Arsenal 2 Chelsea 2: Moses Struggles, Iwobi Benched In Four-Goal Thriller At The Emirates
Published: January 03, 2018
A flurry of second half goals saw Arsenal and Chelsea play out a 2-2 draw in a Premier League encounter at the Emirates stadium on Wednesday evening.Victor Moses started on for the Blues while his compatriot, Alex Iwobi dropped to the substitutes bench, Chuba Akpom missed out on the match day squad for the hosts.Alvaro...
Seven Nigerian Starlets Help Chelsea Reach 1,000 Day Milestone Without Home Defeat
Published: January 03, 2018
Last week, Chelsea U18s celebrated the milestone passing of 1000 days without tasting defeat at home, and seven players of Nigerian descent helped the London club achieve this feat.Middlesbrough U18 were the last team to beat the U18 champions at home on April 4, 2015, and they have preserved their unbeaten run at home...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Stars; Ibe Assists; Iheanacho Benched; Young Stars Ejaria, Kehinde, Lookman Missing
Published: January 01, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players who were in action for their respective clubsides in the English Premier League on Monday, January 1.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have turned out competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.Brighton & Hoves and Bournemouth shared the s...
Iwobi Reacts To Arsenal's Controversial 1-1 Draw Against West Brom
Published: January 01, 2018
Alex Iwobi has expressed his disappointment at Arsenal missing out on all three points in the final Premier League game of 2017 against West Brom on Sunday evening. Alexis Sanchez's 83rd-minute free kick was deflected in by James McClean and the Gunners were on course for three points but Jay Rodriguez converted a spot...
Ajayi, Moses, Ndidi, Ola Aina Named In Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: January 01, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best Nigerian performers from the different leagues to put together our first team of the week for the new year, with debutants, David Amoo and Jonathan Obika all featuring in the list.Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United) : Ajiboye has impressed at the domestic Eagles get-together in Abuja a...
West Brom 1 Arsenal 1: Alex Iwobi Features In Wenger's Landmark Game
Published: December 31, 2017
Arsenal and West Brom shared spoils in a tight 1-1 turnout at the Hawthorns on Sunday evening in their last Premier League game of the year 2017.Alex Iwobi returned to the Gunners starting XI after missing out in the 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace three daysago while Chuba Akpom was not selected for this one.Iwobi nea...
Adarabioyo Benched, Ladapo Not In Squad As Eagles Put An End To Man City Winning Streak
Published: December 31, 2017
Manchester City were held to a 0-0 stalemate by a spirited Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, a result which ended the Premier League leaders winning streak.Young Nigerian defender, Tosin Adarabioyo was named among the substitutes for the Citizens while promising ex-Nigeria U20 invitee, Freddie Ladapo...
Wilfred Ndidi Rated Leicester's Best Player At Liverpool
Published: December 31, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi was rated as Leicester City best player in their 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, December 30.In his final game of 2017, the Nigeria international topped the rating with eight marks ahead of Riyad Mahrez, Marc Albrighton and Jamie Vardy, who were awarded seven out of ten marks each...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Goes 90; Ibe Hits Bar; Success & Iheanacho Snubbed Again; No Debut For Olosunde
Published: December 30, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 30.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.At Stamford Bridge, Victor Moses lasted 57...
Liverpool 2 Leicester 1: Ndidi Stars, Musa Benched As CAF AFOTY In Waiting Scores Brace
Published: December 30, 2017
Liverpool battled back to claim a 2-1 win over Leicester City in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Anfield on Saturday.Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi started for the Foxes with his compatriot Ahmed Musa named on the bench, Liverpool's Dominic Solanke was named among the substitutes for the hosts for the ga...
Chelsea 5 Stoke City 0: Moses Dazzles As Chelsea Outclass His Former Club
Published: December 30, 2017
Chelsea completely obliterated Stoke City in a resounding 5-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.Victor Moses who had a loan spell with the Potters in the 2014-2015 campaign started against his former employers for the encounter as they delivered a rampant first half showing.Chelsea took very little time ...
Watford Coach Explains Why Nigerian Striker Is Starting Vs Swansea City
Published: December 30, 2017
Watford boss Marco Silva has explained why Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has been handed a start in Saturday's Premier League clash against Swansea City at Vicarage Road.Prior to today's match against the Swans, Okaka had not made the Hornets starting line-up since the opening round of the Premier League when ...
Victor Moses Names His Biggest Achievement With Chelsea, Challenges Alonso
Published: December 30, 2017
Speaking to Chelsea's official website,Victor Moses says he is delighted to reach a new milestone with the Stamford Bridge outfit after making his 100th appearance in all competitions against Brighton & Hove on Boxing Day.The right wing-back says winning the Premier League title last term is his greatest achievement si...
Wenger Explains Why PSG-Linked Winger Sanchez Was Spotted In Paris
Published: December 28, 2017
The future of Arsenal's superstar Alexis Sanchez will continue to dominate the headlines, with only fours days to the opening of the January transfer window.The number seven, who was spotted in the French capital earlier this week, bagged a second-half brace to inspire the Gunners to a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in a ...
Crystal Palace 2 Arsenal 3: Iwobi Benched As Wenger Equals Record
Published: December 28, 2017
Alexis Sanchez struck twice for Arsenal in a breathless 3-2 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in an English Premier League encounter on Thursday night.Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi was on the bench for the Gunners in the encounter while Chuba Akpom and Freddie Ladapo were not included in the match day squad for...