Anglo-Nigerian midfielder in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad v Milan
Published: October 04, 2022
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Fikayo Tomori's AC Milan at Stamford Bridge.     Chelsea confirmed through their official website on Tuesday that the full compleme...
Tottenham loanee, Super Eagles star help Udinese equal Barcelona's winning streak 22-23
Published: October 04, 2022
Two Nigerian-origin players in Tottenham Hotspur loanee Destiny Udogie and Super Eagles striker Isaac Success helped Udinese join La Liga giants Barcelona as the teams with the longest winning streak in Europe's top five leagues.    The Bianconeri registered an impressive 2-1 road win against Hellas Verona ...
Chelsea's Nigerian RB working hard to improve his game ahead of possible EFL Trophy debut
Published: October 04, 2022
Chelsea's Nigerian right-back Derrick Abu says he has been working hard to improve his game as a whole.    Chelsea head coach Graham Potter promoted the German-born defender to first team training during the international break - a testament to how highly he's rated by the coaching staff at Stamford Bridg...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in Chelsea training after illness 
Published: October 04, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is back in Chelsea training after missing the win against Crystal Palace this past weekend.    The Blues were back on the grass at Cobhan Training Center on Monday as they stepped up their preparations for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Fikayo ...
Liverpool icon Owen reacts to Awoniyi's shot that hit the post against Leicester City 
Published: October 03, 2022
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen on Monday night weighed in on the first half miss by Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi in Nottingham Forest's 4-0 mauling against Leicester City.    Forest visited the King Power Stadium one place above Leicester who were bottom of the table and without a win in their ...
'He made a mistake' - Ex-Super Eagles star faults Ten Hag's decision not to start Casemiro v Man City
Published: October 03, 2022
Former African Footballer of The Year award winner Victor Ikpeba has decried the decision of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag not to start Brazilian midfielder Casemiro in the Manchester derby on Sunday.    Manchester City were rampant and defeated their city rivals 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium.    I...
Leicester 4 Nottingham Forest 0 : Ndidi and  Awoniyi start, Dennis subbed in, Iheanacho benched
Published: October 03, 2022
Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi was in action for Leicester City in their 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute.  On the other hand, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis were unable to inspire Forest to a win or a draw against the Foxes. In what was tagged as a battle...
Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kyle Walker? Former African POTY picks the better player 
Published: October 03, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has suggested that Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is a better player than Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.   Alexander-Arnold was in the Liverpool team held to a 3-3 draw by early season surprise package Brighton & Hove at Anfield on Saturda...
Ibadan-born striker named in EFL Team of the Week
Published: October 03, 2022
Ibadan-born striker Victor Adeboyejo has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the last round of matches in the League One, with the Burton Albion star named in the official English Football League Team of the Week.   Burton Albion moved off the foot of the League One table after coming from 2-1 dow...
Battle of Super Eagles players : Leicester City and Nottingham Forest in relegation dogfight
Published: October 03, 2022
Leicester City will welcome fellow Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest to the King Power Stadium on Monday night as both teams strive to climb off the foot of the table reports All Nigeria Soccer.    Leicester are bottom of the log with just one draw and six defeats while Nottingham Forest are a place a...
Another player of African descent agrees deal with Chelsea
Published: October 03, 2022
RB Leipzig's France international of Congolese descent Christopher Nkunku has reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea. According to David Onstein of The Athletic (subscription required), the Blues have activated the full release clause of £53m to ensure they move faster than their rivals. �...
Official : Super Eagles hopeful to get new coach at Middlesbrough
Published: October 03, 2022
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom is set to play under a new coach at Championship outfit Middlesbrough and this is official.   Through their official website,  Middlesbrough announced on Monday morning that they have terminated the contract of manager Chris Wilder with immediate effect.   Wilder has...
Arsenal's Nigerian goalkeeper continues his impressive loan spell with 5th cleansheet
Published: October 03, 2022
 Arsenal's Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo continued his impressive loan spell at Crewe Alexandra as they were held to a goalless draw by Carlisle United at Brunton Park on Saturday.    In search of regular game time following his promotion to the Gunners first team in the summer of 2021, Okonkwo joine...
The reason Chelsea loanee missed Fotheringham's first game in charge as Huddersfield manager
Published: October 02, 2022
Huddersfield Town faced Reading in the Championship on Saturday and there was no place in the matchday squad for Chelsea loanee Faustino Anjorin.   Danny Schofield was relieved of his duties as Huddersfield Town manager following their 2-1 defeat at home to Wigan Athletic in their penultimate game before the in...
Arsenal loanee top-scoring player born in 21st century in Europe's top 5 leagues this season
Published: October 02, 2022
Folarin Balogun's fine start to life in the French topflight continued as he found the back of the net again for Reims. The Arsenal loanee ended his two-game goal drought in Stade de Reims' 2-2 draw with Troyes on Sunday afternoon. The Hale End Academy graduate started up front alongside Junya Ito in ...