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 ...
Exciting Wing-Back Chiori Johnson Trains With Arsenal First Team Pre-West Ham
Published: April 08, 2016
Chiori Johnson, who is eligible to represent Nigeria according to The Guardian Nigeria, trained with Arsenal’s first team ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against fellow Londoners West Ham at  the Boleyn Ground.The 18-year-old was drafted into the first team by manager Arsene Wenger following h...
Official : Millwall Bid Emotional Farewell To Ebere Eze
Published: April 05, 2016
Ebere Eze will  have to seek pastures new in the summer, with League One side Millwall announcing on Tuesday that the forward has not been offered a professional contract.Eze is among five youth-teamers on the books of the Lions declared surplus to requirements by Academy director Scott Fitzgerald. The talented st...
Aston Villa Will Not Impose Additional Sanctions On Agbonlahor Over Trip To Dubai
Published: April 05, 2016
Aston Villa have concluded their investigation on reports that claimed that former England international of Nigerian descent, Gabby Agbonlahor, was caught smoking and drinking while holidaying in Dubai during the international break.The striker had been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation, and this made ...
Iheanacho Issues Rallying Call To Manchester City Teammates Ahead Of Premier League Run -In
Published: April 03, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted that Manchester City won their first Premier League game after the international break, hammering Bournemouth 4-0 on Saturday.The attacker resumed duties with City midweek after international duty with the Super Eagles and was given a run-out in the last eleven minutes of the contest at ...
Ovie Ejaria Trip To Spain With Liverpool First Team Has Started Paying Dividends
Published: April 02, 2016
The Liverpool U18s put in a great performance to beat Fulham 5-1 in the Premier Academy League on Saturday.Ovie Ejaria trained with the Liverpool first-team squad in Tenerife during the international break and the trip to Spain has started to pay dividends,with the teenager scoring against the Londoners at Motspur Park...
Manchester City Loanee Nwakali Finally Makes Pro Debut For IK Start
Published: April 02, 2016
IK Start are without a win after three rounds in the Norwegian Eliteserien following their 1-0 loss to Viking at the Sparebanken Sør Arena (Kristiansand) on Saturday afternoon.Nigeria U20 international Chidiebere Nwakali finally made his professional debut, coming off the bench in the 70th minute with the outcom...
Alexander The Great! Arsenal Hero Kanu, Wenger Hail Fearless Iwobi
Published: April 02, 2016
Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu and manager Arsene Wenger have showered praise on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after his imperious display against Watford at the Emirates on Saturday.The 19-year-old put up a man-of-the-match performance in the Gunners 4-0 rout of the Hornets, notched his second Premier League...
Premier League Wrap: Iwobi Notches Goal&Helper; Iheanacho Comes Off Bench; Mikel Sparkles; Ighalo,Emenike Fire Blanks
Published: April 02, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday.At the Emirates, Alex Iwobi scored Arsenal’s second goal and notched a helper in their 4-0 rout of Watford. The 19-year-old and international teammate Odion Ighalo were both handed starts but wer...
A Star Is Born! Iwobi Takes Spotlight As Arsenal Thrash Watford
Published: April 02, 2016
Alex Iwobi registered his name on the score sheet as Watford suffered defeat for the fourth Premier League game in a row, losing 4-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon in the 32nd round.The Gunners had a perfect start with Alexis Sanchez tapping home from close range in the fourth minute after a cross by ...
Premier League Team News: Iwobi,Ighalo &Emenike Start; Iheanacho,Moses&Anichebe Benched
Published: April 02, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is poised to make his second start in the Premier League, with manager Arsene Wenger naming him in the starting XI to face Watford at the Emirates.Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo, who found the net the last time both teams met, has also been included in the starting line-up, while teamma...
Coquelin Reveals Iwobi Has Been Encouraged By Other First-Teamers At Arsenal
Published: April 02, 2016
Francis Coquelin has been discussing Alex Iwobi’s transition from the Academy Team of Arsenal to the first team squad.The French midfielder has opined that the Nigeria international can make an impact for the Gunners as he has been well received by other first-teamers and the friendly atmosphere in the dressing r...
U21 Premier League Wrap : Eyoma Comes Off The Bench For Arsenal; Man City Defender Adarabioyo Missing
Published: April 02, 2016
Aaron Eyoma came off the bench for Arsenal U21s as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Blackburn Rovers in the Under 21 Premier League Division Two on Friday.With the hosts 1-0 up, thanks to Lavelle’s first-half strike, the 18-year-old defender was introduced 13 minutes from time for his second appearance in the U21...
Victor Moses Looking Forward To Locking Horns With Crystal Palace
Published: April 01, 2016
Victor Moses is looking forward to locking horns with his former club Crystal Palace when they visit West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. The Nigeria international spent his formative years as a footballer with the academy team of Crystal Palace before he was promoted to their first team at the age of 16.Moses h...