In-form Chelsea Striker Fiabema Nominated For Player Of The Month Award PL 2
Published: November 06, 2020
Norwegian-Nigerian striker Bryan Fiabema has been recognized for his outstanding performance for Chelsea development team following his inclusion on a shortlist of players nominated for the Premier League 2 October Player of the Month award, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Aged seventeen, Fiabema, who was signed for ...
Manchester United Jewel Shoretire Scores First Ever Goal In Premier League 2 Vs Brighton
Published: November 06, 2020
Highly-rated teenager of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire scored his first-ever goal in the Premier League 2 to help Manchester United thrash Brighton & Hove 5-2 at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre (Lancing, West Sussex) on Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Neil Wood set up...
England Squads Announcement : Anjorin Among Ten Nigeria-Eligible Players Called Up (Full List)
Published: November 06, 2020
The English Football Association have finalized the rosters for the Three Lions and Young Lions for international matches and training camps holding in the last international break of 2020, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ten players eligible to represent the Nigeria National Teams have been called up the FA with Buk...
'He Is Very, Very Talented' - Arsenal Captain Aubameyang Waxes Lyrical About Balogun
Published: November 06, 2020
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has nothing but praise for American-born striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun despite his contract standoff with the Gunners. The England U20 international has roughly eight months left on his contract with the Gunners and the club have attempted to convince him to st...
'Thankfully They All Count' - Leicester's Iheanacho Admits Being Lucky With His Two Goals
Published: November 06, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho has acknowledged that he was lucky to score two goals for Leicester City in their 4-0 hammering of Sporting Braga in a Europa League match on Thursday night. The Foxes were 1-0 up at the break thanks to their Nigeria international who slotted coolly into the net, his initial effort was saved by Ma...
'Saka Came On And Affected The Game' - Man Utd Hero Hails Arsenal's Impact Sub Vs Molde
Published: November 06, 2020
Arsenal secured a third straight win in the group stage of this season's Europa League after coming from behind to beat Norwegian champions Molde 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night.While Norwegian-Nigerian striker Ohi Omoijuanfo started and made way for Leke James in the 74th minute, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka ho...
'We Have A Great Squad' - Leicester's UEL King Of Goals And Assists Iheanacho Reacts To Win
Published: November 05, 2020
A ruthless second half performance from Brendan Rodgers' men helped Leicester City register a comfortable 4-0 win against Sporting Braga at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Once again, Kelechi Iheanacho was the star of the show, scoring twice and setting up another as the Foxes maintained their one hundred...
Young Nigerian Center Back Likened To Van Dijk Making Waves At Charlton Athletic
Published: November 05, 2020
Promising Nigerian center back Deji Elerewe has been hugely impressive with his energetic displays for the youth team of Charlton Athletic since the start of the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. A first year scholar, Elerewe has broken into the Addicks U18 set up in the new campaign.   He was one o...
Stoke City Coach Lauds Chelsea Legend Mikel For Part Played In Opening Goal Vs Watford
Published: November 05, 2020
Manager Michael O’Neill has lauded Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel for the part he played in Stoke City's opening goal in their 3-2 loss to Watford at Vicarage Road on Wednesday night. The Potters took an early lead when Steven Fletcher turned in a low cross from Powell after a well-worked corner, with Mikel involved ...
UCL Wrap : Dennis Features; Man Utd's Ighalo, Rennes' Ugochukwu, Club Brugge's Okereke Benched
Published: November 04, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 4. Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo is still waiting for his debut in the competition; he was a non-playing substitute for the t...
Iheanacho Battles Vardy, Barnes, 4 Others For Leicester City Goal Of The Month Prize
Published: November 04, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho was the headliner in Leicester City's UEFA Europa League opener against Zorya Lugansk, scoring a goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 win. In doing so, the former Manchester City whizkid became the first Nigerian-born player to provide two assists in a single Europa League match. Iheanacho's 6...
Arsenal Manager Arteta Calls Up Nigeria-Eligible Striker To First Team Training Pre-Molde
Published: November 04, 2020
Arsenal return to Europa League action when they tackle Scandinavian opponents Molde FK at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Nigeria-eligible striker Folarin Balogun earned another chance to train with the first team on Wednesday under the watchful eyes of Arsenal first t...
Stoke City Boss O'Neill Reveals Mikel Is Stronger With More Games Under His Belt
Published: November 04, 2020
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference ahead of Stoke City's visit to Watford, manager Michael O'Neill believes his marquee summer signing John Obi Mikel is stronger with more games under his belt. Having mutually terminated his contract with Trabzonspor in March, the former Nigeria skipper was ina...
Man City's Nmecha Reacts After Marking Champions League Debut With Assist
Published: November 04, 2020
Manchester City are one point away from reaching the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League following a 3-0 rout of Olympiakos at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. The Premier League side powered past their Greek opponents thanks to goals from Ferran Torres, Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo. Manager Pep G...
16-Year-Old Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder In London With Rennes Squad Pre-Chelsea
Published: November 03, 2020
Promising Nigerian youngster Lesley Ugochukwu is once again in contention to make his UEFA Champions League debut for French Ligue 1 club Rennes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 2004-born midfielder was spotted training with Rennes first teamers on Tuesday morning before his inclusion in the traveling party to Lo...