Chelsea winger George among three Nigerians nominated for Premier League 2 award
Published: December 05, 2024
Chelsea winger Tyrique George is one of the three Nigerians nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for November.The other Nigerian players nominated are Sunderland's Trey Ogunsuyi and Crystal Palace's Jemiah Umolu.They are in contention with Nottingham Forest starlets Joe Gardner and Jack Perkins, Totte...
Southampton's Aribo emulates Iheanacho, Ndidi, Iwobi, Awoniyi, Dennis with goal against Chelsea in PL
Published: December 04, 2024
Joe Aribo was on the scoresheet but couldn't prevent Southampton losing 5-1 to Chelsea in the Premier League fixture played at St.Mary's on Wednesday evening.Axel Disasi gave Chelsea the lead, heading the ball home from Enzo Fernández's corner-kick in the 7th minute.Four minutes later, Aribo put the home side back on ...
Shoretire's African record threatened: Man Utd coach plans to include 16yo Congolese in squad v Arsenal
Published: December 04, 2024
An African record held by Nigerian attacking midfielder Shola Shoretire is under threat, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Shoretire, who is now at Greek side PAOK, etched his name into African football folklore on February 21, 2021 when he became the youngest player of African descent to debut for Manchester United in the ...
Benin City-born Liverpool CB with British passport emulates Victor Moses by choosing Nigeria
Published: December 04, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that talented Liverpool central defender Louis Enahoro-Marcus is open to representing the Nigeria national teams despite having a British passport.  The 18-year-old qualifies to represent the Flying Eagles by virtue of being born to Nigerian parents in Benin City.Enahoro-Marcus hopes...
Harriman-Annous enhances reputation with goal on FA Youth Cup debut for Arsenal
Published: December 04, 2024
Andre Harriman-Annous enhanced his reputation as one of the most promising teenagers of Nigerian descent on the books of a Premier League club by scoring on his FA Youth Cup debut as Arsenal secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Hertford Town to advance to the competition's fourth round.Also making their FA Youth Cup ...
'We have Tosin' - Chelsea manager includes Nigerian CB among 3 options to replace injured Fofana
Published: December 03, 2024
Speaking ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca indicated that Tosin Adarabioyo is in contention to start the fixture.This follows the injury to Wesley Fofana, who had to be brought off on the hour mark during the Blues’ 3-0 win over Aston Villa...
Pundit exposes the truth: Swap deal involving Osimhen and Man Utd striker is not happening
Published: December 03, 2024
Respected Italian journalist Paolo del Genio has shared insights regarding the rumoured swap deal between Victor Osimhen and Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. Reports had suggested that Manchester United were eyeing Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, as part of a move to bolster their attacking ...
Injury updates on Southampton's Onuachu, Leicester's Okoli ahead of Premier League midweek games
Published: December 03, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin has provided an injury update on Paul Onuachu before his side's Premier League meeting with Chelsea at  St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Nigeria national teamer, making a rare start for the Saints, subbed out after 51 minutes during Southampton's 3-2 loss to table topper...
Denmark refuse to controversially cap-tie history-making Man Utd striker despite Nigeria interest
Published: December 03, 2024
The Denmark Football Association has insisted that history-making Manchester United center forward Chido Obi-Martin will not be controversially cap-tied to the country, despite the possibility of the former Arsenal player slipping away from their grasp.Last weekend, the dual-national player become the highest goalscore...
'If it's not Chelsea' - Southampton coach provides update on nephew of ex-Super Eagles defender
Published: December 03, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin has provided an update on Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam.Martin left the talented midfielder out of the squad during their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion last Saturday.This came as a surprise as there was no prior information ...
Super Eagles stars Ndidi and Bassey on the verge of a ban, Premier League confirms
Published: December 02, 2024
Through a statement on the official website, the Premier League has confirmed that Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Wilfred Ndidi are nearing a suspension.The Fulham centre-back and Leicester City midfielder are among twenty-seven players on four yellow cards, just one booking away from a suspension.Players who...
'He's currently the best' - French coach insists Liverpool star deserves African POTY more than Lookman, 4 others
Published: December 02, 2024
French coach Denis Lavagne has stated that Mohamed Salah is more deserving of the African Player of the Year award than Ademola Lookman.Despite Lookman being a strong contender for the accolade due to his impressive performances with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team, Lavagne believes Salah’s consistent excellen...
Left-footed Nigerian midfielder reveals he nearly joined Chelsea before transfer to West Ham
Published: December 02, 2024
Left-footed Nigerian midfielder Tyron Akpata has revealed that he was on the verge of joining Chelsea before moving to their London rivals West Ham United on schoolboy terms.Akpata, widely regarded as one of the most talented players of Nigerian descent on the books of a Premier League club, has no regrets about choosi...
'I'd love to' - English-born West Ham midfielder who admires Iwobi, Ndidi keen on representing Nigeria
Published: December 01, 2024
Highly-rated West Ham United midfielder Tyron Akpata says he is keen on representing the Nigeria national teams even though he is eligible to play for England, where he was born and raised. Akpata is eyeing a call-up to the Flying Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.The 18-year-old joined West Ham at U1...
Iwobi's near miss in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham: Andy Reid calls it hard luck
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Tottenham midfielder Andy Reid has expressed that Alex Iwobi was unfortunate not to score during Fulham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.Tottenham took the lead in the 54th minute when Brennan Johnson found the back of the net, breaking the deadlock after a goalless first half.However, Fulham res...