Talented Arsenal youngster of Nigerian descent wins award at loan club
Published: December 05, 2022
London-born goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Ovie Ejeheri has been officially recognized for his outstanding performances in the month of November.   The Arsenal-owned player has been voted Chelmsford City's Player of the Month.following a string of fine displays.   Ejeheri has produced an incredible t...
'More popular than Wizkid', 'Saka for Golden Boot', What a goal' - Nigerians applaud England winger
Published: December 04, 2022
In what was a battle of the Lions, the Three Lions of England devoured the Teranga Lions of Senegal to advance to the Quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.   African champions, Senegal suffered a 3-0 loss to the Gareth Southgate led side in a Round of 16 clash of the 2022 FIFA World Cup played at the Al Bayt S...
Arsenal boss Arteta takes two Flying Eagles-eligible players to Dubai for training camp 
Published: December 04, 2022
Arsenal, through their official website, have revealed their traveling squad for a warm weather training camp in Dubai and two Flying Eagles-eligible players are part of the group.    Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has included winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri in the 27-man sq...
Opinion : Why Fulham central defender Tosin should choose Nigeria over England
Published: December 04, 2022
Today, we look at a young player with a promise but who is still hoping to get his chance of playing for his adopted nation England.     But allnigeriasoccer.com believes this defender is a bright choice for the future and ultimately for the Nigerian national team.    Will he eventually choose the Supe...
Two Nigeria-eligible players named in Man Utd travelling squad for training camp in Spain
Published: December 04, 2022
Manchester United have announced their travelling squad for a training camp in Spain with two Nigeria-eligible teenagers making the cut.    Manager Erik ten Hag has taken central midfielder Maximillian Oyedele and striker Shola Shoretire to the Andalusian Province, where the squad will be based for one week.�...
Chelsea urged to re-sign 2022 World Cup star of Nigerian descent
Published: December 04, 2022
Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has appealed to his former employers to make an effort to bring back Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich and also wants the Blues to compete with Manchester United for Cody Gakpo.  Both Musiala and Gakpo have made a name for themselves at this World Cup. While Gakpo has garnered ...
Arsenal handed boost in pursuit of African winger
Published: December 03, 2022
Premier League leaders Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of VFL Wolfsburg's African  winger Omar Marmoush.  Omar is expected to leave the Bundesliga outfit on a free transfer after his contract at the Volkswagen Arena was not renewed. While on loan with Stuttgart, Marmoush revealed his d...
Official : Tall and athletic goalkeeper signs new deal with Chelsea 
Published: December 03, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced that promising goalkeeper Luke Campbell has signed a new deal with the club.    Campbell has signed his first professional contract, committing him to the Blues until at least the end of the 2024-2025 season.    The 17-year-old glovesman...
Anglo-Nigerian striker scores first league goal of the season for Chelsea youth team
Published: December 03, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian striker Louis Flower was on target for Chelsea U18s as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa in a U18 Premier League match on Saturday, December 3.   It was his first goal for the Blues U18 team in the league this season, having fired blanks in four matches before the trip to Aston Villa.  ...
Arsenal 2 Watford 4 :  Five Nigeria-eligible players feature in behind-closed-doors friendly 
Published: December 03, 2022
Watford beat Arsenal 4-2 in a behind-closed-doors friendly staged at London Colney on Saturday with five players of Nigerian descent on parade in the second half.    Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji came off the bench at halftime, while Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, former Nigeria U23 inter...
Aston Villa closely monitoring situation of Anglo-Nigeria midfielder 
Published: December 03, 2022
Premier League side Aston Villa are closely monitoring the situation of Anglo-Nigerian youngster Tim Iroegbunam ahead of the January transfer window.    The 2022 European U19 champion was loaned out by Aston Villa to Queens Park Rangers so he can play on a regular basis.    The plan has worked out well ...
Folarin Balogun: Why Arsenal-owned striker should choose Nigeria Over USA, England
Published: December 03, 2022
There was no England consideration and no USA men's national team selection either for the 2022 World Cup for Folarin Balogun.    This is the time that the Arsenal striker must realize that his best shot at international football is best served playing for Nigeria, the country of his origin.   Balogu...
Ex-Arsenal U21 skipper Ajayi makes injury return after missing 15 games for club, country
Published: December 02, 2022
Former Arsenal U21 skipper Semi Ajayi made his return from injury as West Brom suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of La Liga outfit Elche in a friendly on Friday afternoon.    The Nigeria international sustained a serious ankle injury in a Championship clash against Wigan Athletic on August 30.    Ajay...
Chelsea loanee Anjorin returns to action after 75 days out 
Published: December 02, 2022
Chelsea loanee Faustino Anjorin has recovered from illness and took to the field for Huddersfield Town in a friendly against Greek Super League champions Olympiakos in a friendly on Thursday afternoon.   The England youth international of Nigerian descent hadn't featured in a single game for the Terriers for...
2021 Super Eagles invitee beats another Nigeria target to Crystal Palace POTM
Published: December 02, 2022
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has won Crystal Palace's Player of the Month award for November 2022.   Olise topped the official poll with 35 percent of the fans vote, beating another Nigeria Football Federation target Eberechi Eze (19.2 %) and Joachim Andersen (11.7 %) to the monthly accolade.  ...