EPL wrap : Iheanacho bags assist; Carney benched vs Man Utd; starts for Iwobi, Ndidi, Lookman
Published: September 25, 2021
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 25, 2021. At Old Trafford, Shola Shoretire, who was on U23 duties last night, was not selected in the gameday squad as Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, for wh...
NFF's Best Performer of the Year looking forward to facing West Ham United in UEL
Published: September 25, 2021
Fresh from winning the Nigeria Football Federation's Best Performer of the Year, Paul Onuachu says he is looking forward to facing West Ham United in the Europa League. Racing Genk will do battle with the Premier League side in back-to-back Europa League group stage matches after the second international break of th...
Photo : Southend United's Nigeria-eligible youngster completes transfer to Arsenal's academy
Published: September 25, 2021
Arsenal have bolstered their academy ranks with the signing of Anglo-Nigerian youngster Noah Laditan. A delighted Laditan took to social media on Saturday morning to confirm that his move to the Arsenal academy is now in the bag, and he joins the Emirates outfit from Southend United youth team.   The former Shrimp...
Tottenham boss invites Arsenal-reared Nigerian defender to train with first team ahead of derby
Published: September 25, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur first team manager Nuno Espirito Santo invited Tobi Omole to train with the first team ahead of the north London derby against Arsenal, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Nuno Espirito Santo ran the rule over Omole during yesterday's workout at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre in Enfield.   The Anglo-...
Shoretire stars as Manchester United pick up away win against Everton in Premier League 2
Published: September 25, 2021
Shola Shoretire was impressive as Manchester United secured their second successive Premier League 2 win by beating Everton 1-0 at Haig Avenue (Southport, Merseyside) on Friday night. The England youth international of Nigerian descent was named in the staring line-up along with Dutch-Nigerian winger Dillon Hoogewer...
Nigeria-eligible striker on target as Chelsea U23s edge Liverpool in 7-goal thriller
Published: September 24, 2021
Chelsea got the better of Liverpool in a seven-goal Premier League 2 thriller at Kingsmeadow on Friday night. After missing the 6-1 loss to Arsenal last weekend, Norwegian-born Nigerian striker Bryan Fiabema was named in Chelsea's starting line-up for the visit of the Reds. Liverpool took the lead in the sixth m...
Iheanacho battles Brentford, PNE, Arsenal, Man City stars for Carabao Cup Goal of the Round
Published: September 24, 2021
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is up for the Carabao Cup Goal of Round Three. The official website of the EFL has published the names of five players whose goals have been nominated for the prize with the Nigeria international making the cut. In his bid to win the accolade, Iheanacho has to see off com...
18-year-old winger of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team pre-Tottenham Hotspur
Published: September 24, 2021
Arsenal stepped up their preparations for the eagerly anticipated Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur with another training session held at London Colney on Friday, September 24. According to the training images published by the official website of the Gunners, Nigeria-eligible teenager Nathan Butler-Oye...
'They are not scared of any team' - Brentford hero Sodje warns Liverpool stars ahead of EPL clash
Published: September 24, 2021
Brentford hero Sam Sodje has insisted that The Bees will not be scared of facing Liverpool in Saturday's Premier League meeting at Brentford Community Stadium. After seeing off one of the top six clubs in Arsenal on the opening round of the season, Jurgen Klopp's side awaits manager Thomas Frank and his charges. ...
'Kelechi is a great finisher'- Leicester winger Lookman hails Super Eagles striker
Published: September 24, 2021
Ademola Lookman has praised the impact made by Kelechi Iheanacho during Leicester City's win over Millwall in the Carabao Cup, noting that the Super Eagles striker can make things happen in the opposition box. Iheanacho was involved in the build-up to Lookman's first goal in Foxes colours when his shot was parried a...
Ex-Sheffield United GK expects Arsenal to sign new rival for Okonkwo if Leno is sold
Published: September 24, 2021
Former Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny expects Arsenal to sign a new goalkeeper next year if German shot-stopper Bernd Leno moves on to pastures new as from the January transfer window. The retired Republic of Ireland international feels that young goalkeepers Arthur Okonkwo and Karl Hein are not experience...
Delta State Governor appoints ex-Super Eagles star Sodje Special Assistant on Sports
Published: September 23, 2021
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has appointed retired Nigeria international Sam Sodje as his Special Assistant on Sport, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The appointment which is at the instance of the governor is with effect from September 23, 2021. Sodje will work with the Sports...
'Onyeka was playing vs Liverpool last season' - Pundit on Brentford's project in debut EPL campaign
Published: September 23, 2021
Jay Harris, Brentford reporter for the Athletic, has admitted that he's impressed with Brentford's project in their debut season in the English Premier League. The Bees bolstered their ranks with the signings of Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic, Frank Onyeka from sister club FC Midtjylland, Yoane Wissa from Lorient, ál...
EPL pundit challenges Watford's Dennis to maintain consistency across course of the season
Published: September 23, 2021
Premier League Productions' Nigerian pundit Anita Nneka Jones has challenged Emmanuel Dennis to maintain his consistency over the course of the 2021-2022 season.   The Nigeria international has had a fine start to his career in the English top-flight, with a goal involvement of three (2 goals, 1 assist) in five appea...
Ferguson convinced Glasgow Rangers' Super Eagles star has suitors in England
Published: September 23, 2021
Glasgow Rangers hero Barry Ferguson has suggested that clubs in England are keeping tabs on Joe Aribo. As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, the central midfielder had attracted interest from an unnamed English Premier League club this summer but he stayed put at the Scottish Premiership champions when the...