4 takeaways from matches involving Nigeria players : Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Okoye, Akpom
Published: January 07, 2023
Nigerian players were involved in their clubs' league and FA Cup games in England and Spain on Saturday.     Allnigeriasoccer.com presents four observations from some of the games that caught the eye.    1. Iheanacho Loves The FA Cup, FA Cup Loves Iheanacho   Super Eagles striker Kelechi Ihe...
Former Gunner Nwakali makes his comeback from injury against Villarreal B 
Published: January 06, 2023
Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has made his comeback, forty one days after suffering a knee injury in a Spanish Segunda Division match against Malaga.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported that the Nigeria national teamer was included in the provisional squad for today's league match betw...
Graham Potter provides update on future of Chelsea's newest recruit at Stamford Bridge 
Published: January 04, 2023
Speaking to the national press in England before his side's Premier League meeting with Manchester City, Chelsea boss Graham Potter provided an update on the future of the club's newest recruit David Datro Fofana at Stamford Bridge.    Chelsea reached an agreement with Molde for the permanent transfer ...
Nigerian exports : Chukwueze now on 13 goal involvements, Chima ends drought, Ohizu opens account
Published: January 04, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective foreign clubs in competitive matches on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.    At the Estadio Municipal Cartagonova, Samuel Chukwueze took his goal involvements to thirteen (7 goals, 6 assists) for the season after finding t...
EFL wrap : West Ham loanee Odubeko, Fleetwood's Omochere, Pools' Umerah on target
Published: January 01, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Sunday,January 1, 2023.      Players of Nigerian descent who are cap-tied to other nations have been omitted from this report.    In a League One match at t...
Confirmed team news : Ex-Nigeria U23 midfielder ruled out of Watford's trip to Norwich City 
Published: January 01, 2023
Watford manager Slaven Bilić will not be able to count on the services of Tom Dele-Bashiru when his side face Norwich City at Carrow Road on Monday, January 2, 2023.   The Hornets confirmed through their official website that the central midfielder sustained ankle ligament damage during the Championship matc...
PSV considering move for Chelsea's brand new signing as replacement for Cody Gakpo
Published: January 01, 2023
Dutch Eredivisie powerhouse PSV Eindhoven are looking to sign a striker in the January transfer window and have turned their attention to Chelsea's brand new recruit David Datro Fofana.    Fofana's Nigerian agent Atta Aneke has refused to rule out the possibility of his client being loaned out this mo...
EFL wrap : Blackpool's Ekpiteta, Colchester Utd's Akinde on target but goals count for nothing
Published: December 29, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Thursday, December 29.     Players of Nigerian descent who are cap-tied to other nations have been omitted from this report.    Former Nigeria U20 internatio...
Nigerian agent says Chelsea a big step for new signing Fofana but not ruling out loan move 
Published: December 28, 2022
Atta Aneke, the Oslo-based Nigerian agent who brokered the deal that took David Datro Fofana to Chelsea, has admitted that his client joining the Premier League giants is a big step in the striker's career.     Chelsea announced on Wednesday that it has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transf...
Middlesbrough manager provides update on contract situation of red-hot striker Akpom 
Published: December 28, 2022
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has provided an update on the contract situation of Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom.   The Arsenal-reared striker is in the last six months of his contract but Boro hold the option to extend his deal by an additional twelve months.    Akpom is in the best form of...
Nigeria's Technical Director Eguavoen leaves Selhurst Park without scouting Fulham CB
Published: December 27, 2022
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Augustine Eguavoen was in attendance at Selhurst Park on Boxing Day as Crystal Palace were thrashed 3-0 by Fulham in their first match after the World Cup break.   Eguavoen attended the game on the invitation of Tosin Adarabioyo and his brother Gbolahan, who...
Official : Liverpool win race for Man Utd-linked Netherlands star of African descent 
Published: December 27, 2022
Liverpool have won the race for the signature of cap-tied Netherlands international of African descent Cody Gakpo.    PSV Eindhoven confirmed on Boxing Day that they have reached an agreement with Liverpool on the proposed transfer of Gakpo.   The 23-year-old will now travel to England where he will b...
'We talk a lot' - Chelsea new signing Fofana receiving advice from Arsenal legend
Published: December 26, 2022
Speaking after receiving Nettavisen's Young Player of the Year award in the Norwegian Eliteserien, Chelsea's incoming signing David Datro Fofana revealed that he is receiving advice from Arsenal legend Kolo Toure.    Fofana was chosen as the most outstanding younger in the Norwegian topflight after ...
EFL wrap : Akpom nets first career league hat-trick, Adeboyejo sets club record, Ladapo & Oteh strike
Published: December 26, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Boxing Day, December 26.    We begin in the Championship. Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom netted his first career league hat-trick as Middlesbrough thrashed Wigan A...
Chelsea's search for a left-sided center back : Two African descent players targeted 
Published: December 25, 2022
English Premier League giants Chelsea are in the market for a left-sided central defender and two players of African descent have emerged as candidates for the position.    According to the usually well-informed sports website The Athletic UK (subscription required), Chelsea are showing interest in Eintracht...