Official : Two Players Sign New Contracts With Chelsea
Published: October 20, 2019
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced Henry Lawrence and Dion Rankine have both penned their first professional contracts with the club. Born in 2001, Lawrence joined The Blues as an U9 having progressed through their development centre programme. This season, he has represented Chelsea in the UE...
EPL Wrap : Iwobi & Ndidi Shine; Iheanacho, Balogun, Success Not In 18; Solanke Starts
Published: October 19, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 19. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff, Alex Iwobi start...
Iwobi Likened To Everton Hero Tim Cahill After Starring Against West Ham
Published: October 19, 2019
Goals from Bernard and Gylfi Sigurdsson earned Everton a deserved 2-0 victory over West Ham United at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, the Toffees first win in five Premier League matches. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was in action for 87 minutes before he was replaced by the Iceland playmaker. The number ...
Sir Alex Ferguson, Solskjaer, Carrick Run The Rule Over Three Nigeria-Eligible Players Vs Boro U18
Published: October 19, 2019
Nigeria-eligible prodigy Dillon Hoogewerf made yet another start for Manchester United U18s as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Middlesbrough U18 in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon. Fresh from making his competitive debut for the Dutch U17 squad in the second international break of the season, Hoog...
''Iwobi Has Been Immense' - Ex-Manchester United Star Hails Playmaker's First Half Display Vs West Ham
Published: October 19, 2019
Everton are in desperate need for a win after losing their last four games in the Premier League which sees them in the relegation zone. The Toffees could return to winning ways on match day nine as they currently lead West Ham 1-0 at Goodison Park courtesy of Bernard's 17th minute opener. Alex Iwobi was preferred...
Oyedeji Opens Arsenal Account With Brace Vs Tottenham U18s; Two Assists For Azeez; Etete Strikes
Published: October 19, 2019
Two precocious Nigerian starlets, Miguel Azeez and Nathan-Butler Oyedeji combined to devastating effect for Arsenal U-18s in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham in their league meeting at the Shenley Training Centre on Saturday afternoon. Not once but twice did playmaker Azeez set up his compatriot Oyedeji who grabbed his f...
Manchester City Mulling Over Move For Huddersfield Town's Nigerian Winger
Published: October 19, 2019
Manchester City are mulling over a move for highly-rated Nigerian winger Andrew Ijiwole, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Citizens have handed a trial to the Huddersfield Town starlet with a view to a transfer as from the January transfer window, and U18s boss Gareth Taylor ran the rule over the 2001-born play...
Real Reason Why Nigerian Midfielder Missed Chelsea's 3-1 Win Against Arsenal U23
Published: October 19, 2019
Chelsea's Nigerian starlet Tariq Uwakwe was conspicuously missing from action in his side's victory over Arsenal, and his absence could be laid down to fitness issues.The talented midfielder who had revealed that he was nursing a minor injury last month was presumably still recuperating or lacking match fitness, and ye...
Balogun Stars For Arsenal In Loss To Chelsea Premier League 2
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun was impressive for Arsenal U23s on Friday evening though he could not help his side avoid a 3-1 loss to Chelsea at the Electrical Services Stadium.Manager Steve Bould handed in-form striker, Balogun his eighth Premier League 2 appearance for the young Gunners, defender Tolaji Bola start...
Average Passes Per Game : Tomori Is Chelsea's Top Player & No. 2 In Premier League
Published: October 18, 2019
Fikayo Tomori's passing skills have been highlighted by football statisticians Whoscored.com. The Nigeria target has averaged more passes (75.6) than any other player in the Chelsea squad in the Premier League alone and only Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi (76) has a better average than the Canadian-born c...
Chelsea v Newcastle: Top Six Nigerians To Have Played In This Fixture
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria-eligible defender Fikayo Tomori is set to earn his sixth Premier League appearance for Chelsea when they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Below, we will briefly look at the most prominent Nigerians to have featured in this fixture, most of who went on to play for the Super Eagles.Victor Moses: M...
Watford's Success To Miss Historic Game Against Tottenham Hotspur
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria international Isaac Success will not be available for selection when Watford face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, manager Quique Sánchez Flores has confirmed. There is a historical dimension to the game as this is the first time the Hornets will do battle with the North Londo...
Official : Ashley Gets England Legend Cole As New Coach At Chelsea
Published: October 18, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League club Chelsea have finally confirmed the appointment of England legend Ashley Cole as coach of the U15 team. The legendary left-back will be working closely with the next generation of Chelsea youngsters, including the highly-rated Polish-born Nigerian de...
Official : Nigerian Striker Inks New Contract With Norwich City
Published: October 18, 2019
Talented Nigerian teenage striker, Tyrese Omotoye has earned his first professional contract at Norwich City thanks to his impressive performances, the Premier League club has announced on its official website. The 17-year-old will continue his developments with the club's U-18s as he bids to continue his upward curve ...
Bukayo Saka Labelled 'Amazing Player' By Arsenal Midfielder
Published: October 17, 2019
Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock has heaped plaudits on young Nigerian forward and fellow academy graduate Bukayo Saka whom he calls an "amazing" player and likely to be promoted to the U21 England team. Saka has been in and out of the Gunners' first team in the Premier League and has particularly impressed in the Europ...