Ikpeba on why Arsenal missed out on top four; labels Tottenham striker Son 'magical'
Published: May 23, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has revealed that Arsenal squandered their chance of finishing in the Champions League positions after suffering three successive defeats in April and losing a six-pointer to Tottenham Hotspur.   Defeat to Newcastle United in the penultimate round of fixtures in the Pr...
Official : Fulham release Abraham, trigger one-year extension in Odutayo's contract
Published: May 23, 2022
Premier League new boys Fulham have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   One of the decisions made by the Cottagers higher-ups saw the release of Timmy Abraham, younger brother of the cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham.  ...
Confirmed : Two teenagers of Nigerian descent offered new contracts by Charlton Athletic
Published: May 23, 2022
Through their official website, League One club Charlton Athletic have announced the retained and released list for their academy teams.   The Addicks are satisfied with the performances of four talented youngsters of Nigerian descent and are hoping to re-engage their services for next season.   Midfielde...
Two reasons Tottenham and Newcastle should revive reported interest in Porto's Super Eagles star
Published: May 23, 2022
Porto star Zaidu Sanusi is arguably Nigeria's most decorated player this season. An incredible footballer who has improved in leaps and bounds since his days at Jega United.   The left-back won the double - Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal during the recently concluded season.   The modern game has...
Rangers target move for former Chelsea schoolboy of Nigerian descent if Ryan Kent departs
Published: May 23, 2022
Scottish Cup winners Rangers are reportedly targeting a move for former Chelsea schoolboy of Nigerian descent Dapo Afolayan if Ryan Kent departs the Ibrox Stadium in the summer.   Afolayan, who spent seven years at the Chelsea academy before moving to Canada, has emerged as a transfer target for several top-flig...
Why Arsenal should target Nigerian winger as potential replacement for Nicolas Pepe
Published: May 23, 2022
The transfer window is almost upon us as major leagues around the world came to beautiful endings.   The English Premier League was won by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City (their fourth in five years), the Serie A was won by AC Milan, the French league was won by Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich won the Bundes...
Fans should not be too critical Of Iwobi's handball against Arsenal
Published: May 23, 2022
The English Premier League came to a nerve-wracking end yesterday with Pep Guardiola's juggernaut team crowned as the champions of England once again.   This triumph makes it their fourth Premier League title in just five years and this is certainly a monumental achievement for the Spanish tactician.   ...
Arsenal urged to consider signing two Nigeria strikers as alternative to Jesus
Published: May 22, 2022
The Mirror UK has identified five alternative strikers Arsenal should consider signing as an alternative to Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus who is being linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer, with Union Berlin's Taiwo Awoniyi and Napoli ace Victor Osimhen making the cut.   The stumbling...
The reason Samuel Kalu was omitted from Watford's squad in loss to Chelsea
Published: May 22, 2022
Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu was omitted from Watford's matchday squad for their final Premier League game of the season against Chelsea on Sunday evening.   Watford informed just before kickoff at Stamford Bridge that the winter signing from Bordeaux was not at the disposal of manager Roy Hodgson due to ...
EPL wrap : Iwobi loses heavily; Shoretire, Eze, Lookman subbed in; Onyeka, 6 others benched
Published: May 22, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on the final day of the season on  Sunday, May 22 2022.   It was an unhappy return to the Emirates Stadium for Alex Iwobi as Everton were thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal.   ...
'Let's finish strong' - Arsenal icon Kanu sends message to Gunners players before Everton clash
Published: May 22, 2022
Arsenal Invincible Nwankwo Kanu has sent a message to the Gunners players before their final day meeting with Everton at the Emirates Stadium, urging them to finish the season on a positive note.   The Gunners' main objective this season was to return to the Champions League but their fate is no longer in th...
'I would love to stay' - Super Eagles star literally pleads for new Rangers contract
Published: May 22, 2022
Leon Balogun is desperate to extend his stay at Scottish Cup winners Glasgow Rangers.   The Super Eagles star may have played his last game for the Light Blues after going the distance in yesterday's 2-0 win over Hearts, with his contract running out on June 30, 2022.   Balogun was a key player in Ran...
Erik ten Hag could watch Shoretire vs Eagles as winger is named in Man Utd provisional squad
Published: May 22, 2022
Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could potentially run the rule over talented England U19 international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire when the Red Devils take on Crystal Palace on the final day of the season this afternoon.   The Dutch football tactician will be in attendance at Selhurst Par...
Glasgow Celtic to make decision on three players of Nigerian descent
Published: May 22, 2022
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are set to make a decision on the future of three players of Nigerian descent before the start of the 2022-2023 season.   The Athletic (subscription required) says a decision will need to be made on  the future of 2019 Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide once he returns to ...
'They can’t rely on Antonio all season' - Ex-Watford striker urges West Ham to sign Dennis
Published: May 22, 2022
Former Watford and Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has urged West Ham United to sign Emmanuel Dennis this summer so as to give Michail Antonio a helping hand.   The Nigeria international has been put up for sale following the Hornets demotion to the Championship.   Dennis was one of the bright sparks in...