Tottenham Hotspur coach provides update on fitness of Nigeria-eligible defender 
Published: November 02, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on the fitness of Nigeria-eligible fullback Destiny Udogie ahead of his side's encounter with Chelsea on matchday 11 of the Premier League on Monday.   The 20-year-old last featured for Spurs in their 2-0 victory over Fulham where he was subs...
England make move to provisionally cap-tie Man City, Tottenham starlets of Nigerian descent 
Published: November 02, 2023
The English Football Association have made a move to provisionally cap-tie two talented teenagers of Nigerian descent in the shape of Manchester City defender Leke Drake and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Callum Olusesi.    Drake and Olusesi have been named in the Young Lions squad for the qualifying round of t...
George battles Lionesses dazzler Lauren James, 4 others for Chelsea Goal of the Month 
Published: November 02, 2023
Chelsea have compiled a shortlist of the seven best strikes across the club during the month of October with Flying Eagles-eligible winger Tyrique George in the running for the Goal of the Month award.    The England underage international of Nigerian descent has been nominated for his goal against Tottenham Ho...
Versatile Sunderland defender commits international future to Nigeria ahead of U17 AFCON qualifiers
Published: November 02, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Sunderland youth teamer Calvin Okike has decided to represent Nigeria at international level.    Okike also qualifies to represent the national teams of England but is uncapped for the Young Lions.    The 16-year-old is targeting a call-up to the Golden Eaglets ...
'It's clear Pochettino sees something in this young talent' - Chelsea expert rates Ugochukwu after win v Blackburn
Published: November 02, 2023
Chelsea have set up a quarterfinal clash with Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup after beating Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers in a fourth round tie at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.   In his first start of the season after recovering from a hamstring injury, French central defender Benoît Badiashile bro...
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Okonkwo rated most valuable player in EFL League Two 
Published: November 01, 2023
According to football statistics and transfer market website, Transfermarkt, Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is the most valuable player in the EFL League Two.    The former England underage international of Nigerian descent joined Football League newcomers Wrexham on loan for the remainder of the sea...
Three Nigerian forwards nominated for Crystal Palace Goal of the Month for October 
Published: November 01, 2023
Three Nigerian forwards have been nominated for Crystal Palace's Goal of the Month award for October 2023.   Crystal Palace's official website has compiled a shortlist of the eight best goals scored across all levels of the club for the month of October.   Goals scored by 2023 Flying Eagles invite...
EFL Trophy: Shoretire scores brace but Manchester United lose seven-goal thriller 
Published: November 01, 2023
Newcastle-born Nigerian attacking midfielder Shola Shoretire struck a brace but it was not enough as Manchester United were beaten 4-3 by the first team of League Two cub Salford City in an EFL Trophy encounter at the Peninsula Stadium in Greater Manchester United on Tuesday night.    The Anglo-Nigerian starl...
Red-hot Flying Eagles-eligible forward scores in two consecutive matches for Chelsea youth
Published: November 01, 2023
Flying Eagles eligible forward Tyrique George continued his rich vein iof form by scoring and assisting in Chelsea's developmental squad's 4-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Premier League International Cup on Tuesday night. The talented forward had a hand in the first goal as it was the rebound of his ...
16yo player of Nigerian descent promoted to Arsenal first team training pre-West Ham United 
Published: October 31, 2023
Arsenal have completed their preparations for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The biggest novelty in Tuesday's training session at London Colney was none other than Ethan Nwaneri - the youngest player in history to debut in the...
Talented Nigeria-eligible forward agrees new long-term deal with Everton 
Published: October 31, 2023
Promising Nigeria-eligible center forward Francis Okoronkwo has reportedly committed his future to Everton by agreeing a new long-term contract.    According to Football Insider, Everton have agreed a deal for Okoronkwo following a breakthrough in talks.    Big things are expected of the Anglo-Nigerian ...
'Mourinho straight away was on him' - Mikel reveals what went wrong for 2004 Ballon d'Or winner at Chelsea
Published: October 31, 2023
Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel has explained why he thinks Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko struggled at Premier League giants Chelsea.     Chelsea reportedly broke the British transfer record to sign Shevchenko on a four-year deal in 2006.   Shevchenko arrived at Stamford Bridge with a huge r...
'Spurs are a great side' - Chelsea U18s Nigeria coach admits after losing 7-goal thriller to table-toppers 
Published: October 31, 2023
Chelsea U18s' Nigerian coach, Hassan Sulaiman has labeled Tottenham Hotspur a great side after the Young Blues lost a seven-goal thriller in an U18 Premier League South London derby this past weekend.   Three Nigeria-eligible players were on the scoresheet as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat the h...
'I like to influence the game' - Super Eagles playmaker Iwobi admits he fancies midfield role
Published: October 30, 2023
Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi has revealed why he loves playing in the midfield. Besides being able to play in the middle of the park, the Hale End Product is capable of playing as a right or left winger but has previously declared that he loves to play in the midfield. Undoubtedly, the 27-year-old best p...
'Difficult when your strikers are out' - Aina hopes Nottingham Forest move on after defeat to Liverpool
Published: October 30, 2023
Ola Aina has shared his thoughts on Nottingham Forest's 3-0 loss to Liverpool in a Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.   The Nigeria international confessed that Nottingham Forest struggled to create meaningful chances for most part of the encounter, with no recognized out-and-out striker on...