EPL Wrap: Moses Stars, Ndidi Goes 90, Iheanacho Subbed In, Iwobi & Success Benched
Published: September 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 9.Tosin Adarabioyo (Manchester City) and Ovie Ejaria (Liverpool) were not in their respective teams match day squads as Jurgen Klopp's side were thrashed 5-0 by Pep Guardiola's team.England U21 interna...
Manchester City 5 Liverpool 0 : Solanke Subbed In, Ejaria & Adarabioyo Not Involved
Published: September 09, 2017
Jürgen Klopp suffered suffered his heaviest loss as a Premier League manager after Liverpool were humiliated 5-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Citizens Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo presumably watched the game from the stands as he wasn't included in the match day squad, while...
U18 PL Chelsea 2 Arsenal 0 : Five Nigerian Talents Start, Uwakwe & Okonkwo Benched
Published: September 09, 2017
Arsenal suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Chelsea in an U18 Premier League fixture at Cobham Training Centre (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey) on Saturday afternoon.Five players of Nigerian descent Joseph Olowu, Tobi Omole, Folarin Balogun, James Olayinka and Bukayo Saka made the starting line-up of the Gunners.Chelsea midfi...
(Photo) Nigerian Starlet Olowu Training With Arsenal First-Team Star Sanchez
Published: September 09, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Joseph Olowu was delighted to train with Arsenal's first team on Friday ahead of their Premier league encounter versus Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.Olowu, who joined the Gunners at U14 level, is one of the top youngsters in their U18 squad and has already featured for the Reserve team in the P...
Manchester United Monitor Benfica Stars Ahead Of Champions League Clash
Published: September 09, 2017
A representative from Manchester United witnessed the Portuguese Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Portimonense on Friday night.According to the official scouts and intermediaries list published , a Manchester United scout was among the  52, 795 spectators at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz).Mancheste...
Dele-Bashiru Brothers, Kigbu, Ogbeta Named In Man City's UYL Roster
Published: September 09, 2017
The administrative body for association football in Europe, UEFA, have published Manchester City's squad list for the UEFA Youth League, with four players of Nigerian parentage included.Dele-Bashiru brothers Tom and Fisayo, Jos-born Ashinme Kigbu and Nathanael Ogbeta have been registered for the competition by manager ...
Wilfred Ndidi: The Next Sunday Oliseh On The Rise
Published: September 09, 2017
Elite clubs in the Premier League are keeping tabs on Wilfred Ndidi, a young Nigerian midfielder who has impressed so much in his short time in the English top-flight, that he has drawn comparisons with former Super Eagles skipper Sunday Oliseh.Nothing much new for big clubs you would think, but the 20-year-old has tak...
Ifeanyi Ifeanyi Happy To Be Called Up For Super Eagles Duty
Published: September 09, 2017
Super Eagles B central midfielder Ifeanyi Ifeanyi says he's humbled to be included in the team for the WAFU Cup tournament.Ifeanyi Ifeanyi shot into prominence after he helped the country's Under-20 team to clinch Gold at the 2015 African Youth Championship in Senegal.The Akwa United enforcer was named in the home base...
Vancouver Whitecaps Announce Acquisition Of Nosa Igiebor, Subject To Medical
Published: September 09, 2017
Canadian-based Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps have bolstered their midfield with the addition of Nosa Igiebor, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate, work permit, visa, and medical examinations.The Nigeria international has penned a deal that will keep him at Vancouver Whitecaps until ...
Nigerian Exports : Henry, Etebo & Onovo Score, Idowu Sees Red, Enyeama On The Mend
Published: September 08, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in matches across Europe on Friday, September 8.Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru bagged a brace, his first goals of the season, as Anderlecht turned a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 win in a Belgian First Division tie held at Constant Vanden Stock.The Everton loanee opened t...
17-Year-Old Nigerian Defender Trains With Arsenal First Team
Published: September 08, 2017
The young Nigerian central defender Joseph Olowu will fancy his chances of breaking into Arsenal's first team and making his competitive debut in the not too distant future.The 17-year-old trained with the Gunners first team filled with the likes of Per Mertesacker, Jack Wilshere, Nacho Monreal, Petr Čech and Alexandr...
Leicester City Assessing Fitness Of Iheanacho Ahead Of Chelsea Clash
Published: September 08, 2017
Leicester City are monitoring the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho before their Premier League clash against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, September 9.The Nigeria international managed only eight minutes of game time for the Foxes before he reported for international duty with the Super Eagles, and the tre...
Super Eagles Dazzler Victor Moses : I Am Ready To Take On Anyone
Published: September 08, 2017
Victor Moses is unfazed by the prospect of competing with Chelsea new acquisition Davide Zappacosta.Manager Antonio Conte had been in a market for right wing-back to challenge the Nigeria international in that position, and had to wait until transfer deadline day before wrapping up a deal for the Torino star.''I am rea...
Conte's Reaction To Chelsea's Failed Move To Sign Barkley
Published: September 08, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte faced the media ahead of his side's trip to the King Power Stadium, where they face Kelechi Iheanacho's Leicester City on match day four in the English Premier League.As expected, Conte was quizzed about the club's failed move to sign England star of Nigerian parentage Ross Barkley.It was ...
Royal Reception For Ejaria, Solanke, Tomori And Onomah
Published: September 08, 2017
England U20 World Cup winners were hosted by Duke of Cambridge at Kensington Palace on Thursday, September 7.Prince William honoured the Young Lions following their achievement in South Korea, where they became the first British team to win the Fifa U20 World Cup.Six players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Ademola ...