backing Osimhen, Nwakalis, Ndidi, Iheanacho & Ebuehi To Be Picked For 2022 World Cup
Published: February 09, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick is looking ahead to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.With the Super Eagles boasting one of the youngest squads amongst the 32 participating countries in Russia, Pinnick has predicted that the current squad will perform better in the next four years.''It is not the number o...