Madueke scores his first goal at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea win London derby
Published: August 30, 2023
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino handed Lesley Ugochukwu and Noni Madueke their first starts of the season in their 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.   James Tilley gave AFC Wimbledon the lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute after a foul was committ...
Arsenal sell another Hale End product for around the same fee they received for Iwobi 
Published: August 30, 2023
Cap-tied United States international of Nigerian descent, Folarin Balogun has ended his 12-year association with Arsenal.    Through their official website, the Gunners confirmed on Wednesday evening that the Hale End Academy graduate has joined French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco in a permanent transfer.    ...
Nephew of 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist makes full debut for Chelsea
Published: August 30, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu, the nephew of 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist and retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, will make his full debut for Premier League giants Chelsea on Wednesday evening, barring an injury in the warmup.    The France underage international has been named in Chelsea's starting lin...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder on his way to Portsmouth on loan from Chelsea
Published: August 30, 2023
Portsmouth are close to signing Chelsea midfielder of Nigeria descent Faustino Anjorin. According to Football.London, the Cobham Product is on the verge of joining the former Premier League club on a loan deal until January 2024. The talented midfielder attracted interest from the Netherlands, Germany, Denmar...
Oyedele battles Casemiro, Eriksen, Varane, 4 others for Man Utd's first 2023-24 Goal of the Month
Published: August 30, 2023
Poland U19 international of Nigerian descent Maxi Oyedele is in contention for Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   Manchester United have selected the top eight goals scored by their various teams in the opening month of the season, with the English-Polish-Nigerian midfielder nomin...
Official: Ex-Inter Milan midfielder Awua joins Atalanta on loan with option to buy 
Published: August 30, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Crotone have announced that former Inter Milan youth teamer Theophilus Awua has been loaned out to Serie A outfit Atalanta for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season.   The right of option and/or obligation to buy have been included in the loan deal taking him to Atalan...
Nottingham Forest make opening offer to sign Liverpool midfield target Ndidi 
Published: August 30, 2023
Nottingham Forest have made the first step towards signing Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.   According to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League outfit have presented an opening bid to Leicester City for the services of Nigeria international. Despite bringing in Andrey Santos on loan from...
Arsenal's Nigerian-born midfielder receives offer from Qatar; Colchester United join race 
Published: August 30, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola is mulling over an offer from an unnamed Qatari club, a few days before the close of the summer transfer window.    The Qatari club have directly approached Arsenal about the possibility of signing the 2022 Nigeria U23 invite...
Tottenham working on deal to sign Chelsea-linked Barcelona striker amid interest in Gift Orban
Published: August 30, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur are working on a deal to sign Barcelona striker Ansu Fati despite interest in KAA Gent sensation Gift Orban.   According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are now in contact with Barcelona to negotiate a loan deal for Ansu Fati until June 2024.   The renowned transfer market reporter add...
Nottingham Forest and Liverpool-linked midfielder Ndidi scores and assists for Leicester City
Published: August 29, 2023
Nottingham Forest and Liverpool-linked defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi scored and assisted for Leicester City in their 2-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the second round of the EFL Cup played at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening.   Ndidi broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when he struck the ball into the n...
Former Middlesbrough striker Akpom beats Tella, 4 others to win PFA Championship POTY
Published: August 29, 2023
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom has been named as the PFA Championship Player of the Year for the 2022-2023 campaign. The new Ajax Amsterdam player won the award on Monday evening after seeing off competition from ex-Burnley player Nathan Tella, ex-Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres, Carlton Morris (Luton Town)...
Six players of Nigerian descent get Chelsea shirt numbers for 2023-2024 season
Published: August 29, 2023
Chelsea's extended squad numbers for the 2023-2024 season has been revealed ahead of the development squad's Papa John's Trophy clash against the first team of Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium mk on Tuesday evening.   Six players of Nigerian descent have been assigned squad numbers namely Faustino Anjo...
Tottenham fullback Udogie joins Chelsea and Barcelona stars, 8 others in U21 TOTW Europe's top 5 leagues
Published: August 29, 2023
Tottenham left-back Destiny Udogie has been named in Whoscored's U21 European Top 5 Leagues Team of the Week.   He was chosen alongside Chelsea right-back, Malo Gusto, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal and eight others.   The list consists of the most impressive U21 players from the Premier League, Ser...
Fulham want to bring Hale End product Iwobi back to London but face competition 
Published: August 29, 2023
Fulham are linked with a move for Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi ahead of transfer deadline day.    Sky Sports is reporting that the Cottagers are in talks with Everton over the signing of the Nigeria international.    If the deal were to happen, it would be a reunion of sorts between...
Chelsea make decision on the future of nephew of former Super Eagles defender
Published: August 29, 2023
English Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly made a decision on the future of Lesley Ugochukwu, who is the nephew of retired Nigeria international central defender Onyekachi Apam.   The France underage international joined Chelsea on a seven-year deal on August 1, which ended his association with boyhoo...