Chelsea In Talks With Hazard, Pedro And Courtois Over New Deals
Published: September 15, 2017
Chelsea have set the ball rolling in their bid to offer new contracts to three important members of their first team, according to reports.The Premier League champions are in discussions with Eden Hazard, Pedro and Thibaut Courtois over new contracts, according to Chelsea insider CarefreeYouth.Pedro and the Belgium goa...
Europa League Arsenal 3 Cologne 1: Iwobi Bags Assist, Akpom Makes Squad
Published: September 15, 2017
Arsenal made a winning start to their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday night, beating Bundesliga side Cologne 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was handed his debut in the competition after manager Arsene Wenger named him in the starting line-up, while fellow Hale End Academy...
Manchester United Most Expensive Player Doubtful To Face Liverpool, CSKA
Published: September 14, 2017
France international Paul Pogba faces at least one month on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Manuel Akanji's FC Basel on Tuesday night.And the midfielder's recovery could extend to six weeks, meaning he may be absent for both United and the French national team.Pogba ...
Bobby Adekanye Debuts For Liverpool In 4-0 Demolition Of Sevilla In UYL
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye made his debut for Liverpool in the UEFA Youth League in their 4-0 demolition of Sevilla on Wednesday.The Netherlands youth-teamer entered into the fray in the 60th minute for his maiden appearance in the prestigious youth competition.Curtis Jones put the home side in front in the 23...
Moses Hails Chelsea Stars For Teaching Qarabag A Lesson in Champions League
Published: September 13, 2017
Victor Moses was very pleased that Chelsea started their UEFA Champions League campaign with an excellent 6-0 win over Azerbaijani club Qarabag on Tuesday night, despite his omission from the starting line-up.Manager Antonio Conte had argued before yesterday's clash at Stamford Bridge that he had to rotate his squad; h...
Tottenham 4 Dortmund 0 UYL : Bennetts On The Mark, Eyoma Stars
Published: September 13, 2017
Three players of Nigerian descent made Tottenham Hotspur match day squad as they claimed a 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon.Whilst England youth internationals Keanan Bennetts and Timothy Eyoma started, Moroyin Omolabi was an unused substitute.Marcus Edwards fired Spurs int...
Victor Moses Given The Day Off By Manager Antonio Conte
Published: September 13, 2017
Nigeria international Victor Moses did not train with Chelsea's first team on Wednesday, September 13.According to Chelsea insider CarefreeYouth  Moses and other first-teamers were given the day off to enable them recharge their batteries after Tuesday's impressive 6-0 win over Qarabag.The Blues will resume training o...
Kelechi Nwakali Starts For VVV Venlo In 5-1 Loss To Monchengladbach
Published: September 13, 2017
Forty eight hours after netting on his debut for VVV Venlo, Kelechi Nwakali was in action for the Limburg based club in a friendly against German opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach.Manager Maurice Steijn decided to give a run-out to a number of players that were not named in the starting eleven in Sunday's clash again...
Why Victor Moses Was Benched Vs Qarabag? Chelsea Coach Explains
Published: September 13, 2017
Victor Moses could not make his fifth Champions League appearance for Chelsea in their 6-0 rout of Qarabag on Tuesday night, with new signing from Torino Davide Zappacosta getting the nod to start from manager Antonio Conte.The former Italy gaffer has provided reasons why he started Zappacosta instead of his preferred ...
Victor Moses Ready For His Fifth Champions League Appearance
Published: September 11, 2017
Victor Moses is ready to add to his appearances in the Champions League, although manager Antonio Conte hinted at Monday's press conference that he'll rotate his squad.If the Nigeria international is involved tomorrow against Group C outsiders Qarabag, it will be the right wing-back's fifth game in total for the Premie...
Tammy Abraham Speaks On Missed Chance Against Newcastle United
Published: September 11, 2017
Tammy Abraham has rued Swansea City's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday evening.On 60 minutes, Abraham went close to adding to his two-goal tally for the Swans but Jamaal Lascelles made a goal-saving block to deny the Chelsea loanee, who had rounded goalkeeper Robert Elliot.''I had a great c...
Key Chelsea Midfielder To Undergo Fitness Test Ahead Of Champions League Tie
Published: September 11, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hinted that new signing Danny Drinkwater will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Azerbaijani side Qarabag at Stamford Bridge.The Manchester United product watched proceedings from the bench as the Premier League champions beat the Foxes ...
Tammy Abraham Comes Close To Scoring As Swansea Lose To Newcastle
Published: September 10, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham came close to scoring his second goal in the English Premier League in Swansea City's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday evening.With an hour played, the England U21 international ought to have scored but Jamaal Lascelles made a goal-saving blo...
In-form Victor Moses Reacts After Chelsea Third Straight Win
Published: September 10, 2017
Victor Moses was delighted to play his part in helping Chelsea win their third game on the bounce in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash against Leicester City.Leicester City frustrated Chelsea in the opening forty minutes but were eventually gunned down by two goals from Alvaro Morata and N'Golo Kante.''Big win ...
EPL Wrap: Moses Stars, Ndidi Goes 90, Iheanacho Subbed In, Iwobi & Success Benched
Published: September 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 9.Tosin Adarabioyo (Manchester City) and Ovie Ejaria (Liverpool) were not in their respective teams match day squads as Jurgen Klopp's side were thrashed 5-0 by Pep Guardiola's team.England U21 interna...