PL2 : Okonkwo captains Arsenal in 1-1 draw with Leicester City
Published: February 22, 2022
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo wore the captain's armband for Arsenal's Premier League 2 meeting with Leicester City at LCFC Training Ground on Monday night.The Anglo-Nigerian, 20, was handed additional responsibilities ahead of the older Zachary Swanson who previously captained the development squad this s...
Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton among clubs interested in signing Nigerian Federation target
Published: February 22, 2022
Three Premier League teams, a European super club and current French Ligue 1 champions are reportedly interested in signing Nigeria Football Federation target Michael Olise ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.  According to the online edition of The Sun UK, Crystal Palace have a fight on their hands to keep...
Napoli target Liverpool striker as replacement for Victor Osimhen
Published: February 22, 2022
Italian Serie A club Napoli would be willing to part company with their record signing Victor Osimhen if they receive a monster bid amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with a move to the Premier League. According to Italian transfer market website Tuttomercatoweb.com, Napoli are interested in signing ...
Belgian-Nigerian striker celebrates new deal with goal for Southampton B
Published: February 22, 2022
Kazeem Olaigbe was on target against Birmingham City in the Premier League 2 on Monday, six days after signing a new deal with Southampton.The new agreement will keep the Belgian-Nigerian attacker at the St Mary's Stadium until June 2024.The Saints B team were two goals ahead after 32 minutes before the Blues netted th...
Watford's King of the Match Dennis partnered in attack by Salah in Shearer's TOTW
Published: February 21, 2022
Emmanuel Dennis has been named in Alan Shearer's Premier League Team of the Week for matchweek 26. The Nigeria international was voted King of the Match after helping Watford record their first win under manager Roy Hodgson, a 1-0 success over Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday. Twelve minutes from time, Denni...
Etebo makes comeback in Watford's latest Professional Development League game
Published: February 21, 2022
Oghenekaro Etebo made his long-awaited return from injury in Watford's latest Professional Development League game against Ipswich Town at Playford Road on Monday afternoon. The Professional Development League is a competition for U23 players but clubs are allowed to field three outfield players and a goalkeeper abo...
Alan Shearer reveals which Leicester City player impressed him the most in loss to Wolves
Published: February 21, 2022
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has revealed that Ademola Lookman was Leicester City's best player in their loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday evening. The 2017 U20 World Cup winner is having a fantastic season at the King Power Stadium and there is speculation that he will make his senior debut next month...
Newly-capped Nigeria international battles Chelsea, Spurs, Aston Villa stars for WSL POTM award
Published: February 21, 2022
Newly-capped Nigeria international Ashleigh Plumptre has been nominated for the Barclays FA Women's Super League February Player of the Month, the official website of Leicester City has informed. A former England youth international, Plumptre made her international debut last Friday, starring in a 2-0 win over Ivor...
Simon joins ex-Barcelona superstar, former Norwich defender, 8 others in Ligue 1 TOTW
Published: February 21, 2022
Nantes' Nigeria national teamer Moses Simon has been included in Whoscored.com's Ligue 1 Team of the Week following the conclusion of the latest round of matches in the division. Simon shone for Nantes as they secured a shock 3-1 win over a star-studded PSG side at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday night. Ju...
'Leicester's most dangerous player' - Man Utd legend lauds Lookman after starring vs Wolves
Published: February 21, 2022
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes singled out Ademola Lookman for praise after his brilliant performance, especially in the first half, in Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Sunday evening.Having started his Leicester City career as an impact substitute, the RB Leipzig loa...
Arsenal youth team striker of Nigerian descent sends message to Wilshere after move to Denmark
Published: February 21, 2022
Henry Timi Davies has sent a message to Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere after the midfielder completed a transfer to Danish Superliga side Aarhus Gymnastikforening on Sunday.The out-of-favour England international has put pen to paper on a deal until the end of the current season with the option of extending the deal.Wils...
'Fantastic goal' - Former Scotland manager lauds Aribo for equaliser against Dundee United
Published: February 20, 2022
Former Scotland manager Craig Levein lauded Joe Aribo after his equaliser for Glasgow Rangers in their 1-1 draw with Dundee United in a Scottish Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon. A strong and disciplined defensive performance ensured Dundee United's defence was not breached for 75 minutes. With fourteen min...
Opposition scouting : Eguavoen at the Emirates to watch Arsenal's Ghana star Partey vs Brentford
Published: February 20, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen was among the spectators at the Emirates Stadium in London as Arsenal defeated Brentford 2-1 in an English Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon. Eguavoen's intention was to kill two birds with one stone by checking out Super Eag...
18yo LB Adaramola receives first senior call-up for a Premier League game against Chelsea
Published: February 20, 2022
Young Irish-Nigerian left-back Tayo Adaranola received his first senior call-up for a Premier League game on Saturday as an impressive Crystal Palace side narrowly lost 1-0 to world champions Chelsea at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira monitored the 18-year-old defender at close quarters in the day...
Pundit claims Newcastle have to smash their transfer record to sign 2017 Super Eagles invitee
Published: February 20, 2022
Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has claimed that Newcastle United would have to break their transfer record to sign 2017 Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze this summer.The Magpies will reportedly go all out to sign the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder when the transfer window reopens for business after the Lo...