Liverpool Academy Product Adekanye Scores His First Professional Goal For Lazio
Published: February 02, 2020
Former Liverpool youth-teamer Bobby Adekanye has scored his first professional goal, 12 days before his 21st birthday, after finding the net for Lazio in their 5-1 rout of SPAL in the Serie A on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Playing his seventh game as a professional, the Ibadan-born winger replace...
Arsenal Hero Ian Wright Comments On Substitution Of Saka At Halftime Vs Burnley
Published: February 02, 2020
Bukayo Saka was replaced at half-time in the ongoing game between Burnley and Arsenal, making way for Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira after suffering an injury in the first half. As a result of the injury-enforced substitution by manager Mikel Arteta, Xhaka dropped to the left-back position and Torreira slotted int...
Babajide Named Liverpool Women Player Of The Month After Scoring Four Goals In One Game
Published: February 02, 2020
Nigeria-eligible striker Rinsola Babajide has been named Liverpool Women's Standard Chartered Player of the Month Player for January 2020, informs the official website of The Reds. The England youth international started all the three matches contested by Liverpool last month, scoring four goals all of which came a...
Exclusive: New Manchester United Striker Ighalo Lands In Dubai Ahead Of Flight To Manchester
Published: February 02, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that new Manchester United signing Odion Ighalo landed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday morning ahead of his trip to the United Kingdom to join up with his new teammates. The Red Devils were able to get the deal over the line for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top...
(Photo) Arsenal Coach Arteta Runs The Rule Over Nigerian Youngster Ahead Of Trip To Burnley
Published: February 02, 2020
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over Nigerian youngster Tolaji Bola on Saturday ahead of his side's trip to Lancashire, where they face Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Gunners U23 team were at Liverpool yesterday for a Premier League 2 fixture, so Folarin Balogun ...
'We Get An Experienced Goalscorer' - Solskjaer Explains Why Manchester United Signed Ighalo
Published: February 01, 2020
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained the reason behind the decision to sign Shanghai Greenland Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo on transfer deadline day.   Solskjaer revealed the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner would help lift the goalscoring burden off the shoulders of Anthony Martial...
EPL Wrap : Billing Strikes; Iwobi Returns; Success & Iheanacho Subbed In; Ndidi, Ibe Not In 18; Solanke Benched
Published: February 01, 2020
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 1. In the early kick-off at the King Power stadium, Leicester City and Chelsea settled for a 2-2 draw, following a flurry of second-half goals.Antonio Rudiger grabbed a pair of headed goal...
Michael Owen Speaks On Manchester United New Signings Odion Ighalo, Bruno Fernandes
Published: February 01, 2020
Manchester United were active in the closing week of the January transfer window, bringing in a striker with Premier League experience from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, Odion Ighalo and Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Club de Portugal. Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to go into the transfer market to si...
Ex-Man Utd Starlet Odubeko Scores Second Half Brace For West Ham Vs Arsenal U18s
Published: February 01, 2020
Former Manchester United striker, Mipo Odubeko was yet again in scintillating form for West Ham U-18s on Saturday afternoon, scoring twice in a comprehensive 5-1 win over Arsenal in an U-18 Premier League clash. The Nigeria-eligible youngster continue to hog the headlines since ending his association with The Red Devi...
'He Has Been Outstanding'- Ex-Man Utd Star Hargreaves Likens Ndidi's Impact To That Of Fabinho
Published: February 01, 2020
Former Manchester United defensive midfielder Owen Hargreaves does not think Wilfred Ndidi is given enough credit despite his impact for Leicester City and has compared the Nigeria international to Fabinho who plays in a similar position and gets all the plaudits at Liverpool. Ndidi was a late omission from the Lei...
The Reason Super Eagles Star Ndidi Has Been Left Out Of Leicester City Squad Against Chelsea
Published: February 01, 2020
Wilfred Ndidi is a shock omission from the Leicester City squad to face Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The Nigeria international felt something in his knee when he joined up with the Leicester City squad this morning, so has been dropped as a precautionary meas...
Talented Arsenal Midfielder Miguel Azeez Passed Fit To Face West Ham
Published: February 01, 2020
Talented Arsenal midfielder of Nigerian descent, Miguel Azeez has recovered from injury and starts on the bench in the ongoing game against West Ham United in the U18 Premier League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The England U18 sensation has not featured for the Arsenal teams for over two months, with his last appe...
Anglo-Nigerian Coach Reveals Why He Is Leaving Chelsea For Trabzonspor
Published: February 01, 2020
English-born coach of Nigerian descent, Eddie Newton confirmed today that he has ended his association with Chelsea and joined the coaching staff of Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor. Blues legend Newton, who is famous for scoring in the 1997 FA Cup final vs Middlesbrough, was an assistant coach to Frank Lampard a...
'Odion Is An Experienced Player' - Man Utd Coach Solskjaer Reacts After Signing Nigerian Striker
Published: February 01, 2020
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have announced the signing of former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua. Ighalo will spend the remainder of the 2019-2020 season on loan at Manchester United and is eligible to represent the club in the ...
Red-Hot Anjorin Scores In Third Consecutive Game For Chelsea Teams In 2-2 Draw Vs Leicester U23
Published: January 31, 2020
Four promising players of Nigerian descent were in action as Leicester City erased a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Chelsea in a Premier League 2 tie at the Electrical Services Stadium in Aldershot on Friday night. The fit again midfielders Tariq Uwakwe and Faustino Anjorin were named in Chelsea's starting line-up...