Official : Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent signs new deal with Aston Villa
Published: March 19, 2022
Premier League club Aston Villa announced on Friday that talented midfielder of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam has committed his future to the Lions by signing a new deal. Iroegbunam has put pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at Villa Park until the end of the 2026-2027 season. The 18-year-old has no...
Tottenham Hotspur target move for 17-goal Nigerian striker as potential replacement for Kane
Published: March 19, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur have reignited their interest in Victor Osimhen who continues to be linked with a move to the English Premier League.   Radio Kiss Kiss says Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is an admirer of the Nigeria international and the north London club should be included in his list of suitors. The Naples bas...
Derby boss Wayne Rooney confirms Irish-Nigerian fullback will sign for Italian club
Published: March 18, 2022
Derby County boss Wayne Rooney has confirmed that Republic of Ireland youth international of Nigerian descent, Festy Ebosele will sign for an Italian club within the next week.  Ebosele is permitted to sign a preliminary contract with a foreign club as his deal with The Rams expires on June 30, 2022 but the English c...
Azeez involved in Arsenal final workout before trip to Aston Villa
Published: March 18, 2022
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta invited Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian youngster Miguel Azeez to train with the first team in their final workout before the trip to Aston Villa. The Spanish football tactician monitored the England youth international at close quarters during the training session held at London Colney on Friday. ...
England squads announcement: 12 Nigeria-eligible players including Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd starlets called up
Published: March 18, 2022
The English Football Association announced the Young Lions rosters on Friday ahead of international matches later this month, with twelve Nigeria-eligible players getting invites. Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun and PSV winger Nonso Madueke have been selected for the England U21 squad for their European Championship q...
Iwobi statistically correct after revealing he scored game-winner vs Newcastle with weaker foot
Published: March 18, 2022
Alex Iwobi has revealed that he scored his last-gasp winner in Everton's 1-0 win over Newcastle United with his weaker left foot. Nine minutes deep into stoppage time, the Super Eagles playmaker skipped past a challenge and exchanged passes with Dominic Calvert-Lewin before driving low into the bottom right corner f...
Chelsea's record goalscorer breaks his hand celebrating Iwobi's goal; lauds match-winner
Published: March 18, 2022
Chelsea's record goalscorer with 211 goals, Frank Lampard has confirmed that he broke his hand as he was celebrating Iwobi's game-winning strike against Newcastle United on Thursday night. In the 99th minute, the Nigeria international secured all three points for the home team when he skipped past a challenge and e...
Iwobi scores latest EPL goal since Bruno Fernandes' penalty for Man Utd in September 2020
Published: March 17, 2022
Everton left it late to claim all three points in their Premier League meeting with Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Thursday night after Alex Iwobi's stoppage time winner. Against the Magpies, the Nigeria international made his first appearance for the Toffees in March 2022 after he was a non-playing substitut...
Arsenal monitoring situation of Aston Villa's Anglo-Austrian-Nigerian wonderkid
Published: March 17, 2022
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation of Aston Villa's Anglo-Austrian-Nigerian wonderkid Carney Chukwuemeka as they contemplate making a move for the midfielder in the summer transfer window. The Sun is reporting that the England U19 international is drawing interest from the Gunners and Borussia Dortmund...
Randers open to selling ex-Man Utd winger Kehinde amid interest from EPL, Championship clubs
Published: March 17, 2022
Randers will allow former Manchester United winger Tosin Kehinde leave the club in the summer transfer window, according to the sporting director of the Danish Superliga side, Soren Pedersen. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported last month that Queens Park Rangers are keeping tabs on Kehinde ahead of a potentia...
Nigeria-eligible GK at the Emirates Stadium but not in squad as Arsenal are beaten by Liverpool
Published: March 16, 2022
Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino were on target as Liverpool defeated Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium Wednesday night and are now a point adrift of league leaders Manchester City. Nigeria eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo who is Arsenal’s third choice goalkeeper arrived the stadium as the 21st Arsenal in the cours...
Newcastle United ready to make improved offer for most expensive African-born player in history
Published: March 16, 2022
Premier League moneybags Newcastle United are considering returning to Napoli with an improved offer for their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Italian sports daily Corriere Dello Sport claims the Magpies offered around 84 million pounds to sign Osimhen but no agreement was reached. Newcas...
Nigeria handed fitness boost pre-Ghana as Aribo is named in Rangers provisional squad vs Red Star
Published: March 16, 2022
Nigeria have been handed a major fitness boost ahead of their upcoming World Cup playoff match with Ghana as one of the players tipped to start, Joe Aribo has returned to training with his Scottish club Rangers, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The Nigeria number 10 was previously rated as doubtful for next Friday's cl...
Nigeria-eligible midfielder makes his competitive debut for Chelsea U18s
Published: March 16, 2022
Chelsea were denied a win late on after conceding in the 87th minute as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Reading in an U18 Premier League match on Wednesday afternoon. Chelsea U18 boss Ed Brand rested several players of Nigerian descent for the trip to Berkshire, with goalkeeper Prince Adegoke, fullbacks Derrick Abu ...
Report : Leicester City could sell Super Eagles star this summer amid interest from other clubs
Published: March 16, 2022
According to reports, Leicester City could be parting company with at least one of their key players this summer.The Daily Mail claims that Belgium star Youri Tielemans is likely to depart the King Power Stadium as he has approximately one year to run on his contract and his midfield partner Wilfred Ndidi is on the rad...