Iwobi Inspires Arsenal French Wonderkid Reine-Adelaide
Published: November 16, 2016
In an interview to the official website of Arsenal, Jeff Reine-Adelaide reckons that Nigeria international Alex Iwobi’s rapid progression has made other youngsters at the Emirates believe they can achieve their dreams of playing for the first team. The France U19 international played alongside Iwobi in the youth ...
New Super Eagles Hero Victor Moses Switches Focus To Middlesbrough
Published: November 16, 2016
Victor Moses has emphasized that he is focused on the Premier League clash against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday evening.All eyes were on the Chelsea wing-back during Saturday’s World Cup qualifier versus the Desert Foxes of Algeria, and he didn’t disappoint after he opened and closed sco...
Premier League, Bundesliga Clubs Jostle For Signature Of Troost-Ekong
Published: November 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the future of Super Eagles stopper William Troost-Ekong could be decided in the coming weeks, amid interest from a plethora of clubs in Europe. The central defender is expected to return to parent club Gent following the expiration of his loan deal with Norwegian club FK Haugesund....
Exciting Nigerian Winger Trains With Liverpool For The First Time This Season
Published: November 14, 2016
England youth international of Nigerian ancestry Sheyi Ojo participated in full training with Premier League side Liverpool at Melwood on Monday morning for the first time since August.The winger sustained a back injury in pre-season, then suffered a relapse in September which had kept him out of action.Last season, Oj...
Premier League Wrap : Ejaria Debuts For Liverpool; Musa Starts Ahead Of Vardy; Ighalo Logs 90 Minutes; Onomah, Robson-Kanu Benched
Published: November 06, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Premier League on Sunday.Liverpool now top the English top-flight following their 6-1 hammering of Watford at Anfield. Manager Jürgen Klopp handed Nigerian midfielder Ovie Ejaria his Premier League debut when he was introduced in the 87th minute.Te...
Jabo Ibehre, Gozie Ugwu & Akinfenwa On Song In FA Cup
Published: November 06, 2016
A brace from Jabo Ibehre helped Carlisle United defeat St.Albans 5-3 in the first round of the FA Cup on Sunday.The striker restored his team’s lead in the 71st minute before netting his second of the afternoon with nine minutes remaining to take his tally to seven goals from seventeen appearances for the League ...
Iwobi Continues Barren Run As Arsenal Settle For 1-1 Draw With Spurs
Published: November 06, 2016
Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi was in action for 70 minutes as Arsenal settled for a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday afternoon.The Gunners manager, Arsene Wenger, continues to keep faith with the Hale End Academy product despite failing to score since April, and selecte...
Injured Spurs Star Dele Alli Will Not Face Ikechi Anya & Scotland In WCQ
Published: November 06, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will not face Derby County’s ace Ikechi Anya when England tackle Scotland in a World Cup qualifier this coming Friday, with manager Mauricio Pochettino revealing that he is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in training.The Spurs number 20, who is no...
Team News North London Derby : Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Could Feature
Published: November 06, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent could figure in the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi is certain to step out onto the Emirates Stadium from the first minute, having made the starting XI.England U20 star Josh Onomah, who is wea...
Moses Hails Chelsea Backline After Fifth Consecutive Clean Sheet Vs Everton
Published: November 06, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses was delighted with Chelsea’s clean sheet in their 5-0 hammering of one of the best defensive sides in the Premier League, Everton on Saturday night.Antonio Conte’s side have not conceded a goal in the English top-flight since they were humiliated 3-0 by Arsenal at the Emir...
Transformed Victor Moses Shines As Chelsea Batter Everton
Published: November 05, 2016
Chelsea have moved to the top of the Premier League following their 5-0 battering of Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night. The Blues put up probably their best first half performance in the Premier League so far, netting through Eden Hazard, Marcos Alonso and Diego Costa and went into the interval 3-0 up. On 56...
Premier League Wrap : Iheanacho Replaces Aguero; Anichebe Scores On Full Debut; Ibe Subbed Out; Mikel Missing Again; Moses Starts, Aina On The Bench
Published: November 05, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the Premier League on Saturday.At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City were punished for failing to build on their first half performance after they were held to a 1-1 draw by a disciplined Middlesbrough side.Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho had only four minutes...
Chelsea Star Moses Making The Most Of Wing-Back Chance
Published: November 04, 2016
It’s no secret that Chelsea are in the market for defenders. John Terry is nearing retirement, David Luiz is unreliable, Kurt Zouma is still recovering from a serious injury and Marcos Alonso is the only natural senior left-back in the squad.Over recent months, a whole host of defenders have been linked with mov...
Leicester City Record Signing Will Be Fit To Face Nigeria
Published: November 03, 2016
Leicester City record signing Islam Slimani is expected to lead the Algerian national team frontline when they trade tackles with Nigeria on November 12 in Uyo.The striker was left out of the Foxes team that forced FC Copenhagen to a goalless draw last night only as a precaution, with manager Claudio Ranieri confirming...
Exciting Wing Back Victor Moses Nominated For Chelsea Goal Of The Month
Published: November 03, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses is one of the four players nominated for Chelsea’s Goal of the Month for October.The Blues scored an impressive twelve goals last month in fixtures against Hull City, Leicester City, Manchester United, West Ham and Southampton, and the official website has asked supporters to ch...