Arsenal Hero Henry Reveals Kanu Was Initially Ahead Of Him In Wenger's Pecking Order Of Strikers
Published: October 31, 2019
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has revealed that Nwankwo Kanu and Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp were initially ahead of him in Arsene Wenger's pecking order of strikers when he joined the North London club from Juventus in the 1999-2000 season. The France 1998 World Cup winner admitted that he struggled in his first ...
'Looked Lively, 'Caused A Few Headaches': Saka Gets Good Ratings Despite Arsenal's Loss To Liverpool
Published: October 31, 2019
Arsenal were on Wednesday night eliminated from the 2019/2020 Carabao Cup 5-4 on penalties by Liverpool after a thrilling 5-5 draw in regulation time. Saka played for 90 minutes in the entertaining Round of 16 contest. The Hale End Academy product was rated 8/10 by Football.London. ''Bukayo Saka: There were mo...
Iheanacho, Eppiah On Target For Leicester City Teams In Cup Competitions
Published: October 30, 2019
Leicester City are through to the quarterfinal of the Carabao Cup for the third time in three seasons after beating Burton Albion 3-1 at  Pirelli Stadium. Goals from Kelechi Iheanacho, Youri Tielemans and James Maddison secured a win for Brendan Rodgers' side. Making his first start of the season, the Nigeria inte...
West Ham Star Ogbonna Reveals Why He Opted To Play For Italy Instead Of Nigeria
Published: October 29, 2019
West Ham star Angelo Ogbonna has revealed that the decision to wear the colours of Italy at international level instead of Nigeria had nothing to do with the colour of his skin. Angelo's uncle, Prince Ogbonna earlier informed allnigeriasoccer.com that his nephew had considered representing Nigeria but was ignored by...
'He Plays Like Fabinho' - Ex- Liverpool Star Heaps Praise On Ndidi After EPL Record
Published: October 28, 2019
Leicester City thrashed Southampton 9-0 at the Saint Mary's Stadium Friday evening which has helped the Foxes move to third in the Premier League table with 20 points and the impact of Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in that annihilation has been highlighted by former Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers defender Steph...
Arsenal Legend Names Four Players Ahead Of Saka In Pecking Order Of Attackers At The Emirates
Published: October 28, 2019
Former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas has tipped Bukayo Saka for future stardom but has noted that the young winger will find it difficult to retain his place in Arsenal's starting line-up with Alexandre Lacazette returning to full fitness. Having been named in the starting line-up for four straight matches in th...
Dad Claims Nigeria U17 International Left Back Is Wanted By Arsenal
Published: October 28, 2019
Ese Udoko, the adoptive father of Nigeria U17 international left-back Ogaga Oduko, has claimed that his son is attracting interest from Premier League side Arsenal. Oduko was sensationally axed from the Golden Eaglets final 21-man World Cup roster, with Charles Etim ahead of him in coach Manu Garba's pecking order ...
Manchester City Trialist Ijiwole Scores Against Liverpool In U18 Premier League Cup
Published: October 27, 2019
Promising Nigerian winger Andrew Ijiwole will fancy his chances of bagging a deal with Manchester City after scoring for their U18 team against Liverpool in the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday. The Huddersfield Town starlet has been training with the Citizens and was involved in their 4-1 rout of Stoke City last ...
Talented Winger Oyedeji Enhances His Growing Reputation By Scoring Again For Arsenal
Published: October 27, 2019
Nigerian winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji enhanced his growing reputation by scoring again for Arsenal as they suffered a 3-2 loss to Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday, October 26. The first-year scholar netted his first goals for Arsenal U18s as they were held to a 2-2 draw by North London riva...
EPL Wrap : Iwobi Loses With Everton; Balogun Benched; Solanke Subbed In; Success, Dele-Bashiru Not In 18
Published: October 26, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 26. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.Everton were beaten 3-2 at the American Express ...
Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Reacts After Scoring In Roda Victory
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigerian-eligible striker, Ike Ugbo has reacted following his scintillating showing in Roda JK's 4-2 win over NAC Breda in their Eerste Divisie clash on Friday evening.The youngster who is currently on loan at the Dutch club from Stamford Bridge opened the scoring at the Parkstad Limburg Stadium after ten minutes befor...
Nigerian Striker Scores First Goal In 20 Months As Leicester City Thrash Southampton U23s
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigerian striker Josh Eppiah registered his name on the scoresheet as Leicester City thrashed Southampton 3-0 in a Premier League 2 clash at Holmes Park on Friday evening. Eppiah has returned from a long-term back injury that saw him miss the whole of the 2018-2019 season and yesterday's game against the Saints was ...
Ndidi Stars As Rampant Leicester Destroy Southampton To Create EPL History
Published: October 25, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was in action for 90 minutes and was one of the best players on the night as Leicester City in devastating form thrashed 10 man Southampton 9-0 at the rainy St Mary's Stadium to create Premier League history for the biggest away win in the Premier League reports allnigeriasoccer.co...
Chelsea Boss Lampard Wants Tomori To Sign New Contract
Published: October 25, 2019
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has revealed that he wants Fikayo Tomori to commit his future to the club. It has been widely reported that The Blues have started talks with the central defender to extend his contract until June 2024 and the London club are confident that they will reach an agreement with the player. ...
EPL : Top Three Players Of Nigerian Descent On The Cusp Of Their League Debuts
Published: October 25, 2019
English Premier League football returns this weekend, and football fans can't help but be excited. Breaking into a team's mainstream in the English football topflight is quite a tough ask for youngsters and while we prepare to witness another round of games in the division, let's briefly look at three who will be eage...