Celtic loanee Lawal makes impressive debut for Fleetwood Town
Published: August 20, 2023
Two days after Fleetwood Town confirmed the capture of Bosun Lawal, the Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent made his competitive debut for The Fishermen in a narrow 1-0 loss  against Derby County at Pride Park in the Sky Bet League One.    The talented central defender has joined Fleetwo...
Marco Silva reveals why Fulham rejected Monaco's bid for Tottenham Hotspur target Tosin 
Published: August 20, 2023
Fulham manager Marco Silva has revealed exactly why the Cottagers' rejected Monaco's recent bid for Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.   The Principality club made an offer of ten million euros to sign Tosin but the bid did not meet Fulham's valuation of the player, according to Silva.  ...
'Let's see what happens' - Napoli striker Osimhen refuses to rule out making a move this summer
Published: August 20, 2023
Victor Osimhen is not ruling out the possibility of leaving Napoli this summer.   ​ ​​The future of the Nigeria international has been a topical issue all summer having been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich but all have been forced to look at alternatives due to h...
Ex-Chelsea captain reveals his thinking behind substitution of Udogie in Spurs win v Man Utd 
Published: August 19, 2023
Former Chelsea captain Andy Townsend is of the opinion that Tottenham Hotspur young star Destiny Udogie was substituted midway through the second half of the 2-0 win versus Manchester United because he was walking a disciplinary tightrope.    Manager Ange Postecoglou made two changes to the side that forced Br...
Most goals big five European leagues in 2023: Osimhen overtakes Tottenham icon Kane 
Published: August 19, 2023
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued his impressive goalscoring form for Napoli as he scored a brace in their 3-1 win over Frosinone on matchday one of the Italian Serie A. ​ Abdou Harroui gave Frosinone the lead with a great strike in the 7th minute before Matteo Politano got the equalizer for Rudi Garc...
EFL wrap: Tella, Okenabirhie, Ehibhatiomhan, Odoffin on target; first senior goal for Sotona
Published: August 19, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, August 19.   In the Championship, Southampton registered back-to-back away wins by beating Plymouth Argyle 2-1 at Home Park.   After a goalless first ...
Kanu, Finidi, Ekwueme sing victory songs as Enyimba fly out to Libya for Al-Ahly SC clash
Published: August 19, 2023
Two-time African champions Enyimba FC on Saturday afternoon flew out to Benghazi to begin their CAF Champions League campaign against Al-Ahly Benghazi FC of Libya.   20 players and 11 officials departed the Murtala Muhammed international Airport, Lagos aboard Egypt Airline.    Speaking ahead of the tie, ...
Verona interested in signing Southampton's Nigeria international midfielder 
Published: August 19, 2023
Italian Serie A club Hellas Verona are being linked with a summer move for Nigeria international Joe Aribo.   According to Sky Sports UK, Verona are interested in signing Southampton midfielder Aribo, with a loan move with a buy option being considered by the Italian club.    The left-footed player has s...
Dessers scores and assists for Rangers in 2-1 win v Morton, but gives away another penalty
Published: August 19, 2023
Cyriel Dessers scored and assisted as Rangers defeated Greenock Morton 2-1 in the second round of the Scottish League Cup played at the Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    Grant Gillespie gave Morton the lead in the 53rd minute but the lead will only last for seven minutes as Dessers restored parity for Ran...
'Man Utd are a very good team' - Tottenham LB Udogie admits he's banking on home advantage 
Published: August 19, 2023
Talented left-back Destiny Udogie has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur will be banking on home advantage to secure the three points when they face off with Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.   The Lilywhites played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Brentford in their Premier ...
Nottingham Forest sweating on the fitness of Aina ahead of trip to Manchester United 
Published: August 19, 2023
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is sweating on the fitness of summer signing Ola Aina ahead of his side's Premier League game against Manchester United next Saturday.    Cooper has revealed the reason behind the versatile defender's absence against Sheffield United on Friday night. ​ ​ ​Th...
Atletico de Madrid beat Man Utd, Man City and Wolves to sign Nigerian striker 
Published: August 19, 2023
Atlético de Madrid have won the race for the signature of Melilla-born Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion.   The 19-year-old announced himself to La Liga audiences when he scored 62 minutes into his top-flight debut on the opening day of the 2023-2024 season.    Diario AS has reported that Atlético de ...
Chelsea coach Pochettino provides update on Madueke's fitness pre-West Ham United 
Published: August 19, 2023
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has provided a positive update on the fitness of 2023 European U21 champion with England, Noni Madueke ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with West Ham United at the London Stadium.   Madueke picked up an injury during The Blues' tour of the United States an...
A star in the making: Precocious talent Nwaneri scores first competitive hat-trick for Arsenal U21s
Published: August 19, 2023
Highly-rated England underage international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri enhanced his burgeoning reputation with an eye-catching performance for Arsenal's development squad in their 4-1 win over Leicester City in a Premier League 2 fixture at Meadow Park on Friday night.   The Hale End Academy product...
'He's just so powerful' - Ex-Man Utd star Hargreaves warns PL defenders about Awoniyi 
Published: August 19, 2023
Nottingham Forest continued their impressive home form with a hard-earned 2-1 win against Sheffield United at the City Ground on Friday night thanks to goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood.   The Nigeria international is really enjoying a purple patch at the moment, causing Arsenal all sorts of problems in ...