Southampton 1 Manchester United 1 : Super Eagles target benched; no Shoretire
Published: August 22, 2021
Manchester United came from behind to register a 1-1 draw with a dogged Southampton side at St. Mary's Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Super Eagles target Nathan Tella watched proceedings from the bench for the entirety of ninety minutes while Manchester United's Shola Shoretire was not selected in the matchday 20 after...
'Impossible to stop' - Nigerian-born ex-Man City defender hails Lukaku
Published: August 22, 2021
All eyes will be at the Emirates Stadium later this afternoon when Arsenal face off with Chelsea in a London derby as  Romelu Lukaku is expected to make his second debut for the visitors. The center forward position was one area that Chelsea needed to strengthen in the summer transfer window and manager Thomas Tuch...
'Youri's a fantastic player' - Leicester ace Ndidi glad to play alongside Euro 2020 star
Published: August 22, 2021
Speaking before Leicester City's trip to the London Stadium for their Premier League clash with West Ham United, Wilfred Ndidi says he is delighted to be playing alongside Youri Tielemans in midfield for the Foxes. Belgium international Tielemans is back at Leicester City after starring at this summer's European Cha...
Is Ike Ugbo joining Marseille? Chelsea striker finally chooses his next club
Published: August 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that there is no going back on Ike Ugbo's proposed move to Belgian Cup winners Racing Genk. Speculation was rife last week that French club Marseille were negotiating the transfer of the Super Eagles hopeful but this website understands that there was nothing concrete a...
Two young stars of Nigerian descent involved in Arsenal's final training session pre-Chelsea
Published: August 22, 2021
Two talented youngsters of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun and Arthur Okonkwo were involved in Arsenal's final training session ahead of their eagerly anticipated Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. There is a new arrival in the goalkeeping depa...
Man City to make transfer decision on Nigerian amid RB Leipzig, Dortmund, Valencia interest
Published: August 21, 2021
Nigeria-eligible teenager Samuel Edozie is being linked with a transfer away from Manchester City ten days before the transfer window closes for business in major European Leagues. Transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that the England U18 international has received many approaches in the last few weeks. ...
'Horrible pass' - 1994 AFCON winner blasts Watford's Ekong after error led to Maupay's goal
Published: August 21, 2021
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker with the Super Eagles Efan Ekoku blasted Nigeria assistant captain William Troost-Ekong after his mistake led to Brighton & Hove's second goal in a 2-0 win over the Hornets in a Premier League clash at the American Express Community Stadium. Given how well they played again...
EFL wrap : Chelsea academy products Solanke & Afolayan, ex-Arsenal youngster Aneke score
Published: August 21, 2021
Four players of Nigerian descent were on target for their respective clubs in Football League matches that took place on Saturday, August 21. At the Vitality Stadium, Dominic Solanke's brace was not enough as Bournemouth were forced to a 2-2 draw by Marvin Ekpiteta's Blackpool. The Chelsea academy product opened...
EPL wrap : Iwobi features in thriller; Onyeka soldiers on; Ojo not in squad; Watford's Eagles trio start
Published: August 21, 2021
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  In the early kickoff, Sheyi Ojo was not in the Liverpool squad that defeated Burnley 2-0 at Anfield amid speculation surrounding his future. He also missed their opening day cla...
Nigeria-eligible defender comes off bench to score first competitive goal for Chelsea Youth
Published: August 21, 2021
Chelsea U18s made it two wins in as many games with a comprehensive 7-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in an U18 Premier League fixture at Hotspur Way on Saturday afternoon.   First year scholar Richard Olise, younger brother of Super Eagles invitee and Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise started for the visitors...
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Fapetu's first words after joining Manchester City youth team
Published: August 21, 2021
Promising Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Femi Fapetu has taken to social media to announce that his move to the Manchester City academy is now in the bag. The 14-year-old was heavily courted by the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool before agreeing terms with the Premier League, Premier League 2 and U18 national c...
Manchester United competing with Tottenham, Leicester to sign Super Eagles-eligible player
Published: August 21, 2021
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are competing with Leicester City to sign PSV Eindhoven teenage sensation Nonso Madueke, according to the Daily Mail. Representatives from United, Tottenham and Leicester City were in attendance at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica to run the rule over the Super Eagles-elig...
Odubeko scores fabulous volley in West Ham United's loss to Brighton U23s
Published: August 21, 2021
Irish-Nigerian attacker Mipo Odubeko netted for the second game running in the Premier League 2 but could not prevent West Ham United from suffering a 4-2 away loss to Brighton & Hove at the Amex Elite Performance Centre on Friday evening. The Super Eagles hopeful opened his account for the season in the Hammers' 6-1 ...
Manchester United continue to run the rule over Olowu as defender goes 90 vs Chelsea U23s
Published: August 21, 2021
Manchester United have not yet made a decision on whether or not to offer Nigerian-born center back Joseph Olowu a contract. The former Arsenal youth team skipper has been training with the Red Devils U23s since August 4 with a view to signing a deal, and participated in pre-season friendlies against Kidderminster ...
Two Super Eagles targets send messages to Aaron Ramsdale after transfer to Arsenal
Published: August 20, 2021
Two Super Eagles targets in the shape of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze and Bournemouth star Philip Billing have sent messages to Aaron Ramsdale after the Sheffield United goalkeeper completed his transfer to Arsenal on Friday, August 20. The Gunners have gone on a spending spree this summer after ...