Six Arsenal-reared players of Nigerian descent hail Saka after goalscoring display vs Slavia Prague
Published: April 16, 2021
Onetime Nigeria Football Federation target Bukayo Saka has taken to social media to celebrate Arsenal's progression to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League following their 4-0 hammering of Sparta Prague on Thursday night. Nicolas Pepe finished coolly to give the Gunners the lead in the 18th minute and Alexandre...
Olayinka goes 90, Balogun enters game as sub as Arsenal thrash Slavia 4-0 in Prague
Published: April 15, 2021
Slavia Prague's tremendous UEFA Europa League run came to an end in the quarterfinals following their 4-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Arsenal at the Sinobo Stadium on Thursday night. Of the three Nigeria-eligible players named in the matchday squads, two in the shape of Peter Olayinka and Folarin Balogun tasted a...
Mourinho runs the rule over two Nigeria-eligible players ahead of Tottenham's trip to Everton
Published: April 15, 2021
Jose Mourinho promoted two Nigeria-eligible youngsters to first team training before Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League clash against Everton at Goodison Park on Friday evening. At least eight academy stars, including goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi and striker Kion Etete, were monitored at close quarters by the respec...
Arsenal midfielder Azeez drops selection hint ahead of Europa League match vs Slavia Prague
Published: April 15, 2021
Nigeria-eligible youngster Miguel Azeez has hinted that he has been named in the matchday squad for Arsenal's eagerly anticipated Europa League quarterfinal clash against Slavia Prague on Thursday evening. The England youth international posted on social media five hours sixteen minutes before the start of the game...
Super Eagles playmaker Iwobi in the running for Everton's Player of the Season award
Published: April 15, 2021
Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi is in the running for Everton Men's Player of the Season award, the official website of the Toffees has informed. Iwobi and seventeen other first team players have been nominated for the yearly accolade. Joining Iwobi on the long list of players nominated are Jordan Pickford, R...
Watford provide positive injury update on Super Eagles defender Ekong, Nigeria U23 star Dele-Bashiru
Published: April 15, 2021
English Premier League promotion candidates Watford have provided a positive update on two Nigerian players in William Troost-Ekong and Tom Dele-Bashiru ahead of their trip to Luton Town. Super Eagles assistant captain Troost-Ekong was substituted in the 70th minute of the Hornets 2-0 win versus Reading on April 9 ...
Manchester United interested in signing Barcelona's ex-Arsenal, Liverpool striker Oshoala
Published: April 15, 2021
Manchester United are plotting a summer move for Nigeria captain Asisat Oshoala, according to reports. Celebrated Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo has reported that Barcelona Femení's second top scorer in the league is in advanced discussions to join Manchester United for next season. Oshoala is under cont...
Chelsea fullback eligible for Nigeria, England, Germany reveals country he hopes to represent
Published: April 15, 2021
Promising Chelsea fullback Derrick Abu is sticking with his decision to play international football for England for the time being. There was a debate on which country the defender would pledge his international future to as he also qualifies to play for Germany, where he was born, as well as Nigeria, where his par...
Super Eagles star to undergo late fitness test before Slavia Prague's clash against Arsenal
Published: April 14, 2021
Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka will undergo a late fitness test before Slavia Prague's UEFA Europa League quarterfinal clash against Premier League side Arsenal on Thursday evening, manager Jindrich Trpisovsky revealed at the pre-match press conference today. Olayinka did not feature in Slavia's biggest domestic ...
Derby County sign talented Nigerian midfielder from Chelsea ahead of next season
Published: April 14, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Derby County are on the verge of announcing the signing of promising Nigerian central midfielder Dubem Eze. Eze began the season with Chelsea's U16 team but was informed by the Stamford Bridge higher-ups that he wasn't going to be offered a scholarship for the 2021-2022 campaig...
Arsenal manager promotes two Nigeria-eligible teenagers to first team training pre-Slavia Prague
Published: April 14, 2021
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two Nigeria-eligible teenagers to first team training on Wednesday before his side's trip to the Czech Republic capital, where they face Slavia Prague in a mouthwatering UEFA Europa League clash. The 19-year-old striker Folarin Balogun and 18-year-old central midfielder Miguel ...
Photo Confirmation : Akinlabi trains with Real Madrid at Anfield ahead of Liverpool match
Published: April 14, 2021
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Marvin Akinlabi is in line to make his UEFA Champions League debut when Spanish champions Real Madrid face Liverpool on Wednesday evening. It is confirmed that manager Zinedine Zidane is set to name Akinlabi in the matchday squad against the Premier League giants as he traveled with Los ...
'He wants to stay at the club' - Arsenal coach Arteta reacts to Balogun's reported new contract
Published: April 14, 2021
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta faced the cameras on Wednesday morning ahead of his side's trip to the Czech Republic capital Prague, where they face Slavia in the Europa League quarter-final second leg.   One of the questions the Spaniard was asked was whether Folarin Balogun has signed a new deal with the club. Thou...
Anglo-Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun signs new four-year deal with Arsenal
Published: April 14, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that American-born Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract with Premier League club Arsenal. On Friday, April 9, the Hale End Academy product put pen to paper on a new four-year deal that will keep him at the Emirat...
Sanusi's Champions League dream is over despite Porto's 1-0 victory against Chelsea
Published: April 13, 2021
Porto have crashed out of the UEFA Champions League but went down fighting, beating Chelsea 1-0 on the night but losing 2-1 on aggregate. Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi went the distance for the Portuguese Primeira Liga champions. Manager Thomas Tuchel's game plan was clear from the start - avoid losing by thr...