Chelsea make enquiries about signing Nigerian midfielder who scored on La Liga debut
Published: October 22, 2024
Chelsea are among the European clubs keeping tabs on young Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche who has had a good start to life in the Spanish La Liga with Getafe.According to Relevo, the Premier League giants have enquired about the possibility of signing the 21-year-old, who they feel possesses the skill set to play...
'Frustrated the way Ghana lost to Sudan' - Ikpeba blasts Kudus for slapping Tottenham defender
Published: October 22, 2024
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has slammed Ghana's Black Stars dazzler Mohammed Kudus for losing his cool during the second half of West Ham United's 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, October 19.Kudus lashed out to Micky van de Ve...
Arsenal coach promotes four Nigerian players to first team training pre-Shakhtar Donetsk
Published: October 21, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted at least four academy players of Nigerian descent to first-team training on the eve of their UEFA Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Zacariah Shuaib, Ethan Nwaneri, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Brian Okonkwo took part in Monday's training s...
Chelsea, Tottenham still interested in Lecce LB who is one game way from being cap-tied to Denmark
Published: October 21, 2024
Denmark international of Nigerian descent, Patrick Dorgu remains a player of interest to Premier League clubs Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, having previously been linked with the two London clubs in the summer transfer window.Three days ago, Lecce announced that the dual-national teenager has signed a contract extensi...
Everton plotting move to sign Super Eagles forward in the January transfer window
Published: October 20, 2024
English Premier League outfit Everton are plotting a January move for Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze, according to Football Insider.Chukwueze, known for his blistering pace and direct running, is said to be a target for manager Sean Dyche as he seeks to bolster his attacking options.The 25-year-old enjoyed a suc...
Man Utd icon has his say on whether the referee was right not to send off Chelsea CB Tosin
Published: October 20, 2024
Manchester United icon Gary Neville has had his say on whether Tosin Adarabioyo should have been red-carded during Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League fixture played on Sunday evening at Anfield.Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead from the penalty spot after Levi Colwill had brought down Curtis Jone...
Landmark moment for Ndidi as Super Eagles star hits Leicester milestone very few players can boast of
Published: October 20, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi celebrated a landmark on Saturday afternoon following his inclusion in Leicester City's starting lineup against Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigeria international hit a milestone of 200 appearances in the English Premier League and there are not many Foxes players...
Ex-Chelsea star insists Southampton did not deserve a penalty for Ayew's blatant pull on Onuachu's shirt
Published: October 20, 2024
Former Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has insisted that respected Premier League referee Anthony Taylor made the right call not to award a penalty to Southampton during the second half of their 3-2 loss to Leicester City at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday. In their first game after the international break, the Saints ...
Aribo scores first goal in 182 days as Southampton throw away two-goal lead to lose to Leicester
Published: October 19, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo opened his Premier League goal account in Southampton’s narrow 2-3 defeat to Leicester City on Saturday evening at St. Mary’s Stadium.Before the visit of Leicester City, Aribo's last goal in a competitive game for Southampton was scored 182 days in a Championship clash with Cardiff...
Chelsea, Liverpool starlets among 7 Nigerians in contention to be provisionally cap-tied to England in October
Published: October 18, 2024
England head coach Neil Ryan has named his squad for this month's 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers in Malta.Allnigeriasoccer.com can report that seven talented players of Nigerian descent on the books of Premier League clubs are in contention to be provisionally cap-tied to England in October followi...
'It was a mess' - Nottingham Forest boss reacts to Ola Aina, Awoniyi hostage situation in Libya
Published: October 18, 2024
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo was on media duties on Friday ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the City Ground.One of the topics the Portuguese football tactician touched on was the hostage situation involving the Super Eagles players in Libya before a 2025 Africa Cup of Nation...
'Myself included' - Steve Cooper reveals Leicester were in close contact with Ndidi throughout Libya ordeal
Published: October 17, 2024
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference before his side's trip to Southampton in the Premier League, manager Steve Cooper revealed that Leicester City remained in constant communication with Wilfred Ndidi throughout the Super Eagles' ordeal in Libya.  Ndidi is now back in England and has already resume...
Most distance walked in Premier League: Super Eagles RB Ola Aina is Nottingham Forest's top player
Published: October 17, 2024
Ola Aina has been ranked as Nottingham Forest's top player for distance walked in the English Premier League.According to The BBC, using data from Opta, no outfield Nottingham Forest player has walked further than the Chelsea academy product so far this season.The versatile Super Eagles right-back has walked a total of...
'Who wouldn't want Osimhen?' - SPL chief Emenalo admits he thought Chelsea would sign Nigeria star
Published: October 17, 2024
Retired Nigeria international and director of football of the Saudi Pro League (SPL), Michael Emenalo has admitted that he was surprised Chelsea could not get a deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen over the line in the summer transfer window.In arguably the top transfer soap opera of the summer, Osimhen's proposed mo...
'My background is Nigerian' - Arsenal CB confirms he's eligible to represent Super Eagles, England, Italy
Published: October 15, 2024
Arsenal U18s central defender Samuel Onyekachukwu has confirmed that he is eligible to represent three national teams, namely Nigeria's Super Eagles, England and Italy.Samuel Onyekachukwu, previously known as Samuel Chinedu, began the 2024-2025 season as a first year scholar at the Gunners, alongside Andre Annous, Ifeo...