Iwobi Reveals How He Almost Joined Crystal Palace; Held Talks With Southampton, Celtic
Published: December 11, 2018
Alex Iwobi has revealed that he almost joined London side Crystal Palace as a teenager.About six years ago, the Arsenal winger spoke to several clubs, not limited to Palace, Celtic and Southampton, with a view to joining any of the sides as he was not sure of the Gunners offering him a scholarship. "I felt that maybe I...
Manchester United Legend : Watford Deserved A Spot Kick After Yerry Mina Fouled Success
Published: December 10, 2018
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves on Monday night questioned the decision of referee Kevin Friend not to award a penalty to Watford late in the first half of the team's Premier League game against Everton at the Goodison Park when Nigeria's Isaac Success was fouled by Yerry Mina. Success was bearin...
Arsenal Product Akpom Comes Off Bench To Score Game-Winning Goal For PAOK
Published: December 10, 2018
PAOK went seven points clear at the top of the Greek Super League standings following their hard-fought 2-1 win against Larissa at Stadio Toumbas (Thessaloníki) on Sunday evening. A 70th minute strike from former Arsenal attacker Chuba Akpom proved to be the winning goal and earned PAOK their 12th win from ...
Chelsea Captain, Who Once Played On The Same Team As Taye Taiwo, Joins Mikel In 300 Club
Published: December 10, 2018
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has joined John Obi Mikel in the 300-game club after featuring for the Blues in their 2-0 win against Manchester City on Saturday evening. The Spain international, who once played on the same Marseille team as Taye Taiwo, joined Chelsea in the summer of 2012. Petr Cech, who is now ...
Manchester United Wonderkid In Line To Set New Nigerian, World Record; Included In UYL Squad
Published: December 10, 2018
Precocious Nigerian striker Shola Shoretire is in line to make his debut for Manchester United in the UEFA Youth League when they tackle Valencia at Estadio Antonio Puchades on Wednesday afternoon. Ahead of the meeting between both teams, the official website of UEFA has updated the squad list of Manchester United, w...
Arsenal's Nwakali Shows Why Porto Signed Him On Loan: Brilliant Free-Kick Hits The Post
Published: December 10, 2018
Kelechi Nwakali would be aiming to break into Porto B's starting line-up in the coming weeks having impressed off the bench for the Portuguese setup in the Segunda Liga in recent matches. The former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles skipper was involved for Porto B in their first four games of the season but lost hi...
Victor Moses May Reunite With Nigerian Coach As Fulham Join Race For Chelsea Star
Published: December 10, 2018
Fulham have joined Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the race for the signature of ex-Super Eagles dazzler Victor Moses, according to reports in the English press. The online edition of The Sun says the Cottagers are also monitoring the situation of the Nigerian winger, who is valued in the region of £12 mil...
South Korean Messi Outshines Super Falcons Striker As Chelsea Thrash Brighton 4-0
Published: December 09, 2018
Chelsea Ladies produced a superb display to thrash Brighton & Hove 4-0 in a Women's Super League match held at the Broadfield Stadium on Sunday. Prolific South Korea international So Yun Ji was on parade for Chelsea, Super Falcons star Ini Umotong played the entirety of the game for the Seagulls while Norway duo Mar...
Man City's Sterling Convinced Media Is Spreading Racism, Cites Report On Nigerian Defender
Published: December 09, 2018
Manchester City attacking midfielder Raheem Sterling has accused the media of spreading racism and aggression. It would be recalled that the England international was subjected to racist insults by Chelsea fans during the first half of City's 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Saturday evening. In a post on Instagram, Sterli...
Why Chelsea's Aina Was Subbed Out At Half-Time In 3-0 Loss To Manchester United U18
Published: December 09, 2018
Ola Aina's sibling, Jordan, had to be substituted at half-time as Chelsea were beaten 3-0 by Manchester United in their final group game of the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday afternoon. The former England U16 international started the two previous games in the group against Norwich City and Newcastle United and ...
Chelsea Name Their Price For Crystal Palace Target Victor Moses
Published: December 09, 2018
Chelsea are prepared to sell former Nigeria international Victor Moses in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Sun is reporting that Crystal Palace are interested in signing Victor Moses from Chelsea with the Blues asking for £12 million. Moses has seen his first team opportunities limited sinc...
Leicester City Urged To Make Move For Tottenham & Man City-Linked Nigerian Wonderkid
Published: December 09, 2018
Former Premier League champions Leicester City have been urged to make a move for Sunderland's Nigerian wonderkid Josh Maja by Leicester Mercury. With 11 goals in 19 League One appearances, Maja is the leading teenage goalscorer in the top four divisions of English football and has been linked with a departure from ...
EPL Wrap: Balogun Goes 90; Iwobi Subbed In; Moses, Solanke,Ofoborh, Billing Not In 18; Ibe Benched
Published: December 08, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 8. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff at the Vitality S...
Four League Games Super Eagles Fans Should Keep An Eye On This Weekend
Published: December 08, 2018
There are many games this weekends in the topflight leagues across Europe. Allnigeriasoccer.com presents to you the four games that will likely have Nigerian interest and how they could pan out.1. Leicester vs Tottenham (Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi, Leicester City)Super Eagles duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred ...
Nigerian Goal-Machine Is Top Scoring Striker In England's Top Four Tiers For November
Published: December 08, 2018
No player in England's top four divisions scored more league goals than Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham for the month of November, according to stats from thefinalball.com. The Chelsea loanee netted six goals from four appearances in the EFL Championship last month and only yesterday, he was awarded the Player of the...