EPL Wrap : Fulham's Onomah Full Debut; Palace's Eze Subbed In; Arsenal's Saka, Southampton's Tella Benched
Published: September 12, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 12. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff at C...
'NFF Need To Apply Pressure To Get Eze' - Fans React As Eagles Target Stars On Palace Debut
Published: September 12, 2020
Eberechi Eze was among the seven substitutes as experienced Crystal Palace coach Roy Hodgson named his first team sheet of the 2020-2021 season against Southampton on Saturday evening. With 79 minutes gone, the England U21 international of Nigerian descent stepped out on to the Selhurst Park turf with the number 25...
Chelsea Legend Obi Mikel Impresses On His League Debut For Stoke City
Published: September 12, 2020
Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel has made his competitive debut for Championship club Stoke City, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The signing of the former Nigeria international in August created a real buzz among the Potters fans given the titles he won during a ten-and-a-half-year association with Chelsea. Having im...
Former Arsenal Goalkeeper Idem Makes Competitive Debut For Derby County U23 Team
Published: September 12, 2020
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Emmanuel Idem made his competitive debut for Derby County as their U23 side and Manchester City shared the spoils with a 3-3 draw at the Academy Stadium on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 21-year-old, who joined the Rams as a free agent last month, was named in the starting li...
'He Was Sensational In That Game' - Ex-Liverpool Star Backs Saka For Starting Role 2020-21
Published: September 12, 2020
Former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison is backing Bukayo Saka for a starting role for Arsenal in the 2020-2021 season as some of the more experienced players in the squad are not pulling their weight. Hutchison namechecked Saka as he revealed the three youngsters who impressed in the Community Shield win over Liv...
Okonkwo Takes Part In Arsenal's Final Training Session Pre-Fulham With GK Martinez Future In Doubt
Published: September 12, 2020
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is presumably in contention to be included in Arsenal's matchday squad when they take on Fulham in the opening match of the Premier League on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Arsenal first-team manager Mikel Arteta monitored the 19-year-old at close quarters in the G...
Fulham Chief Gives Condition For Signing Ola Aina On A Permanent Basis
Published: September 12, 2020
Fulham have secured the signature of Super Eagles star Ola Aina on a season-long loan deal for Torino, including the option to make the transfer permanent. Fulham Director of Football Operations, Tony Khan is pleased with the club's most recent transfer business, calling the Chelsea Academy product a talented playe...
Pacy Winger Of Nigerian Descent Quits Manchester United After Rejecting New Contract
Published: September 11, 2020
According to the PA News Agency, Irish-born starlet of Nigerian descent, Deji Sotona has quit Manchester United after rejecting a new contract.  The Red Devils offered the promising teenager a three-year professional contract but the parties couldn't reach an agreement because the player's wage demands of just...
'We Have Signed The Right Player' - Palace Boss Praises Eze Ahead Of Potential EPL Debut
Published: September 11, 2020
Crystal Palace coach Roy Hodgson has lavished praise on Eberechi Eze ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Southampton at Selhurst Park (London) on Saturday afternoon, calling the former Queens Park Rangers playmaker a good signing.  The experienced football tactician believes Eze can star in the Premier L...
Nine Nigeria-Eligible Youngsters Feature As Arsenal Lose To Southampton B In PL 2 Opener
Published: September 11, 2020
Nine players of Nigerian descent were on show at London Colney as Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Southampton B in the Premier League 2 Division 1 curtain raiser on Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Left-back Tolaji Bola and central midfielder Miguel Azeez were joined in Arsenal's starting lineup by Daniel O...
Official : Stoke City Confirm The Signing Of Aggressive Nigerian Center Back
Published: September 11, 2020
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Stoke City have finally confirmed the signing of former Nigeria U17 invitee Ifeanyi Udanoh. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported more than eight months ago that the Potters have beaten Tottenham Hotspur to the signature of the central defender who h...
Fulham May Miss Deadline For Super Eagles Star Aina To Make Debut Against Arsenal
Published: September 11, 2020
English Premier League newcomers Fulham may miss the registration deadline for Super Eagles defender Ola Aina to make his competitive debut against Arsenal on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.As it is the norm, the deadline for incoming signings to be available for selection is 12 pm a day before the st...
'He Will Do A Good Job' - Rodgers Hints Ndidi Could Solve Leicester's Center Back Crisis
Published: September 11, 2020
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has not ruled out the possibility of Wilfred Ndidi being deployed as a central defender in his side's English Premier League opener against West Brom on Sunday, September 13. The Foxes are facing a defensive crisis ahead of the trip to The Hawthorns, with Johnny Evans suspended an...
Photo Confirmation : Awoniyi Spotted Training With Liverpool First Team Ahead Of Loan Move
Published: September 11, 2020
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is running the rule over 2013 U17 World Cup-winning striker Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of the start of the new season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. According to training photos published by the official website of the Premier League champions, the Nigeria U23 international trained with firs...
Photo : Southampton Coach Hasenhuttl Checks Out Nigerian Winger Pre-Crystal Palace
Published: September 11, 2020
Southampton Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl monitored at close quarters Nigerian winger Nathan Tella in his side's penultimate training session ahead of the trip to the English capital, where they face Crystal Palace in their opening match of the Premier League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Training photos published by the...