Rohr To Run The Rule Over Nwakali As Ex-Arsenal Star Makes Full La Liga Debut Vs Real Madrid
Published: October 31, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will make his full La Liga debut on Saturday afternoon when SD Huesca take on the champions Real Madrid at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, barring an injury in the pre-match warm up.   The former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagl...
Versatile Nigerian Midfielder Named In Real Madrid's Champions League Squad
Published: October 11, 2020
Spanish-born youngster of Nigerian descent, Marvin Akinlabi could be in line to make his debut in the UEFA Champions League this season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. La Liga champions Real Madrid have submitted a 35-man squad list to UEFA with the versatile midfielder making the cut. The 2000-born Akinlabi is a...
No Home Debut For Akinlabi, History-Maker Returns To Real Madrid Castilla
Published: September 29, 2020
Versatile midfielder Marvin Akinlabi entered into the history books as the first Nigeria-eligible footballer to play competitively for Real Madrid’s first team when he made his La Liga debut against Real Sociedad on September 20. The Spanish-born prospect was not in Los Blancos squad for their first win of the new...
'He Didn't Get There' - Ex-Chelsea Star Identifies Chukwueze As Weak Link In Loss To Barca
Published: September 27, 2020
Ronald Koeman has won his first official game in charge of Barcelona after the Spanish giants demolished Villarreal 4-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 17-year-old Spain international Ansu Fati was the star of the show, bagging a brace and winning a penalty converted by Lionel Mes...
Zidane Drops Akinlabi From Real Madrid Squad Vs Betis Despite Training With First Team On Friday
Published: September 25, 2020
Nigeria-eligible winger Marvin Akinlabi will certainly not make his second appearance for Real Madrid's first team when they take on Real Betis at the Estadio Benito Villamarín on Saturday, September 26, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane has announced his matchday squad for the visit to...
Real Madrid's Akinlabi Training With First Team Ahead Of Trip To Real Betis
Published: September 24, 2020
Real Madrid new kid on the block Marvin Akinlabi is in contention to make his second appearance for the first team when they visit Real Betis for the third round of matches in La Liga on Saturday, September 26, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Los Blancos manager Zinedine Zidane monitored the right-sided midfielder at ...
Villarreal's Super Eagles Star Chukwueze Named To La Liga Team Of The Week
Published: September 21, 2020
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has been named to the La Liga Team of the Week by Whoscored.com following the conclusion of the matchday two fixtures. The Super Eagles star impressed as the Yellow Submarine registered their first win of the season, beating SD Eibar 2-1 with the number 11 providing an assist for ...
Real Madrid Coach Zidane Explains Reasoning Behind Bringing On Akinlabi In Second Half
Published: September 21, 2020
Marvin Akinlabi, 20, made his competitive debut for Real Madrid in their goalless draw with Real Sociedad on Sunday night, coming on to replace Rodrygo Goes with 20 minutes left on the clock. Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane has explained his thinking behind bringing on the Spanish-born Nigerian winger, a substitut...
Akinlabi Enters The History Books As First Nigerian To Play Competitively For Real Madrid
Published: September 20, 2020
The Real Madrid player every Nigerian was hoping would come off the bench against Real Sociedad, Marvin Akinlabi was handed his competitive debut for the La Liga champions on Sunday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Coach Zinedine Zidane brought him on to replace Rodrygo with twenty-one minutes remaining and the...
Akinlabi's Jersey Number Revealed Ahead Of Potential Debut For Real Madrid Vs Real Sociedad
Published: September 20, 2020
Still just twenty years of age, Nigerian winger Marvin Akinlabi is in the frame to make his competitive debut for Real Madrid's first team in their La Liga opener against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane has included Akinlabi in the matchday squad again...
Real Madrid's Akinlabi On The Cusp Of History As Zidane Names Winger In Matchday Squad For Season Opener
Published: September 19, 2020
Nigeria-eligible winger Marvin Akinlabi is on the cusp of history with Real Madrid first team coach Zinedine Zidane including the 2000-born player in his matchday squad to face Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián) on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The French football tactician ha...
Nigerian Winger Continues To Train With Real Madrid First Team With Gareth Bale's Exit Looming
Published: September 17, 2020
Spanish-born winger of Nigerian descent, Marvin Akinlabi's performance on his non-competitive debut for Real Madrid's first team against Getafe on Tuesday must have certainly impressed manager Zinedine Zidane, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The French football tactician continues to run the rule over Akinlabi with a ...
SD Huesca Coach Michel Clarifies Future Of Kelechi Nwakali
Published: September 17, 2020
Coach Michel has insisted that Kelechi Nwakali has a future at SD Huesca despite their promotion to the top-flight of Spanish football. According to Radio Huesca, Michel revealed that he won't close the door on Jaime Seoane, Joaquín Muñoz and Nwakali if they show they have the level to play in La Liga. SD Hues...
Zinedine Zidane Includes Akinlabi In Real Madrid Squad To Face Getafe
Published: September 15, 2020
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has included Nigeria-eligible midfielder Marvin Akinlabi in his squad list for Tuesday's behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly against Getafe at the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium. According to reports in Spain including Marca, Akinlabi has been named in a 26-man group and is am...
Nwakali's Clash With Former Arsenal Teammate Coquelin : Villarreal Issue Injury Update
Published: September 14, 2020
Kelechi Nwakali will be heaving a sign of relief with the latest update issued by Villarreal following the injury suffered by their summer signing Francis Coquelin during the 1-1 draw with SD Huesca in La Liga on Sunday. Fourteen minutes from time, the Frenchman was stretchered off the pitch after clashing with his...