Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder finds himself back in favour at Chesterfield
Published: April 19, 2023
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born central midfielder Tim Akinola was named in the matchday squad for the first time since March 11, 2023 as Chesterfield thrashed Torquay United 5-1 at the Technique Stadium in Derbyshire on Tuesday night.    Prior to the visit of Torquay United, the 2022 Olympic Eagles invitee was le...
UCL : Chukwuemeka unused sub as ruthless Real Madrid defeat Chelsea 
Published: April 18, 2023
Real Madrid on Tuesday night set up potential semifinals fixtures against Manchester City in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to reach the last four places 4-0 on aggregate.    Carlo Ancelotti's side had defeated his former team Chelsea at the Santia...
Arsenal youth product Tella beats Akpom, 4 others to win PFA Player of the Month award 
Published: April 18, 2023
Arsenal youth product Nathan Tella has been named the PFA Vertu Motors Championship Fans' Player of the Month for March following his exceptional performance for Burnley.   Tella was in red hot form for the Clarets in the month under consideration, scoring five goals in four appearances.    He bagged...
Nigerian-born striker on target, misses penalty as Rangers qualify for Glasgow Cup final 
Published: April 18, 2023
Nigerian-born striker Thompson Ishaka was among the scorers as Rangers B thrashed Queen's Park 4-0 to advance to the City of Glasgow Cup final on Tuesday evening.   The Light Blues confirmed the capture of the 2023 Flying Eagles invitee at the end of last month following a successful trial.    Ranger...
Newcastle United legend Shearer names two Anglo-Nigerian stars in PL TOTW
Published: April 18, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian duo Dominic Solanke and Eberechi Eze have been named in Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's Premier League Team of the Week.   Solanke was instrumental for Bournemouth in their historic and dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he score...
Brentford set to sign Super Eagles-eligible player on permanent deal for fee of N12.1b
Published: April 18, 2023
Brentford are set to sign SC Freiburg-owned Germany international of Nigerian descent Kevin Schade on a permanent deal, according to reports.   Schade initially joined the Bees on loan for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season with an option to buy included in the deal.    Barring any new development, B...
'Something that I've never experienced' - Sulaiman admits he's enjoying being Chelsea U18s boss 
Published: April 18, 2023
Nigerian football tactician Hassan Sulaiman has admitted that he's enjoying being head coach of Chelsea U18s.   Sulaiman stepped up to take charge of Chelsea U18s in March, having previously coached the U16 side.    He has been part of the set-up in the Chelsea Academy since 2008, climbing through ...
The Premier League is the top professional football league in England
Published: April 18, 2023
The Premier League is the top professional football league in England, featuring 20 of the best teams in the country. It is widely regarded as one of the most competitive and exciting leagues in the world, with a global fan base that spans continents.   Since its inception in 1992, the Premier League has become ...
Burnley and Southampton discuss permanent deal for Arsenal-reared Nigerian striker
Published: April 18, 2023
Premier League-bound Burnley are hoping to retain the services of Nigeria-eligible player Nathan Tella next season.     The Arsenal youth team product joined the Clarets from Southampton last summer in search of regular first team football, which the Saints could not offer him after bringing in Joe Aribo, Sam...
PL2 : Nigeria-eligible trio find the net as Crystal Palace, West Ham play out 6-goal thriller 
Published: April 17, 2023
Three players of Nigerian descent in the shape of  Victor Akinwale, Ademola Ola-Adebomi and Armstrong Okoflex were on the scoresheet in a Premier League 2 clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham United on Monday.   The Young Lions battled to a 3-3 draw to stretch their unbeaten run to ten games in all compe...
Ex-Super Eagles coach reveals why Liverpool are struggling this season
Published: April 17, 2023
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has opined that losing the reigning African Footballer of the Year Sadio Mane last summer is the reason behind Liverpool's struggles this season. ​ ​ ​The Reds have looked like a shadow of the team that was on the verge of winning the quadruple last season. ​ T...
Chukwuemeka involved in Chelsea's training session ahead of UCL clash v Real Madrid 
Published: April 17, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have confirmed that England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka was among the group of players who trained at Cobham on Monday morning ahead of their UEFA Champions League showdown with reigning champions Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.    The Blues&...
Bayern Munich or Premier League? Ex-Wolfsburg coach reveals Osimhen's preferred destination
Published: April 17, 2023
Sporting director of Mainz, Martin Schmidt, who coached Victor Osimhen at Wolfsburg five years ago, has suggested that the Nigeria international is likely to snub a return to the German Bundesliga in favour of moving to the Premier League.    Despite the striker's price tag, Bayern Munich are planning an am...
'Balogun is on the list for sure' - Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal striker is a target for German club 
Published: April 17, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig hold a concrete interest in Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun.    Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news more than a month ago that RB Leipzig are among the clubs in the big five European Leagues keeping tabs on...
Villarreal name asking price for Aston Villa target Chukwueze, no formal offer from Real Madrid 
Published: April 17, 2023
Villarreal have named their asking price for Samuel Chukwueze amid speculation linking him with a departure from the Estadio de la Cerámica in the summer transfer window.    The inverted winger's performances for the Yellow Submarine this season have attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League, La...