Iwobi Reacts To Arsenal's Controversial 1-1 Draw Against West Brom
Published: January 01, 2018
Alex Iwobi has expressed his disappointment at Arsenal missing out on all three points in the final Premier League game of 2017 against West Brom on Sunday evening. Alexis Sanchez's 83rd-minute free kick was deflected in by James McClean and the Gunners were on course for three points but Jay Rodriguez converted a spot...
Ajayi, Moses, Ndidi, Ola Aina Named In Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: January 01, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best Nigerian performers from the different leagues to put together our first team of the week for the new year, with debutants, David Amoo and Jonathan Obika all featuring in the list.Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United) : Ajiboye has impressed at the domestic Eagles get-together in Abuja a...
West Brom 1 Arsenal 1: Alex Iwobi Features In Wenger's Landmark Game
Published: December 31, 2017
Arsenal and West Brom shared spoils in a tight 1-1 turnout at the Hawthorns on Sunday evening in their last Premier League game of the year 2017.Alex Iwobi returned to the Gunners starting XI after missing out in the 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace three daysago while Chuba Akpom was not selected for this one.Iwobi nea...
(Photo Confirmation) Nigerian Midfielder Dubbed The New N'Golo Kante Joins Barnet
Published: December 31, 2017
With a statement on their official website, League Two club Barnet have confirmed the signing of Ibadan-born holding midfielder Faud Sule, subject to ratification by the EFL and the Football Association.The financial teams and duration of contract signed by the 20-year-old have not been disclosed by the Bees.Sule playe...
Ex-Nigeria Star Okoronkwo: Mikel Did The Right Thing To Leave Chelsea, Musa Should Follow Suit
Published: December 31, 2017
Retired Nigeria international Isaac Okoronkwo has admitted that he has attempted to persuade Ahmed Musa to leave Leicester City when he met the striker in Russia as the Super Eagles were preparing to face Argentina in an international friendly last month. Okoronkwo pointed out that Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel w...
Adarabioyo Benched, Ladapo Not In Squad As Eagles Put An End To Man City Winning Streak
Published: December 31, 2017
Manchester City were held to a 0-0 stalemate by a spirited Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, a result which ended the Premier League leaders winning streak.Young Nigerian defender, Tosin Adarabioyo was named among the substitutes for the Citizens while promising ex-Nigeria U20 invitee, Freddie Ladapo...
Cambridge United's MOTM Uche Loses Tooth, Rushed To The Dentist
Published: December 31, 2017
Cambridge United won their tenth game in the League Two this season, beating Crewe Alexandra 3-1 at Abbey Stadium on Saturday, but it came at a cost with former Nigeria U23 invitee Uche Ikpeazu rushed to the dentist immediately after the game.The striker is having his best season since he turned professional and took h...
Moses Only Nigerian In France Football Team Of The Year, Nominated For CAF Best Right Winger
Published: December 31, 2017
Chelsea star Victor Moses has been named to the African Team of the Year for 2017 by celebrated French football magazine France Football.The right wing-back was the only player of Nigerian descent that made the prestigious list.The list contains Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, (both from Liverpool),...
Wilfred Ndidi Rated Leicester's Best Player At Liverpool
Published: December 31, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi was rated as Leicester City best player in their 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, December 30.In his final game of 2017, the Nigeria international topped the rating with eight marks ahead of Riyad Mahrez, Marc Albrighton and Jamie Vardy, who were awarded seven out of ten marks each...
Nigerian Exports : Goals Galore As Uche, Ajayi, Obika, Otabor, Aneke, Amoo & Bayo Score
Published: December 30, 2017
Viv-Solomon Otabor was on target for Blackpool as they shared spoils 2-2 with Plymouth Argyle in an EFL League One clash.The 21-year old came off the bench in the 26th minute and struck at the death for the Seasiders to ensure a point for Gary Bowyer's side who sit 15th on the 24-team league table.In another English Le...
VfB Stuttgart's Argentina Defender : I Played Well Against Nigeria
Published: December 30, 2017
VfB Stuttgart's Argentina international Emiliano Insúa says he was delighted to be named in the squad that lost 4-2 to Nigeria in an international friendly in Southern Russia on November 14.Manager Jorge Sampaoli introduced the left-back for the final ten minutes of the encounter at Stadion Krasnodar with the outcome ...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Goes 90; Ibe Hits Bar; Success & Iheanacho Snubbed Again; No Debut For Olosunde
Published: December 30, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 30.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.At Stamford Bridge, Victor Moses lasted 57...
Liverpool 2 Leicester 1: Ndidi Stars, Musa Benched As CAF AFOTY In Waiting Scores Brace
Published: December 30, 2017
Liverpool battled back to claim a 2-1 win over Leicester City in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Anfield on Saturday.Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi started for the Foxes with his compatriot Ahmed Musa named on the bench, Liverpool's Dominic Solanke was named among the substitutes for the hosts for the ga...
Chelsea 5 Stoke City 0: Moses Dazzles As Chelsea Outclass His Former Club
Published: December 30, 2017
Chelsea completely obliterated Stoke City in a resounding 5-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.Victor Moses who had a loan spell with the Potters in the 2014-2015 campaign started against his former employers for the encounter as they delivered a rampant first half showing.Chelsea took very little time ...
Watford Coach Explains Why Nigerian Striker Is Starting Vs Swansea City
Published: December 30, 2017
Watford boss Marco Silva has explained why Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has been handed a start in Saturday's Premier League clash against Swansea City at Vicarage Road.Prior to today's match against the Swans, Okaka had not made the Hornets starting line-up since the opening round of the Premier League when ...