Fans react to Joe Aribo's Southampton friendly debut against RB Leipzig
Published: July 16, 2022
Joe Aribo made his friendly debut for Southampton as they were beaten 3-1 by RB Leipzig in a 105-minute pre-season friendly held at Lavanttal-Arena on Saturday afternoon.   The Nigeria international completed his move to the Saints last weekend and was recently handed the club's number 7 jersey ahead of the ...
Would Calvin Bassey be an adequate replacement for Man Utd-bound Lisandro Martinez?
Published: July 16, 2022
With the transfer window in full flow, Nigerian left-back Calvin Bassey has been linked with a move to Eredivisie heavyweights Ajax as a replacement for Argentine left-back Lisandro Martinez who is close to making a move to Manchester United in a deal reportedly worth 48 million pounds.   However, will the Range...
Opinion: How can Lampard help Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible AM break the youth barrier?
Published: July 16, 2022
The transfer window has now got to the point where all clubs have to show their hands in order to get their first-choice players ahead of the late window rush.   As reported by 90 Min, Everton are interested in signing Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder Faustino Anjorin.   The report...
Social : Obi Mikel, Victor Moses seemingly endorse Chelsea's signing of African star
Published: July 16, 2022
Former Blues players John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses have seemingly endorsed Chelsea's signing of one of the top African players in Kalidou Koulibaly after liking an Instagram post by Chelsea's official account announcing the acquisition of the Senegal captain on a four-year contract.   Almost everyone k...
Opinion - Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Bayern or Barca : Which would be Chukwuemeka's best choice?
Published: July 16, 2022
With the transfer window rumbling ahead and clubs doing all they can to strengthen their squads before the new season starts, monumental deals are getting completed with examples being Chelsea's capture of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.   However, a key transfer story doing the rounds is the reported...
Osimhen sends message to Koulibaly ahead of Napoli defender's imminent move to Chelsea
Published: July 16, 2022
Victor Osimhen has sent his love to Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the Napoli defender's imminent move to English Premier League giants Chelsea.   After the capture of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, the Senegal captain is set to become Chelsea's next marquee signing and he has already announced his de...
Wilshere hand starts to B. Okonkwo, Nwaneri in first game in charge as Arsenal U18 coach
Published: July 15, 2022
Jack Wilshere handed starts to two players of Nigerian descent in the form of goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo and Ethan Nwaneri in his first game in charge as Arsenal U18s boss - a pre-season fixture against non-league side Hendon at Silver Jubilee Park on Friday evening.   Wilshere was appointed head coach of the Gunn...
2017 Super Eagles invitee on parade for Wood in 4-2 loss to Chelsea XI with Kante
Published: July 15, 2022
2017 Super Eagles invitee Femi Ilesanmi was on parade for National League side Boreham Wood in a 4-2 loss to Chelsea in a pre-season friendly at LV BET Stadium Meadow Park on Friday evening.   The Chelsea side was largely made up of development squad players, however, N'Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Bab...
Three teenagers of Nigerian descent feature for Eagles in 2-0 loss to Liverpool
Published: July 15, 2022
Crystal Palace fell to a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in a pre-season friendly staged at the National Stadium in Singapore on Friday, July 15, with three teenagers of Nigerian descent handed minutes by Eagles boss Patrick Vieira.   2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei and exciting left-back Tayo Adaramola hopp...
Man Utd 4 Liverpool 0 : How Ten Hag's system showed clear path for Nigeria-eligible winger to shine
Published: July 15, 2022
As part of the preseason training schedule, arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool faced off in a friendly game at the Rajamangala Stadium. The final score ended in a thumping 4-0 win for the Red Devils.   This was the first match of Erik Ten Hag's tenure and allnigeriasoccer.com saw a lot of patterns d...
Everton interested in Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder
Published: July 15, 2022
Everton are reportedly interested in signing England youth international of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin.   90 Min claims that the Toffees are looking to bolster their squad after narrowly avoiding the drop last season and Anjorin is a player being considered for the midfield department.   Anjorin is...
Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool joined by European giants in race for Nigeria-eligible midfielder
Published: July 14, 2022
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Aston Villa's young midfield sensation Carney Chukwuemeka but face competition for the talented midfielder's signature.   According to a report from Football365 via 90 min, the north Londoners who finished fifth in the Premier League standings last season alon...
Opinion: Why Osimhen should be Chelsea next attacking piece after Sterling's capture
Published: July 14, 2022
The transfer window is now getting to the serious stages with clubs around the world either finalizing or walking away from deals.     Chelsea has swung into transfer action as England and Manchester City prolific winger Raheem Sterling was unveiled as a new Blues player on Wednesday.   The Stamford Bri...
Ideho's goal and assist helps Arsenal U21s beat Durojaiye's Hereford FC in pre-season friendly
Published: July 14, 2022
Joel Ideho scored the second of Arsenal's three goals as they came from behind to beat non-league club Hereford FC 3-1 in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, July 13.   Ideho, Zach Awe, Miguel Azeez, James Olayinka and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji started for the Gunners, while former Tottenham Hotspur youth teamer...
Confirmed : Released Liverpool winger of Nigerian descent joins Cardiff City
Published: July 14, 2022
Through their official website, Championship outfit Cardiff City have announced the signing of Anglo-Nigerian winger Sheyi Ojo.   Ojo has joined the Bluebirds on a free transfer, subject to international clearance, following his release by Premier League side Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract on June 30,...