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...
Ighalo Named In Manchester United's Provisional Squad To Face Istanbul Basaksehir
Published: November 03, 2020
Odion Ighalo has been named in Manchester United's provisional squad to face Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir in a Champions League game on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Although former Dream Team VII captain Azubuike Okechukwu is not available for selection as he's still recovering from injury, ...
'It's My Wrong Foot' - Fulham's Aina Reveals His Stronger Foot After Scoring Vs West Brom
Published: November 03, 2020
Nigeria international Ola Aina was delighted to help Fulham secure a 2-0 win against Semi Ajayi's West Brom in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Monday evening. Considering the way Scott Parker's side started the season, the Cottagers were desperate for a win and Bobby Reid got them on their way when he he...
Nigerian Prospect To Sign New Deal With Premier League Giants Chelsea This Week
Published: November 03, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Golden Eaglets invitee Prince Adegoke has agreed a new contract with Chelsea, few months after signing scholarship forms with the English Premier League giants. The highly-rated glovesman is celebrating his seventeenth birthday today, Tuesday, November 3, which...
'We Are Looking To Stop Pogba, Rashford' - Istanbul Basaksehir Star Ahead Of Man Utd Clash
Published: November 03, 2020
Istanbul Basaksehir midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu has revealed that the Turkish Super Lig champions will pay special attention to two Manchester United stars in the shape of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford when both teams face off in a Champions League match at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on Wednesday evening. ...
'It Was A Great Strike' - Fulham Coach Attributes Ola Aina's Goal To Taking More Risks
Published: November 03, 2020
Fulham coach Scott Parker has attributed Ola Aina's goal against West Brom to his team taking more risks within and near the penalty area. Thirty minutes in at Craven Cottage, the right-back doubled Fulham's advantage with a wonderful strike into the top corner - his first goal in the Premier League in his seventh ...
Edozie Gets Revenge For Iheanacho, Adarabioyo, Dele-Bashiru As Man City Beat Chelsea FAYC Final
Published: November 03, 2020
Manchester City have been crowned winners of the 2019-2020 FA Youth Cup after a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Chelsea at  St George’s Park on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Prior to yesterday's fixture, the Citizens had lost to Chelsea in three of the last five finals. In 2014-2015, Kelechi Ihea...
Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, Leicester, Wolves Interested In Super Eagles Winger
Published: November 02, 2020
Samuel Chukwueze's performances for Villarreal and Super Eagles have not escaped the attention of clubs in the English Premier League.  According to 90min.com,  the Nigeria international is wanted by Manchester United and Everton while Chelsea still maintain an interest in the pacy winger despite the capture of Kai...
'An Absolute Beauty'- Ex-Norwich Striker Ekoku Hails Fulham's Aina After Cracking Goal
Published: November 02, 2020
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku was full of superlatives for Ola Aina after the Nigeria international netted his first-ever goal in the Premier League in the ongoing game against Semi Ajayi's West Brom. On a personal level, the standout moment for Aina in his career came in the 30th minute when t...
'Lookman Likes Beating Players' - Michael Owen Reveals Strengths And Weaknesses Of Fulham Star
Published: November 02, 2020
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of Ademola Lookman just before he took to the Craven Cottage turf for the ongoing Premier League clash against West Brom. Fulham boss Scott Parker has named two other players of Nigerian descent, Tosin Adarabioyo and Ola Aina, in his star...