'Thankfully They All Count' - Leicester's Iheanacho Admits Being Lucky With His Two Goals
Published: November 06, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho has acknowledged that he was lucky to score two goals for Leicester City in their 4-0 hammering of Sporting Braga in a Europa League match on Thursday night. The Foxes were 1-0 up at the break thanks to their Nigeria international who slotted coolly into the net, his initial effort was saved by Ma...
'Saka Came On And Affected The Game' - Man Utd Hero Hails Arsenal's Impact Sub Vs Molde
Published: November 06, 2020
Arsenal secured a third straight win in the group stage of this season's Europa League after coming from behind to beat Norwegian champions Molde 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night.While Norwegian-Nigerian striker Ohi Omoijuanfo started and made way for Leke James in the 74th minute, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka ho...
'We Have A Great Squad' - Leicester's UEL King Of Goals And Assists Iheanacho Reacts To Win
Published: November 05, 2020
A ruthless second half performance from Brendan Rodgers' men helped Leicester City register a comfortable 4-0 win against Sporting Braga at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Once again, Kelechi Iheanacho was the star of the show, scoring twice and setting up another as the Foxes maintained their one hundred...
Young Nigerian Center Back Likened To Van Dijk Making Waves At Charlton Athletic
Published: November 05, 2020
Promising Nigerian center back Deji Elerewe has been hugely impressive with his energetic displays for the youth team of Charlton Athletic since the start of the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. A first year scholar, Elerewe has broken into the Addicks U18 set up in the new campaign.   He was one o...
Stoke City Coach Lauds Chelsea Legend Mikel For Part Played In Opening Goal Vs Watford
Published: November 05, 2020
Manager Michael O’Neill has lauded Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel for the part he played in Stoke City's opening goal in their 3-2 loss to Watford at Vicarage Road on Wednesday night. The Potters took an early lead when Steven Fletcher turned in a low cross from Powell after a well-worked corner, with Mikel involved ...
UCL Wrap : Dennis Features; Man Utd's Ighalo, Rennes' Ugochukwu, Club Brugge's Okereke Benched
Published: November 04, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 4. Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo is still waiting for his debut in the competition; he was a non-playing substitute for the t...
Iheanacho Battles Vardy, Barnes, 4 Others For Leicester City Goal Of The Month Prize
Published: November 04, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho was the headliner in Leicester City's UEFA Europa League opener against Zorya Lugansk, scoring a goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 win. In doing so, the former Manchester City whizkid became the first Nigerian-born player to provide two assists in a single Europa League match. Iheanacho's 6...
Arsenal Manager Arteta Calls Up Nigeria-Eligible Striker To First Team Training Pre-Molde
Published: November 04, 2020
Arsenal return to Europa League action when they tackle Scandinavian opponents Molde FK at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Nigeria-eligible striker Folarin Balogun earned another chance to train with the first team on Wednesday under the watchful eyes of Arsenal first t...
Stoke City Boss O'Neill Reveals Mikel Is Stronger With More Games Under His Belt
Published: November 04, 2020
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference ahead of Stoke City's visit to Watford, manager Michael O'Neill believes his marquee summer signing John Obi Mikel is stronger with more games under his belt. Having mutually terminated his contract with Trabzonspor in March, the former Nigeria skipper was ina...
Man City's Nmecha Reacts After Marking Champions League Debut With Assist
Published: November 04, 2020
Manchester City are one point away from reaching the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League following a 3-0 rout of Olympiakos at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. The Premier League side powered past their Greek opponents thanks to goals from Ferran Torres, Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo. Manager Pep G...
16-Year-Old Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder In London With Rennes Squad Pre-Chelsea
Published: November 03, 2020
Promising Nigerian youngster Lesley Ugochukwu is once again in contention to make his UEFA Champions League debut for French Ligue 1 club Rennes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 2004-born midfielder was spotted training with Rennes first teamers on Tuesday morning before his inclusion in the traveling party to Lo...
Ighalo Named In Manchester United's Provisional Squad To Face Istanbul Basaksehir
Published: November 03, 2020
Odion Ighalo has been named in Manchester United's provisional squad to face Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir in a Champions League game on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Although former Dream Team VII captain Azubuike Okechukwu is not available for selection as he's still recovering from injury, ...
'It's My Wrong Foot' - Fulham's Aina Reveals His Stronger Foot After Scoring Vs West Brom
Published: November 03, 2020
Nigeria international Ola Aina was delighted to help Fulham secure a 2-0 win against Semi Ajayi's West Brom in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Monday evening. Considering the way Scott Parker's side started the season, the Cottagers were desperate for a win and Bobby Reid got them on their way when he he...
Nigerian Prospect To Sign New Deal With Premier League Giants Chelsea This Week
Published: November 03, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Golden Eaglets invitee Prince Adegoke has agreed a new contract with Chelsea, few months after signing scholarship forms with the English Premier League giants. The highly-rated glovesman is celebrating his seventeenth birthday today, Tuesday, November 3, which...
'We Are Looking To Stop Pogba, Rashford' - Istanbul Basaksehir Star Ahead Of Man Utd Clash
Published: November 03, 2020
Istanbul Basaksehir midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu has revealed that the Turkish Super Lig champions will pay special attention to two Manchester United stars in the shape of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford when both teams face off in a Champions League match at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on Wednesday evening. ...