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...
Ex-Liverpool, Man Utd stars want Bayern's football genius to choose England over Nigeria, Germany
Published: February 24, 2021
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch and Manchester United legend Owen Hargreaves want Bayern Munich's 17-year-old football genius Jamal Musiala to pick England national's team over Nigeria and Germany. Musiala was born in Stuttgart to a German mother and Nigerian father but grew up in England, making him eligible ...
Shoretire Sets New Man Utd Record After Debut; Overall EPL Record Held By Saka
Published: February 23, 2021
Versatile Manchester United winger Shola Shoretire set a new club record when he stepped out on to the Old Trafford turf for his Premier League debut against Newcastle United on Sunday night. The official website of the Red Devils has confirmed that Shoretire's number 74 is the highest squad number ever won by a Man...
'He Tried To Fool The Referee' - Ex-Tottenham Coach On Penalty Incident Involving Southampton's Tella
Published: February 23, 2021
Three second half goals from Patrick Bamford, Stuart Dallas and Raphinha earned Leeds United a 3-0 win over Southampton at Elland Road on Tuesday evening. Having played as a substitute in his seven previous Premier League appearances, Nigerian Federation target Nathan Tella was handed his full top-flight debut by mana...
Nigeria-Eligible Winger Unlikely To Make Starting Debut For Manchester United Vs Real Sociedad
Published: February 23, 2021
Nigeria-eligible winger Shola Shoretire is unlikely to make his starting debut for Manchester United in Thursday's Europa League round of 32 second-leg match against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted. The Red Devils have practically sealed qualification to the last sixteen after ...
Rohr Namechecks Three 'Very Good Strikers' In The Frame For Maiden Nigeria Call-Up For AFCONQ
Published: February 23, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has namechecked three strikers in contention to receive their maiden call-ups to the Super Eagles for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Lesotho. The German football tactician spoke glowingly about Lorient's new kid on the block Terem Moffi, who held h...
Anjorin Involved In Chelsea Final Training Session But Left Out Of Gameday Squad Vs Atletico Madrid
Published: February 23, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian winger Faustino Anjorin will not make his second Champions League appearance when Chelsea face Spanish opponents Atletico Madrid in a mouthwatering clash at Arena Naţională (Bucharest) on Tuesday night. Manager Thomas Tuchel has more or less announced his gameday squad for the round of 16 first leg ...