Alex Iwobi : Wilshere Is A Big Inspiration For Us
Published: April 25, 2016
Alex Iwobi has revealed that several youngsters in Arsenal ranks try to imitate Jack Wilshere’s ‘no-touch turn’ move during training.The 24-year-old Wilshere appeared for the first time in the Premier League this season in the Gunners’ goalless draw with Sunderland after recovering from ...
Dele Alli Beats Barkley To Young Player Of The Year Award
Published: April 25, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has been named the Young Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) after netting 10 goals in his first season in the Premier League.At a gala ceremony held at the Grosvenor Hotel, London on Sunday , Alli beat teammate Harry Kane, Ross Barkley and ...
Manchester City Boss Sings Praises Of Hot Commodity Iheanacho
Published: April 24, 2016
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini has heaped praise on Kelechi Iheanacho on the back of his impressive display against Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.The Nigeria international’s brace against the Potters means he will end the campaign with at least 11 goals across all competitions in his first...
Premier League Wrap: Iheanacho Ends Goal Drought In Style; Mikel Works Another 90-Minute Shift;Ojo Makes Cameo;Ibe Benched
Published: April 23, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on game week 35.At the Etihad Stadium, Kelechi Iheanacho ended his goal drought in style as Manchester City thrashed Stoke City 4-0. The Nigeria international, who played the full game, gave City a 3-0 lead in the 64th minute befo...
Watford Striker Ighalo Explains Why He Failed To Turn Up In London
Published: April 21, 2016
Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has explained why he was not in the Watford squad that suffered a 3-1 loss to West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday night.For the first time since March 14,2015, the Hornets number 24 was not included in his team’s 18-man squad for a league game as manager Quique Sá...
Onomah,Sonupe In Action For Spurs As Manchester United Win U21 Premier League
Published: April 20, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur U21s returned to action on Tuesday in their final game of the U21 Premier League and failed to finish the game against Manchester United with a flourish, losing 3-2 to the Red Devils.Spurs coach Ugo Ehiogu handed starts to Nigerian duo Joshua Onomah and Emmanuel Sonupe, while Dream Team VI winger Nath...
Alex Iwobi Happy To Hear Kind Words From Arsenal Hero Kanu
Published: April 20, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is delighted with the praise he got from former Arsenal hero Nwankwo Kanu.The Hale End Academy product has impressed since breaking into the first team of the Gunners and could make his sixth consecutive start for the Londoners in Thursday’s Premier League tie against West Brom at...
Gabby Agbonlahor Suspended Again By Aston Villa
Published: April 19, 2016
Aston Villa have suspended the former England international of Nigerian descent Gabby Agbonlahor pending an internal investigation by the club.The relegated English Premier League team have refused to comment on the offense committed by the striker, but only dropped a hint that they are investigating his conduct last w...
U21 Premier League Wrap: Kigbu Goes The Distance For City; Fulham Starlets Adeniran, Adebayo Suffer Heavy Defeat; Ezewele Features For West Brom Vs Arsenal
Published: April 19, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the U21 Premier League on Monday.Ashinme Kigbu was in action for 90 minutes as Manchester City lost 1-0 to Everton at Goodison Park. The 17-year-old, who is one of the important players in the ranks of City U18s, made the bench against Sout...
Fikayo Tomori Strikes As Chelsea Win UEFA Youth League
Published: April 18, 2016
The Chelsea U19s have won the UEFA Youth League for the second year running after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the showpiece game staged at Centre sportif de Colovray (Nyon), Switzerland on Monday.Canada U20 international Fikayo Tomori and England youth-teamer Ola Aina were both included in manager Viveash’...
Dele Alli To Challenge Barkley For Best Young Star In EPL, Happy To Be Nominated
Published: April 14, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has expressed his happiness over his nomination for the PFA Young Player of the Year award ahead of a gala ceremony in London on Sunday, April 24.The Three Lions young star has been nominated for the prestigious award alongside teammate Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho(Liverpool),Rom...
Alex Iwobi : I Tried To Sprint For My Life
Published: April 13, 2016
Alex Iwobi has admitted that his goal against Everton before the international break boosted his self-confidence and he was so overjoyed that his celebration completely came out of the blue.The attacking midfielder has racked up eight appearances in the English top-flight this term, scoring 2 goals and notching 3 assis...
Klopp Sings Praises Of Liverpool Rising Star Sheyi Ojo
Published: April 11, 2016
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has doffed his hat, literally, to Nigerian winger Sheyi Ojo on the heels of his impressive showing for his team in their 4-1 rout of Stoke City at Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League.The German gaffer made seven changes to his starting XI,handing the England youth-teamer his first e...
Premier League Wrap:Ojo Shines On First Start For Liverpool; Alli Hits Eighth Goal;Ibe&Onomah Not Involved
Published: April 10, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday.England youth international Sheyi Ojo made his first ever start for Liverpool in their 4-1 rout of Stoke City at Anfield. The winger notched an assist in the 32nd minute when he ghosted past his marker before crossing fo...
Premier League Wrap: Iwobi Bags Two Assists;Aina Makes Chelsea 18-Man Squad;Ighalo Extends Goal Drought;Mikel Goes The Distance
Published: April 09, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday.In the London derby between West Ham and Arsenal, it finished 3-3 at the Boleyn Ground with Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi notching two assists for the Gunners. The 19-year-old played the full game just as Angelo ...