Ex-Arsenal GK reveals what impressed him about Kanu, labels Nigerian starlets 'technically gifted'
Published: May 20, 2022
Retired Germany international goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was teammates with Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu at Arsenal.   Lehmann and Kanu were members of the Arsenal Invincibles squad that were unbeaten in the Premier League throughout the 2003-2004 season, with the goalkeeper going the distance in all their thir...
Super Eagles star on the radar of Brentford and Crystal Palace this summer
Published: May 20, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis is being offered to several mid-table Premier League clubs ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.   The Hornets are aiming to trim their wage bill following their demotion to the Championship and have put the Nigeria internation...
England boss Southgate watches Super Eagles target sparkle for Crystal Palace vs Everton
Published: May 20, 2022
England manager Gareth Southgate was among the spectators at Goodison Park on Thursday night as Crystal Palace threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Everton, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   A product of the Crystal Palace Academy, Southgate is expected to announce his roster for the June internationals again...
EPL wrap : Iwobi features in sensational comeback; Iheanacho starts vs Chelsea; Eze assists; Lookman benched
Published: May 19, 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, May 19, 2022.   Everton are secure for next season after staging an incredible second half comeback to beat Crystal Palace 3-2.   Alex Iwobi made his el...
Oxford United snap up Iheanacho on scholarship deal; Rangers, Aston Villa, Coventry were interested
Published: May 19, 2022
Oxford United have snapped up promising Nigerian centre forward Josh Iheanacho on a scholarship agreement.   Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Iheanacho has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the U's and will represent their U19 team as from next season.    Oxford United have pulled off a...
Super Eagles striker misses Napoli training ahead of final league game of the season
Published: May 19, 2022
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti is sweating over the fitness of Victor Osimhen before his side's final league game of the season against Spezia.   The Napoli players were back at the Konami Training Centre on Thursday morning, before the trip to Liguria, but the Nigeria international was missing from the se...
'I hope they stay up' - Arsenal Invincible Lehmann on Iwobi's progress, backs Everton to beat the drop
Published: May 19, 2022
Arsenal Invincible Jens Lehmann says he is delighted with the progress made by Alex Iwobi since the winger departed the Emirates Stadium for Goodison Park in the summer of 2019.   The former Gunners goalkeeper revealed that Iwobi was still learning the ropes when he was at Arsenal but has now established himself...
Anglo-Nigerian CM insists he wants to play first team football even if it means leaving Arsenal
Published: May 18, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian central midfielder Miguel Azeez has sent a message to Arsenal, saying he wants to play first team football next season, even if it means leaving the Emirates Stadium outfit.   The England youth international spent the first half of the season at Portsmouth but had to be recalled in the January tra...
Super Eagles winger valued at N7.2b ahead of potential permanent move to Leicester City
Published: May 18, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to tie up a permanent deal for Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman.   According to The Daily Mail, the winger will cost the Foxes 14 million pounds (approximately N7.2 billion in Nigerian currency) if they decide to sign him on a permanent basis.   The 2017 U20...
West Ham planning bid for N10.4b-rated Super Eagles star but face Newcastle competition
Published: May 18, 2022
West Ham United are reportedly set to firm up their interest in signing Super Eagles star Emmanuel Dennis by tabling a bid to Watford.   According to The Mirror UK, the Hammers are planning a £20m (N5.4 billion) bid for Dennis and representatives of the striker will hold talks with the Hornets higher-ups after ...
Tella bags assist but Southampton are beaten by quadruple-chasing Liverpool
Published: May 17, 2022
Nathan Tella bagged an assist for Southampton in a Premier League clash at the St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday night but it counted for nothing as the Saints were beaten 2-1 by quadruple-chasing Liverpool despite taking the lead.   Nathan Redmond with the aid of a kind deflection broke the deadlock inside a qua...
Arsenal willing to listen to offers for Nigeria-eligible fullback amid Blackburn, Bristol City interest
Published: May 17, 2022
Arsenal are reportedly willing to listen to offers for talented fullback of Nigerian descent Ryan Alebiosu amid interest from two Championship clubs.   Football Insider claims that Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City are plotting moves to sign the Hale End Academy product this summer.   Alebiosu has been at...
Confirmed : Legendary Manchester United midfielder to coach Ejaria at Reading
Published: May 17, 2022
Legendary Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has been appointed as Reading manager on a permanent basis, the official website of the Championship club has reported.   Ince is staying on as Reading manager after helping the club avoid relegation at the end of the season.   A key member of England's...
Manchester United's Anglo-Nigerian midfielder called up to Poland U18 squad
Published: May 17, 2022
Manchester United U18 star Maximillian Oyedele has received a call-up to Poland U18 side for a training camp and a friendly tournament in Slovenia.    Born in Manchester, the central midfielder is also eligible to represent the youth teams of England and Nigeria.   Oyedele is in line to add to his solita...
Photo : Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann lands in Lagos for scouting programme
Published: May 16, 2022
Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann landed in Lagos, Nigeria on Monday, May 16 for a scouting programme organized by Amadehi Football Club in collaboration with Sports Solutions United Kingdom.   The scouting programme is scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 17 at the Ansar-Ud-Deen College in Isolo, Lagos and ends on Frid...