Arsenal boss running the rule over Nigerian-born midfielder ahead of Carabao Cup tie vs The Dons
Published: September 17, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has observed Tim Akinola at close quarters several times this month ahead of his possible inclusion in the matchday squad for their Carabao Cup clash against AFC Wimbledon if he makes the grade. It is confirmed that the Spanish football tactician ran t...
Celtic's Nigerian defender reveals he was rejected by Fulham, QPR in his teen years
Published: September 17, 2021
Glasgow Celtic's Nigerian central defender Osaze Urhoghide has revealed that he was rejected by London clubs Queens Park Rangers and Fulham in his teenage years. After the Super Eagles hopeful was overlooked by the Hoops and Cottagers, he went on to sign scholarship forms at AFC Wimbledon following a successful tri...
'I feel very Nigerian' - Former Chelsea star Tomori explains meaning of his name
Published: September 17, 2021
Chelsea academy product Oluwafikayomi Tomori has not forgotten his roots even though he is cap-tied to England, where he grew up. The central defender was born in Calgary, Alberta to Nigerian parents, making him eligible to represent the three-time African champions and Canada prior to his competitive debut for the ...
Alex Iwobi reveals his best position for Everton and ideal roles for Super Eagles
Published: September 17, 2021
Alex Iwobi has revealed his best position for Everton and his two ideal roles for the Nigeria national team. The Arsenal academy product has played in a variety of roles for club and country, including wing-back, left winger, right winger, left midfield, attacking midfield and center forward. Predominantly an ...
'I am a father now' - Middlesbrough loanee Akpom insists he's matured after goal for PAOK
Published: September 17, 2021
Middlesbrough loanee Chuba Akpom has insisted that he has matured following his first goal in his second spell at Greek club PAOK. The Arsenal academy product opened the scoring as PAOK defeated Lincoln Red Imps 2-0 in their opening game of the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Having missed at least two sc...
'You can see his quality' - Leicester City boss hails Napoli's most expensive player
Published: September 17, 2021
Leicester came up a very quality side in Napoli as they were held to a 2-2 draw by the Italian Serie A side in their Europa League stage opener on Thursday night.  The Foxes did not heed the warning of several pundits who had highlighted before the game that Victor Osimhen could be the main threat and paid dearly for...
Leicester coach Rodgers blasts referee over red card shown to Super Eagles star vs Napoli
Published: September 17, 2021
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is of the opinion that the red card shown to Wilfred Ndidi in the closing minutes of his side's 2-2 draw with Napoli on Thursday night was excessive. Portuguese referee Tiago Martins produced a red card in the 93rd minute after the Super Eagles star picked up his second cautio...
Every word said by Osimhen on brace, Leicester, what Napoli coach said at half-time, teammates
Published: September 16, 2021
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was on media duties shortly after his brace helped Napoli fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Leicester City in a Europa League match at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Ayoze Perez volleyed in the opener in the ninth minute, Harvey Barnes added a second in t...
Napoli's two-goal hero Osimhen gives his reaction to draw against Leicester City
Published: September 16, 2021
Victor Osimhen put in a man-of-the-match performance as Napoli fought back from two goals down to register a 2-2 draw in the opening match of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. Ayoze Perez's first goal of the season gave the Foxes the lead in the ninth minute, Harvey Barnes doubled the advantage with a power...
Leicester City 2 Napoli 2 : Osimhen nets brace; Iheanacho assists; Ndidi sees red; Lookman features
Published: September 16, 2021
Leicester City dropped crucial points in the UEFA Europa League by letting a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Napoli at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. In the thrilling encounter, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho started from the off for the Foxes, while international teammate Victor Osimhen shook o...
Talented winger of Nigerian descent invited to train with Arsenal first team pre-Burnley
Published: September 16, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over talented Dutch-born Nigerian winger Joel Ideho this week. Ideho was one of the outstanding academy players that trained with the first team stars at London Colney on Wednesday ahead of the Gunners' trip to Turf Moor, where they wil...
The most surprising Premier League underdog wins
Published: September 16, 2021
The English Premier League has become one of the world’s favourite football tournaments, combining high-energy sport with history, a fanatical fan base and the wealth that has enabled the best English teams to buy some of the world’s best players.  One of the best features of the Premier League is its highly comp...
Tottenham-reared winger of Nigerian descent makes 40-man Golden Boy shortlist
Published: September 16, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur-reared winger of Nigerian descent Nonso Madueke is in contention for the prestigious Golden Boy, an award which is given to the calendar year's best European-based player under the age of 21. Only forty players are left in the updated list published by Italian sports daily Tuttosport on Thursday, w...
Chelsea-owned midfielder Anjorin equals career high market value of N1.6billion
Published: September 15, 2021
Chelsea-owned midfielder Faustino Anjorin has reached the joint highest market value in his career following his loan move to Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow.On Wednesday, September 15, transfermarkt updated the market values of footballers plying their trade in Russia and the England youth international i...
UYL : Man City's Nigeria-eligible duo score on debuts; Nusa starts for Club Brugge vs PSG
Published: September 15, 2021
Three promising attack-minded teenagers of Nigerian descent made their UEFA Youth League debuts on Wednesday, September 15. At the Academy Stadium in Manchester, Samuel Edozie and Tai Sodje, the nephew of former Super Eagles defenders Efe and Sam Sodje, helped Manchester City register a comprehensive 5-1 win over RB L...