EPL Wrap: Ndidi Stars; Iheanacho Cameo; Success Subbed In; Ibe Provides Assist; Solanke Makes 18
Published: January 30, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Wednesday, January 30th.Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth made light...
Crystal Palace Running The Rule Over Versatile Nigeria Midfielder Sobowale
Published: January 30, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Crystal Palace have handed a trial to promising Nigerian midfielder Oluwatunmise Sobowale with a view to offering him a contract. The 19-year-old has been training with the U23 team of The Eagles and was named in the starting line-up in yesterday's 3-1 loss against Charlto...
Watford Set To Make Contract Decisions On Two Nigerian Players Turning Heads In England
Published: January 30, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Premier League side Watford are set to make contract decisions on two Nigerian starlets before the end of the season. Flying Eagles invitee Jayden Bennetts and Emmanuel Adebiyi are in the second year of their scholarship which they signed ahead of the 2017-2018 campaign. Th...
Chelsea Legend John Terry Lifts The Lid On The Nigerian Player He Hated Playing Against
Published: January 30, 2019
John Terry has admitted that he hated playing against Tammy Abraham during his time at Chelsea, as the Nigeria-eligible striker was always passionate and eager to score goals. The former Chelsea captain is now an assistant coach at Aston Villa and has suggested that Abraham is excellent behind closed doors just as h...
Emery's Go-To Player Off The Bench: Arsenal Label Iwobi As Game-Changer After Starring Vs Cardiff
Published: January 30, 2019
Alex Iwobi has been hailed by Arsenal's website for his stirring display in the wake of their 2-1 victory against Cardiff City yesterday.Manager Unai Emery started the 22-year-old amongst the substitutes for the eight time from his 21 league appearances and the Gunners were rewarded with his display when he was brought...
EPL Wrap: Iwobi Lively; Balogun & Billing Fail Fitness Test; Lookman Benched; Saka Not In 18
Published: January 29, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Tuesday, January 29th.Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.So we start off at the Emirates Stadium where Ars...
Bollywood Actress & Ex-Miss India Apologizes To Arsenal's Iwobi For Racial Insult
Published: January 29, 2019
Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Esha Gupta has been criticized for sharing racist remarks aimed at Alex Iwobi after the FA Cup meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United last Friday at the Emirates Stadium. The Arsenal ambassador posted on Instagram a WhatsApp conversation with a friend who described Iwob...
Chelsea Loanee Moses Excites Fenerbahce Fans On Debut & The Feeling Is Mutual
Published: January 29, 2019
Three days after completing a seventeen-month loan move to Fenerbahce, Victor Moses made his maiden appearance for the Yellow Canaries in their 3-2 win against Yeni Malatyaspor on Monday evening. The Chelsea loanee came off the bench in the 66th minute as replacement for Yassine Benzia and did not look like a player...
Aina Shines, Sees Yellow As Torino Shock Inter Milan
Published: January 27, 2019
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was in brilliant form Sunday evening for his Italian Serie A side Torino who defeated ten man Inter Milan 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.Torino's goal was scored by Armando Izzo in the 35th minute albeit the home side created far more goal scoring chances.The on loan Chelsea def...
Ex-Arsenal Striker Akpom, FC Zürich's Odey On Target As Clubs Record Big Wins
Published: January 27, 2019
Two Nigerian strikers Chuba Akpom and Stephen Odey were on target for their European clubs on Sunday, January 27. In the Greek Super League, Arsenal product Akpom put in his best display since his summer move to PAOK from the Gunners after notching a brace and providing an assist in his side's 4-0 rout of OFI. Th...
'Newcastle United Players Know I'm Physically Strong' - Watford's Success Reacts To FA Cup Goal
Published: January 27, 2019
Nigeria international Isaac Success came out on top in his physical battle with three Newcastle United central defenders as Watford progressed to the next round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening. The Hornets number ten capped off a fine individual display when he bundled home from close range to make it 2-0 right a...
Manchester United Hero Labels Ehizibue 'Brave' For Snubbing Genoa After Passing Medical
Published: January 27, 2019
Manchester United hero Jaap Stam has hailed Nigerian defender Kingsley Ehizibue after he snubbed a move to Italian club Genoa despite passing a medical. Both Genoa and PEC Zwolle had reached an agreement for the transfer of the right back with a transfer fee of between 2-3 million euros being mooted, only for the 2...
'He Is A Quality Player' - Middlesbrough Boss' Thoughts On Mikel After Debut
Published: January 27, 2019
One of the positives taken from Middlesbrough's disappointing 1-1 draw with Newport County in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday was the impressive display of John Obi Mikel. Boro manager Tony Pulis has said that Mikel's 62 minute cameo was an indication of his quality despite his inactivity for clu...
Isaac Success Becomes First Watford Player To Score In Three Different Competitions This Season
Published: January 26, 2019
Watford have progressed to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup after beating Newcastle United 2-0 at St James' Park on Saturday evening. The fans had to wait until the 62nd minute before the deadlock was broken, and it came from the visitors as Andre Gray lashed inside the near post after a fine assist from Will ...
Nigeria Captain Obi Mikel Reacts After Starring On Middlesbrough Debut
Published: January 26, 2019
John Obi Mikel was delighted to make his competitive debut for Middlesbrough as they were held to a 1-1 draw by EFL League Two club Newport County in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. The Chelsea hero last featured in a competitive match on October 28, 2018 before stepping out onto the Riverside S...