Newcastle United scout runs the rule over five players of Nigerian descent
Published: December 16, 2021
Premier League club Newcastle United reportedly posted a scout to monitor proceedings at Kenilworth Road in Bedfordshire during the Championship clash between Luton Town and Fulham last weekend. According to Chronicle Live, a top Magpies scout watched on as Fulham were held to a 1-1 draw by Luton Town. The scout ...
Ndidi will not face Tottenham tonight after fresh update from Premier League
Published: December 16, 2021
Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur should have met in a Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night, with Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi in contention to feature. However, the match has been postponed by the Premier League Board due to an increase in positive Covid-19 cases within Leicest...
'Tuchel recommended the player' - Lokomotiv chief provides update on future of Chelsea loanee Anjorin
Published: December 16, 2021
Lokomotiv Moscow sporting director Tomas Zorn has revealed that Faustino Anjorin came highly recommended from manager Thomas Tuchel before the Russian Premier League club signed him on loan with an option to buy.  The England U20 international of Nigerian descent has made only nine appearances in all competitions for...
19-year-old Nigeria-eligible winger named in West Ham's squad against Arsenal
Published: December 15, 2021
Irish-born winger of Nigerian descent Armstrong Okoflex is in line to make his Premier League debut for West Ham United in their eagerly anticipated clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Okoflex has been named in the Hammers matchday 20 by manager David Moyes - his first squad involvement for a Premier Leagu...
Premier League makes decision that affects Watford's Super Eagles stars
Published: December 15, 2021
The Premier League has announced via its official website that this evening's clash between Burnley and Watford has been postponed. The decision was taken following guidance from medical advisers due to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within Watford's squad and as a result the Hornets have insufficient number of first ...
Two Nigerian players ruled out of Leicester City's clash vs Tottenham Hotspur
Published: December 15, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman have been ruled out of Leicester City's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on Thursday. The attack-minded duo have not been included in the last two matchday squads announced by manager Brendan Rodgers, missing the trip to Napoli for the Eur...
First goal involvement for Anglo-Nigerian midfielder as Aston Villa beat Norwich
Published: December 15, 2021
Aston Villa won their fourth game in six since the appointment of Steven Gerrard as they beat Norwich City 2-0 at Carrow Road on Tuesday night.   Villa's two losses were narrow defeats suffered against the current top Premier League sides Manchester City and Liverpool. Carney Chukwuemeka continues to enjoy minutes...
GvB confirms Rangers are looking into Aribo's contract situation amid interest from other clubs
Published: December 14, 2021
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed that Glasgow Rangers are looking into the contract situations of Joe Aribo and Ryan Kent ahead of the January transfer window. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported a week ago that the leadership of the Light Blues has opened preliminary talks with Aribo and his representa...
Ranieri responds to question on dropping Troost-Ekong after big mistakes vs Leicester, Brentford
Published: December 14, 2021
Watford's Italian football tactician Claudio Ranieri was on media duties on Tuesday before his side's Premier League meeting with Burnley at Turf Moor. One of the questions put to him three minutes into the press conference was regarding William Troost-Ekong, whether it was time to give the Nigeria international a...
'Not only Dennis' - Watford boss satisfied with his team especially in attack
Published: December 14, 2021
Watford manager Claudio Ranieri says he is satisfied with  how his team has been performing in recent weeks. Though Emmanuel Dennis has stolen most of the headlines, the Italian football tactician has been impressed with other squad members, especially in attack. The Nigeria international has notched seven goals...
Nottingham Forest interested in Arsenal's history-making striker of Nigerian descent
Published: December 14, 2021
Nottingham Forest are the latest Championship club linked with a move for Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun. Last month, Balogun became the top scorer in Premier League 2 history after finding the net five times to take his tally to 35 goals in 56 appearances since he debuted in the division f...
Nigeria-eligible midfielder scores first competitive goal at Old Trafford for Man Utd U18s
Published: December 14, 2021
Manchester United are through to the next round of the prestigious FA Youth Cup after thrashing Scunthorpe United 4-2 at Old Trafford on Monday night. The game went ahead despite a Covid-19 outbreak that led to first-team operations at the training ground in Carrington being closed. Talented midfielder of Nigeri...
Leicester City coach explains why Ndidi slotted in at CB after Evans' injury vs Newcastle
Published: December 13, 2021
Wilfred Ndidi helped Leicester City keep their first clean sheet since the opening day of the season as the Foxes thrashed Newcastle United 4-0 at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. Youri Tielemans from the spot gave Leicester the lead before the interval, while Patson Daka, Tielemans and James Maddison found the ne...
Top scorer in Premier League 2 history, Balogun named Player of the Month
Published: December 13, 2021
Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible center forward Folarin Balogun has been named the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for November 2021. The Premier League also informed via their official website that the England U21 international is the top scorer in the history of the Premier League 2. Balogun's 35 goals in the divi...
Teenage Anglo-Nigerian-Ugandan GK reveals how he joined Arsenal a decade ago
Published: December 13, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian-Ugandan goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has revealed that he made the move to Arsenal a decade ago after he was scouted whilst playing at a tournament. The 18-year-old rose through the ranks, first starting as a schoolboy, before signing his first professional contract with the Gunners in August 2021. Eje...