Flying Eagles-eligible winger nets brace for Chelsea U18 team coached by Nigerian tactician 
Published: September 23, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible winger Tyrique George continued his impressive form when he netted a brace and got an assist in Chelsea's  6-3 win over Norwich City in an U18 Premier League game at the Colney Training Centre on Saturday afternoon. The 17-year-old was the only Nigeria-eligible player named in the start...
'He won't come as a gift', 'A striker is coming in winter' - Eintracht Frankfurt chiefs react to Gift Orban interest
Published: September 23, 2023
Gift Orban's possible move to German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt in the January transfer window is gathering pace with Eintracht Frankfurt sports director Markus Krösche and president of the Eagles, Peter Fischer refusing to deny the reports.   The KAA Gent marksman has started following Eintrach...
Stuart Pearce names Awoniyi among three U17 WC winners at Nottingham Forest who have pace
Published: September 23, 2023
Ahead of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium, England legend Stuart Pearce has named three previous Fifa U17 World Cup winners in the Nottingham Forest squad who have pace to burn.   The odds are stacked against Nottingham Forest heading into the fixture,...
'Saka for them, Destiny for us' - Two Tottenham pundits reveal the key players to watch in north London derby 
Published: September 23, 2023
Arsenal are set to host Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday with some of the top stars set to take to the pitch in the biggest game in the Premier League this weekend.    As it stands, both teams have accumulated 13 points after five rounds of matches in the Premier League...
Nigerian exports: Ighalo, Nwakaeme, Fatai roll back the years; youngsters Adewunmi, Adeola, Odutayo strike & more 
Published: September 23, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in matches on Friday, September 22, 2023.   Starting in the Saudi Pro League, Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo netted in back-to-back games for the first time this season as Al Wehda thrashed Abha 4-0...
Awoniyi namechecks Iheanacho as he explains why Liverpool move didn't work out
Published: September 22, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that his move to Liverpool would have worked out if he had gotten a work permit like Kelechi Iheanacho who got the same under the special talent scheme after he joined Manchester City.   Awoniyi joined Liverpool in 2015 but was unable to feature for the Anfield outfit due to a work per...
Arsenal v Tottenham combined XI: Udogie among three Spurs players in defence 
Published: September 22, 2023
Ahead of the first north London derby of the 2023-2024 season at the Emirates Stadium in London, football statistics experts Whoscored have drawn up a combined XI featuring Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur players.    The starting XI consists of a goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three forwards in...
Kolo Muani replacement: Eintracht Frankfurt interested in signing Tottenham-linked striker Gift Orban
Published: September 22, 2023
German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt are in the market for a replacement for Randal Kolo Muani and are targeting a January move for prolific Nigerian attacker Gift Orban.    Paris Saint-Germain secured the deadline day signing of Muani for a fee of 95 million euros, including performance-related add-ons, ...
Blow for Crystal Palace as 2021 Super Eagles invitee suffers injury setback 
Published: September 22, 2023
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed that 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury. Olise picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty with France during the European U21 championship in June which has led to him missing the start of the Premie...
Chelsea winger Madueke ready to face Aston Villa after first omission from gameday squad in 12 matches
Published: September 22, 2023
Speaking to the national press in England before his side's Premier League match against Aston Villa, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino provided a positive update on Noni Madueke's return from injury.    For the first time in twelve Premier League matches on the bounce dating back to April 26,2023, ...
Boniface, Ogbu join West Ham and Brighton stars, 7 others in Europa League Team of the Week
Published: September 22, 2023
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface and former Flying Eagles centre-back Igoh Ogbu have been named in Whoscored's UEFA Europa League Team of the Week for matchday one.    The duo were named alongside Brighton & Hove Albion striker João Pedro, West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse, and former Arsenal midfi...
Bad news for Peseiro ahead of friendly v Saudi Arabia after latest update on Porto LB Sanusi 
Published: September 22, 2023
Zaidu Sanusi is almost certainly not in contention to be named in the Super Eagles squad for their October international against Saudi Arabia after the latest update from Porto manager Sérgio Conceição.   The left-back was forced off at halftime during Porto's Champions League opener against Shakhtar Do...
Warning for Saka ahead of North London derby as Udogie is named Tottenham Hotspur's fastest player 
Published: September 22, 2023
According to sports analytics company Pro Football Focus, Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie holds the distinction of being the fastest player at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the eagerly anticipated heavyweight clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.    For players who ha...
The reason Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd could not scout Club Brugge super kid Nusa in UECL fixture 
Published: September 22, 2023
It was previously reported that Premier League trio Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United scouts would be in attendance at the Jan-Breydel-Stadion to monitor at close quarters Club Brugge teenage sensation Antonio Nusa in the Europa Conference League meeting with Turkish side Besiktas.    Talent spotters repres...
'He's been amazing' - Ndidi praises Maresca for Leicester City's record-breaking start, new playing style
Published: September 22, 2023
Wilfred Ndidi has reserved praise for Italian football tactician Enzo Maresca for Leicester City's record-breaking start to the season and a new playing style.    The former West Brom and Juventus midfielder was appointed Leicester City manager in June and was given a mandate to ensure that the Foxes are ...