Harriman-Annous enhances reputation with goal on FA Youth Cup debut for Arsenal
Published: December 04, 2024
Andre Harriman-Annous enhanced his reputation as one of the most promising teenagers of Nigerian descent on the books of a Premier League club by scoring on his FA Youth Cup debut as Arsenal secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Hertford Town to advance to the competition's fourth round.Also making their FA Youth Cup ...
'We have Tosin' - Chelsea manager includes Nigerian CB among 3 options to replace injured Fofana
Published: December 03, 2024
Speaking ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca indicated that Tosin Adarabioyo is in contention to start the fixture.This follows the injury to Wesley Fofana, who had to be brought off on the hour mark during the Blues’ 3-0 win over Aston Villa...
Pundit exposes the truth: Swap deal involving Osimhen and Man Utd striker is not happening
Published: December 03, 2024
Respected Italian journalist Paolo del Genio has shared insights regarding the rumoured swap deal between Victor Osimhen and Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. Reports had suggested that Manchester United were eyeing Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, as part of a move to bolster their attacking ...
Injury updates on Southampton's Onuachu, Leicester's Okoli ahead of Premier League midweek games
Published: December 03, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin has provided an injury update on Paul Onuachu before his side's Premier League meeting with Chelsea at  St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Nigeria national teamer, making a rare start for the Saints, subbed out after 51 minutes during Southampton's 3-2 loss to table topper...
Denmark refuse to controversially cap-tie history-making Man Utd striker despite Nigeria interest
Published: December 03, 2024
The Denmark Football Association has insisted that history-making Manchester United center forward Chido Obi-Martin will not be controversially cap-tied to the country, despite the possibility of the former Arsenal player slipping away from their grasp.Last weekend, the dual-national player become the highest goalscore...
'If it's not Chelsea' - Southampton coach provides update on nephew of ex-Super Eagles defender
Published: December 03, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin has provided an update on Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam.Martin left the talented midfielder out of the squad during their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion last Saturday.This came as a surprise as there was no prior information ...
Super Eagles stars Ndidi and Bassey on the verge of a ban, Premier League confirms
Published: December 02, 2024
Through a statement on the official website, the Premier League has confirmed that Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Wilfred Ndidi are nearing a suspension.The Fulham centre-back and Leicester City midfielder are among twenty-seven players on four yellow cards, just one booking away from a suspension.Players who...
'He's currently the best' - French coach insists Liverpool star deserves African POTY more than Lookman, 4 others
Published: December 02, 2024
French coach Denis Lavagne has stated that Mohamed Salah is more deserving of the African Player of the Year award than Ademola Lookman.Despite Lookman being a strong contender for the accolade due to his impressive performances with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team, Lavagne believes Salah’s consistent excellen...
Left-footed Nigerian midfielder reveals he nearly joined Chelsea before transfer to West Ham
Published: December 02, 2024
Left-footed Nigerian midfielder Tyron Akpata has revealed that he was on the verge of joining Chelsea before moving to their London rivals West Ham United on schoolboy terms.Akpata, widely regarded as one of the most talented players of Nigerian descent on the books of a Premier League club, has no regrets about choosi...
'I'd love to' - English-born West Ham midfielder who admires Iwobi, Ndidi keen on representing Nigeria
Published: December 01, 2024
Highly-rated West Ham United midfielder Tyron Akpata says he is keen on representing the Nigeria national teams even though he is eligible to play for England, where he was born and raised. Akpata is eyeing a call-up to the Flying Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.The 18-year-old joined West Ham at U1...
Iwobi's near miss in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham: Andy Reid calls it hard luck
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Tottenham midfielder Andy Reid has expressed that Alex Iwobi was unfortunate not to score during Fulham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.Tottenham took the lead in the 54th minute when Brennan Johnson found the back of the net, breaking the deadlock after a goalless first half.However, Fulham res...
Iwobi equals best start to a Premier League season as Fulham and Tottenham share spoils
Published: December 01, 2024
Alex Iwobi equaled his best-ever start to a Premier League season during Fulham's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. With the scoreline still barren, the Super Eagles midfielder had the opportunity to open the scoring in the 42nd minute b...
'Their feeling will be different' - Fulham coach banks on Arsenal products including Iwobi to stun Tottenham
Published: December 01, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva is looking to his former Arsenal stars, including Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, to lead the charge against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. A victory would propel Fulham above their North London rivals in the Premier League standings, providing redemption after their recent setback against...
After signing new two-and-a-half-year deal with Man Utd, Obi-Martin shatters U18 PL goals record
Published: November 30, 2024
Denmark U18 international of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi-Martin has overtaken former Everton striker Ellis Simms to become the highest goalscorer in U18 Premier League history, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Hale End Academy product added another remarkable chapter to his career by opening the scoring as Manchester U...
Ndidi's Leicester suffer big loss at Brentford as hat-trick hero Schade emulates Germany legend Klinsmann
Published: November 30, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi endured a challenging match as Brentford secured a resounding 4-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.The defeat adds pressure on Leicester, who are battling relegation, as they await the arrival  of new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.The game began with an unexpected twist when L...