EFL Trophy: Olaofe on target, Shoretire scores in shootout to help Man Utd earn bonus point 
Published: August 22, 2023
Manchester United U21 began their EFL Trophy campaign with a 5-3 win on penalties against League Two side Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Tuesday.   The Red Devils earned the bonus point after winning the shootout, with Anglo-Nigerian forward Shola Shoretire among the scorers for the visitors.   Joini...
EFL Trophy: Uwakwe scores against Arsenal, exciting prospect Nwaneri on target in shootout
Published: August 22, 2023
Former Chelsea wingback of Nigeria descent Tariq Uwakwe was on target for Swindon Town in their loss on penalties to Arsenal U21s in an English Football League Trophy tie played on Tuesday night at The County Ground. ​ ​ ​While the match ended in a 2-2 draw after regulation time, Arsenal would go on to win 5-4...
Steve Cooper reveals Awoniyi's wife had a baby while Nottingham Forest were playing Arsenal
Published: August 22, 2023
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has revealed that Taiwo Awoniyi's wife delivered a baby while his side were facing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on matchday one of the Premier League.   The Super Eagles forward started the game on the bench and came on in the 71st minute to replace Danilo as Forest att...
Golden Eaglets midfielder, who was scouted by Barcelona and Villarreal, lands in France for Lille trials
Published: August 22, 2023
Alllnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Nigeria U17 international Usman Ajibola has landed in France ahead of the start of trials with French Ligue 1 club Lille.    A box-to-box midfielder, Ajibola caught the eye of scouts representing European clubs during the 2023 Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria, where ...
Confirmed: Newcastle sign two Chelsea Academy Player of the Year winners in the same summer 
Published: August 22, 2023
Newcastle United have signed two Chelsea Academy Player of the Year winners in the same summer.    After the capture of Tino Livramento, Chelsea's Academy Player of the Year for 2021, the Magpies confirmed the signing of Chelsea's  Academy Player of the Year for 2023, Lewis Hall, on Tuesday, August 2...
Future of Nigerian-born midfielder at Arsenal uncertain as proposed move to Euro club collapses 
Published: August 22, 2023
Ten days before the close of the summer transfer window in England, the future of Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola at Premier League club Arsenal is uncertain.    Akinola is among the academy stars Arsenal are looking to sell or loan out before next Friday's deadline, so much so that he was left out of...
Son of former Super Eagles defender impressing on trial at West Brom 
Published: August 22, 2023
Ruben Shakpoke, the son of former Super Eagles fullback Jero Shakpoke, is impressing on trial at Championship club West Brom, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The striker is looking for a new club following his release by Aston Villa at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign.   Shakpoke is training with the Bag...
Harry Kane's replacement: Tottenham prioritise the signing of Chelsea target over Gift Orban
Published: August 22, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly prioritized the signing of Nottingham Forest striker Brennan Johnson over Genk marskman Gift Orban.    The Lilywhites are in the market for a centre-forward as a replacement for club legend Harry Kane who recently completed a transfer to German champions Bayern Munich, and at...
Rangers striker Dessers reveals why UCL playoff tie against PSV is a special game
Published: August 22, 2023
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers is looking forward to facing PSV Eindhoven in the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers under the lights at the Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday, August 22.   Dessers is a household name in Dutch football having impressed during stints at Heracles Almelo, NAC Breda, ...
Chelsea confirm Super Eagles-eligible midfielder has undergone surgery after knee injury
Published: August 22, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have provided an update regarding the injury of Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. ​ ​ ​The 19-year-old picked up an injury towards the end of the first half in Chelsea's loss to West Ham on Sunday at the London Stadium. ​ ​ The London-based ...
Sixth Nigerian to make debut for AC Milan: Pioli defends decision not to start Chukwueze v Bologna
Published: August 22, 2023
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has defended his decision not to start Samuel Chukwueze and Noah Okafor in his side's 2-0 win at Bologna in a Serie A match on Monday night.   Chukwueze became the sixth Nigeria-eligible player to debut for AC Milan's first team when he entered the game as a substitute i...
Super Eagles winger Chukwueze makes winning debut for AC Milan in Italy's Serie A 
Published: August 21, 2023
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze made his debut for AC Milan in their 2-0 victory over Bologna in matchday one of the Italian Serie A played at  Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Monday night.   The seven-time European champions got their first of the night through Olivier Giroud who was assisted by Tijjani R...
Portsmouth interested in signing Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent on a loan deal
Published: August 21, 2023
Portsmouth are pushing to sign Chelsea midfielder of Nigeria descent Faustino Anjorin.   According to Football.London, the English League One club are interested in signing the Cobham Academy product on a loan deal. ​ ​ Besides Portsmouth, the 21-year-old has attracted interest from clubs based in France,...
'Wasn't possible at all' - Andries Jonker explains why Akpom didn't make it at Arsenal
Published: August 21, 2023
Former Arsenal's academy manager Andries Jonker has admitted that it was not possible for Chuba Akpom to break into the Gunners first team during his time with the north London club because of competition for places.    Akpom was on the books of Arsenal for sixteen years, rising through the youth team ranks ...
Official: Chelsea sign talented midfielder from Premier League rivals
Published: August 21, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced the signing of promising midfielder Ollie Harrison from Premier League rivals Newcastle United.   The 16-year-old joins the Blues on a scholarship deal and will continue his development with the club's U18 squad this season.   An Engl...