Nigerian Defender Impresses Chelsea Boss Despite Loss To West Ham
Published: October 27, 2016
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has explained why he named Nigerian defender Ola Aina and England U21 star Nathaniel Chalobah in the starting XI against West Ham in the League Cup on Wednesday night. Despite the 2-1 loss to the Hammers, the Italian manager reckons that his number 34 gave a good account of himself, adding th...
Watford Striker Ighalo Reveals What He Discussed With Super Eagles Coach
Published: October 27, 2016
Watford star Odion Ighalo was delighted to be visited by Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr in Hertfordshire on Wednesday. When pressed by allnigeriasoccer.com, the former Granada and Lyn Oslo ace professionally refused to disclose the full transcript of the discussions that took place, but admitted that they talked about ...
Super Eagles Coach Visits Watford Star Odion Ighalo In UK
Published: October 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Genort Rohr, visited Watford striker Odion Ighalo in London this week. The German manager has been in the United Kingdom to hold talks with some of the players he plans to call up for the World Cup qualifier with Algeria and the higher-ups at their r...
Iheanacho Praises Man Utd Players, Mourinho Ahead Of Showdown At Old Trafford
Published: October 26, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted that Manchester City must fight if they are to beat Manchester United in Wednesday night’s League Cup tie at Old Trafford. While the Nigeria international praised manager Jose Mourinho and his players , he has cautioned his teammates to avoid making mistakes or they could be knocked...
Man City Nigerian Defender In Line To Play First Game Against Manchester United
Published: October 26, 2016
Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo is in line to feature against Manchester United in a Football League Cup Round of 16 clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. With Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola set to rest a couple of first team players following hectic fixtures against Barcelona and Southampton, Adarabioyo ...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Explains Why He Was Missing Against Reading
Published: October 26, 2016
England U21 star Chuba Akpom has explained why he was not on parade at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Reading in the fourth round of the League Cup.It has come to light that the attacker is still recovering from an injury, and he is hoping to return to full fitness sooner rather t...
Mikel Holds Clear-The-Air Talks With Chelsea Boss Over Lack Of Game Time
Published: October 26, 2016
Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel is hoping he makes his first appearance for Chelsea this season when they tackle West Ham in the fourth round of the League Cup at the London Stadium on Wednesday night.The central midfielder has held clear-the-air talks with manager Antonio Conte over his lack of playing opportunities, a...
Nigerian Midfielder Inspiring Older Liverpool Players After Making Big Leap
Published: October 25, 2016
Liverpool midfielder Kevin Stewart is delighted at the progress Ovie Ejaria is making at Liverpool since he joined the club from Arsenal two years ago. The former Golden Eaglets trainee was handed his first team debut in the Reds third round win over Derby County in the League Cup last month, and is in the frame to add...
Ike Ugbo Continues To Catch The Eyes Of Many At Chelsea With Another Goal
Published: October 25, 2016
Monday’s game between Chelsea and Derby County in Premier League 2 ended with both teams sharing the spoils.  Two England youth-teamers who remain eligible to play for Nigeria, Fikayo Tomori and Ike Ugbo, started and completed the game for the Blues, with the striker registering his name on the score sheet i...
Tosin Kehinde, Olosunde Impress As Manchester United Beat Arsenal U23
Published: October 24, 2016
Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde featured for Manchester United in their 1-0 victory over Arsenal in Premier League 2 on Monday night. The 18-year-old hopped off the bench in the 67th minute, joining USA youth-teamer Olosunde on the Leigh Sports Village Stadium pitch, while Arsenal midfielder Aaro...
Alex Iwobi Poised To Make Second League Cup Appearance Versus Reading
Published: October 24, 2016
Arsene Wenger has strongly hinted that Alex Iwobi will be involved in his Arsenal’s Football League Cup Round of 16 clash against Reading at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old made his competitive debut for the Gunners in this competition on October 27, 2015, playing 90 minutes of their shock ...
Bayern Midfielder Sanches Crowned Golden Boy Of European Football Ahead Of Iheanacho, Iwobi, Dele
Published: October 24, 2016
Nigerian wonderkids Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi and Dele Alli have missed out on the prestigious European Golden Boy award. Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches won the accolade ahead of the Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur rising stars. Since the award was established by TuttoSport in 2003, no playe...
Mikel Still Has Chelsea In His Heart Despite Snub By Conte
Published: October 24, 2016
Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel showed he still has Chelsea in his heart despite his lack of first team opportunities so far in the 2016-2017 season, after praising his teammates for their performance against Manchester United on Sunday.Since returning to Stamford Bridge after representing the Nigerian U23 national team...
Nigeria Superkid Iheanacho : I Came To Bring Life To Man City
Published: October 23, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted to score his 18th goal in a Manchester City shirt in their 1-1 draw with Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday, and admitted that his introduction sparked life into his team’s attack.After falling 1-0 at the end of forty five minutes and looking for a reaction, Pep Guardiola&...
Moses Shines, Mikel Continues Winston Bogarde Role As Chelsea Humiliate Man Utd
Published: October 23, 2016
Jose Mourinho suffered his heaviest defeat as a Premier League manager with Manchester United thrashed 4-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening.The Blues started with a bang, taking the lead after thirty seconds courtesy of Pedro Rodriguez, who finished clinically after Smalling was caught ball watching. Eng...