Arsenal U21 captain Butler-Oyedeji trains with first team ahead of UCL clash against Atalanta 
Published: September 18, 2024
Five days after he was crowned the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for August 2024, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was invited to train with Arsenal's first team ahead of the UEFA Champions League meeting with Atalanta.  According to Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird, versatile forward Butler-Oyedeji was invited ...
Southampton boss insists he likes Onuachu despite omission from six consecutive matchday squads 
Published: September 18, 2024
Speaking after Southampton defeated Everton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, Saints manager Russell Martin has hinted that he could give game time to Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu in the coming games.  The 30-year-old was missing from the squad yesterday for the sixth consecutive game in all competitions i...
'We've seen what he's capable of' - Arsenal icon raises concerns over Tottenham's use of Solanke
Published: September 17, 2024
Arsenal icon Ian Wright has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur are using record signing Dominic Solanke wrongly. The North London side record signing has struggled to settle down at the club, though he has only played two games, and he hasn't been helped by the club's poor start to the season. He has been s...
Liverpool add two Nigerian players to UEFA Champions League squad pre-AC Milan
Published: September 17, 2024
Liverpool have added two Nigerian players to their UEFA Champions League squad ahead of the opening match against AC Milan at San Siro tonight. According to UEFA's official website, the Premier League giants have added centre-back Wellity Lucky-Omoruyi and midfielder Afolami Onanuga to their squad. Liverpool ...
'Kept the in-form Luis Diaz quiet' - Alan Shearer explains why Aina has been included in his PL TOTW
Published: September 16, 2024
Premier League's record goalscorer Alan Shearer has revealed his Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday four fixtures, with the Best XI dominated by Nottingham Forest.  Nuno Espirito Santo's side earned a shock 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield, thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi's game-wi...
'He was good' - Southampton boss delivers verdict on performance of Chelsea loanee Ugochukwu v Man Utd 
Published: September 16, 2024
Southampton boss Russell Martin has delivered his verdict on the performance of Lesley Ugochukwu as he made his first start in his side's 2-0 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League fixture played at the St.Mary's Stadium on Saturday. The French-Nigerian midfielder joined the Saints on loan from Chel...
Leicester midfielder Ndidi joins Arsenal, Man City, Man Utd stars in PL Team of the Week
Published: September 16, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has been named alongside Arsenal stars Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United's duo Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo in Whoscored Premier League of the Week In his fourth consecutive start for Leicester City this season, Ndidi was the...
PL Cup: George's second half hat-trick inspires Chelsea to 6-3 win against Brentford 
Published: September 15, 2024
Chelsea's development squad began their Premier League Cup campaign with a 6-3 win against Brentford at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.  Chelsea boss Filipe Coelho handed starting berths to two players of Nigerian descent  Tyrique George and Somto Boniface. Nigeria U20 international Benjamin Fredrick was missing f...
Summer signing from Chelsea, Benin City-born CB among 5 Nigerians eligible to represent Liverpool in PL
Published: September 15, 2024
Liverpool have submitted their squad list for the first half of the 2024-2025 season following the conclusion of the summer transfer window, with five youngsters of Nigerian descent eligible to represent the Reds. Clubs can include as many U21 players as they like and these players do not count towards the 25-man sq...
'Got to do better' - Man Utd icon Neville calls out Solanke for missed chance in Tottenham's loss to Arsenal
Published: September 15, 2024
Manchester United icon Gary Neville picked on Dominic Solanke when he missed a glorious opportunity to put Tottenham Hotspur ahead during their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Spurs’ record signing had not been in action since the league opening game agai...
Five players of Nigerian descent named in Tottenham's Premier League squad for 2024-2025 season 
Published: September 15, 2024
After the summer transfer window closed for business, Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their squad list to the Premier League.  Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou will be able to call upon the services of five players of Nigerian descent for the first part of the 2024-2025 season. Dominic Solanke, Tott...
'His age doesn't matter' - Ndidi highlights the impact of Vardy in Leicester's draw with Crystal Palace
Published: September 15, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has praised Jamie Vardy for his performance during Leicester City's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in a Premier League encounter at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening, noting that the striker's age is irrelevant.  Despite his age, Vardy, 37, is showing no signs of slowing down, having netted two...
'Was good' - Chelsea boss hails Tosin after impressive display in win against Bournemouth
Published: September 15, 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has praised Tosin Adarabioyo for his performance during his side's Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday night. The Anglo-Nigerian defender came on for Axel Disasi, two minutes after the hour mark as Maresca sought to strengthen his backline. A...
Two Nigerian teenagers train with Arsenal team pre-Tottenham Hotspur
Published: September 14, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of his team's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  History-making attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri (17) and right-bac...
Tosin makes first Premier League appearance for Chelsea in history-making game against Bournemouth
Published: September 14, 2024
London-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has made his first appearance for Chelsea in the Premier League. The Manchester City academy product played the full ninety minutes in both legs of the UEFA Conference League encounter against Servette FC in August. After being an unused substitute in the op...