'Deserved' - Mason Mount congratulates Chukwuemeka after Chelsea debut 
Published: October 08, 2022
Several players, including England midfielder Mason Mount, took to social media to congratulate Carney Chukwuemeka after the central midfielder made his long-awaited debut for Chelsea's first team in their 3-0 hammering of Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.    With Chelsea havi...
EPL wrap : Tough day for Aribo and Onyeka, Solanke assists, Iheanacho subbed in, Chukwuemeka debuts
Published: October 08, 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, October 8, 2022. Southampton's winless run continued as they were beaten 4-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium - their fourth straight loss in the Pre...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder makes debut for Chelsea in 3-0 win v Wolves 
Published: October 08, 2022
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on made his senior debut for Chelsea in their 3-0 rout of Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.    Chukwuemeka was named to Chelsea bench and came on in place of young England midfielder Connor Gallagher in the 86th minute.   The ...
PL 2 Tottenham 0 Arsenal 0 : Three Nigerian-origin players help Gunners maintain unbeaten start 
Published: October 08, 2022
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League 2 season after a goalless draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby at Hotspur Way in Enfield on Saturday.    Despite the unavailability of Ovie Ejeheri, Miguel Azeez, Tim Akinola, Mazeed Ogungbo and Ryan Alebiosu who have all been loane...
'I thought he was excellent' - QPR coach singles out Super Eagles-eligible midfielder for praise 
Published: October 08, 2022
Queens Park Rangers head coach Mick Beale has hailed Tim Iroegbunam following his outstanding performance during the Hoops' 2-1 win over Reading at Loftus Road on Friday night.    In what was his tenth senior appearance, the Super Eagles-eligible midfielder completed ninety minutes for the first time in hi...
Irish-Nigerian teenager trains with Celtic first team ahead of St Johnstone clash
Published: October 08, 2022
Glasgow Celtic head coach Ange Postecoglou once again monitored Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal at close quarters on Friday ahead of his side's Premiership clash against St. Johnstone.    Lawal trained with the first team last week but was left out of the matchday squ...
'A world class player' - Alhassan Yusuf on similarities between his playing style and Chelsea star 
Published: October 08, 2022
Alhassan Yusuf has admitted that there are a lot of similarities between his playing style and that of Chelsea star  N'Golo Kante.   The Royal Antwerp star is is a defensive midfielder by trade just like 2018 World Cup winner with French national team Kante.   The humble Frenchman has been hailed ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Portugal striker ruled out of friendly against Nigeria 
Published: October 07, 2022
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Pedro Neto is not in the plans of Portugal manager Fernando Santos for next month's friendly against the Super Eagles.    Wolves confirmed through their official website on Friday that the 22-year-old has to undergo surgery after sustaining an ankle injury against West Ham ...
Anglo-Nigerian striker comments on reports he could return to Chelsea for a fee of N34b
Published: October 07, 2022
AS Roma's Anglo-Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham has revealed that he is focused on playing for the Serie A side amid reports that he could head back to former English Premier League club Chelsea.   The England international who was eligible to play for Nigeria, the country of his father before making his comp...
'Definitely going to be in the squad' - Watford coach confirms Ekong is available v Blackpool 
Published: October 07, 2022
Watford manager Slaven Bilić has confirmed that Super Eagles assistant captain William Troost-Ekong will be included in the matchday squad against Blackpool on Saturday, October 8.   The central defender was forced to leave the Nigeria camp in Constantine two weeks ago after suffering a hamstring injury duri...
Opinion : Top three Nigerian footballers to play for Chelsea
Published: October 07, 2022
Nigeria is known to be a household name in European club football, with so many legacies by its footballers. Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the top three Nigerian football stars who have played for English giants Chelsea. Celestine Babayaro, Mikel Obi, Kenneth Omeruo, Emmanuel Sarki and Ola Aina are some of t...
'One of the top midfielders in the PL' - Lampard waxes lyrical about Super Eagles star
Published: October 07, 2022
Frank Lampard was on media duties on Friday afternoon to preview the Premier League fixture against Manchester United at Goodison Park and one of the questions he was asked was the form of Alex Iwobi.   The Nigeria international has notched three assists in his last four Premier League matches - as many as he ma...
Photo : Osimhen trains partially with Napoli squad ahead of trip to Lombardy
Published: October 07, 2022
Napoli players trained on Friday morning at the SSC Konami Training Center as they stepped up their preparations for the Serie A clash with Cyriel Dessers' US Cremonese.   Victor Osimhen attended the training session, after he was granted a day off to sort out a family issue on Thursday.   According t...
Official : Cooper to continue coaching Super Eagles strikers after signing new contract 
Published: October 07, 2022
Super Eagles strikers Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis will not be having a brand new head coach in the foreseeable future as Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has been handed a new contract by the club's management.   The announcement that Cooper has ended speculation over his future by signing a new...
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder suggests Balogun should snub permanent Reims move 
Published: October 07, 2022
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has suggested that Folarin Balogun should snub a permanent transfer to Stade de Reims, saying that he's not sure it would be a good move for the center forward.    It has been claimed that Reims want to turn Balogun's loan deal into a permanent one f...