FA Cup Wrap: Moses, Edun Benched; Aina Subbed In; Aluko Dazzles; Ojo Works Full Shift; Ejaria Stars
Published: January 08, 2017
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the third round proper of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 8.Super Eagles winger Victor Moses remained on the bench for the entirety of Chelsea’s 4-1 rout of Peterborough United at Stamford Bridge. Young wing-back Ola Aina subbed in after 57 minutes.Domini...
Liverpool Teen Sensation Ejaria Makes FA Cup Debut, Ojo Returns To First Team
Published: January 08, 2017
Ovie Ejaria, 19, will make his first-ever appearance in the Emirates FA Cup with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp naming him in the starting XI to face Plymouth Argyle in the third round.England youth international Sheyi Ojo is making a return to first team action after starring for the Development Squad following h...
Talented Nigerian Defender Olowu Debuts For Arsenal U23s
Published: January 08, 2017
The highly-rated young Nigerian defender Joseph Olowu will fancy his chances of breaking into the first team of Arsenal in the not too distant future. Four years after his arrival at the Emirates Stadium outfit, the center back played his first competitive game for the Gunners U23 squad in their 21 win over Der...
Leicester Boss Hails Nigeria Stars Musa, Ndidi For Stellar Showing Against Everton
Published: January 07, 2017
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri was delighted with the performance of Nigerian internationals Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi in their 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday evening.The Premier League champs have to thank Musa for advancing to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after he came off the bench to score t...
Wilfred Ndidi Makes Debut For Leicester City, New Everton Signing Lookman Cup-Tied
Published: January 07, 2017
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi will make his competitive debut for Leicester City when they take on Everton in the FA Cup at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.After only two training sessions with the Foxes, the defensive midfielder did enough to impress manager Claudio Ranieri, who has named him in the starting...
Ejaria Explains Why He Chose Liverpool Ahead Of Man City, Chelsea
Published: January 06, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has explained why he had to sign for Liverpool in the summer of 2014, and passed up the chance to sign a scholarship with Arsenal.The central midfielder had been approached by several Premier League clubs not limited to Chelsea and Manchester City but chose the Reds after he wa...
Conte Explains Why Mikel Had To Leave Chelsea
Published: January 06, 2017
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has sent his best wishes to Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel following his transfer to Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda.The Italian manager admitted that he was an important player but had to move on to greener pastures after ten and a half years at Stamford Bridge. ““First ...
Confirmed : Leicester City New Signing Ndidi Obtains Work Permit
Published: January 05, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Leicester City new signing Wilfred Ndidi has been granted a work permit by the Home Office, shortly after his arrival in the United Kingdom.Therefore, he is in the frame to make his competitive debut for the Foxes on Saturday when they take on Everton in the third round of the Emir...
Premier League Man Of The Moment Dele Alli Destroys Chelsea With Brace For Spurs
Published: January 04, 2017
Chelsea’s phenomenal run in the English Premier League came to an end on Wednesday night following their 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Two former England youth internationals of Nigerian descent in the shape of Victor Moses and Dele Alli started the game for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur respe...
EPL Wrap: Subdued Performance By Iwobi; Ighalo Loses With Watford; Okaka, Success Still Out; Ibe Benched; Ladapo Not Listed
Published: January 03, 2017
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the English Premier League on Tuesday night.Arsenal came from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi started and was replaced in 63rd minute after a subdued performance.England youth interna...
Iwobi Challenges Alexis, Ozil & Oxlade-Chamberlain For Arsenal Player Of The Month
Published: January 03, 2017
Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi is in the running for Arsenal’s Vitality Player of the Month for December.During the period under review, the attacking midfielder was involved in every single game contested by the Gunners, six in total, and scored two goals. The 20-year-old Iwobi opened his account for the se...
Red-Hot Chelsea Loanee Abraham Bags Brace For Bristol City
Published: January 02, 2017
In-form English-born Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham bagged a brace but his goals were not enough as Bristol City lost 3-2 to Reading in the EFL Championship on Monday after conceding a late, late goal.The Chelsea loanee gave the home team the lead in the 27th minute, when he fired home from close range after Bryan saw ...
EPL Wrap : Musa,Robson-Kanu Subbed In; Iheanacho Replaced; Barkley Stars; Young Stars Maja, Ejaria Make Bench
Published: January 02, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Monday, January 2, 2017.In the early game between Middlesbrough and Leicester City, it ended goalless at the Riverside Stadium. Nigeria star Ahmed Musa entered into the fray in the 71st minute for the champions.England midfield...
Iwobi Scores First Headed Goal Of Senior Career As Arsenal Stroll Past Crystal Palace
Published: January 01, 2017
Arsenal moved within nine points of leaders Chelsea following a routine 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash at the Emirates on Sunday evening.The Eagles trailed 1-0 at the break after an outrageous moment of skill from Frenchman Olivier Giroud gave the Gunners the lead in the 17th minute.Chile sta...
Why Ighalo Finally Made Watford Starting XI After He Was Initially Omitted
Published: January 01, 2017
Odion Ighalo was included in Watford’s starting line-up against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon at the last minute before the start of the Premier League clash.Initially named on the bench, the Nigeria international replaced Juan Camilo Zuniga in the line-up after the Colombian wing-back injured his ankle i...