Arsenal, Juventus Run The Rule Over Bayern Munich's Nigerian Wonderkid
Published: October 02, 2019
Bayern Munich wonderkid Joshua Zirkzee put himself in the shop window on Tuesday afternoon as his German club thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the UEFA Youth League. According to reports emanating from the British press, representatives from Arsenal and Juventus closely monitored proceedings at the Tottenham Train...
Ndidi Beats Brazil Star To Premier League Top Tackler Honours For Matchday 7
Published: October 01, 2019
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named the top tackler in the English Premier for matchday seven by football statistics website Whoscored.com. The Nigeria international registered nine tackles in The Foxes' 5-0 hammering of Newcastle United on Sunday, September 29, eight less than the entire tackles ...
Bayern Munich Whizkid Zirkzee Outshines Tottenham Trio Eyoma, Oluwayemi, Etete In UYL
Published: October 01, 2019
Four players with Nigerian background were on parade at Tottenham Training Centre - Enfield as Bayern Munich thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon. While goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi and defender Timothy Eyoma started for the English team, Netherlands youth international Joshua...
The Reason Why Chelsea Could Recall Ugbo From Loan Spell At Dutch Club Roda
Published: October 01, 2019
Chelsea loanee Ike Ugbo is living off his savings at Dutch second tier club Roda JC and could have his loan deal terminated before it expires at the end of the 2019-2020 season. The former England U17 international is on a monthly salary of 48,000 euros, with his parent club transferring 43,000 euros to Roda every ...
Young Nigerian Goalkeeper Gets The All-clear To Make Season Debut For Arsenal
Published: October 01, 2019
Promising Nigerian goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has been given the green light by Arsenal's medical team to make his debut in the 2019-2020 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  A small tear in his medial meniscus had prevented the first-year scholar from playing for the Gunners' youth teams in the new season but the ...
Arsenal's Saka Sets Premier League Record Man Utd's Mason Greenwood Will Never Break
Published: October 01, 2019
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka became the youngest player to ever start a Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at 18 years and 25 days old on Monday night as the league giants settled for a 1-1 draw at the Old Trafford. This new record set by the Hale End Academy product will never be broken by Man...
'He's Helping Us Now As An Important Player' - Unai Emery On Arsenal Star In The Making Saka
Published: September 30, 2019
Arsenal took a point to North London and are back in the top four following their entertaining 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night.   Manager Unai Emery reserved special praise for the youngest player that started the game, Bukayo Saka after his outstanding performance. The Hale End ...
'Saka Is National Treasure' - Arsenal Fans, Cesc Fabregas Hail Winger After Display Vs Man Utd
Published: September 30, 2019
Manchester United welcomed Arsenal to the Theater of Dreams for their week eight Premier League fixture which ended in a 1-1 draw. The home side took the lead in the 45th minute via Scott McTominay whose shot found the back of Bernd Leno's net.Lively Nigerian youngster Bukayo Saka ensured that the Gunners restored...
Anjorin Names Two Players He Looked Up To Before His First-Team Debut For Chelsea
Published: September 30, 2019
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin has named Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Andreas Christensen as the players he looked up to before making his first-team debut for Chelsea. The Denmark central defender and England midfielder were products of the Chelsea Academy before breaking into the first team, and Anjorin ...
Manchester United Vs Arsenal Team News : No Debut For Nigerian-Born Defender
Published: September 30, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Joseph Olowu will definitely not make his professional debut when Manchester United take on Arsenal in an eagerly anticipated Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Monday, September 30. Manager Unai Emery ran the rule over the Ibadan-born defender in the final workout held at L...
Jorginho Reveals What Abraham Said To Him Before Taking Penalty Vs Brighton
Published: September 30, 2019
Tammy Abraham was interested in taking the penalty kick awarded to Chelsea in their 2-0 victory against Brighton & Hove on Saturday. The talk of Chelsea's first-choice penalty taker had volume added to it as Jorginho stepped up to take the kick in the 50th minute despite the fact Ross Barkley, who failed to convert a...
Ugbo Not Paid Wages As Roda Use Money Sent By Chelsea For Their Own Players
Published: September 30, 2019
Roda JC have used money sent by Chelsea meant for Ike Ugbo's wages to pay their own players, according to digital newspaper NRC. The Nigerian striker joined Roda on a season-long loan from Chelsea in August 2019 and the agreement between the two clubs stipulates that the Premier League team transfers 43,000 euros ...
Nigerian-Born Defender Trains With Arsenal First Team Ahead Of Trip To Manchester United
Published: September 29, 2019
Ibadan-born central defender Joseph Olowu was promoted to first team training by Arsenal manager Unai Emery ahead of his side’s trip to Old Trafford, where they face Manchester United on Monday evening.Arsenal have published pictures of their final workout held at London Colney on Sunday, September 29 and Olowu was s...
Two Nigerian Strikers Score For Manchester United In Eight-Goal Thriller Against Leicester City U18
Published: September 29, 2019
Promising Nigerian striker Shola Shoretire scored his first competitive goal for Manchester United U18s as they were held to a 4-4 draw by Leicester City in an U18 Premier League Cup match at Aon Training Complex on Saturday, September 28.The 15-year-old was among three players of Nigerian descent named in United's sta...
Nigerian Midfielder Poised To Sign New Chelsea Contract
Published: September 25, 2019
Chelsea are keen to tie down Nigerian youngster Faustino Anjorin to a new contract as head coach Frank Lampard is hopeful of securing the futures of his young talents, according to goal.com.The 17-year-old Anjorin whose current contract expires in the summer of 2021 could be included in the Blues' Carabao Cup match aga...