Reading Young Star Olise Scores, Assisted By Ejaria In Loss To Norwich City
Published: December 16, 2020
Reading playmaker Michael Olise is showing that he can make the leap to the English Premier League in future going by his outstanding performances in the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The France youth international of Nigerian descent was on target for the second consecutive game - four days after...
Everton's Iwobi Bags Assist, Iheanacho Fails To Equal Premier League Record Held By Chelsea Star
Published: December 16, 2020
Alex Iwobi impressed once again as Everton made it two wins from two matches, beating Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Hale End Academy product was named in the starting lineup but was deployed in a more familiar position of right winger. With J...
'It's A Game Which Is Going To Be Really Tough' - Leicester Star Ndidi Wary Of Everton
Published: December 16, 2020
Wilfred Ndidi believes his Leicester City teammates should be wary of the Everton squad coached by Carlo Ancelotti when both teams face off at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Toffees, who have Alex Iwobi in their ranks, will head into the matchday 13 fixture high on confidence following their 1-0 v...
'They Wanted To Offer Me A Trial' - Nigerian-Born Midfielder Reveals How He Joined Arsenal
Published: December 16, 2020
Lokoja-born midfielder Tim Akinola has revealed that he was initially offered a trial opportunity at Arsenal but the north London club opted to sign him straightaway because he showed he was hungry to be with the team. The 19-year-old found himself looking for a new club after failing to agree terms with Championshi...
'It's A Shot That Wasn't Going In' - Eddie Howe On Semi Ajayi's Deflected Effort Vs Man City
Published: December 16, 2020
Former Bournemouth coach Eddie Howe has insisted that West Brom were fortunate to grab a point in their Premier League meeting with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola's side were dominant and deservedly took the lead through Gündogan following a cutback from Raheem Sterling but S...
Miguel Azeez, Folarin Balogun Spotted Training With Arsenal First Team Pre-Southampton
Published: December 16, 2020
Two players of Nigerian descent in Miguel Azeez and Folarin Balogun are seemingly in contention to be included in Arsenal's matchday squad when they take on Southampton in the English Premier League this evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The two promising teenagers were spotted training with the Gunners first ...
Ogungbo Nets Game-winning Goal For Arsenal Against Rotherham United In FA Youth Cup
Published: December 16, 2020
Arsenal are through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rotherham United at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Tuesday evening. As for team news, goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri, defender Mazeed Ogungbo and winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji started for the Gunners while summer signing from Ajax Am...
Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Hits Double Figures In Goals With Brace Vs Charleroi
Published: December 16, 2020
Chelsea loanee Ike Ugbo has taken his tally for the season to ten goals from fifteen appearances for Cercle Brugge after netting a first half brace in their 4-3 loss to Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian First Division A on Tuesday evening. It comes on the heels of the former England U17 international pledging his i...
Teenage Nigerian Midfielder Makes Premier League Debut For Wolves In Win Vs Chelsea
Published: December 15, 2020
American-born Nigerian midfielder Owen Otasowie has finally made his English Premier League debut for Wolverhampton Wanderers, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Against Chelsea at the Molineux Stadium on Tuesday evening, manager Nuno Espírito Santo made one change at the break for Wolves as Leander Dendoncker was repl...
Adarabioyo Disappointed At The Way Fulham Conceded Against Liverpool
Published: December 15, 2020
Tosin Adarabioyo has admitted that he was disappointed Fulham let slip a one-goal lead to draw 1-1 with Liverpool in a Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Signed from Manchester City in the summer, Adarabioyo has cemented his place in Fulham's starting lineup, going the distance in eight consecutive m...
Hasenhuttl Tips Ex-Arsenal Starlet Tella For Bright Future At Southampton
Published: December 15, 2020
Southampton coach Ralph Hasenhuttl is tipping former Arsenal starlet Nathan Tella for a bright future. Tella has received rave reviews after scoring four goals in the first half as Southampton B thrashed Leicester City 5-2 in the Premier League 2 last weekend. Southampton have been impressed by the development ...
'One Of Our Most Consistent Outstanding Performers' - Man Utd Coach Lauds Versatile Shoretire
Published: December 15, 2020
Manchester United coach Neil Wood has nothing but praise for Anglo-Nigerian youngster Shola Shoretire following his eye-catching performances for the U23s in the 2020-2021 season. The 2004-born Shoretire, a first year scholar, is eligible to represent United's U18 team but has proved himself capable of making the grad...
Former Arsenal Fullback Pinpoints What Eze Has Brought To Palace Team Since His Signing
Published: December 15, 2020
Former Arsenal fullback turned pundit Alex Scott has pinpointed what Eze has brought to the Crystal Palace team since he was acquired from Queens Park Rangers in the summer. The Anglo-Nigerian attacking midfielder has been influential for the Eagles in his last five starts, scoring one goal and providing two assist...
Tottenham Captain Okedina Scores Against Legendary Chelsea Goalkeeper Petr Cech In PL2
Published: December 15, 2020
Chelsea came from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a Premier League 2 clash at at Kingsmeadow on Monday night. Three players of Nigerian descent Jubril Okedina, Tobi Omole and Kion Etete went the distance for the north London club while Fuastino Anjorin and Bryan Fiabema were left out of Chelsea's ma...
'We'll Assess Mikel Today' - Stoke City Coach On The Availability Of Ex-Chelsea Star
Published: December 14, 2020
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has an outside chance of returning to the matchday squad when Stoke City face Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Tuesday. Mikel has not been involved in the last four games played by the Potters - against Wycombe Wanderers, Middlesbrough, Cardiff City and Derby County...