Super Eagles star sends message to De Gea after 500th appearance for Man Utd
Published: October 18, 2022
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho took to social media to congratulate David de Gea on making his 500th appearance for Manchester United.    The Spaniard achieved the milestone of 500 games for Manchester United when he started in the goalless draw with Newcastle United on Sunday, October 16.   Sig...
Former African POTY Ikpeba backs Kepa as Chelsea's new first choice GK over Mendy
Published: October 17, 2022
Former Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba believes Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has the best chance of becoming the first choice goalkeeper at Chelsea after of a string of good performances of late for Chelsea.   The Spaniard has felt the ruthless criticisms of Chelsea fans for some uninspiring games in the...
2022 Kopa Trophy : Three players of Nigerian descent ranked in top 10 including Arsenal and Chelsea products  
Published: October 17, 2022
Three players of Nigeria descent were ranked in the top ten as the winner of the 2022 Kopa Trophy was revealed at this year's Ballon d'Or gala in Paris on Monday evening.    Chelsea-reared attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, Arsenal's Hale End Academy graduate Bukayo Saka, and Borussia Dortmund stri...
Agent insists Super Eagles striker wants to stay at Napoli amid Man Utd, Arsenal links
Published: October 17, 2022
Roberto Calenda, who handles the affairs of Victor Osimhen, has insisted that that the attacker is committed to Napoli amid rumours linking him with a departure from the Diego Maradona Stadium.    Arsenal were in the market for a striker in the summer transfer window following the departure of Pierre-Emerick A...
Solanke joins Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Spurs stars in BBC's EPL TOTW
Published: October 17, 2022
BBC's football pundit Garth Crooks has revealed his Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday eleven fixtures, with one Nigeria-eligible player making the cut.    Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke has earned a Team of the Week recognition for his outstanding display in a 2-2 draw with Fulh...
2004-born defender of Nigerian descent inching closer to Arsenal first team debut 
Published: October 17, 2022
2004-born central defender of Nigerian descent Zach Awe is inching closer to a senior debut for Premier League side Arsenal.   The Hale End Academy graduate has been spotted training with the Gunners first team players several times this season and was also involved in first team training during pre-season prepa...
Why Arsenal are topping the Premier League - Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss
Published: October 16, 2022
Former LiverpooL, Chelsea and Everton manager Rafa Benitez on Sunday evening hailed the season that Premier League leaders Arsenal are having so far and explained why they are doing excellently in the current campaign as League leaders.    Benitez was guest analyst on the Premier League Production set in compan...
'My mother speaks to me in Yoruba' - Arsenal-owned striker not ruling out playing for Nigeria 
Published: October 16, 2022
Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun has not ruled out the possibility of representing the Nigerian National Teams in the near future.   Balogun is eligible to turn out for Nigeria through his parents and the Stade de Reims man can also play for the Three Lions, where he was raised, as well as the United Stat...
Onuoha cites Aubameyang example to buttress his point Arteta is creating principles at Arsenal 
Published: October 16, 2022
Nigerian-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha cited Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to buttress his point Mikel Arteta is creating principles at Arsenal.    The Gabonese striker fell out with Arteta in his last few months as an Arsenal player after the Spanish coach stripped him of the captaincy due ...
Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 2 : Chukwuemeka non-playing substitute on return to Villa Park 
Published: October 16, 2022
Carney Chukwuemeka's return to Villa Park after his summer transfer to Chelsea FC ended in a win. The Anglo-Nigerian youngster was an unused substitute in Chelsea's 2-0 away win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. Mason Mount's double was enough to extend Chelsea's unbeaten run under the lea...
Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible midfielder rejected Aston Villa offer worth N2.5b per year
Published: October 16, 2022
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka reportedly rejected a significant offer from Aston Villa before completing his move to Chelsea in August 2022.   Aston Villa did everything possible to retain the talented midfielder but his mind was already made up to swap the Lions for the Blues...
'Arsenal is my family' - Balogun on being trained at the Gunners, brilliant start to the season
Published: October 16, 2022
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun considers himself a product of Arsenal.    Balogun joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan in August without a purchase and recall clause included in the deal bringing him to the six-time French champions.    The Anglo-American-Nigerian s...
EFL wrap : Adebayo, Odubeko on target; Umerah on fire; Osula nets first senior goals
Published: October 15, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the players of Nigerian descent on target for their respective clubs in English Football League matches on Saturday, October 15.   In the Championship, Elijah Adebayo made it three goals in as many matches after finding the net for Luton Town in a 3-1 win against Queens Pa...
EPL wrap : Iwobi, Dennis, Awoniyi suffer defeats; Solanke scores and assists; Iheanacho, Olise subbed in
Published: October 15, 2022
The Premier League matchday 11 kicked off  on Saturday October 15 with seven Nigeria-eligible players in action for their various clubs.   Allnigeriasoccer.com presents a summary of the games that featured Nigeria-eligible footballers.   In the early kick-off, Leicester City and Crystal Palace shared t...
Super Eagle admits he's inspired by Chelsea and Arsenal legends, sad missing out on World Cup 
Published: October 15, 2022
Super Eagles star Terem Moffi has admitted that he is inspired by Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and Arsenal icon Thierry Henry.    Arguably the greatest African player to grace the Premier League, Drogba tallied 164 goals in 381 matches for Chelsea in two different spells, winning four Premier League titles, fou...