Evergreen Colchester United striker John Akinde named in EFL Team of the Week
Published: January 09, 2023
Evergreen Colchester United striker John Akinde has been named in the EFL Team of the Week after catching the eye in his side's 3-1 road win over Harrogate Town this past weekend.    Akinde was the only player of Nigerian descent included in the EFL Team of the Week comprising the top performers in the Lea...
Arteta promotes 19yo Ideho to Arsenal first-team training, winger's game inspired by Wilfried Zaha
Published: January 09, 2023
Spanish football tactician Mikel Arteta ran the rule over flamboyant Dutch-born Nigerian winger Joel Ideho this past weekend with a view to his possible inclusion in the matchday squad for tonight's Emirates FA Cup meeting against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.     Arteta monitored Ideho at close ...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder makes his FA Cup debut as Chelsea are beaten by Man City 
Published: January 08, 2023
Nigeria-eligible midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka, on Sunday made his first appearance in the English FA Cup in Chelsea's 4-0 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.    Chukwuemeka was also in action against City three days ago in the Premier League which was his fifth game of the season.   ...
Confirmed injury update on Iwobi : Super Eagles playmaker expected to return against Arsenal
Published: January 08, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Everton have confirmed that Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi faces three weeks on the sidelines.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported earlier today that the injury suffered by Iwobi is not as bad as first feared, with Everton medics diagnosing that his ankle ...
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born DM shows up in Chesterfield's big FA Cup clash v West Brom
Published: January 08, 2023
National League club Chesterfield were seconds away from pulling off an upset in their Emirates FA Cup tie against Semi Ajayi's West Brom at the Technique Stadium on Saturday, only for the Championship side to equalize right at the death.    Tim Akinola made his starting debut in the competition, after ap...
Nottingham Forest looking to offer Dennis to Watford as part of swap deal for 2022 World Cup star 
Published: January 08, 2023
Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis is being linked with a return to Watford in the January transfer window.    According to The Mirror, via Football League World, Nottingham Forest have been presented with a potential opportunity to sign Watford winger Ismaila Sarr in a possible deal that could see Dennis he...
Hale End products Saka, Maitland-Niles; Super Eagles stars send messages to Iwobi after injury 
Published: January 08, 2023
Everton are set to confirm the injury suffered by one of their standout players this season, Alex Iwobi is not as bad as first feared.    Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that  the Toffees medics have diagnosed that Iwobi's ankle is not broken, but it is bruised and swollen, and the initial ...
PL2 : Red-hot Mebude at the double for Manchester City in 6-0 rout of Arsenal 
Published: January 08, 2023
Arsenal's unbeaten start to the Premier League 2 season ended on Saturday as they were thrashed 6-0 by Manchester City at the Academy Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    Manchester City knew they would go top of the table if they beat the league leaders and they did it in emphatic fashion    Three pla...
Fans knock Manchester United's Malacia for posting Iwobi's picture on Instagram
Published: January 07, 2023
Tyrell Malacia has been berated by Everton fans for his decision to post the picture of his tackle on Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi, in the third round of the FA Cup meeting between Manchester United and Everton on Friday night. The Red Devils won 3-1 at Old Trafford to book their place in the fourth round of ...
FA Youth Cup : Exciting striker of Nigerian descent delivers for Chelsea 
Published: January 07, 2023
Chelsea are through to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after a 3-1 win over Bradford City at Kingsmeadow on Saturday afternoon.    In a 4-2-3-1 formation, exciting England youth international of Nigerian descent Tudor Mendel-Idowu led the line and there was a debut in the competition for fullback Somto B...
FA Cup : Iheanacho top scorer since 2016; Ekpiteta; Akpom, Solanke, Omochere also find the net
Published: January 07, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 7.   At Priestfield Stadium, Kelechi Iheanacho continued his love story with the FA Cup by netting the game-winning goal for Leicester City in a 1...
'We smashed the transfer record' - Nigerian agent exclaims as Chelsea complete Fofana signing 
Published: January 07, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea announced on Saturday that the transfer of David Datro Fofana from Norwegian champions Molde has been finalized.    Fofana, an Ivory Coast international, has signed a contract until 2029 with an option to extend for a further year.   The deal taking the striker t...
Official : Chelsea complete signings of two young stars
Published: January 07, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea announced on Saturday that the signings of two talented young players have been completed.    Teenage midfielder Andrey Santos has joined the Blues from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.   The Brazil youth international made a splash last season, scoring eight goals ...
Brian Okonkwo makes competitive debut for Arsenal U18s in 7-goal thriller v Norwich 
Published: January 07, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has finally made his competitive debut for Arsenal U18s.   The first-year scholar went the full ninety as the Gunners, coached by club legend Jack Wilshere, sealed a win in a seven-goal thriller against Norwich City in an U18 Premier League match  on Saturday afternoon. ...
'Has been really good so far' - Vieira hails 17yo Nigerian training with Crystal Palace first team 
Published: January 07, 2023
Manager Patrick Vieira has admitted that he has enjoyed witnessing the promotion of Valencia-born Nigerian midfielder David Ozoh to Crystal Palace's first team training.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on Friday that Crystal Palace have no plans to loan out the exciting youngster before the cl...