Anjorin makes controversial claim that Portsmouth are a bigger club than Bournemouth, Southampton 
Published: September 03, 2023
Former England youth international of Nigerian descent, Faustino Anjorin has made a controversial claim about the pedigree of Portsmouth, saying they are a bigger club than their South Coast rivals Southampton and Bournemouth.   A day before the close of the summer transfer window, Portsmouth completed the sign...
Aina insists he was not at his best against Chelsea despite match-winning tackle to deny Sterling
Published: September 03, 2023
Cobham product Ola Aina took to social media to react to Nottingham Forest's 1-0 win over Chelsea in a Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.   On his return to SW6, the Nigeria international gave a good account of himself and the highlight of his performance was his brilliant last-...
'Has not had a great start to his Chelsea career' - Ekoku calls for patience with Caicedo
Published: September 02, 2023
Nottingham Forest won their first game at Stamford Bridge since January 1995 , beating Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, their second away win in the Premier League since promotion.   Anthony Elanga, Forest's new man from Manchester United, broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, the goal beaut...
Casemiro beats Oyedele, 6 others to win Manchester United's Goal of the Month award 
Published: September 02, 2023
Brazil international Casemiro has won Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   The midfielder saw off competition from Nigeria-eligible starlet Maxi Oyedele and six other players to claim the monthly accolade.   Other nominees included first team stars Raphael Varane and Christ...
'They didn't bring anyone else in' - Pundit reckons Everton made a poor decision to sell Iwobi
Published: September 02, 2023
Sky Sports pundit Sue Smith has criticized Everton higher-ups for sanctioning the sale of Alex Iwobi to Fulham without signing a replacement.    The Nigeria international completed a switch to the Cottagers on deadline day, putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at Craven Cottage on Ju...
Awoniyi game-winning assist, Aina returns to Stamford Bridge as Nottingham Forest beat Chelsea
Published: September 02, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi and Cobham product Ola Aina featured in Nottingham Forest's 1-0 victory over Chelsea on matchday four of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.   Awoniyi provided the assist for Forest's goal when his pass found Anthony Elanga who buried his strike into the right botto...
Snapped: Arsenal coach promotes 16yo Anglo-Nigerian starlet to first team training pre-Man Utd
Published: September 02, 2023
Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri ahead of his side's blockbuster Premier League meeting with Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.   The Gunners held their final training session pre-Manchester United at London Colney ...
Spalletti's first Italy squad: Nigeria handed boost as Tottenham Hotspur star Udogie left out 
Published: September 02, 2023
Italy's new national team coach Luciano Spalletti has announced his first squad for the Azzurri's two upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games against North Macedonia (9 September in Skopje) and Ukraine (12 September in Milan).   The former Napoli manager has named a 29-man roster comprising four goalkeeper...
Official: Norwich City sign striker of Nigerian descent from Manchester City 
Published: September 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Norwich City have announced the signing of talented striker of Nigerian descent Daniel Ogwuru from Premier League champions Manchester City on a long-term deal.   The Canaries added that the 18-year-old will start his Carrow Road career with the club&...
Iwobi says he had a good relationship with Leno at Arsenal, reveals conversations with Bassey
Published: September 02, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed his familiarity with new Fulham teammates Bernd Leno and Calvin Bassey and the conversation he had with the latter before signing for the Cottagers on transfer deadline day.   Iwobi was one of the last two players signed by Fulham in the just-concluded transfer windo...
Drama on deadline day: The real reason Tosin's proposed move to Monaco fell through 
Published: September 02, 2023
Contrary to reports, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Tosin Adarabioyo's proposed move to Monaco falling through on deadline day had nothing to do with the French Ligue 1 club not meeting his valuation.     Tosin was linked with possible moves to the Principality club as well as Tottenham H...
Iwobi returns to London: Fulham confirm Hale End product has signed 5-year contract 
Published: September 02, 2023
Four years after leaving boyhood club Arsenal, Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi has ended his association with Everton by completing a deadline day move to Fulham.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported two days ago that Fulham offered Iwobi a five-year contract that will keep him in the English capita...
Tottenham Hotspur target Gift Orban staying put at Belgian club Gent 
Published: September 01, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Tottenham Hotspur target Gift Orban will not be leaving KAA Gent in the summer transfer window.    The free-scoring Nigerian attacker was a Plan B if Tottenham Hotspur missed out on their top target, Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson.    Tottenham...
England squads: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham starlets among 11 players of Nigerian descent called up
Published: September 01, 2023
The English Football Association announced the Young Lions' rosters on Friday ahead of international matches later this month, with eleven Nigeria-eligible players getting invites.   2023 European U21 champion Noni Madueke has been included in the England U21 squad for an U21 Euro qualifier against Luxemburg a...
'A great player' - Madueke hails Chelsea's brand new signing Palmer
Published: September 01, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible winger Noni Madueke has expressed his delight in Chelsea signing his England U21 teammate Cole Palmer.   ​Chelsea have announced the signing of the Manchester City Academy product on a seven-year deal with the option of a further year.   The England youth international was brought ...