Onyekuru Not Ruling Himself Out Of World Cup : I'll Be Back Soon
Published: December 24, 2017
As far as Anderlecht striker Henry Onyekuru is concerned, he still has a chance of making Nigeria's World Cup roster despite suffering a serious injury against Eupen in the Belgian First Division A on Friday.The Nigeria international will undergo knee surgery after suffering a ligament injury and speculation is rife th...
Chelsea GK Thibaut Courtois : What Conte Told Us At Half-Time About Moses
Published: December 24, 2017
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has rued the champions goalless draw against Everton in their last game in the Premier League, despite posting his fiftieth shutout in the colours of Chelsea.Courtois revealed that manager Antonio Conte, who is renowned for his motivational abilities, reminded the outfield players to...
Only Leicester Goalscorers Rated Higher Than Ndidi In Impressive Draw Vs Man Utd
Published: December 24, 2017
Leicester City recorded an impressive 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the final game of the first half of the English Premier League season at the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.Jamie Vardy put Leicester City 1-0 up with his 50th Premier League goal, a Juan Mata double edged United in front before Harry Mag...
EPL Wrap: Moses Stars; Success Snubbed; No Debut For Dele-Bashiru & Nmecha; Ibe Goes 90
Published: December 23, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 23.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, it ended goalless be...
Everton 0 Chelsea 0: Moses Impresses Again In Chelsea's 5,000th Game, Lookman Not In 18
Published: December 23, 2017
Everton and Chelsea settled for a point apiece in their 0-0 stalemate at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, with Super Eagles star Victor Moses featuring for Antonio Conte's side, while England U21 star of Nigerian descent Ademola Lookman was left out of the Toffees match day squad.Both sides seemed content in sittin...
Arsenal's Iwobi Explains What Went Wrong In The First Half Vs Liverpool
Published: December 23, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has admitted that the players were all below their high standards during the first half of the Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night.At half-time, Arsenal legend Ian Wright had aimed a dig at Iwobi as well as Alexis Sanchez for being among the worst pla...
Arsenal Legend Ian Wright Blasts Iwobi After First-Half Display Vs Liverpool
Published: December 22, 2017
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has blasted Nigeria national-teamer Alex Iwobi after his shoddy performance in the first half of Arsenal's Premier League clash versus Liverpool on Friday night.In truth, the Hale End Academy product gave the ball away too easily and had a pass completion rate of 69 percent.In the second half,...
Arsenal 3 Liverpool 3 : Iwobi Poor But Bags Assist, Akpom Not In 18, Solanke Benched
Published: December 22, 2017
Arsenal were held to a 3-3 draw by Liverpool after initially falling two goals behind at Emirates Stadium on Friday evening in an English Premier League encounter of 2017.Nigeria's Alex Iwobi started upfront for Arsenal alongside Alexandre Lacazette, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil while Dominic Solanke was named on the ...
Done Deal: Talented Left Back Pens New Contract With Liverpool
Published: December 22, 2017
Liverpool have announced that promising left-back Adam Lewis has committed his future by penning a professional contract with the club. The financial terms and duration of the new deal signed by the defender have not been disclosed.The 18-year-old has been a regular for Liverpool's U18 squad in the ongoing season, star...
Chelsea Ready To Make Belgium Star The Highest Paid GK To Ward Off Real Madrid, Juventus
Published: December 22, 2017
Chelsea are hoping to tie down Thibaut Courtois to a new deal by offering him astronomical wages to remain at Stamford Bridge, according to reports.The Telegraph UK has reported that Chelsea have expressed their readiness to increase the salary of Courtois from the current £ 100,000 to more than £ 200,000 (about € ...
Arsenal Winger Alex Iwobi Declared Fit To Face Liverpool
Published: December 22, 2017
Alex Iwobi is fit to face Liverpool in the English Premier League on Friday evening, amid speculation surrounding his fitness after he hobbled off with a knock against Newcastle United last weekend.The Hale End Academy product's absence from training and the match day squad against West Ham United in the League Cup had...
Nigerian Striker Scores As Leicester City Rout Barnsley In Premier League Cup
Published: December 21, 2017
Barnsley U23s took a huge 7-1 trouncing at the hands of Leicester City U23s in the Premier League Cup at Holmes Park on Thursday evening, with the Foxes Nigerian starlet, Layton Ndukwu dazzling and grabbing a goal for himself.On 5 minutes, Jacob Brown converted a spot kick to give Barnsley the lead after Palmer was fou...
Isaac Success In Contention For Trip To Brighton After Recovering From Illness
Published: December 21, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international Isaac Success is in contention to make his maiden Premier League appearance of the season when Watford face Brighton & Hove at The American Express Community Stadium on Saturday, December 23.Tomorrow will make it four months that the number ten last featured f...
Super-Scout Who Discovered Iwobi & Akpom Promoted At Arsenal
Published: December 21, 2017
Shaun O'Connor, who discovered Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom, is in line to be promoted at Arsenal, according to reports.The Daily Mail says he is to be promoted as senior scout under head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, and will now be responsible for identifying domestic talent for the first t...
Arsenal's Iwobi & Chelsea's Moses Set To Trade Blows For Fifth Time In 8 Months
Published: December 21, 2017
The draw for the semifinal of the Carabao Cup took place on Wednesday night, shortly after the four confirmed teams booked their tickets to the next round.There is a lot of Nigerian interest in this competition, with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea, who all parade Nigerian players qualifying for the last four, and...