UYL Wrap: Kigbu Debuts; Adekanye Scores Again; Eyoma Assists; Dele-Bashiru Goes 90
Published: November 21, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, November 21.At the Academy Stadium, it ended goalless between Manchester City and Feyenoord with two Nigerians featuring.Having previously made the bench in three matches across two seasons, Jos-born England youth-teamer As...
Hoffenheim & Rohr On The Same Page: Akpoguma Outclassed Other Players In Key Stats
Published: November 21, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr admitted after watching Kevin Akpoguma on Saturday in the Bundesliga that the central defender was impressive against Eintracht Frankfurt.Rohr was at the WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena (Sinsheim) to personally monitor the former Germany U20 skipper, with a view to a possible call-up to the ...
Young Nigerian Winger Named To EFL Team Of The Week After Notching Three Assists
Published: November 21, 2017
Promising Nigerian winger Hakeeb Adelakun has been named to the EFL Team of the Week for 17th-19th November.The Scunthorpe United wonderkid was named the most outstanding left wing-back in the English Football Leagues on the back of his imperious display against Northampton Town on Saturday, November 18.Adelakun provid...
Manchester United Extend Contract Of One Of Their Top Stars
Published: November 21, 2017
Manchester United have triggered the one-year option on the contract of England international Ashley Young, as per reports.According to The Sun, manager Jose Mourinho has handed the versatile 32-year-old a 12-month extension to his current deal worth £6million to keep him at the club until 2019.Young, who joined Unite...
Ebuehi Says He Let His Speed Do The Talking Against Argentina Stars
Published: November 21, 2017
ADO Den Haag defender Tyronne Ebuehi was excited to be on the same pitch as Sergio Agüero, Angel di Maria, Javier Mascherano, Nicolas Otamendi and Paulo Dybala in last Tuesday's international friendly against Argentina in Krasnodar.The Netherlands-born youngster is now talk of the town after his impressive performance...
Moses Left In London As Chelsea Hold Closed Door Session In Baku
Published: November 21, 2017
Victor Moses will not make his anticipated return from injury when Chelsea face Azerbaijani champions Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday, starting from 1800 hours.Manager Antonio Conte had hinted that the Nigeria international could be in the traveling party to Baku but the right wing-back has remained in the...
Nigerian Teens Have Hand In Five Goals As Fulham Win Seven-Goal Thriller At Southampton
Published: November 21, 2017
Southampton U23s lost a seven-goal thriller to Fulham in a Premier League 2 Division 1 encounter staged at Staplewood Training Ground (Southampton, Hampshire) on Monday night.Ex-Arsenal schoolboy Nathan Tella started for the Saints and he was joined on the pitch by Jonathan Afolabi in the 20th minute, while Elijah Adeb...
Nigeria's Records At The World Cup: First, Youngest & Oldest Scorers; Cautions; Oldest Player
Published: November 21, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com continues the review of Nigeria's numbers at the World Cup with the Super Eagles gearing up for a return to participate in next year's edition billed for Russia.15 — Nigeria's goalscorers at the World Cup. Fifteen different players have accounted for Nigeria's twenty goals at the World Cup, with ...
16-Year-Old Nigerian Winger Debuts For Arsenal U23 Against Swansea City
Published: November 21, 2017
Swansea City U23 claimed a 3-1 win over Arsenal at Swansea City FC Youth Academy Training Centre in the Premier League 2 Division One on Monday.Three players of Nigerian parentage Tobi Omole, Tolaji Bola and Aaron Eyoma started for the Gunners, England youth-team star Xavier Amaechi was handed a debut at that level fol...
Sunderland Prodigy Joel Asoro Prefers To Represent Nigeria Ahead Of Sweden
Published: November 21, 2017
Sunderland next big thing Joel Asoro is willing to represent the Nigerian National Team ahead of his country of birth, Sweden, according to reports. Born in Stockholm to Nigerian parents, the offensive all-rounder has been capped by Sweden at U17 and U21 level but can still turn out for the Super Eagles ahead of the Wo...
Most Fielded U21 Players In Europe: Uzoho, Awaziem, Uduokhai, Abraham, Ifeanyi Make List
Published: November 20, 2017
Football statisticians CIES Football Observatory have published on their website the 10 most fielded footballers per position born in or after 1997 in both the big-5 leagues and 26 other top division European championships. Five Nigerian players Francis Uzoho (Deportivo de La Coruña), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), Felix ...
Official: Chelsea Confirm Versatile Defender Has Penned New Contract Until 2022
Published: November 20, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Premier League champions Chelsea have announced that promising defender Dujon Sterling has penned a new contract with the club.The new deal signed by the 18-year-old will keep him at Stamford Bridge until at least June 30, 2022 if both parties honor the agreement.Sterling mad...
Official: Chelsea Announce First Signing Of Winter Transfer Window
Published: November 20, 2017
Through a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced that they have snapped up Sweden international Jonna Andersson from Damallsvenskan champions Linkopings on undisclosed terms. The contract the left-back signed with Chelsea Ladies will become activated when the transfer window reopens for business on...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Stays Hot After International Duty, Eduok Strikes In Turkey
Published: November 20, 2017
Kasimpasa put hosts Kardemir Karabukspor to the sword with two second half goals in a 2-0 win in the Turkish Super League on Monday evening, with Nigerian duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Emem Eduok impressing.After Omeruo had put in a dogged showing in the first period to keep the Blue Flames at bay with a number of timed ch...
Lagerback Happy Nigeria Qualified For World Cup, Wants Gero In Super Eagles
Published: November 20, 2017
Former Nigeria coach Lars Lagerbäck says he's impressed with the progress of östersunds FK frontman Alhaji Gero, and thinks he is good enough to join up with the Super Eagles ahead of next summer's mundial.Gero exchanged pleasantries with the manager of the Norwegian National Team at an awards ceremony in Stockholm o...