Rising Star David Okereke Scores First-Ever Serie B Goal For Spezia
Published: October 07, 2018
Promising Nigerian striker David Okereke scored his first-ever goal in the Italian Serie B as Spezia defeated Livorno 3-1 at Stadio Armando Picchi on Sunday afternoon. The 21-year-old struck in the 11th minute to give the visitors a two-goal cushion after Crimi had put them in front. The unselfish Okereke has bee...
Southampton 0 Chelsea 3: Hazard, Willian & Pedro Preferred Ahead Of Victor Moses
Published: October 07, 2018
Victor Moses wasn't listed as Chelsea humbled Southampton 3-0 at Saint Marys on Sunday afternoon. Moses was expected to feature for the Blues in the game against the Saints but he didn't make the matchday squad listed by coach Maurizio Sarri. The Italian gaffer started with wingers Eden Hazard and Willian, Pedro re...
Emery Says Iwobi Has The Capacity To Play A Lot Of Games, Winger's Replacement Helps Arsenal Set New EPL Record
Published: October 07, 2018
Arsenal boss Unai Emery listed Iwobi among the players that have the capacity to play a lot of games for Arsenal this season after his side's 5-1 rout of Fulham in a Premier League tie on Sunday afternoon. Apart from the Premier League, the Gunners are also competing in the Europa League and League Cup, and begin th...
Watford's Isaac Success Lands In Lagos, Flies To Uyo Monday Ahead Of AFCONQ Vs Libya
Published: October 07, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Watford striker Isaac Success has landed in Lagos ahead of next weekend's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Success hopped on a plane bound for Lagos few hours after featuring for his club in their 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, his tenth consecutive ga...
Fulham 1 Arsenal 5 : Iwobi Fantastic As Emery's Revolution Continues To Bear Fruit
Published: October 07, 2018
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi made an impressive impact as Arsenal annihilated Fulham 5-1 at Vicarage Road in the London Derby on Sunday.The Arsenal youth product was outstanding at the left flank with his mesmerizing skills as he dazzled for the Gunners.Arsenal who played on the high line dominated possession from the ...
Chinedu Obasi Still Has It After Scoring In Six-Goal Thriller, Moses Ogbu With Brace
Published: October 07, 2018
Super Eagles striker Chinedu Obasi is proving that he has not lost his Midas touch after scoring for Elfsborg in a 4-2 loss to Sirus in the latest round of matches played in the Swedish Allsvenskan. His 22nd minute goal meant he has been directly involved in 5 goals (3 goals and 2 assists) in his last seven matches ...
Ex-Manchester City Starlet Chidiebere Nwakali Makes League Debut For New Polish Club
Published: October 07, 2018
Former Manchester City midfielder Chidiebere Nwakali made his Polish I Liga debut as Raków Częstochowa were held to a goalless draw by Podbeskidzie in a game week 13 fixture on Saturday, October 6. The former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles star came off the bench in the 84th minute as replacement for Szczepańsk...
One Key Stat That Proves Omeruo Has Not Lost His Touch, Rises To The Occasion On La Liga Debut
Published: October 07, 2018
Kenneth Omeruo finally made his long-awaited La Liga debut following his introduction in the 29th minute of CD Leganes' 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Saturday evening. The Nigeria international, who signed for Leganes on loan from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, was a non-p...
Players Rating: Ndidi Forming Great Partnership With France Midfielder of Senegalese Descent; Iheanacho Okay In Leicester Defeat
Published: October 07, 2018
Super Eagles stars Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho could not salvage a win or at least a point for Leicester City on Saturday in their 2-1 defeat to Everton at the King Power Stadium and were rated accordingly by the British media that followed the game.Leicester Live wrote of Ndidi's contribution to his team's out...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Finally Makes His La Liga Debut For Leganes, Overtakes Betis Hero Finidi
Published: October 06, 2018
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo finally made his La Liga debut for Leganes in their ongoing game against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque. The central defender started the game on the bench but was introduced in the 29th minute after Unai Bustinza sustained an injury. In doing so, Omeruo became t...
Super Eagles 'Deputy Minister Of Defense' Fails Audition Against One Of The Best, Juventus' Ronaldo
Published: October 06, 2018
Udinese central defender William Troost-Ekong struggled, to put it mildly, in his team's 2-0 loss to Juventus in an Italian Serie A clash at Dacia Arena (Udine) on Saturday evening.  Ahead of next weekend's 2019 AFCON qualifier against Libya, Ekong is the only active Super Eagles central defender playing for a topfli...
Libya Coach Amrouche Admits AFCON Qualifier Vs Nigeria Will Be Difficult, Awaits Foreign Pros
Published: October 06, 2018
Libya national team coach Adel Amrouche has admitted that the Mediterranean Knights will face difficulties in their upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against the Super Eagles. The Algerian football manager was pleased with the response of the invited players to the team's training camp in Tunis and i...
EFL : Wycombe's Bayo Nets 200th Career Goal; Chelsea Loanee Abraham, Sunderland's Maja, MK Dons' Aneke Among Scorers
Published: October 06, 2018
Find out the Nigerian stars that were on target for their English Football League clubs on Saturday, October 6. England U21 international Tammy Abraham bagged his third goal in Aston Villa colours in their 2-1 loss to Millwall at the Den. The Chelsea loanee had put Aston Villa in front inside six minutes after a ...
Super Eagles Star Ighalo Equals His Best Ever Scoring Record In A Single Season
Published: October 06, 2018
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has equaled his best ever scoring record in a single season after scoring a brace for Changchun Yatai in their six-goal thriller against Obi Mikel's Tianjin Teda at Tianjin Tuanbo Soccer Stadium on Saturday. Prior to today's game, Ighalo's best return in a single season was the 20 g...
EPL Wrap: Iheanacho Assists; Ndidi Struggles; Billing Shines; Success Subbed In; Ibe & Lookman Benched
Published: October 06, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 6. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Turf Moor, Huddersfield Town Pla...