One Super Eagles-eligible player named in Chelsea's UEFA Champions League squad
Published: September 05, 2022
Carney Chukwuemeka is the only Nigeria-eligible player named in Chelsea's UEFA Champions League squad.    The 2022 European U19 champion joined Chelsea on a six-year deal in August 2022, ending his association with Aston Villa in the process.   Following the close of the summer transfer window, Chels...
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder plays his first senior game in English football
Published: September 05, 2022
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola played his first senior game in English football as Chesterfield defeated Oldham Athletic 2-0 in a National League match staged at Boundary Park in Greater Manchester on Saturday, September 3.   Having extended his contract in the summer, Arsenal decided to loan...
'It's a brilliant ball across' - Liverpool icon reacts to Iheanacho's goal for Leicester v Brighton
Published: September 04, 2022
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho was on target for Leicester City on Sunday in the Foxes' 5-2 away defeat against Brighton & Hove at The American Express Community Stadium within the first minute of action.   Zambia striker Patson Daka who formed a partnership upfront with the Nigerian grabbed the seco...
Super Eagles and Gunners legend sends message to Arsenal ahead of Man Utd clash
Published: September 04, 2022
Nigeria and Gunners legend Nwankwo Kanu has taken to social media to send a message to Arsenal ahead of their mammoth Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.   Arsenal go into the fixture in fine form having won their opening five games in the division, the only team t...
Ten Hag blocked Nigeria-eligible winger from leaving Manchester United last week
Published: September 04, 2022
Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag reportedly blocked England underage international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire from leaving the Red Devils on a temporary basis in the days leading up to the close of the English transfer window.   Manchester Evening News reporter Richard Fay says Manchester United scra...
PL 2 : Arsenal striker Butler-Oyedeji continues rich vein of form with another goal
Published: September 04, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji continued his rich vein of form with another goal for Arsenal's development squad as they defeated Blackburn Rovers 4-1 in a Premier League 2 fixture at Meadow Park, Boreham Wood on Saturday afternoon.   The Gunners U21s have followed in the footsteps of the first...
Two players of Nigerian descent named in Tottenham Hotspur's UYL squad
Published: September 04, 2022
Two exciting teenagers of Nigerian descent have been named in Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA Youth League roster ahead of their opening match in the competition against Marseille.   According to the official website of UEFA, Tottenham Hotspur U19 head coach Wayne Burnett will be able to call upon the services of C...
Chelsea's Nigerian fans react to West Ham's late disallowed goal
Published: September 03, 2022
Nigeria football fans have reacted to Chelsea's controversial win over West Ham United.   The Blues defeated the Hammers  2-1 in a Premier League game at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The tension soaked encounter had controversies trailing it after fulltime.   Chelsea who were coming fro...
Ex-Arsenal star makes transfer decision on released Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent
Published: September 03, 2022
Former Arsenal fullback Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who now coaches Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers, has made a transfer decision on England international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley.   The Anglo-Nigerian is on the lookout for a new club after parting company with Chelsea by mutual consent five da...
EPL wrap : Aribo starts; Edozie debuts; Solanke scores & assists; Awoniyi, Dennis, Onyeka subbed in
Published: September 03, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 3, 2022.   In the early kickoff, Alex Iwobi was in action for the entire duration of the game as Everton and Liverpool shared the spoils with a goall...
Iwobi shines in Everton's entertaining goalless draw against Liverpool
Published: September 03, 2022
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was in action for 90 minutes and had a decent game in Everton's goalless draw against Liverpool in Saturday's Merseyside derby at the Goodison Park on Saturday reports All Nigeria Soccer.   Iwobi's range of passes and awareness in the midfield helped in no small mea...
Talented Anglo-Nigerian midfielder makes his competitive debut for Arsenal U21s
Published: September 03, 2022
Promising Anglo-Nigerian youngster Ethan Nwaneri has been handed his competitive debut for Arsenal U21s, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The England youth international started for the Gunners in their ongoing Premier League 2 game against Blackburn Rovers at Meadow Park.   This is the first time Nwaneri ...
Everton priced out of deal for N33.7b-rated Nigeria international
Published: September 03, 2022
Everton were priced out of a deal for Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze before the summer transfer window closed for business.   Spanish media outlet Relevo which broke the news of the Toffees attempt to sign the Villarreal winger has reported that the Premier League side reignited their interest in the Nig...
New position, no problem as Everton boss hails versatile Super Eagles star
Published: September 03, 2022
Speaking ahead of the Merseyside derby, Everton manager Frank Lampard has hailed Alex Iwobi, saying he is willing to play anywhere to help the team achieve their goals.   Lampard has borrowed a page from Jose Peseiro's book by deploying the Hale End Academy product as a central midfielder in five consecutive...
Six players of Nigerian descent named in Chelsea's UYL squad
Published: September 03, 2022
Chelsea have named six players of Nigerian descent in their UEFA Youth League squad.   UEFA's official website has published Chelsea's official squad list for the group stage of the competition ahead of their opening Group E fixture.   The group stage of the UEFA Youth League mirrors that of the m...