Tottenham reveal shirt number for Super Eagles-eligible player ahead of full PL debut
Published: August 13, 2023
Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent, Destiny Udogie will make his full Premier League debut against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon.   The Super Eagles-eligible left-back has been picked in the starting lineup by Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou.   For the 2...
Barcelona-trained LB assists Boniface to score on striker's debut for Bayer Leverkusen
Published: August 13, 2023
In their first competitive game of the 2023-2024 season, Bayer Leverkusen got off to a good start with an 8-0 victory against  Regionalliga Nord club FC Teutonia 05 Ottensen in the first round of the DFB Cup on Saturday.    Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, who extended his contract with the Black and Re...
'I do think that' - Pundit reckons Chelsea, Man City target Olise will depart Crystal Palace
Published: August 13, 2023
Daily Express football reporter Ryan Taylor believes Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise will depart the club this summer.   The 21-year-old has been linked with Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea following his brilliant performances last season for the Eagles. ​ ​ ​Olise recorded 13 goal...
Son Heung-min's agent doing everything possible to move Tosin to Tottenham rather than Monaco
Published: August 13, 2023
Fulham are working behind the scenes on the outgoing transfer of Manchester-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo before the close of the transfer window.     Tosin, who has applied for a Nigerian passport, ahead of a potential move to the French Ligue 1, was left out of Fulham's matchday squad f...
Leicester coach provides update on Iheanacho's future amid Everton, Nottingham Forest links
Published: August 13, 2023
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that the club is set to sit down with Kelechi Iheanacho regarding the extension of his contract.   Iheanacho has only got one year left on his contract with Leicester City which puts his future in doubt.    The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner has ...
'We'll see what happens' - Flying Eagles-eligible striker not ruling out loan move from Arsenal
Published: August 12, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is not ruling out a loan move away from Arsenal before the end of the transfer window.   The 20-year-old is yet to taste first-team football at Arsenal despite making the matchday squad on two occasions last season. ​ ​ It was during his loan spell with...
EPL wrap: Birthday boy Awoniyi, Solanke strike; Osula, Adebayo full debuts; Iwobi goes 90
Published: August 12, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 12.   In the early kickoff, Arsenal kicked off their campaign with a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.    Chelsea acade...
Aina unable to keep Saka at bay, super-sub Awoniyi opens season account against Arsenal
Published: August 12, 2023
Ola Aina made his competitive debut and Taiwo Awoniyi scored for Nottingham Forest in their 2-1 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.   Aina joined Steve Cooper's side last month after four seasons with Italian Serie A side  Torino   He was deployed as a left wing-back who was tasked...
Sean Dyche confirms  Iwobi and Everton are yet to find an agreement over contract extension 
Published: August 12, 2023
Everton manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that discussion is still ongoing with Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi on extending his contract at the club.   Since moving to Goodison Park in 2019, the Hale End product has excelled regardless of where he has been played.   Iwobi was central to Everton retaini...
Chelsea step up their interest in signing 2021 Super Eagles invitee 
Published: August 12, 2023
English Premier League giants Chelsea are targeting a deal for 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise as manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to bolster his attacking options in the summer transfer window.   The Argentine football tactician will not be able to count on the services of versatile forward Christo...
West Brom take son of former Super Eagles defender on trial with view to transfer 
Published: August 11, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Championship club West Brom have taken Ruben Shakpoke on trial with a view to a transfer this summer.    Ruben is the son of former Super Eagles fullback Jero Shakpoke, who was earmarked by ex-Nigeria coach Bora Milutinović to be the first choice right-back at the 1998 Wo...
PL2: 2023 Flying Eagles invitee keeps clean sheet as Arsenal hammer West Ham
Published: August 11, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri has picked up where he left off last season by keeping a clean sheet as Arsenal kicked off their Premier League 2 campaign with a 3-0 rout of West Ham United at Meadow Park on Friday.   Ejeheri's feat was more impressive considering that he missed a large chunk of the ...
Confirmed team news: Super Eagles striker in contention to make West Brom debut v Swansea 
Published: August 11, 2023
According to West Brom's official website, Super Eagles striker Josh Maja is in contention to make his competitive debut for West Brom when they face Swansea City at The Hawthorns on Saturday, August 12.   The Baggies confirmed the signing of the Sunderland academy product ten days ago, snapping him up on a...
Madueke trains fully with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge ahead of visit of Liverpool
Published: August 11, 2023
2023 European U21 champion with England, Noni Madueke has put himself in contention to be named in Chelsea's gameday squad for their Premier League opener against Liverpool on Sunday, August 13.   The flamboyant winger trained fully with the rest of his teammates at Stamford Bridge on Friday ahead of the vi...
Nottingham Forest confirm provisional squad numbers for three Super Eagles players
Published: August 11, 2023
Nottingham Forest have announced provisional squad numbers for the 2023-2024 season, with three Super Eagles players Emmanuel Dennis, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi allocated kit numbers.  ​ ​The two-time European champions have handed the number 43 jersey to Aina who just joined this summer. ​ ​ ​Nottin...