Newcastle United interested in signing left-footed Nigeria-eligible central defender
Published: August 23, 2021
Newcastle United are interested in signing left-footed Nigeria-eligible central defender Jordan Torunarigha, according to reports.   German broadcaster Sport1 informs via its website that the Magpies are plotting a move for the former Germany youth international but face competition from the Serie A in the form of At...
'I often compare him to Michy Batshuayi' - Marseille urged to sign Genk-bound Chelsea striker
Published: August 23, 2021
Marseille have been encouraged to sign Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo by Walfoot journalist Florian Holsbeek. As first broken by allnigeriasoccer.com nine days ago, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Belgian First Division A team Racing Genk for the sale of the Super Eagles hopeful. This website also reported wi...
Bournemouth's Solanke, Bolton's Afolayan named in TOTW after their goalscoring exploits
Published: August 23, 2021
Two Chelsea academy products Dominic Solanke and Oladapo Afolayan have been named in Whoscored Team of the Week for the Championship and League One respectively.  Solanke's first half-half brace in a 2-2 draw with Blackpool helped the Cherries maintain their unbeaten start to the 2021-2022 campaign after five matc...
'Baller' - Super Eagles-eligible trio hail Reece James after goal and assist vs Arsenal
Published: August 22, 2021
One of the players that caught the eye during Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday evening was Blues academy product Reece James. Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea cemented their position as title contenders after winning their second consecutive Premier League match thanks to strikes fro...
Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2 : Balogun enters game as sub; Anjorin, Okonkwo not in squad
Published: August 22, 2021
Arsenal have had a disastrous start to the season after suffering their second consecutive loss in the English Premier League. Nine days after losing to Brentford on the opening day, the Gunners were defeated 2-0 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium with Romelu Lukaku and Reece James getting on the scoresheet i...
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...