Former Nigeria striker hails Chelsea defender for superb UCL goal against AC Milan
Published: October 05, 2022
Former Nigerian international Efan Ekoku heaped plaudits on Chelsea right back Reece James for scoring a great goal against AC Milan in the London club's 3-0 UEFA Champions League Group E win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.   Chelsea had lost one game and drawn another heading into the match and requi...
UCL wrap : Man City too good for Mukairu's FCK, Jenz starts as Celtic lose, Chelsea's Carney not in squad 
Published: October 05, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 5. At the Red Bull Arena, Moritz Jenz was unable to prevent Celtic FC from losing 3-1 to RB Leipzig. The German-born defender...
Chelsea hand UYL debut to promising striker Mendel-Idowu against Eletu's AC Milan
Published: October 05, 2022
Promising striker Tudor Mendel-Idowu made his UEFA Youth League debut for Chelsea on Wednesday afternoon as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Italian side AC Milan at Cobham Training Center.    Mendel-Idowu wasn't the only player of Nigerian descent on parade at Cobham Training Center as Lagos-born holding m...
Everton boss explains why he believes Super Eagles star is thriving in central midfield
Published: October 05, 2022
Everton coach Frank Lampard has explained why he believes Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is thriving in a central midfield role this season.    The legendary Chelsea midfielder  repurposed Iwobi as a deep-lying playmaker partnered with a natural defensive midfielder in almost all the matches played by the Toff...
2004-born defender of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team pre-Bodo/Glimt
Published: October 05, 2022
Manager Mikel Arteta invited 2004-born central defender of Nigerian descent Zach Awe to train with the first team on Wednesday, their final workout before Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash against Norwegian opponents Bodo/Glimt at the Emirates Stadium in London.    Awe trained with Arsenal's first tea...
Ten Hag runs the rule over talented Nigerian defensive midfielder final workout before trip to Cyprus 
Published: October 05, 2022
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag promoted Nigeria-eligible defensive midfielder Maximilian Oyedele to first team training on Wednesday, informs the official website of the Red Devils.    The Dutch football tactician ran the rule over the talented defensive-minded youngster at Carrington this morning...
Flying Eagles-eligible defender helps Chelsea register win on EFL Trophy debut 
Published: October 05, 2022
Flying Eagles-eligible defender Derrick Abu made his first ever appearance for Chelsea in the Papa John's Trophy on Tuesday night as they came from behind to register a 2-1 victory over League One opponents Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.   Manager Mark Robinson named an unchanged side for the trip to ...
Six-time French champions could be priced out of a move for Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent 
Published: October 04, 2022
French club Stade de Reims could be priced out of a move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports.   It has been claimed that Reims want to turn Balogun's loan deal into a permanent one following his fine start to life in the Ligue 1.   The England U21 international of Nigerian descen...
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad v Milan
Published: October 04, 2022
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Fikayo Tomori's AC Milan at Stamford Bridge.     Chelsea confirmed through their official website on Tuesday that the full compleme...
Tottenham loanee, Super Eagles star help Udinese equal Barcelona's winning streak 22-23
Published: October 04, 2022
Two Nigerian-origin players in Tottenham Hotspur loanee Destiny Udogie and Super Eagles striker Isaac Success helped Udinese join La Liga giants Barcelona as the teams with the longest winning streak in Europe's top five leagues.    The Bianconeri registered an impressive 2-1 road win against Hellas Verona ...
Chelsea's Nigerian RB working hard to improve his game ahead of possible EFL Trophy debut
Published: October 04, 2022
Chelsea's Nigerian right-back Derrick Abu says he has been working hard to improve his game as a whole.    Chelsea head coach Graham Potter promoted the German-born defender to first team training during the international break - a testament to how highly he's rated by the coaching staff at Stamford Bridg...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in Chelsea training after illness 
Published: October 04, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is back in Chelsea training after missing the win against Crystal Palace this past weekend.    The Blues were back on the grass at Cobhan Training Center on Monday as they stepped up their preparations for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Fikayo ...
Liverpool icon Owen reacts to Awoniyi's shot that hit the post against Leicester City 
Published: October 03, 2022
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen on Monday night weighed in on the first half miss by Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi in Nottingham Forest's 4-0 mauling against Leicester City.    Forest visited the King Power Stadium one place above Leicester who were bottom of the table and without a win in their ...
'He made a mistake' - Ex-Super Eagles star faults Ten Hag's decision not to start Casemiro v Man City
Published: October 03, 2022
Former African Footballer of The Year award winner Victor Ikpeba has decried the decision of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag not to start Brazilian midfielder Casemiro in the Manchester derby on Sunday.    Manchester City were rampant and defeated their city rivals 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium.    I...
Leicester 4 Nottingham Forest 0 : Ndidi and  Awoniyi start, Dennis subbed in, Iheanacho benched
Published: October 03, 2022
Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi was in action for Leicester City in their 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute.  On the other hand, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis were unable to inspire Forest to a win or a draw against the Foxes. In what was tagged as a battle...