Everton fan Joanne slams Iwobi for laughing and joking on bench during loss to Liverpool
Published: December 03, 2021
Alex Iwobi has been blasted by an Everton fan Joanne for his behavior during the Toffees' recent 4-1 loss to Liverpool at Goodison Park. Jordan Henderson, Mohamed Salah (2) and Diogo Jota were on target in the 239th Merseyside derby and Demarai Gray scored what turned out to be a consolation in the first half. For ...
Arsenal's Nigerian-born midfielder reacts to win vs Ipswich Town in EFL Trophy
Published: December 03, 2021
Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola has taken to social media to react to Arsenal's win on penalties against the first team of League One club Ipswich Town in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday night. The Gunners U21s are through to the last sixteen after prevailing 4-3 on penalties, following a 2-2 draw in ninety minutes o...
Giant young goalkeeper of Nigerian descent named in Arsenal's matchday squad vs Man Utd
Published: December 02, 2021
Promising goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been picked by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in his matchday squad for the Premier League meeting against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night.   The 20-year-old has climbed the pecking order of goalkeepers to second choice behind England international Aaron Ramsd...
Four goal involvements : Watford's Dennis included in EPL Team of the Month
Published: December 02, 2021
Emmanuel Dennis has been included in Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Month following his excellent performances for Watford in November 2021. The Nigeria international started all the three matches played by the Hornets in the top-flight last month, logging 235 minutes combined against Arsenal, Manchester...
Confirmed : New deal for Arsenal academy product of Nigerian descent at Doncaster Rovers
Published: December 02, 2021
With a statement on their official website, League One club Doncaster Rovers have confirmed that Nigerian-born center back Joseph Olowu has signed a new deal. Olowu initially put pen to paper on a short-term contract that would have kept him at Keepmoat Stadium until January 2022 following his release by Arsenal, wh...
Aston Villa boss describes Man City GK blocking Carney's goalbound effort as 'big moment'
Published: December 02, 2021
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has described Carney Chukwuemeka's goalbound effort blocked by goalkeeper Ederson during his side's 2-1 loss to Manchester City at Villa Park as a 'big moment'. The England U19 captain of Nigerian descent played his first game under Gerrard after coming off the bench in the 67th mi...
Chelsea, Liverpool legends watch Watford crowd-pleaser Dennis score 6th goal of the season
Published: December 02, 2021
Two Premier League legends were among the spectators at Vicarage Road as Watford were beaten 2-1 by table-toppers Chelsea on Wednesday night. Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that former Liverpool dazzler John Barnes and Chelsea icon Gianfranco Zola monitored proceedings from the stands. Barnes, who played for W...
'I love these kind of players' - Ranieri very pleased with Dennis after goal vs Chelsea
Published: December 02, 2021
Manager Claudio Ranieri was very pleased with the performance of Emmanuel Dennis despite his side suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea in a Premier League match at Vicarage Road on Wednesday night. Watford were unable to build on their victory against Manchester United in their previous home game but made ...
EFL Trophy : Arsenal captain Balogun on target in win vs Ipswich Town
Published: December 02, 2021
Arsenal have progressed to the next round of the Papa John's Trophy after beating the first team of League One side Ipswich Town on penalties at Portman Road on Wednesday night. Four players of Nigerian descent goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri, Mazeed Ogungbo, Folarin Balogun and Tim Akinola put in a full shift for the young ...
EPL wrap : Dennis scores; Troost-Ekong, Tella, Lookman start; Ndidi booked; Iwobi benched; Carney subbed in
Published: December 01, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. At St. Mary's Stadium, it finished 2-2 between Southampton and Leicester City with three players of Nigerian descent in action. While Wilfred N...
Young Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper involved in Arsenal final workout pre-Manchester United
Published: December 01, 2021
Young Anglo-Nigerian glovesman Arthur Okonkwo is in contention to be included in the matchday squad in Arsenal's eagerly anticipated Premier League meeting with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 20-year-old was involved in the Gunners final workout held at London C...
Aribo and another player of Nigerian descent named in SPFL Team of the Week
Published: December 01, 2021
Two players of Nigerian descent have been included in the SPFL Team of the Week. Craig Fowler from A View From The Terrace has picked his Team of the Week with Rangers dazzler Joe Aribo and Partick Thistle defender Tunji Akinola making the cut. The Super Eagles star scored his first goal under new coach Giovanni v...
Shoretire battles Ronaldo, Sancho, 4 other players for Man Utd Goal of the Month November
Published: December 01, 2021
Manchester United have announced the nominees for the club's Goal of the Month across all levels for November 2021 and a player of Nigerian descent is in the running for the monthly accolade. Shola Shoretire has been shortlisted for the Goal of the Month award along with six other players namely Cristiano Ronaldo, wh...
Hamburg-owned winger Amaechi opens up on why he left Arsenal
Published: December 01, 2021
England youth international of Nigerian descent Xavier Amaechi has revealed that he has no regrets about leaving Premier League side Arsenal for Hamburg in July 2019. Capable of playing on either wing, Amaechi was once rated in the same bracket as Bukayo Saka during their time at the Gunners' Hale End Academy but he...
Brentford, Watford join Crystal Palace in race for left-footed Glasgow Rangers midfielder
Published: December 01, 2021
Three English Premier League clubs are interested in signing left-footed Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo ahead of the opening of the transfer window. Previously, Crystal Palace were credited with an interest in the Nigeria international and now the Daily Mail is reporting that Brentford and Watford have joined t...