Report : Chelsea identify two potential alternatives to 'expensive' Super Eagles striker 
Published: November 15, 2022
Chelsea are reportedly combing the market for a proven goalscorer to strengthen their attack with Napoli's Victor Osimhen their top priority.    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to deliver since arriving from Barcelona in the summer with only three goals in twelve appearances while young Albania intern...
Premier League Intl Cup : Four Nigeria-eligible youngsters help Arsenal beat Monaco 
Published: November 14, 2022
Arsenal U21s have registered their first win in the Premier League International Cup, beating Monaco 2-1 at Meadow Park on Monday night courtesy of goals from Catalin Cirjan and Jack Henry-Francis. The match had four Nigeria-eligible youngsters involved namely Zach Awe, Ethan Butler-Oyedeji, Ethan Nwaneri and Joel...
Arsenal loanee Okonkwo earns rave reviews after back-to-back clean sheets 
Published: November 14, 2022
Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo earned rave reviews for his performance during Crewe Alexandra's 1-0 win over Colchester United in a League Two match at the Mornflake Stadium on Saturday, November 12.   The Hale End Academy graduate made some outstanding saves to ensure victory for Crewe Alexandra, denying t...
'What a player' - Chukwuemeka hails Chelsea teammate after impressive EPL debut 
Published: November 14, 2022
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has praised Chelsea teammate Lewis Hall for his impressive performance on his Premier League debut in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United. Chukwuemeka wasn't in the squad as he's still recovering from a hamstring injury. The England U20 internatio...
World Cup : Top 5 players Nigerian fans will root for, including Arsenal star and Chelsea product 
Published: November 14, 2022
Nigeria will not be among the 32 teams that will grace the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar but there are nations that will play at the 22nd edition of the tournament with Nigerian-born players.   Allnigeriasoccer.com looks at the players with Nigerian heritage that Nigerian fans will be supporting.    1. B...
Chelsea tipped to sign another forward if African star departs in January 
Published: November 13, 2022
Premier League club Chelsea could be in the transfer market to find a potential replacement for MoroccO international Hakim Ziyech.   Ziyech has struggled for game time since the beginning of the season, making just one start in the Premier League and four appearances as a substitute.  According to Gazzetta ...
Chelsea product snubbed by Nigerian Federation named in Canada World Cup squad 
Published: November 13, 2022
The Canada Soccer Association has announced the Reds roster for the 2022 World Cup with two players of Nigerian descent part of the 26-man squad heading to Qatar this week.    Hatayspor left-back Samuel Adekugbe and popular Chelsea academy product Ike Ugbo are in contention to make their World Cup debuts havin...
Nigeria, England or USA?  Arsenal striker reveals when he'll make decision on international future
Published: November 13, 2022
Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun has revealed when he will make a decision on his international future.    Although he has been playing for the Young Lions for four years, the Hale End Academy graduate, who is on loan at Stade de Reims, also has the opportunity to play international football for the senior...
Napoli make transfer decision on Super Eagles star amid links with Premier League clubs
Published: November 13, 2022
Italian Serie A table toppers Napoli have made a transfer decision on Victor Osimhen ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.   Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Manchester United have been linked with possible moves for the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner but a deal is unlikely to happen in Ja...
Legendary Arsenal captain of African descent reveals his four favourites to win World Cup
Published: November 13, 2022
Legendary Arsenal captain of African descent Patrick Vieira has picked his four favourite countries to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.    The Super Eagles of Nigeria will not be competing in the World Cup after losing on away goals to West African rivals Ghana in the playoff, holding the Black Stars to a goall...
Man Utd name talented teenager of Nigerian descent in travelling squad to face Fulham
Published: November 13, 2022
Shola Shoretire is in contention to be named in Manchester United's matchday squad for the fourth consecutive game.    According to Manchester Evening News, the talented teenager of Nigerian descent was among the Manchester United players that traveled to London via train on Saturday afternoon ahead of Sund...
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee a transfer target for Hull City 
Published: November 13, 2022
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei has emerged as a loan transfer target for Championship outfit Hull City in the January window.    According to The Sun, Hull City manager Liam Rosenior would like to sign his former pupil Ebiowei on loan for the second half of the 2022-2023 campaign.    Prior ...
Top 5 countries Nigerian fans are likely to support at the 2022 World Cup 
Published: November 13, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar begins in seven days time but there is no Nigeria on the roster.   The three-time African champions lost out to Ghana in the playoffs back in March on the away goals rule.   Nigerians are understandably disappointed in their team's absence from the top tournament in th...
Celtic sweating on fitness of Super Eagles-eligible CB ahead of trip to Down Under 
Published: November 12, 2022
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are sweating on the fitness of Super Eagles-eligible central defender Moritz Jenz before their trip to Down Under, where they will take part in the inaugural Sydney Super Cup.    The Hoops will face Sydney FC at the  Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Thursday, November 17, be...
Liverpool icon Gerrard in attendance as Aribo continues amazing record for Southampton
Published: November 12, 2022
Joe Aribo holds the distinction of being the only Southampton player to have played all the club's matches in all competitions in the 2022-2023 season.    It was thought that the run would come to an end in Southampton's 3-1 loss to Liverpool in a Premier League match at Anfield on Saturday evening, wit...