Iwobi Rated Highly In Embarrassing Arsenal Defeat To Liverpool At Anfield
Published: December 30, 2018
Super Eagles winger cum midfielder Alex Iwobi had a good individual game in a very poor Arsenal outing at the Anfield Saturday evening as a rampant Liverpool side romped to a 5-1 hiding over the Gunners which extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points. Iwobi provided the assist for Ainsley Mait...
EFL: Chelsea Loanees Abraham & Tomori, Sunderland's Maja, MK Dons' Aneke, Cambridge Utd's Ibehre Get On The Scoresheet
Published: December 29, 2018
Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target in English Football League matches on Saturday, December 29. Aston Villa's push for a playoff spot continued at the Deepdale Stadium, where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Preston North End. Tammy Abraham headed Villa in front on the stroke of half-tim...
Arsenal Coach Names Two Players That Impressed Him Despite Loss To Liverpool
Published: December 29, 2018
Arsenal boss Unai Emery was satisfied with the performance of two Hale End Academy products in the shape of Alex Iwobi and Ainsley Maitland-Niles despite his side's humiliating 5-1 loss to Liverpool on Saturday evening at Anfield. The Nigeria international was heavily criticized for his inconsistent performances in ...
TopSport Afrik Merit Awards 2018: Endurance Ogbemudia Bags Intermediary Of The Year
Published: December 29, 2018
Delta State born Nigeria Football Federation licensed intermediary, Endurance Ogbemudia has won the best intermediary for the 2017/2018 season at the recently held TopSport Afrik Merit Award. During the said period, the licensed intermediary worked with Super Eagles duo Oghenekaro Etebo and Daniel Akpeyi, as well as F...
Liverpool 5 Arsenal 1 : Impressive Iwobi Provides Assist; No Record For Saka
Published: December 29, 2018
Liverpool have gone nine points clear at the summit of the Premier League standings following their 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was arguably the most impressive player on the Arsenal side and went the distance while Bukayo Saka's quest to break the record...
EPL Wrap: Success, Billing, Ndidi Go 90; Iheanacho Subbed In; Iwobi & Saka In 18; Balogun Benched; Lookman & Solanke Missing
Published: December 29, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 29. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At the American Express Community Stadium...
Not Fit For The Job: Nigeria U20 Coach Aigbogun Arrested By London Police For Drunkenness & Domestic Violence
Published: December 29, 2018
Nigeria U20 coach Paul Aigbogun could be in hot water with his employers, the Nigeria Football Federation, following his arrest by the London Police for public disturbance, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.   Aigbogun, who lives in North West London, was arrested by the London Police outside a woman&#...
Official : Ex-Arsenal GK, Idem Joins Macclesfield Town Who Are Managed By Gunners Hero Sol Campbell
Published: December 29, 2018
EFL League Two club Macclesfield Town have completed the signing of promising Nigerian goalkeeper Emmanuel Idem, informs the official website of the Silkmen. Previously, Idem was unemployed following his release by Aston Villa at the end of the 2017-2018 season. The 20-year-old turned out for the youth teams of ...
Why Liverpool Striker Does Not Want To Join Balogun At Brighton; The Eagles Lead Race
Published: December 29, 2018
Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke will reportedly turn down a permanent transfer to Leon Balogun's Brighton & Hove in the January transfer window. The Guardian UK is reporting that the England U21 sensation is wary of a move to the Seagulls due to their one-striker approach and could be behind Glenn Murray and Flori...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Gets German Passport Thirty Five Years After Giving Up Citizenship
Published: December 29, 2018
Gernot Rohr has finally been issued with a German passport thirty five years after giving up his citizenship. Born in Mannheim, southwestern Germany 65 years ago, the former Bayern Munich defender qualified to be a citizen as he was born in the country and through his parents. According to German newspaper Mannh...
Official : Blues Legend Joe Cole To Coach Three Nigerian Starlets At Chelsea
Published: December 29, 2018
Through a publication on their official website, Premier League side Chelsea have informed that one of their legendary players, Joe Cole will return to the club in 2019 as a technical academy coach. Cole's job description specifies that he will work with various age groups over the next six months, including U18s an...
It's Now Or Never: Arsenal's Saka Has One Last Chance To Break A Premier League Record Vs Liverpool
Published: December 29, 2018
London-born Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka was spotted training with the Arsenal first team at London Colney on Friday as Unai Emery and his side finalized preparations for the big match of the weekend against Liverpool at Anfield, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Saka working out with the first team stars suggests that ...
Three Takeaways From Games Involving Super Eagles Players On Festive Days
Published: December 29, 2018
Some Super Eagles stars were in action for their clubs on Christmas and Boxing Days with most leagues now on a recess.Izuchukwu Okosi looks back at some of the takeaways from their performances. 1. Balogun's Error Leading To Goal CostlySuper Eagles defender Leon Balogun was at fault for Arsenal's goal on Wednesday a...
'There Are No Young And Old Players' - Rohr Urges Bayern Munich To Offer New Deal To Ribéry
Published: December 28, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has urged Bayern Munich to award a new contract to veteran winger Franck Ribéry. The president of Bayern Munich, Uli Hoeness suggested earlier this month that the former France international will hang up his boots at the end of the season. But Rohr thinks that Ribéry is still going str...
Usman Saleh-Hassan Happy At Viking FK Of Norway
Published: December 28, 2018
Former Flying Eagles striker Usman Saleh-Hassan said he has been very happy with his stay in Norway as he is being treated like a king at his club Viking FK."I have been very happy at my club because they treat me well here" he told allnigeriasoccer.com in Jos, Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria earlier today."The co...