Everton 2 Arsenal 5: Iwobi Benched, Lookman Subbed In, Akpom Not In 18
Published: October 22, 2017
Arsenal returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, thrashing Everton 5-2 at Goodison Park on game week nine in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.Nigeria national-teamer Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute, Chuba Akpom wasn't in the Gunners 18 and England U20 World Cup-winning winger Ademola Lookman came on for ...
Ighalo Outshines Cameroon International Striker Again In Changchun Yatai Win
Published: October 22, 2017
Changchun Yatai made it back-to back wins in the Chinese Super League after beating Jiangsu Suning FC 3-1 in the Chinese Super League on Sunday, with in-form Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo writing his name on the score-sheet again.Inside the opening minute, Cameroon international Benjamin Moukandjo gave the visitors the...
Chelsea Continue Running The Rule Over Victor Adeboyejo
Published: October 22, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea are still running the rule over Nigerian striker Victor Adeboyejo, with a view to offering him a contract in the coming days. The free agent has already played a competitive game for the Blues U23 squad, against Swansea City in the Premier League 2 nine days ago, and manager Joe Edwards...
Deputy PM: Argentina-Nigeria Friendly Will Bring Big Attention, Messi Will Come
Published: October 22, 2017
The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia,Vitaly Leontiyevich Mutko, has admitted that November's friendly between  Argentina and Nigeria, which will be held in Krasnodar, is an indicator of interest in Russia before the 2018 World Cup.Whilst the Super Eagles squad for the games against Algeria and Argentina have not been r...
Iwobi Likely To Start On The Bench Vs Everton, Wears Black Bib Final Training
Published: October 22, 2017
Super Eagles main hero against Zambia, Alex Iwobi, may likely start on the bench in Sunday afternoon's Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton at Goodison Park.While it is a foregone conclusion that the Hale End Academy product will be named in the match day squad, manager Arsene Wenger hinted during the Gunner...
Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund Tracking Chelsea Midfielder Dubbed The New Eden Hazard
Published: October 22, 2017
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the performance of Chelsea wonderkid Callum Hudson-Odoi at the ongoing 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup, with a view to a transfer in future.Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed the Spanish and German clubs have been watching the English-born Ghanaian attacking midfielder right...
Chelsea-Linked Nigerian Starlet Kelechi Rejects Offer From Maccabi Haifa
Published: October 22, 2017
American-born Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Onyewuenyi has turned down a move to Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Haifa, according to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com.Having been linked with a transfer to Chelsea, Norwegian and Swedish clubs, Maccabi Haifa appeared to be the player's destination after he w...
Juventus And Atletico Madrid Fighting For N7.1 Billion-Rated Super Eagles Star
Published: October 22, 2017
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru is generating transfer interest from top European clubs Juventus and Atletico Madrid, as per reports.The Daily Mail is reporting that there is a possibility that Everton will sell the striker without him playing an official game for the club he joined in the summer transfer window, ...
Nigerian Exports: Ebuehi Assists; Simon & Awaziem Score; Uche On Fire; Aina Stars; Onazi Back
Published: October 21, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Saturday.We start off in the Dutch Eredivisie. ADO Den Haag claimed a 2-0 win at VVV Venlo with two Nigerians in action.While Tyronne Ebuehi went the distance and provided the assist for his team's first goal, Arsenal loanee Kelechi ...
Victor Moses Pays Homage To Chelsea Teammates After Impressive Win
Published: October 21, 2017
Victor Moses took to social media to praise his Chelsea teammates following their 4-2 win over Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.The Blues came from behind to beat the Hornets, with Michy Batshuayi (2) and Cesar Azpilicueta finding the net after they found themselves 2-1 down with 20 minutes remaining.Moses wen...
Nigeria Rejected Facing Iran, Saudi Arabia And Morocco In Friendly Next Month
Published: October 21, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation say they had offers from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Morocco before opting to face Argentina in a high-profile pre-World Cup friendly in Russia on November 14.NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed at the weekend that nearly all arrangements have been concluded with regards to ...
Young Nigerian GK Highly Regarded By Wenger Making Progress At Arsenal
Published: October 21, 2017
Talented young Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is making good progress at Arsenal and took another step forward in his bid to make his first team debut for the Gunners.Okonkwo, who celebrated his 16th birthday last month, finally made his competitive debut for the U18s in a 2-0 loss to Leicester City at the Leiceste...
U17 World Cup United States 1 England 4 : Eyoma Benched, Akinola Goes 90
Published: October 21, 2017
England thrashed United States 4-1 at Fatorda Stadium, Margao on Saturday and have qualified for the semifinals of the 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup.For the second consecutive match in the tournament, Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian descent Timothy Eyoma watched proceedings from the bench for the Young Lions, while To...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Shines; Abraham Goes 90; Moses, Success On The Mend; Tosins Not In 18
Published: October 21, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 21.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Chelsea came from beh...
Moses-Less Chelsea Win Six-Goal Thriller Against Watford
Published: October 21, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea, who were without Victor Moses, returned to winning ways after beating Watford 4-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.Pedro fired Chelsea into a 12th minute lead but the two sides went in all-square at half-time after Abdoulaye Doucoure restored parity for the Golden Boys in injur...