'Kelechi is a great finisher'- Leicester winger Lookman hails Super Eagles striker
Published: September 24, 2021
Ademola Lookman has praised the impact made by Kelechi Iheanacho during Leicester City's win over Millwall in the Carabao Cup, noting that the Super Eagles striker can make things happen in the opposition box. Iheanacho was involved in the build-up to Lookman's first goal in Foxes colours when his shot was parried a...
Ex-Sheffield United GK expects Arsenal to sign new rival for Okonkwo if Leno is sold
Published: September 24, 2021
Former Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny expects Arsenal to sign a new goalkeeper next year if German shot-stopper Bernd Leno moves on to pastures new as from the January transfer window. The retired Republic of Ireland international feels that young goalkeepers Arthur Okonkwo and Karl Hein are not experience...
Delta State Governor appoints ex-Super Eagles star Sodje Special Assistant on Sports
Published: September 23, 2021
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has appointed retired Nigeria international Sam Sodje as his Special Assistant on Sport, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The appointment which is at the instance of the governor is with effect from September 23, 2021. Sodje will work with the Sports...
'Onyeka was playing vs Liverpool last season' - Pundit on Brentford's project in debut EPL campaign
Published: September 23, 2021
Jay Harris, Brentford reporter for the Athletic, has admitted that he's impressed with Brentford's project in their debut season in the English Premier League. The Bees bolstered their ranks with the signings of Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic, Frank Onyeka from sister club FC Midtjylland, Yoane Wissa from Lorient, ál...
EPL pundit challenges Watford's Dennis to maintain consistency across course of the season
Published: September 23, 2021
Premier League Productions' Nigerian pundit Anita Nneka Jones has challenged Emmanuel Dennis to maintain his consistency over the course of the 2021-2022 season.   The Nigeria international has had a fine start to his career in the English top-flight, with a goal involvement of three (2 goals, 1 assist) in five appea...
Ferguson convinced Glasgow Rangers' Super Eagles star has suitors in England
Published: September 23, 2021
Glasgow Rangers hero Barry Ferguson has suggested that clubs in England are keeping tabs on Joe Aribo. As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, the central midfielder had attracted interest from an unnamed English Premier League club this summer but he stayed put at the Scottish Premiership champions when the...
Leicester City assistant coach praises Ndidi for part he played in Iheanacho's goal vs Millwall
Published: September 23, 2021
Leicester City are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after seeing off Millwall at the Den on Wednesday night, with their three Nigerian stars playing key roles in the victory.  Four minutes into the second half, Iheanacho got his shot away but The Lions goalkeeper spilled it and Lookman was there to tap ...
Iheanacho on his goal vs Millwall, why he didn't pass to Daka, part played in Lookman's strike
Published: September 22, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho was on media duties shortly after Leicester City registered a 2-0 road win over Millwall at the Den to progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Ademola Lookman, making his full debut for the Foxes, had the simplest of tasks to slot home the rebound after Iheanacho's shot was parried and br...
Nigerian exports : Onuachu brace; Kalu's goal salvages draw for Bordeaux; Apollon's Dauda strikes
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of the Nigerian players who were on target for their respective clubs in league matches across Europe on Wednesday, September 22. In a Belgian First Division A clash at Bosuilstadion (Deurne), Paul Onuachu's brace was in vain as Racing Genk were beaten 4-2 by Antwerp despite the Niger...
EFL Cup wrap : Lookman, Iheanacho score; Carney features vs Chelsea; Arsenal's Balogun subbed in
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. At the Den in London, Leicester City earned a 2-0 win over Millwall thanks to second half goals from Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho. The RB Leipzig loa...
Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon team news: Arteta makes selection decision that affects Nigerian
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola will not make his competitive debut for Arsenal when they trade tackles with League One side AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Akinola was involved in the Gunners final workout ...
'He's Lukaku's heir' - Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola heaps praise on Napoli striker Osimhen
Published: September 22, 2021
In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport via Napolista, Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola had some kind words for Victor Osimhen, picking the Napoli striker as Romelu Lukaku's heir. Zola, who won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup Winners Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge, feels that Osimhen can be in the sam...
'An astonishing error' - England hero Lineker blasts VAR for disallowing Ndidi's goal vs Brighton
Published: September 22, 2021
England hero Gary Lineker has joined the debate over Wilfred Ndidi's disallowed goal in the closing minutes of Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove in a Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium. The Foxes saw three VAR decisions go against them, one of which was Ndidi's goal being chalked off for offside. ...
Man City coach Guardiola labels Akinfenwa 'one of the legends of English football'
Published: September 22, 2021
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has labelled Nigeria-eligible striker Adebayo Akinfenwa 'one of the legends of English football' following his side's 6-1 rout of Wycombe Wanderers in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. It was always going to be a tough test for the Chairboys but they had a drea...
2 goals in 8 league matches : Bayern Munich II CB Lawrence reaches highest market value
Published: September 22, 2021
Bayern Munich II central defender Jamie Lawrence, 18, has reached a career high market value following a brilliant start to the 2021-2022 season. The Germany youth international of Nigerian descent is now valued at 700,000 euros by Transfermarkt, an increase of 200,000 euros compared to his market value in June 202...