New Tottenham boss Conte pictured running the rule over versatile Nigeria-eligible defender
Published: November 14, 2021
New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has been running the rule over versatile Nigeria-eligible center-back Tobi Omole during the third international break of the 2021-2022 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. In theory, the Arsenal-reared defender can be regarded as a first teamer as he was included in Totte...
'For bringing me to this great club' - Rangers' Nigerian LB breaks silence on Gerrard's departure
Published: November 14, 2021
2021 Super Eagles invitee Calvin Bassey has broken his silence following the departure of iconic former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard from Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers. Gerrard left the Light Blues on Thursday after three and a half years in charge and the highlight of his stay at Ibrox was ending Celti...
'It's a big platform' - Watford-bound GK looking forward to representing Nigeria at AFCON 2021
Published: November 13, 2021
Sparta Rotterdam netminder Maduka Okoye says he's looking forward to representing the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Okoye played an influential role as Nigeria qualified for next year's tournament in Cameroon, starting the home and away fixtures against Sierra Leone and an away tie at Republic of B...
Chelsea product, previously eligible for Nigeria and England, plays cap-tying game for Canada
Published: November 13, 2021
Chelsea academy product Ike Ugbo is now cap-tied to Canada after making his competitive debut for the Reds in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica on Saturday morning. Wearing the number 12 on the back of his jersey, the Racing Genk striker entered the game as a substitute in the 83rd minute, replacing Jonath...
Tottenham, Aston Villa, Southampton, Fulham interested in 19-year-old West Brom center-back
Published: November 13, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that left-footed central defender Kevin Joshua has emerged as a transfer target for three Premier League clubs ahead of the opening of the transfer window. The 19-year-old has established himself as a key player for West Brom development squad since his move in March 2021. Tottenha...
Matic tells Nigerian fan the funniest character in Manchester United dressing room
Published: November 12, 2021
Nemanja Matic has admitted that Paul Pogba is the funniest player in the Manchester United dressing room.  Academy product Pogba returned for a second spell at United in the summer of 2016, becoming the world's expensive player when he moved from Juventus in exchange for 105 million euros before the record was ...
Nigeria-eligible striker misses out on Chelsea Goal of the Month award to James
Published: November 12, 2021
Chelsea, through their official website, have announced the winner of the club's Goal of the Month award for October 2021. Reece James' strike in the 65th minute against Newcastle United on October 30 has been voted the most eye-catching goal scored by a Chelsea player last month. Norwegian-Nigerian center forward...
Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent Balogun given transfer advice by England U21 boss
Published: November 12, 2021
England U21 boss Lee Carsley has pointed out that it would be difficult for Folarin Balogun to get regular playing time at Arsenal and is advising him to go out on loan to a club where he is guaranteed consistent minutes. The Hale End Academy graduate was promoted to Arsenal's first team before the start of the season...
6ft 6in Nigerian center-back on target for West Brom against Arsenal in Premier League Cup
Published: November 11, 2021
West Brom maintained their one hundred percent record in the Premier League Cup by thrashing an understrength Arsenal team 4-1 at Meadow Park on Thursday night. Folarin Balogun was not available for selection as he is currently with the England U21 squad and took to the pitch in a 3-1 win over Czech Republic today. ...
Chelsea youth team coached by Nigerian win Premier League Tournament
Published: November 11, 2021
Chelsea U16s were recently crowned winners of the annual Premier League tournament after beating Everton 2-1 in the final. The young Blues were managed by Nigerian football tactician Hassan Sulaiman, head coach of Chelsea U16 squad. Sulaiman, who graduated with a first class from University of the Arts, London C...
Ex-England striker convinced that Ndidi has what it takes to play for Manchester United
Published: November 10, 2021
Former England international John Fashanu believes Wilfred Ndidi has what it takes to play for Manchester United. Manchester United are known to be focused on adding a new defensively minded midfielder to their ranks and the former Wimbledon striker is convinced that Ndidi fits the bill perfectly. Allnigerias...
Aston Villa, Celtic & Brentford starlets eligible for Nigeria become provisionally cap-tied to England
Published: November 10, 2021
Aston Villa wonderkid Carney Chukwuemeka, Glasgow Celtic goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi and Brentford fullback Daniel Oyegoke are now provisionally cap-tied to England, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Chukwuemeka qualifies to represent Nigeria through his father as well as Austria the country he was born, while Oluwayemi a...
Arsenal loanee of Nigerian descent scores first professional goal for Portsmouth
Published: November 10, 2021
Arsenal-owned midfielder of Nigerian descent Miguel Azeez has scored his first professional goal but it came in the colours of Portsmouth in a 3-0 rout of Crystal Palace in a Papa John's Trophy clash staged at Fratton Park on Tuesday night. Azeez has found game time hard to come by since switching to Pompey in the su...
Amoo helps Port Vale thrash former club Liverpool in Papa John's Trophy
Published: November 10, 2021
League Two side Port Vale are through to the next round of the Papa John's Trophy after thrashing Liverpool U21s 5-0 at Vale Park on Tuesday night. London-born winger of Nigerian descent David Amoo played the entirety of the second half for Port Vale. The 30-year-old was on the books of Liverpool for five years, 20...
Watford beat Southampton, Crystal Palace, Burnley to signature of Super Eagles goalkeeper
Published: November 10, 2021
Maduka Okoye has revealed that several teams including three from the Premier League were interested in his signature before he agreed terms with Watford.   The Super Eagles glovesman claims that his agent also held talks with Southampton, Burnley, Crystal Palace and two clubs from France. Sparta Rotterdam have ag...