Watford Coach Explains Why Isaac Success Started In 4-3-3 Formation Vs Man City
Published: December 05, 2018
Watford coach Javi Gracia has explained why he set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation in their 2-1 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday evening, with Isaac Success, Troy Deeney and Roberto Pereyra named in attack. The Spanish tactician was forced to shake up the starting line-up because French midfielder étienne Capoue...
Tottenham Hotspur Run The Rule Over Nigerian Winger Against Liverpool
Published: December 05, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur had a scout present at Anfield for the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton last weekend. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that Tottenham chief scout Steve Hitchen was among the spectators that witnessed the game at Anfield, without mentioning the identity of the player he came to...
Official: Nigeria Captain Pens New Deal In Sweden; AWCON Winning Midfielder Ayinde Joins New Team
Published: December 05, 2018
Super Falcons captain Rita Chikwelu has ended speculation about her future after penning a new deal with Swedish Damallsvenskan club Kristianstads DFF, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The agreement between club and player will see the attacking midfielder remain at Kristianstads DFF until the end of the 2019 season. ...
Photo Confirmation: Fit-Again Victor Moses Trains With Chelsea Pre-Wolverhampton Wanderers
Published: December 05, 2018
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was pictured training with Chelsea first-teamers in their final training session ahead of Wednesday evening's Premier League meeting against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri stated at yesterday's pre-match press conference that there are no injuries at the ...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Reveals The One Thing He Noticed Upon Entering Rayo Vallecano Stadium
Published: December 05, 2018
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo played a key role as CD Leganes advanced to the next round of the Copa del Rey following their  3-2 win on aggregate against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international helped Real Madrid loanee Andriy Lunin to post a shutout in the second leg clash (1-0) at Estadio de ...
The New Premier League Record Leon Balogun Helped Brighton Set In 3-1 Win Against The Eagles
Published: December 05, 2018
Leon Balogun helped Brighton & Hove to set a new Premier League record in their 3-1 win against Crystal Palace at the American Express Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. Three first half goals from Glenn Murray, Leon Balogun and Florin Andone sealed the victory over the Eagles. According to Goal, it was the f...
Arsenal's Saka Nets Stunning Goal, Chelsea's Tino Notches Assist Against League One Teams
Published: December 05, 2018
Arsenal have been knocked out of the Checkatrade Trophy following their 2-1 loss to League One opponents Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Tuesday evening. There were starts for youngest player of Nigerian descent to feature in the Europa League, Bukayo Saka, Tobi Omole and James Olayinka and they all went the distance ap...
Balogun Scores 25 Seconds After Coming On As Sub But Fails To Break EPL Record Held By Ex-Nigeria U20 Star
Published: December 04, 2018
Leon Balogun opened his Brighton & Hove account as they claimed a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in a Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium on Tuesday night. The Seagulls manager Chris Hughton had to bolster his defense with the introduction of the Nigeria international on the half-hour mark a...
Ndidi Joins Man Utd's Rashford, Barcelona's Dembele In U21 TOTW Europe's Top 5 Leagues
Published: December 04, 2018
Two players of Nigerian decent have been named to the Team of the Week Europe's Top Five Leagues (30th November to December 2, 2018). Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Hertha BSC's Jordan Torunarigha have been selected in the best rated XI from Europe’s top five leagues, comprising only of players aged 2...
Aneke Backs Super Eagles Coach Rohr On Player Invitations For AFCONQ Vs Seychelles, Friendlies
Published: December 04, 2018
Former Nigeria Professional Football League top scorer Jude Aneke has backed the decision of Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr to prosecute the last 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles with his regular players that won the AFCON ticket. Following Nigeria's qualification for next year's tourname...
'He Did Well Against Liverpool' - Everton Coach Hints Lookman May Start First EPL Game In Over A Year
Published: December 04, 2018
Ahead of Everton's Premier League clash against Newcastle United, manager Marco Silva has admitted that England U21 star Ademola Lookman is pushing hard for a place in the starting line-up. The Nigeria Football Federation target gave a good account of himself after coming off the bench in the 1-0 loss to Liverpool l...
Ballon d'Or : Kanu Youngest Nigerian In History Nominated; Okocha, 4 Other Super Eagles Stars Previously Shortlisted
Published: December 04, 2018
Croatia captain Luka Modric won the 2018 Ballon d'Or in Paris after gathering the most points from the journalists who participated in the vote. Since 1995, players born outside Europe were allowed to be nominated for the prestigious accolade but no Nigerian player has managed to win the award. In total, six ret...
Wolves Target Victor Moses Available For Selection After Back Injury
Published: December 04, 2018
Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri spoke to the national press in England ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium on Wednesday evening. Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was not in the Blues squad vs PAOK Thessaloniki in last week's Europa League match at Stamf...
Former Chelsea Star Kalou: NFF Should Convince Hertha BSC's Torunarigha To Choose Nigeria Ahead Of Germany
Published: December 04, 2018
The Nigeria Football Federation have tried in vain to lure Hertha Berlin central defender Jordan Torunarigha to commit his international future to the Super Eagles over Germany, where he was born. The 21-year-old Torunarigha has earned 26 caps for Germany's U16, U18, U19, U20 and U21 national teams, and trained with...
EFL Trophy Team News: AFC Wimbledon's Nigerian Captain Rated As Doubtful For Showdown Vs Chelsea
Published: December 04, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that AFC Wimbledon captain Deji Oshilaja is unlikely to suit up for the League One club when they trade tackles with Chelsea U21 in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday evening. The central defender has failed a fitness test after picking up a slight knock in the Dons 3-1 win at Halifax...