Iheanacho on his goal vs Millwall, why he didn't pass to Daka, part played in Lookman's strike
Published: September 22, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho was on media duties shortly after Leicester City registered a 2-0 road win over Millwall at the Den to progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Ademola Lookman, making his full debut for the Foxes, had the simplest of tasks to slot home the rebound after Iheanacho's shot was parried and br...
Nigerian exports : Onuachu brace; Kalu's goal salvages draw for Bordeaux; Apollon's Dauda strikes
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of the Nigerian players who were on target for their respective clubs in league matches across Europe on Wednesday, September 22. In a Belgian First Division A clash at Bosuilstadion (Deurne), Paul Onuachu's brace was in vain as Racing Genk were beaten 4-2 by Antwerp despite the Niger...
EFL Cup wrap : Lookman, Iheanacho score; Carney features vs Chelsea; Arsenal's Balogun subbed in
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. At the Den in London, Leicester City earned a 2-0 win over Millwall thanks to second half goals from Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho. The RB Leipzig loa...
Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon team news: Arteta makes selection decision that affects Nigerian
Published: September 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola will not make his competitive debut for Arsenal when they trade tackles with League One side AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Akinola was involved in the Gunners final workout ...
'He's Lukaku's heir' - Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola heaps praise on Napoli striker Osimhen
Published: September 22, 2021
In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport via Napolista, Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola had some kind words for Victor Osimhen, picking the Napoli striker as Romelu Lukaku's heir. Zola, who won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup Winners Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge, feels that Osimhen can be in the sam...
'An astonishing error' - England hero Lineker blasts VAR for disallowing Ndidi's goal vs Brighton
Published: September 22, 2021
England hero Gary Lineker has joined the debate over Wilfred Ndidi's disallowed goal in the closing minutes of Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove in a Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium. The Foxes saw three VAR decisions go against them, one of which was Ndidi's goal being chalked off for offside. ...
Man City coach Guardiola labels Akinfenwa 'one of the legends of English football'
Published: September 22, 2021
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has labelled Nigeria-eligible striker Adebayo Akinfenwa 'one of the legends of English football' following his side's 6-1 rout of Wycombe Wanderers in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. It was always going to be a tough test for the Chairboys but they had a drea...
2 goals in 8 league matches : Bayern Munich II CB Lawrence reaches highest market value
Published: September 22, 2021
Bayern Munich II central defender Jamie Lawrence, 18, has reached a career high market value following a brilliant start to the 2021-2022 season. The Germany youth international of Nigerian descent is now valued at 700,000 euros by Transfermarkt, an increase of 200,000 euros compared to his market value in June 202...
Carabao Cup : Onyeka helps Brentford to record-breaking win; Iwobi, Dennis crash out
Published: September 21, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria internationals in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening. Everton, with Alex Iwobi going the distance, were beaten on penalties by Championship club Queens Park Rangers at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium (London). ...
20-year-old Nigerian midfielder involved in Arsenal final training session pre-AFC Wimbledon
Published: September 21, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Tim Akinola has seemingly been included in Arsenal's provisional squad for Wednesday evening's Carabao Cup clash against AFC Wimbledon at the Emirates Stadium in London. The Nigerian-born midfielder was involved in the Gunners final training session held at London Colney in St ...
EFL Trophy : Dutch-Nigerian striker bags goal and assist for Man Utd in win vs Bradford City
Published: September 21, 2021
A brilliant second half performance earned Manchester United a 3-0 win over League Two club Bradford City in the Papa John's Trophy on Tuesday evening. Dutch-Nigerian striker Dillon Hoogewerf came off the bench at half-time for his first appearance for the Red Devils youth teams this month, and was one of the standou...
Tottenham Nigerian GK relishing the prospect of facing former teammates in EFL Trophy
Published: September 21, 2021
2021 Super Eagles invitee Joshua Oluwayemi is relishing the prospect of facing two of his former teammates when Tottenham Hotspur trade tackles with Cambridge United in an EFL Trophy clash at the Abbey Stadium on Tuesday evening. Cambridge United have in their ranks two Tottenham Hotspur academy products in Nigerian...
Former Premier League referee gives verdict on Ndidi, Lookman disallowed goals vs Brighton
Published: September 21, 2021
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has insisted that referee Stuart Attwell was right to disallow the goals scored by Leicester City's Nigerian duo Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi during the second half of their 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove on Sunday afternoon. Lookman bundled home a corner to seemingl...
Official : Teenage Nigeria-eligible striker completes transfer to Everton
Published: September 20, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Everton have announced the capture of teenage Nigeria-eligible striker Francis Okoronkwo from Sunderland. Okoronkwo took the decision to leave the Black Cats earlier in the summer and the Toffees have now confirmed his signing. The 17-year-old has s...
Ex-APOTY Ikpeba criticises two Tottenham stars who were invisible in second half vs Chelsea
Published: September 20, 2021
Former African Footballer of the Year and 1996 Olympics gold medalist Victor Ikpeba has criticised two Tottenham Hotspur players Harry Kane and Heung-min Son for their performance in the second half against Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Sunday. Thomas Tuchel's side continued their strong start to the season wi...