'He's a great passer of the ball' - Leicester's Iheanacho on his good understanding with Ndidi
Published: March 12, 2021
Red-hot Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has explained why he has a good understanding with Wilfred Ndidi. The two footballers played together in the Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles class of 2013 and 2015 respectively before they were promoted to the Super Eagles six years ago under manager Sunday Oliseh. ...
Photo : West Brom beat Stoke City to signing of left-footed Nigerian center back
Published: March 12, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that English Premier League club West Brom have pulled off a transfer coup by signing promising Nigeria-eligible defender Kevin Joshua. The 19-year-old has signed his first professional contract with the Baggies following a successful trial that lasted four weeks; he impr...
'It's key and pivotal' - Fulham coach hails defensive partnership between Tosin and Andersen
Published: March 11, 2021
Fulham's recent good run of form in the English Premier League can be put down to their solid defensive showings. In their last seven outings in the top-flight, the Cottagers have conceded just twice while keeping a remarkable five clean sheets despite their position in the table. Manager Scott Parker believes t...
Southampton coach explains his decision not to start Tella vs Manchester City
Published: March 11, 2021
Manchester City returned to winning ways at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening, comfortably thrashing Southampton 5-2. Kevin De Bruyne opened and closed the scoring, while a Riyad Mahrez brace sandwiched Ilkay Gundogan's strike for Pep Guardiola's team, with James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams netting for the visit...
Fulham planning to sign three Nigerian players permanently but on one condition
Published: March 11, 2021
English Premier League club Fulham are planning to sign two Nigeria internationals in the form of Ola Aina and Josh Maja on permanent deals if they beat the drop at the end of the 2020-2021 season. According to the online edition of the Sun UK, the Cottagers are confident of convincing their seven loan players, incl...
Ex-Manchester United striker Ighalo suffers injury in Saudi Pro League game
Published: March 11, 2021
Saudi Arabian Professional Football League table-toppers Al-Shabab are sweating over the fitness of their winter signing Odion Ighalo before their next league match against Al Taawon. The former Manchester United striker had to be substituted in the 29th minute of Al-Shabab's 2-1 loss to Al Ittihad on Wednesday even...
Photo : Shoretire involved in Man Utd final workout ahead of UEL match against AC Milan
Published: March 10, 2021
Nigeria-eligible youngster Shola Shoretire is in contention to be included in the gameday squad when Manchester United take on AC Milan in a Europa League round-of-16 first leg tie at Old Trafford on Thursday, March 11. The teenage winger was spotted training with the first team of the Red Devils in their final workou...
Confirmed : Talented Nigeria-eligible striker signs new contract with Crystal Palace
Published: March 10, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Crystal Palace have announced that Nigeria-eligible striker David Omilabu has signed his first professional contract. The 18-year-old was offered fresh terms following his outstanding performances for the youth teams of Crystal Palace in the...
'I'm developing more' - Chelsea product Jordan Aina happy to have landed at Fulham
Published: March 10, 2021
Chelsea academy product Jordan Aina, the younger brother of Super Eagles defender Ola, has revealed that he is enjoying his time at Fulham. The former England U16 international was on the books of Chelsea for eleven years and joined the Cottagers on a permanent transfer last summer following a successful trial. ...
Nigerian-born center back Olowu temporarily returns to Arsenal from loan club
Published: March 10, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigerian-born center back Joseph Olowu has temporarily returned to his parent club Arsenal from Wealdstone FC, where he's spending the remainder of the 2020-2021 campaign on loan. The Nigeria Football Federation target sustained a calf injury at his loan club and he has now ret...
Olaigbe's rocket against Manchester United shortlisted for Southampton Goal of the Month
Published: March 10, 2021
Kazeem Olaigbe's stunning goal against Manchester United in a Premier League 2 clash on February 27 has been shortlisted for Southampton's Goal of the Month award for February 2021, informs the official website of the Saints. With the game scoreless, it took a moment of magic from the Belgian-Nigerian winger before ...
'Eze coming in was big' - Experienced Palace star Cahill praises skillful midfielder
Published: March 09, 2021
Experienced English Premier League star Gary Cahill has mentioned Eberechi Eze among the exciting young players Crystal Palace have at their disposal. The England U21 international midfielder of Nigerian descent joined the Eagles from Queens Park Rangers last August for a fee that could rise to £20 million. Despit...
Free-scoring Manchester City U18 striker Sodje scores 17th league goal of the season
Published: March 09, 2021
Tai Sodje, nephew of former Nigeria international Sam Sodje, was once again on the scoresheet as Manchester City thrashed Stoke City 5-0 in an U18 Premier League match at the Academy Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The 17-year-old has added assists to his game recently, setting up Manchester City's second goal netted...
'There was very strong interest' - SPAL CB Owolabi-Belewu opens up on failed Chelsea transfer
Published: March 09, 2021
Anglo-Canadian-Nigerian central defender Malik Owolabi-Belewu has revealed that his failed transfer to Premier League giants Chelsea in the summer of 2020 has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Chelsea wanted to add a left-footed central defender to their academy ranks and officially invited him to train with...
Fulham's Tosin joins Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham, West Brom, Crystal Palace stars in EPL TOTW
Published: March 09, 2021
Fulham's Nigeria-eligible center back Tosin Adarabioyo has been named in the latest English Premier League Team of the Week by football statistics website Whoscored.com. The Manchester City academy product was impressive as the Cottagers earned a 1-0 victory against the champions Liverpool on Sunday, March 7. The...