Chelsea's Team Of The Decade Midfield Three : Former Nigeria Captain, 10 Others Nominated
Published: December 24, 2019
In celebration of the decade, the official website of Chelsea has asked supporters to choose the club's Team of the Decade. A 4-3-3 shape is the preferred formation and only players with fifty appearances or more for the Blues from January 2010 to December 2019 are eligible for selection. Former Nigeria captain Jo...
Napoli Make Contact Over Signing Chelsea's Box-To-Box Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent
Published: December 24, 2019
Serie A club Napoli are exploring ways to sign Chelsea starlet Faustino Anjorin in the January transfer window, according to various reports emanating from the Italian press including calcionapoli1926.it. Napoli are in the market for a midfielder, with new coach Gennaro Gattuso preferring to line-up in a 4-3-3 forma...
Samuel Chukwueze Joining Chelsea Would Be A Good Move For Both Parties
Published: December 24, 2019
Samuel Chukwueze's reputation has grown in leaps and bounds since his breakout year for Villarreal in 2018, and has become the toast of the elite European clubs.The Super Eagles dazzler had long hit the ground running in the Spanish La Liga, and the Yellow Submarine are already wary of losing their prized asset in the ...
'They Don't Have His Replacement' - Arsenal Icon Reveals Leicester's Most Important Player
Published: December 24, 2019
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has hailed Wilfred Ndidi, saying the Nigeria international is the most important player in the entire Leicester City squad. The Super Eagles midfielder is one of the first names on manager Brendan Rodgers' team sheet, going the distance in all but one of the matches played by the Foxes in...
(Snapped) Arsenal Coach Arteta Invites Versatile Nigerian Defender To Train Again With First Team
Published: December 23, 2019
New Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta invited versatile Nigerian defender Tolaji Bola to train with the first team on Monday ahead of their next Premier League match against Bournemouth, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. This is the second successive day that the Spaniard has monitored the central defender cum left back with ...
Former EPL Referee Insists Saka Should Have Been Red-Carded Versus Everton
Published: December 23, 2019
Former English Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher on Monday opined that Arsenal forward cum left back Bukayo Saka should have been red-carded by referee Kevin Friend in the Gunners' dour goalless against Everton at  Goodison Park on Saturday.The match which Saka played in for 90 minutes was the last that caretake...
Former Arsenal Talent Spotter Reveals One Reason Why Iwobi Was Offered A Contract By The Gunners
Published: December 23, 2019
Former Arsenal talent spotter Roy Massey has revealed one reason why Alex Iwobi was offered a contract after a trial spell to prove his qualities when he was aged eight. After relocating to England at the age of four, Iwobi was playing for local club Rippleway FC alongside his childhood pal Chuba Akpom when he was spo...
Manchester United Coach Runs The Rule Over Super Eagles Defender In England
Published: December 23, 2019
A Manchester United coach was in attendance at the St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium during the Championship match between Birmingham City and West Brom. The Telegraph reported on Sunday that United assistant manager Mike Phelan was on a scouting mission at B9 4RL on December 14. Super Eagles defender Semi Ajay...
Deal Or No Deal? Agent Quizzed On Reports Nigerian Striker Has Joined Chelsea
Published: December 22, 2019
Norwegian agent Imad El Hammichi, who handles the affairs of Bryan Fiabema, has been contacted by Norwegian television channel TV 2 to clarify reports suggesting that the Nigeria-eligible striker is heading to Chelsea in the January transfer window. El Hammichi has confirmed allnigeriasoccer.com's exclusive report ...
(Photo) New Arsenal Coach Arteta Promotes Two Nigerians To First Team Training Ahead Of Bournemouth Game
Published: December 22, 2019
Nigerian youngsters Tolaji Bola and James Olayinka were promoted to first team training on Sunday, ahead of Arsenal's next Premier League match against Bournemouth, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Gunners new manager Mikel Arteta held his first training session at London Colney, and the Spaniard observed the two Nig...
Super Eagles Star Makes Cameo As Watford Shock Manchester United
Published: December 22, 2019
Watford boosted their survival hopes with a shock 2-0 victory against Manchester United at Vicarage Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Nigeria international Isaac Success made a rare appearance for the Hornets, hopping off the bench in the 87th minute as replacement for Ismaila Sarr. It was only his fourth Premie...
Iwobi Commended By Everton Legend Duncan Ferguson For Staying On The Pitch After Pulling Hamstring
Published: December 22, 2019
Everton legend Duncan Ferguson has commended Alex Iwobi for staying on the pitch despite pulling his hamstring during the opening minutes of the match against Arsenal on Saturday afternoon. The Nigeria playmaker was among five Hale End Academy graduates that started the game at Goodison Park, the others being Bukayo...
Saka Impresses In Adopted Left-Back Role, Gets English Media's Pass Mark
Published: December 21, 2019
England youth international of Nigerian descent Bukayo Saka was impressive Saturday afternoon in Arsenal's Premier League game against Everton at the Goodison Park which ended in a drab scoreless draw and was duly recognised for his performance.Saka who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his father and wants to be...
'Iheanacho Has Played Really, Really Well' - Man Utd Legend Credits Leicester Boss For Striker's Form
Published: December 21, 2019
In the ongoing Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City, former England international Jamie Vardy, who has scored more goals than any other Foxes player this calendar year, has been selected in attack by manager Brendan Rodgers, leaving Kelechi Iheanacho on the bench. The Nigeria national-teame...
EPL Wrap : Arsenal's Saka Sparkles; Brighton's Balogun Not In 18; Everton's Iwobi Suffers Injury; Bournemouth's Solanke Cameo
Published: December 21, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 21. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff, Everton and Arsenal pla...