Contract length of seven Nigeria-eligible players revealed as Chelsea banned from renewing deals
Published: March 11, 2022
According to various reports in the English press including The Sun, European champions Chelsea have been banned from all transfer-related activity, including handing out new contracts to their players. The UK Government confirmed on Thursday that Roman Abramovich  has had his assets frozen, preventing the sale of t...
'Aribo played a new role' - Rangers boss highlights versatility of Super Eagles star
Published: March 11, 2022
Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst highlighted the versatility of Joe Aribo after his side's impressive 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday night. Against the Serbian opponents, the Nigeria international was moved into the attack to support Colombian star Alfredo Morelos, while Glen K...
'Schmeichel says Iheanacho is best finisher at the club' - Ex-Liverpool star hails Leicester no 14
Published: March 11, 2022
Leicester City have a great opportunity to qualify for the last eight of the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League after a 2-0 win over French opponents Rennes at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. All three players invited for the 2022 World Cup playoff vs Ghana tasted action with Wilfred Ndidi playing the...
EPL wrap : Etebo returns after 166 days; Dennis, Kalu caged; Tim, Carney benched; Tella not in squad
Published: March 11, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Thursday, March 10, 2022. At the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers got their push for Europe back on track with a 4-0 hammering of Watford. Super Eagles striker Em...
UECL: 4 Nigeria-eligible players including ex-Chelsea starlet named in Leicester matchday squad
Published: March 10, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has selected four players of Nigerian descent in his matchday squad for Thursday night's UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 match against French Ligue 1 side Rennes, who are without the injured French-Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu. Joining Super Eagles invitees Wi...
'That's a family decision' - Arsenal icon and 1998 World Cup winner Vieira on Olise's int'l future
Published: March 10, 2022
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has revealed that Michael Olise's international future is a family decision, adding that  the Crystal Palace winger has not yet asked him for any advice. There are reports that Three Lions manager Gareth Southagte has got Olise on his radar a...
UECL : Nephew of ex-Super Eagles star ruled out of Leicester vs Stade Rennais
Published: March 10, 2022
Stade Rennais manager  Bruno Génésio will not be able to count on talented midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, when his side battle Leicester City in a UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 tie at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Ugochukwu was omitted fro...
Fulham eye summer move for former Chelsea academy player of Nigerian descent
Published: March 10, 2022
Championship promotion favourites Fulham are reportedly interested in signing former Chelsea academy player Oladapo Afolayan in the summer. According to Bolton News, Bolton Wanderers have a fight on their hands to keep hold of the winger when the transfer window reopens, with Fulham interested in his services. Fu...
Nigeria-eligible defender reveals he signed a professional contract with Sunderland
Published: March 10, 2022
Nigeria-eligible defender Ugonna Emenike has revealed that he signed a professional contract with League One side Sunderland.The Black Cats confirmed the capture of Emenike a week ago following a successful trial period in which he featured seven times but didn't disclose the type of contract he signed.Emenike's agreem...
First team stars Maguire, Henderson in attendance as Oyedele helps Man Utd reach FAYC final
Published: March 10, 2022
Maxi Oyedele helped Manchester United reach the FA Youth Cup final on Wednesday night after a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford.The Anglo-Nigerian central midfielder came off the bench to replace Mather with twenty seven minutes to go, while Italian-born defensive midfielder Temple Ojinnaka was a non...
Premier League Cup : Azeez scores in shootout, Okonkwo saves one kick as Arsenal are beaten by Boro
Published: March 09, 2022
Arsenal U23s have been knocked out of the Premier League Cup after a 4-3 loss on penalties to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was among six youngsters of Nigerian descent who tasted action for the Gunners and joining him in the starting lineup were Mazeed Ogungbo, Miguel Azeez and James O...
'We've still got Kelechi' - Leicester boss confirms Iheanacho in contention to replace injured Vardy
Published: March 09, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers will not be able to count on his star striker Jamie Vardy for Thursday night's UEFA Europa Conference League fixture against French opponents Rennes. The former England international faces at least three weeks on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury during the win agains...
Plumptre trains fully with Leicester Women after missing defeats to Chelsea, Man Utd
Published: March 09, 2022
Nigeria international Ashleigh Plumptre is in contention to return to Leicester City Women's matchday squad for the trip to Everton on Saturday, March 12. The central defender missed the defeats to Chelsea and Manchester United as she was recovering from illness after international duty with the Super Falcons. T...
Every word Calvin Bassey said on Rangers squad, Red Star Belgrade, his form, playing CB & LB
Published: March 09, 2022
Super Eagles invitee Calvin Bassey was on media duties on Wednesday, a strong hint that he will be involved in some capacity when Glasgow Rangers take on 1991 European champions Red Star Belgrade in a Europa League round of 16 first leg tie at Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night. Bassey and his teammates including Leon ...
Eguavoen proved right as Nigeria 'captain' trains fully with Watford pre-Wolves
Published: March 09, 2022
Nigeria's interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has been proved right with confirmation that one of the key players named on his roster for the upcoming games against Ghana, William Troost-Ekong has returned to full training. Eguavoen exclusively informed allnigeriasoccer.com on Tuesday that he was in touch with Troost-E...