Nigeria Youth-Teamer Watches On From The Bench As West Ham U23s Lose To Ex-Club Chelsea
Published: September 14, 2020
Nigeria youth international Daniel Jinadu watched proceedings from the bench as West Ham lost their opening fixture of the new Premier League 2 season to reigning champions Chelsea on Monday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Surprisingly in-form Hammers striker Ademipo Odubeko wasn't included in the matchday s...
Huddersfield Town Urged To Make Audacious Move For Liverpool Striker Awoniyi
Published: September 14, 2020
Championship club Huddersfield Town have been urged to consider a move for Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who is back in England training with the first team ahead of a departure before the transfer window closes for business. Terriers top scorer Karlan Grant continues to be linked with an exit from the John Smit...
Confirmed : Tottenham Academy Product Onomah Inks New Fulham Deal
Published: September 14, 2020
Through a statement on their official website, English Premier League new boys Fulham have announced that Nigeria-eligible midfielder Josh Onomah has extended his contract. The Tottenham Hotspur Academy product is now contracted to the Cottagers until at least June 2023, with the club having an option to extend the ...
'The Headline Performer Has Undoubtedly Been Uwakwe' - Chelsea Hail Gifted Midfielder
Published: September 14, 2020
English Premier League club Chelsea have acknowledged that gifted Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe was the standout performer among the loanees in the past one week and it was an easy decision. The former England U18 international, who is spending the whole of this season on loan at Accrington Stanley, netted...
Nigeria-Eligible Striker Babajide Celebrates England Call-up With First Goal For Liverpool 2020-21 Season
Published: September 14, 2020
Liverpool FC Women Player of the Year, Rinsola Babajide has opened her goalscoring account for the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Sunday's 3-0 win against London Bees is her last appearance for The Reds before she links up with the England squad on September 15 for a training camp at St. George's P...
'Iwobi Had Better Leave Everton' - Nigerian Fans React To Winger's Absence Vs Tottenham
Published: September 13, 2020
Alex Iwobi was conspicuously missing from Everton's matchday squad as the Toffees began their 2020/2021 Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. His absence has fueled speculations that the Super Eagle might not find it easy breaking into his side's f...
Red-hot Chelsea Loanee Uwakwe Reacts To Scoring On His League Debut
Published: September 13, 2020
Chelsea loanee Tariq Uwakwe has reacted to scoring on his League One debut in Accrington Stanley's 2-0 victory against Peterborough United on Saturday afternoon. The gifted London-born Nigerian player is in a rich vein of form at the moment, with his 85th minute strike taking his tally for the season to four goals ...
Man Utd Coach Solskjaer Gives Reason For Ighalo, Other Strikers Firing Blanks Vs Aston Villa
Published: September 13, 2020
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why his strikers failed to find the net in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Villa Park. In a 4-2-3-1 formation, Odion Ighalo started in attack for the Red Devils and lasted 61 minutes on the pitch before making way for...
Manchester United Hero Ferdinand Fears Arrival Of Willian Could Keep Saka Out Of Starting XI
Published: September 13, 2020
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand fears that the arrival of Willian from Chelsea could keep Bukayo Saka out of the starting lineup in the new season. The Brazil international proved his worth on his competitive debut for the Gunners, providing two assists and was involved in the build-up to the opening goal sc...
La Liga: Ex-Arsenal Starlet Nwakali, Omoruyi Named In SD Huesca's Matchday Squad Vs Villarreal
Published: September 13, 2020
Two Nigerian youngsters are in contention to make their LaLiga Santander debuts for SD Huesca when they take on Samuel Chukwueze's Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali and Carlos Kevin Omoruyi traveled with SD Huesca's fi...
Liverpool Striker Delighted To Choose England Over Nigeria Ahead Of Potential Unofficial Debut
Published: September 13, 2020
Liverpool FC Women star with a Nigerian background, Rinsola Babajide is in the frame to make her unofficial debut for England's senior national team in an in-house 11v11 training game behind closed doors on September 18. The former Millwall Lionesses and Watford striker has received her maiden call-up to the Three ...
EPL Squad Nos : Four Nigerian Stars Assigned No. 25 Shirt Made Popular By Arsenal Legend Kanu
Published: September 13, 2020
Four Nigeria-eligible players have chosen to wear the number 25 jersey in the Premier League for the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. It is a number made popular in these parts by ex-Super Eagles striker Nwankwo Kanu who wore the shirt number during his four-and-a-half-year affiliation with Arsenal, ...
Eagles Coach Hodgson Explains His Thinking Behind Not Starting Eze Vs Southampton
Published: September 13, 2020
Crystal Palace coach Roy Hodgson has explained his reasoning for not handing a full debut to Eberechi Eze in his side's hard-fought 1-0 win against Southampton on Saturday evening. The Anglo-Nigerian was lacking match practice ahead of the visit of the Saints, having picked up an injury that saw him pull out of the...
Ighalo Starts For Manchester United In Friendly Against Aston Villa
Published: September 12, 2020
Odion Ighalo has been handed valuable game time ahead of Manchester United's first competitive match of the new season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Nigeria international started for the Red Devils in a friendly against Aston Villa in the West Midlands on Saturday afternoon. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set up...
Chelsea-Owned Midfielder Uwakwe Makes It 4 Goals In 2 Games After Scoring On League One Debut For The Reds
Published: September 12, 2020
Chelsea loanee Tariq Uwakwe has made a flying start to his Accrington Stanley career, registering his fourth goal in two matches as the Reds recorded a 2-0 win against Peterborough United on the opening day of the League One season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The versatile midfielder scored his first career hat-t...