Nephew of ex-Super Eagles defender makes PL debut for Chelsea in 1-1 draw v Liverpool
Published: August 13, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu, who is the nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam, made his Premier League debut off the bench as Chelsea forced Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening.   Luis Diaz gave Liverpool the lead in the 18th minute when Mohamed Salah's pass found him at the nea...
Ex-Flying Eagles striker sets new Ligue 1 record after brace on debut for Montpellier 
Published: August 13, 2023
By scoring a second half brace, Akor Adams set a new Ligue 1 record on his competitive debut for Monpellier in their 2-2 draw against Le Havre at the Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98 on Sunday afternoon.   According to the statisticians at OPTA, there was only a minute and 42 seconds between Akor Adams' 2 goal...
Tottenham reveal shirt number for Super Eagles-eligible player ahead of full PL debut
Published: August 13, 2023
Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent, Destiny Udogie will make his full Premier League debut against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon.   The Super Eagles-eligible left-back has been picked in the starting lineup by Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou.   For the 2...
Barcelona-trained LB assists Boniface to score on striker's debut for Bayer Leverkusen
Published: August 13, 2023
In their first competitive game of the 2023-2024 season, Bayer Leverkusen got off to a good start with an 8-0 victory against  Regionalliga Nord club FC Teutonia 05 Ottensen in the first round of the DFB Cup on Saturday.    Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, who extended his contract with the Black and Re...
'I do think that' - Pundit reckons Chelsea, Man City target Olise will depart Crystal Palace
Published: August 13, 2023
Daily Express football reporter Ryan Taylor believes Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise will depart the club this summer.   The 21-year-old has been linked with Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea following his brilliant performances last season for the Eagles. ​ ​ ​Olise recorded 13 goal...
Son Heung-min's agent doing everything possible to move Tosin to Tottenham rather than Monaco
Published: August 13, 2023
Fulham are working behind the scenes on the outgoing transfer of Manchester-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo before the close of the transfer window.     Tosin, who has applied for a Nigerian passport, ahead of a potential move to the French Ligue 1, was left out of Fulham's matchday squad f...
Leicester coach provides update on Iheanacho's future amid Everton, Nottingham Forest links
Published: August 13, 2023
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that the club is set to sit down with Kelechi Iheanacho regarding the extension of his contract.   Iheanacho has only got one year left on his contract with Leicester City which puts his future in doubt.    The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner has ...
Official: Fiorentina loan out Italian-born Nigerian winger to Serie C club 
Published: August 12, 2023
Through their official website,  Fiorentina have announced that they have temporarily transferred the rights to the sports performances of the footballer Destiny Egharevba to Italian Serie C team US Recanatese.   In other words, the promising winger will be spending the entirety of the 2023-2024 season on loan...
EFL wrap: West Brom's Ajayi, Luton loanee, Swindon's Udoka, Walsall's Oteh, Crewe's Adebisi find the net
Published: August 12, 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 12.   In the Championship, Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw at AESSEAL New York Stadium.   The Millers ...
'We'll see what happens' - Flying Eagles-eligible striker not ruling out loan move from Arsenal
Published: August 12, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is not ruling out a loan move away from Arsenal before the end of the transfer window.   The 20-year-old is yet to taste first-team football at Arsenal despite making the matchday squad on two occasions last season. ​ ​ It was during his loan spell with...
'He's Nigerian like me' - Onetime Chelsea chief Emenalo confirms he wants Osimhen in Saudi Arabia
Published: August 12, 2023
Michael Emenalo, former Technical Director of Chelsea, has confirmed that he wants Victor Osimhen to join a Saudi Arabian Pro League club.   Retired Nigeria international Emenalo, who was a member of the Super Eagles squad to the 1994 World Cup in the United States, is now the Director of Football of the Saudi ...
EPL wrap: Birthday boy Awoniyi, Solanke strike; Osula, Adebayo full debuts; Iwobi goes 90
Published: August 12, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 12.   In the early kickoff, Arsenal kicked off their campaign with a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.    Chelsea acade...
Aina unable to keep Saka at bay, super-sub Awoniyi opens season account against Arsenal
Published: August 12, 2023
Ola Aina made his competitive debut and Taiwo Awoniyi scored for Nottingham Forest in their 2-1 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.   Aina joined Steve Cooper's side last month after four seasons with Italian Serie A side  Torino   He was deployed as a left wing-back who was tasked...
Confirmed: Fiabema joins Real Sociedad after release by Chelsea 
Published: August 12, 2023
Through their official website, La Liga club Real Sociedad have announced the signing of Norway youth international of Nigerian descent, Bryan Fiabema.    Fiabema has joined Real Sociedad on a free transfer following his release by Premier League giants Chelsea at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign.   Th...
Lens and Middlesbrough reach club-to-club agreement for transfer of Arsenal youth product Akpom
Published: August 12, 2023
French Ligue 1 club RC Lens have reached an agreement with Championship outfit Middlesbrough for the transfer of Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom.   According to celebrated French sports daily L'Equipe, Middlesbrough and Lens have agreed to the transfer of striker Chuba Akpom.   Th...