Should Frank Lampard continue Iwobi experiment after Onana's arrival?
Published: August 10, 2022
With the transfer window coming to an end, English Premier League giants Everton have made significant strides in trying to avoid the relegation threat they had to overcome at the last stretch of the 2021/2022 season.   Recently, the Toffees have signed Amadou Onana from French club Lille in a deal reportedly wo...
Nottingham Forest mulling over loan move with option to buy for Super Eagles star
Published: August 10, 2022
Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest are reportedly mulling over signing Watford Striker Emmanuel Dennis on loan with an option to buy included in the potential deal.   Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for the Nigeria international but Steve Cooper's side have yet to firm up their interes...
'He won't be able to sleep tonight' - Man Utd legend reacts to Ehibhatiomhan's first senior goal
Published: August 10, 2022
In what was his third career appearance as a professional, Nigerian-born centre-forward Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan netted his maiden goal for Reading as they were beaten 2-1 by Stevenage in a Carabao Cup first round clash at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday evening.   In the 63rd minute, Ehibhatiomhan broug...
EFL Cup wrap : Three Nigerian-born strikers, Bolton's Afolayan and Walsall's Abraham on target
Published: August 09, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on target for their respective clubs in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening.   Surulere-born striker Daniel Udoh opened his account for the season as Shrewsbury Town came from behind to claim a 3-2 win over Carlisle Un...
Blues and Super Eagles legend 'likes' Chelsea's post announcing departure of Germany striker
Published: August 09, 2022
Germany international Timo Werner has left Stamford Bridge on a permanent transfer back to his former club RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of 30 million euros after failing to adjust to the rigours of English football.   The rapid attacker is leaving the club having won the Champions League, Super Cup and the...
'Haaland is the missing link' - Ex-Dortmund star Ikpeba waxes lyrical about Man City striker
Published: August 09, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba believes Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the missing link for the Premier League champions and will help Pep Guardiola's team dominate teams especially in the UEFA Champions League.   City began the defence of their title on Sunday evening with a 2-0 win ov...
Micheal Olise: Could Arsenal have a trick up their sleeve for Eagles winger?
Published: August 09, 2022
The transfer window is arriving at the final stages and clubs are starting to show their hands as to which players they really have on their list of targets to take up positions in the squad.   Arsenal has had a very good summer with the signing of players like Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, M...
Dennis trying to grab the ball : Watford coach reveals club's designated penalty taker
Published: August 09, 2022
Watford coach Rob Edwards has revealed who the designated penalty taker is at the Hornets following the incident that happened in the second half of the Championship clash against West Brom at The Hawthorns on Monday night.    Ismaila Sarr, with a spectacular finish from inside his own half, opened the scoring ...
Premier League 2 : 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee opens account for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
Published: August 09, 2022
Three days after making his Premier League debut against Arsenal, 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee Malcolm Ebiowei was on U21 duties for Crystal Palace in their opening match of the Premier League 2 season against Brighton & Hove.   Ebiowei was not the only player of Nigerian descent on parade at Selhurst Park as he was...
Ex-African POTY on Eze's missed chance vs Arsenal, surprised Gabriel Jesus left Man City
Published: August 08, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker and 1997 African Footballer of the Year award winner Victor Ikpeba on Monday evening hailed Arsenal’s mental resolve in the opening game of the 2022-2023 Premier League season against Crystal Palace.   Ikpeba speaking on the first edition of Monday Night Football also was critical o...
Super Eagles-eligible wing-back set to undergo medical ahead of Tottenham Hotspur move
Published: August 08, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur are getting closer to signing Super Eagles-eligible wing-back Destiny Udogie, according to reports.   London Evening Standard claims that it is not necessary for Udogie to travel to Hotspur Way base to conclude the deal.   Per the report, the plan is for  the Italy U21 international to ...
Iwobi reveals how Lampard, Tarkowski, Everton fans inspired him vs Chelsea
Published: August 08, 2022
Everton and Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has spoken about the positive impacts that manager Frank Lampard and new signing James Tarkowski had on him as he produced a sterling performance against Chelsea at the Goodison Park on Saturday evening.   Iwobi played for 90 minutes in his club's first game of the 2...
'We'll fight' - Arsenal loanee Balogun reacts after scoring on Ligue 1 debut
Published: August 08, 2022
Anglo-American-Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun scored twenty minutes into his Ligue 1 debut as Stade de Reims suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hand of Marseille at Orange Vélodrome on Sunday night.   With his team trailing 2-0 through an own goal from Wout Faes and Nuno Tavares' brilliant strike, manager Oscar...
Official : Promising central midfielder signs new contract with Chelsea
Published: August 08, 2022
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced that promising central midfielder Billy Gee has signed a new deal with the club.   The England U17 international has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with Chelsea, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until at least the end of the 2024-2025 seas...
Snapped : Arteta watched four Arsenal players of Nigerian descent in PL 2 win vs Man Utd
Published: August 08, 2022
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was among the spectators at Meadow Park as the Gunners U21 squad began their Premier League 2 season with a 3-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.   Arsenal's Academy has uploaded a photo on Twitter showing the Spanish football tactician watching proceedings from t...