Photo : Arsenal's Nigerian midfielder joins Derby County on a permanent deal
Published: February 26, 2021
Nigerian midfielder Bayo Fapetu has taken to social media to announce that he has ended his association with Arsenal by signing a contract with Championship outfit Derby County. Thus, Fapetu will not be among the new intake of academy scholars at Arsenal for the 2021-2022 season. The promising teenager is departi...
Seven Arsenal products of Nigerian descent hail ex-Super Eagles target Saka after starring vs Benfica
Published: February 26, 2021
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal kept their season alive after coming from behind to beat Benfica 3-2 to progress to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening. No Nigeria-eligible player was involved in the game held in Athens, with the Spanish football tactician omitting registered players Arthur Okonkwo, Tol...
How five ex-Manchester United teenagers of Nigerian descent reacted after Shoretire set new club record
Published: February 26, 2021
Shola Shoretire was delighted after setting a new record for Manchester United in their goalless draw with Real Sociedad in a Europa League round of 32 second-leg clash on Thursday night. When Shoretire stepped out onto the Old Trafford turf in the 76th minute to replace Mason Greenwood, he became the club's younges...
Super Eagles striker Olayinka reacts after Slavia Prague shock Ndidi's Leicester City in Europa League
Published: February 26, 2021
Super Eagles striker Peter Olayinka was impressive as Slavia Prague progressed to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League following their shock 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. The Slavia Prague number 9, who was so confident ahead of the game, went the distance along with Leice...
Nigeria-Eligible Winger breaks Manchester United record that stood for 39 years after European debut
Published: February 25, 2021
Manchester United are through to the last sixteen of the UEFA Europa League after beating Spanish opponents Real Sociedad 4-0 on aggregate, with tonight's second leg at Old Trafford ending goalless. The Red Devils had chances to win the game; Portugal star Bruno Fernandes hit the woodwork while Anthony Martial and D...
Ex-Bolton Wanderers playmaker Okocha advises Salah to dump Liverpool for Barcelona
Published: February 25, 2021
Former Bolton Wanderers playmaker Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has urged Egypt international Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool and move to Barcelona if he receives an offer from the Spanish powerhouse. The Super Eagles legend is of the opinion that Salah needs a new adventure in his career after winning almost all possible ...
Solskjaer hints at Shoretire setting new Manchester United record tonight
Published: February 25, 2021
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted at Shola Shoretire setting a new Manchester United record by revealing that there's a possibility of the Anglo-Nigerian winger getting playing time tonight. The 17-year-old would be the youngest player to feature for Manchester United in European competition if he is involve...
Manchester United announces partnership with StarTimes to offer MUTV in Nigeria, other African countries
Published: February 25, 2021
Millions of Manchester United fans in Africa will gain access to MUTV under an agreement with StarTimes, the continent’s leading digital TV operator.StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across sub-Saharan African, representing the biggest agreement of its kind by Manchester United in the...
Arsenal striker Balogun declares himself fit after missing Manchester City clash
Published: February 25, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Folarin Balogun has declared himself fit ahead of Arsenal's Premier League 2 fixture against Liverpool on Saturday. The American-Anglo-Nigerian attacker, the Gunners U23 captain this season, was conspicuously missing from the matchday squad as Steve Bould's team were beaten 2-...
Dike opens Barnsley account against Stoke City side captained by Chelsea icon Obi Mikel
Published: February 25, 2021
Orlando City loanee Daryl Dike has opened his Barnsley goalscoring account and the goal came in a Championship clash against Stoke City at the Oakwell Stadium on Wednesday night. The Potters side was captained by Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel who returned to the starting lineup and wore the captain's armband with Wale...
'New Aubameyang' at the double as Manchester City hit four past Wolverhampton Wanderers U18s
Published: February 24, 2021
Tai Sodje, nephew of retired Nigeria international Sam Sodje, scored a quickfire second half brace as Manchester City came from behind to thrash Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the U18 Premier League on Wednesday. Sodje started and was in action for 80 minutes before making way for another attack-minded player of Nig...
'This is a top pitch' - Slavia Prague's Olayinka looking forward to facing Leicester at King Power Stadium
Published: February 24, 2021
Leicester City and Slavia Prague face off at the King Power Stadium in a Europa League round of 32 second-leg clash with two Nigeria internationals in line to taste action. Slavia Prague number 9, Peter Olayinka is confirmed to have traveled with the squad to the East Midlands on Tuesday afternoon, Wilfred Ndidi's i...
USA U23 coach addresses why American-Canadian-Nigerian attacker was left out of roster
Published: February 24, 2021
The United States have released their preliminary roster for the 2020 Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying tournament, which is set to run from March 18-30 in Mexico. Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola was not included in the United States U23 squad list and has also been left out of Canada's roster. The 21-year-old is...
Manchester United boss Solskjaer confirms Shoretire will be involved against Real Sociedad
Published: February 24, 2021
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Shola Shoretire will be involved in some capacity when his side take on Real Sociedad in a Europa League round of 32 clash at Old Trafford on Thursday, February 25. The Anglo-Nigerian winger made his professional debut last weekend, coming off the bench ...
Leicester City coach picks out goalkeeper Odunze for special praise after full debut for U23s
Published: February 24, 2021
Leicester City U23 coach Steve Beaglehole reserved special praise for American-born goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Chituru Odunze following his outstanding performance on his full debut in a Premier League 2 clash against Brighton & Hove on Monday. The Chelsea academy product was a non-playing substitute in five mat...