Leicester City's Ndidi Reveals The Chelsea Legend Who Inspired Him Growing Up
Published: August 16, 2019
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that ex-Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel was his footballing growing up. Ndidi started his career in Europe as a central defender and was occasionally deployed as a fullback before he was converted into a central midfielder three years ago. Mikel is best re...
Arsenal's Nigerian Winger Spotted Training With First Team Ahead Of Burnley Clash
Published: August 16, 2019
Nigerian youngster Bukayo Saka trained with Arsenal's first-team at London Colney on Friday afternoon. This is the second successive day that the promising winger has been invited to train with Arsenal stars by manager Unai Emery as he was also spotted in Thursday's workout. In today's session, Saka was wearing a...
'He's Working Really Hard' - Everton Manager Hints Iwobi Could Make Debut Against Watford
Published: August 16, 2019
Everton manager Marco Silva has provided an update on Iwobi's chances of making his debut for Everton when they tackle Watford on Saturday.In his pre-match conference as published by Liverpool Echo, the manager revealed that the summer signing from Arsenal is doing well in training sessions and he's working hard to be ...
Former Man City Defender Backs Abraham To Play Against Ndidi, Iheanacho
Published: August 16, 2019
Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills has weighed into the racial abuse directed at the Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham following his penalty loss to Liverpool in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul, Turkey which the Reds won 5-4 on penalties after 2-2 in regulation time.Mills speaking on Sky Sports News on Frid...
Talented GK Okonkwo Earns Promotion At Arsenal; Saka Takes Part In U23 Photocall
Published: August 16, 2019
The Arsenal Academy players took part in a photocall at London Colney in St Albans on August 15, 2019, allnigeriasoccer.com. Promising Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been promoted to the Gunners U23 team as he was photographed with the players and coaching staff. Having said that, Okonkwo, who signed a pr...
Nigeria Coach Rohr Comments On Bordeaux Capture Of Former Arsenal Skipper
Published: August 16, 2019
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has shared his thoughts on Bordeaux's signing of former Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny. The retired France international departed the Premier League club in acrimonious circumstances after refusing to travel with the first team to the United States for pre-season training. With over ...
Nigerian Teenage Sensation To Sign New Three-Year Deal At Arsenal
Published: August 16, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigerian teenage sensation Miguel Azeez is set to commit his long-term future to Arsenal by signing a new long-term contract. The highly-rated central midfielder will have the honour of being the first player among the new intake of Arsenal academy scholars to sign a profession...
Manchester United's Rashford Sends Message To Abraham After Penalty Miss, Racist Abuse
Published: August 16, 2019
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has sent a message of support to Tammy Abraham in the wake of Chelsea's loss to Liverpool in Wednesday evening's UEFA Super Cup. The English-born striker of Nigerian descent was subjected to racist abuse by fans after he missed the decisive spot kick in the Super Cup held in Ista...
Three Reasons Why Aribo And Okoye's Maiden Call-Ups Are Perfectly Timed By Rohr
Published: August 16, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr released his 23-man squad for the upcoming friendly game against Ukraine, and two youngsters were handed their debut call-up to the team.Glasgow Rangers' midfielder Joe Aribo and young goalie Maduka Okoye of Fortuna Duesseldorf are the new players expected to hit the team's camp in Sept...
Scottish Champions Celtic Interested In Signing Nigerian Winger
Published: August 15, 2019
Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe may part ways with the Cherries before the close of the summer transfer window as Scottish champions Celtic are interested in his services. According to the Scottish Sun, the 23-year-old winger is a prime target for Celtic manager Neil Lennon who is hoping to have the player in his squa...
Everton Transfer Guru Brands : Iwobi Signed To Provide Competition For Playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson
Published: August 15, 2019
Everton managed to get Alex Iwobi away from Arsenal where he started his career and spent fifteen years, and were willing to wait until transfer deadline day to close the deal. The Toffees transfer guru and Director of Football Marcel Brands was a key figure in negotiations, selling the club to the Nigeria internati...
Liverpool Goalkeeper Opens Up On Chelsea Penalty Won By Abraham In Extra Time
Published: August 15, 2019
Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has confessed that he made contact with Tammy Abraham before Chelsea were awarded a penalty by referee Stephanie Frappart in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. A moment of controversy arrived in the first half of extra-time when Abraham fell down in the area but the French official did not...
'Fikayo Tomori Is Better Than Zouma' - Young Defender Receives High Accolades From Chelsea Fans
Published: August 15, 2019
Chelsea fans were clearly delighted with the performance of Fikayo Tomori as the Europa League holders were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Liverpool in Wednesday evening's UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul. The central defender played his second competitive game for Chelsea's first team after replacing Andreas Christensen in th...
World's Press Hail Barcelona's Oshoala After Brace Against Former Club Arsenal
Published: August 15, 2019
Asisat Oshoala scored a brace as last season's UEFA Women's Champions League finalist Barcelona thrashed English champions Arsenal 5-2 in a pre-season friendly at Meadow Park on Wednesday night. The three-time AWCON winner was on the books of Arsenal for one year before transferring to Dalian Quanjian F.C. The Lond...
'Anyone Can Miss A Penalty' - Abraham Gets Support From Chelsea Coach Lampard
Published: August 15, 2019
Chelsea were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Liverpool on Wednesday evening in Istanbul, losing their third UEFA Super Cup in the process. Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham was the only one of ten penalty takers to miss a spot kick in the shootout and the number nine lay on the pitch devastated at the end of the match. C...