Chukwueze wins his first major trophy in Europe as Villarreal beat Man Utd in UEL final
Published: May 26, 2021
Villarreal have won the Europa League for the first time in their history, beating Manchester United 11-10 on penalties after regulation and extra-time ended level at 1-1 in the showpiece held at the Gdansk Stadium in Poland on Wednesday night. As for team news, there was no Nigerian involvement in the final with Vil...
Confirmed team news : Villarreal's Chukwueze, Man Utd's Shoretire omitted from matchday 23 UEL final
Published: May 26, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze has been omitted from Villarreal's matchday 23 against Premier League side Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. The right winger was in the traveling party to Gdansk but failed a fitness test in the last workout held by the Yellow Submarine at the Gdansk Stadium in Polan...
Iroegbunam named West Brom's Academy Player of the Season
Published: May 26, 2021
Through their official website, relegated Premier League side West Brom have announced that Nigeria-eligible youngster Tim Iroegbunam has won the club's Marc Darcy Academy Player of the Season. The 17-year-old impressed for the Baggies academy sides over the course of the 2020-2021 campaign. On the final day of t...
Ighalo reveals who he thinks will win Europa League final between Man Utd and Villarreal
Published: May 26, 2021
Odion Ighalo believes Manchester United have what it takes to go all the way and win the Europa League.Ighalo's verdict is coming on the heels of recent home defeats to Leicester City and Liverpool.Despite the loss, the ex-Manchester United striker is dripping with confidence that the three-time European champions rema...
The two Villarreal players in contention to replace unfit winger Chukwueze in starting XI vs Man Utd
Published: May 26, 2021
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has been totally ruled out of Wednesday night's Europa League final against Manchester United having failed a fitness test in the final training session on Tuesday. Manager Unai Emery confirmed at the post-match press conference that the Nigeria national teamer has not been able t...
Photo confirmation: Promising youngster of Nigerian descent completes transfer to Liverpool Academy
Published: May 26, 2021
Premier League giants Liverpool have bolstered their academy ranks with the signing of Anglo-Nigerian youngster Chidera Maduako ahead of the forthcoming season. Maduako has joined the Anfield side from JNS Football, who have transferred several of their players to Premier League clubs this month. JNS Football to...
Photo confirmation : Versatile midfielder of Nigerian descent completes move to Manchester United Academy
Published: May 26, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that versatile Nigeria-eligible youngster 'Chibby' Chibuikem has completed a move to the academy team of English Premier League giants Manchester United. He is the third Anglo-Nigerian player to be poached by the Red Devils in recent weeks after Joseph Akinsanya and Kobi Marsden-U...
Legendary ex-Man Utd coach Sir Alex Ferguson watches Shoretire in final workout pre-Villarreal
Published: May 25, 2021
Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was present at the Stadion Gdansk in Poland as the Red Devils concluded their preparations for Wednesday night's Europa League final against Spanish opponents Villarreal. Sir Alex Ferguson flew out with the Manchester United squad on Monday and is staying in...
'He didn't give me space' - Chukwueze names Arsenal star as toughest player he faced in UEL
Published: May 25, 2021
Contrary to popular belief, Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has admitted that Arsenal left-back Granit Xhaka did a good job to neutralise him when both teams faced off in the first leg of the Europa League semifinal at the La Cerámica on April 29. With first choice left-back Kieran Tierney failing a fitness test...
Photo confirmation : Super Eagles star named in Villarreal provisional squad to face Man Utd
Published: May 25, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze is seemingly in contention to play his first European final when Villarreal take on Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The Nigeria international is confirmed to have landed in Gdańsk with the Villarreal first team players on Tuesday afternoon (see photo) ahead of the showdo...
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Betting preview ahead of Champions League final
Published: May 25, 2021
The 2020/21 season concludes this weekend as Manchester City take on Chelsea in an all-English Champions League final in Portugal on Saturday evening. City head into the game looking to win their third trophy of the season. Having won the League Cup back in April, the Citizens strolled to the Premier League title afte...
'It was a great goal' - Iheanacho credits one Leicester player for helping him win Goal of the Season
Published: May 25, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho won Leicester City's Goal of the Season accolade for his stunning  strike in the 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on April 26.  The Foxes secured the three points the hard way, with Iheanacho's stunner in the 80th minute proving to be the winning goal. His match-winning moment came when he took...
Official : Nigerian midfielder ends seven-year association with Tottenham Hotspur
Published: May 25, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Nigerian midfielder Elisha Sulola following the conclusion of her contract. The 19-year-old is one of the eleven players released by Spurs Women, the others being  Rianna Dean, Alanna Kennedy, Gemma Davison, Anna Filbe...
Super Eagles hopeful Lookman, Torino-owned fullback Aina say their goodbyes to Fulham
Published: May 25, 2021
Super Eagles hopeful Ademola Lookman and Torino-owned fullback Ola Aina have confirmed that their time at Fulham has come to an end. The Cottagers will not be signing the 2017 U20 World Cup winner and the Nigeria international on a permanent basis following their demotion to the Championship next season. Lookman ...
Snapped: Man Utd coach Solskjaer takes 17-year-old Nigeria-eligible striker to Poland for UEL final
Published: May 25, 2021
2004-born striker of Nigerian descent, Shola Shoretire is in contention to feature in Wednesday's Europa League final between Manchester United and Villarreal at Stadion Energa Gdańsk.  Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken twenty-six players to Poland, with the Anglo-Nigerian making the cut. With only 2...