Chelsea manager Pochettino rates the performance of Ugochukwu after midfielder's full PL debut
Published: September 18, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino has provided his assessment on the performance of  Lesley Ugochukwu who made his full Premier League debut for Chelsea in their barren draw with Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.   Before the encounter with the Cherries, the talented midfielder had made two Premier League appearances, both of...
2013 AFCON winner Emenike reveals the key role he played in Moses' transfer to Spartak Moscow
Published: September 18, 2023
2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker with the Super Eagles, Emmanuel Emenike has revealed that he played a key role in ensuring Victor Moses was signed by Spartak Moscow.    Moses initially joined the Russian Premier League team on loan from Chelsea in October 2020 and was signed on a permanent basis the ...
Baptism of fire: Three Nigerian-born players in Antwerp's travelling squad to face Barcelona in UCL 
Published: September 18, 2023
Three Nigerian-born players will be named in Royal Antwerp's matchday squad for their UEFA Champions League Group H clash against Barcelona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday, September 19, barring an injury in the final training session.    Former Barcelona defensive midfielder Mark van Bom...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface sets two records despite firing blanks against Bayern
Published: September 18, 2023
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface couldn't break the Bundesliga record for most goal contributions by a new player after 4 games having failed to score or assist in Bayern Leverkusen's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Friday night.   However, the 22-year record has been able to set another record in the G...
'Arteta does not trust him 100 percent' - John Ogu on why Arsenal star Smith Rowe is out in the cold
Published: September 18, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has taken his support for Arsenal to another level by hosting an X space on Sunday evening, shortly after the Gunners registered a 1-0 win over Everton in a Premier League game at Goodison Park.   One of Ogu's goals as a footballer was to don the colours of Arsenal but that i...
'I also try to play as a second striker' - Akpom likens himself to Arsenal and Ajax legend Bergkamp
Published: September 18, 2023
Chuba Akpom believes that there are similarities between his game and that of Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam legend Dennis Bergkamp.    Retired Netherlands international Bergkamp was  originally a wide midfielder, was moved to the center forward role and then as a second striker.    Just like the Dutchm...
The reason Super Eagles-eligible winger missed Chelsea's goalless draw against Bournemouth 
Published: September 18, 2023
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino explained why England U21 international winger of Nigerian descent, Noni Madueke was omitted from the gameday squad.    The international break has compounded Chelsea's ...
Nigerian exports: Lookman takes Super Eagles form to club; ex-Chelsea schoolboy strikes;  Michael on fire & more 
Published: September 18, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's comprehensive review of the Nigerian players that found the back of the net for their respective foreign clubs in league matches on Sunday, September 17, 2023.   In the Italian Serie A, Ademola Lookman brought his national team form to Atalanta as he opened his account for the season i...
Southampton loanee Onuachu scores 29 minutes into his Trabzonspor debut but subbed out due to injury
Published: September 17, 2023
Southampton loanee Paul Onuachu scored his first goal for Trabzonspor just 29 minutes into his debut in the Turkish side's 3-0 win over Beşiktaş in a Süper Lig encounter on Sunday evening.   It was the Super Eagles striker who opened the scoring for his new club when he put himself in a good position to n...
Man Utd include Oyedele as an overage player in UYL squad, two other Nigerians named on roster
Published: September 17, 2023
Manchester United have announced their UEFA Youth League squad ahead of their opening game in Group A against Bayern Munich, with three Nigeria-eligible players making the cut.     Manager Travis Binnion has selected defensive midfielder Maxi Oyedele, fullback Habeeb Ogunneye and striker Victor Musa in a 40-...
Nantes winger Simon scores in fantastic fashion to end his longest goal drought in Ligue 1
Published: September 17, 2023
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon ended his longest goal drought since his move to the French Ligue 1 as Nantes claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Clermont at the Stade Gabriel Montpied (Clermont-Ferrand) on Sunday afternoon.    The matchday five fixture was settled by a single game and it came from the Nant...
19 years and 175 days: Ugochukwu makes full PL debut exactly the same age as Mikel was in first Chelsea start 
Published: September 17, 2023
After making two substitute appearances in the Premier League, France underage international of Nigerian descent, Lesley Ugochukwu made his full Premier League debut on Sunday at the Vitality Stadium as Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth.    Aged 19 years and 175 days today, the defensive midf...
Nephew of former Super Eagles star helps Chelsea keep clean sheet on full PL debut
Published: September 17, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu, the nephew of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, was handed his first Premier League start for Chelsea in their barren draw with Bournemouth on matchday five of the Premier League played at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon.   The 19-year-old was deployed as a defensive midfie...
Zaragoza-born Nigerian CB scores first competitive goal for Liverpool youth team
Published: September 17, 2023
Zaragoza-born Nigerian central defender Wellity Lucky scored his first competitive goal for Liverpool youth team as the U18s defeated Blackburn Rovers 4-2 in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday, September 16.   Joining Lucky in Liverpool's starting lineup was another player of Nigerian descent, Fola On...
The real deal: Chelsea target Nusa enhances his burgeoning reputation with goal and assist for Club Brugge
Published: September 17, 2023
Chelsea target Antonio Nusa continued his brilliant start to the season with a goal and assist as Club Brugge came from behind to beat Sporting Charleroi in a Jupiler Pro League match at the Jan-Breydel-Stadion on Saturday night.    Nusa's future at the 18-time Belgian champions is now a hot topic of dis...