EPL Wrap: Iwobi Forces Two OGs, Dele Bags Assist, Ndidi Debuts; Moses, Ogbonna Start; Ibe, Maja, Asoro, Ighalo Benched
Published: January 14, 2017
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the English Premier League on Saturday evening.In the early kickoff, Dele Alli continued his purple patch with an assist for Tottenham Hotspur in their 4-0 rout of West Brom. The England midfielder put in a full shift.England U20 international Josh Onomah didn’t...
Everton May Unleash Nigerian Wonderkid Against Manchester City
Published: January 14, 2017
Ademola Lookman could make his debut for Everton in Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at Goodison Park, The Toffees manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed.The England U20 international was not available for selection last weekend against Leicester City in the Emirates FA Cup because he was cup-tied....
Learn From Tammy Abraham & Omeruo, Chelsea Coach Urges Youngsters
Published: January 13, 2017
Chelsea U23 coach Adi Viveash has advised the young stars in his squad to get some tips on improving their game from the players that have been farmed out on loan, including Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham and Kenneth Omeruo.An England U21 international, Abraham has flourished this season for Bristol City where he is on...
Liverpool Wonderkid Adekanye Wins Player Of The Tournament Award In Germany
Published: January 10, 2017
Liverpool teen sensation Bobby Adekanye won the Player of the Tournament award at the 15th edition of the ebm-papst Indoor Championships in Mulfingen, Germany.And to add to his individual accolade, the Reds U18s squad won the tourney after beating Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 in the showpiece game. “The atmosphere...
Brighton Winger David Ajiboye Late Goal Breaks Arsenal Hearts
Published: January 09, 2017
David Ajiboye was on target as Brighton U18 beat Arsenal 2-1 in an U18 Premier League fixture on Monday.The 18-year-old was making his tenth appearance of the season for the Seagulls in the U18 Premier League, and was named in the starting XI while Arsenal defender Tobi Omole stepped out onto the pitch after 64 minutes...
Leicester City New Boy Ndidi : I Was Surprised To Make My Debut Against Everton
Published: January 09, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that he was surprised to make his debut for Leicester City in their 2-1 victory over Everton in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup last weekend. Indeed, the former Racing Genk star was one of the surprise names included in the teamsheet for the simple reason that he had only two training ...
FA Cup Wrap: Moses, Edun Benched; Aina Subbed In; Aluko Dazzles; Ojo Works Full Shift; Ejaria Stars
Published: January 08, 2017
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the third round proper of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 8.Super Eagles winger Victor Moses remained on the bench for the entirety of Chelsea’s 4-1 rout of Peterborough United at Stamford Bridge. Young wing-back Ola Aina subbed in after 57 minutes.Domini...
Liverpool Teen Sensation Ejaria Makes FA Cup Debut, Ojo Returns To First Team
Published: January 08, 2017
Ovie Ejaria, 19, will make his first-ever appearance in the Emirates FA Cup with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp naming him in the starting XI to face Plymouth Argyle in the third round.England youth international Sheyi Ojo is making a return to first team action after starring for the Development Squad following h...
Talented Nigerian Defender Olowu Debuts For Arsenal U23s
Published: January 08, 2017
The highly-rated young Nigerian defender Joseph Olowu will fancy his chances of breaking into the first team of Arsenal in the not too distant future. Four years after his arrival at the Emirates Stadium outfit, the center back played his first competitive game for the Gunners U23 squad in their 21 win over Der...
Leicester Boss Hails Nigeria Stars Musa, Ndidi For Stellar Showing Against Everton
Published: January 07, 2017
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri was delighted with the performance of Nigerian internationals Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi in their 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday evening.The Premier League champs have to thank Musa for advancing to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after he came off the bench to score t...
Wilfred Ndidi Makes Debut For Leicester City, New Everton Signing Lookman Cup-Tied
Published: January 07, 2017
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi will make his competitive debut for Leicester City when they take on Everton in the FA Cup at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.After only two training sessions with the Foxes, the defensive midfielder did enough to impress manager Claudio Ranieri, who has named him in the starting...
Ejaria Explains Why He Chose Liverpool Ahead Of Man City, Chelsea
Published: January 06, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has explained why he had to sign for Liverpool in the summer of 2014, and passed up the chance to sign a scholarship with Arsenal.The central midfielder had been approached by several Premier League clubs not limited to Chelsea and Manchester City but chose the Reds after he wa...
Conte Explains Why Mikel Had To Leave Chelsea
Published: January 06, 2017
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has sent his best wishes to Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel following his transfer to Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda.The Italian manager admitted that he was an important player but had to move on to greener pastures after ten and a half years at Stamford Bridge. ““First ...
Confirmed : Leicester City New Signing Ndidi Obtains Work Permit
Published: January 05, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Leicester City new signing Wilfred Ndidi has been granted a work permit by the Home Office, shortly after his arrival in the United Kingdom.Therefore, he is in the frame to make his competitive debut for the Foxes on Saturday when they take on Everton in the third round of the Emir...
Premier League Man Of The Moment Dele Alli Destroys Chelsea With Brace For Spurs
Published: January 04, 2017
Chelsea’s phenomenal run in the English Premier League came to an end on Wednesday night following their 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Two former England youth internationals of Nigerian descent in the shape of Victor Moses and Dele Alli started the game for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur respe...