Queens Park Rangers' Ody Alfa Opens Account For The Season In Loss To Millwall U23
Published: September 29, 2020
Nigerian striker Odysseus Alfa has opened his goalscoring account for Queens Park Rangers U23s in the new season but his goal was only a consolation with the Hoops losing 2-1 to Millwall in a London derby on Tuesday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Paul Hall picked Aramide Oteh and Olamide Shodipo in...
'Chelsea's Weakest Point Is The Defence' - Ikpeba Doubts Thiago Silva Can Fix Defensive Problems
Published: September 29, 2020
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba doubts experienced Brazil international Thiago Silva can fix Chelsea's defensive problems. The former Paris Saint-Germain star was criticized for his performance in the wake of Chelsea's 3-3 draw with West Brom, a game in which Frank Lampard's team were three goal...
Chelsea Coach Lampard Explains Why Moses Has Been Unavailable For Selection In New Season
Published: September 28, 2020
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard commented on the future of former Nigeria international Victor Moses during Monday's pre-match press conference ahead of his side's clash with Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup. The versatile winger has returned to Stamford Bridge after spending last season on loan at Fenerbahce and In...
Watford Defender Ben Wilmot Endorses Troost-Ekong's Imminent Move To Vicarage Road
Published: September 28, 2020
With an Instagram post accompanied by a video, Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong has sent a parting message to everyone associated with Udinese ahead of an imminent move to English Championship club Watford. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham youth-teamer has been declared surplus to requirements at t...
Minto Reveals Why Chelsea Hero Of Nigerian Descent Newton Didn't Play For England
Published: September 28, 2020
Chelsea hero Eddie Newton, who now coaches Trabzonspor in Turkey, did not play for England's senior team before hanging up his boots at the age of 30 having suffered with a persistent knee injury. Newton's former teammate at Chelsea, Scott Minto believes the London-born midfielder of Nigerian descent would have been...
Hoogewerf Celebrates 'Hat-trick Of Assists' For Manchester United In 5-1 Win Vs Burnley U18
Published: September 28, 2020
Netherlands youth international of Nigerian descent Dillon Hoogewerf has taken to social media to celebrate his 'hat-trick of assists' in Manchester United's 5-1 rout of Burnley in the U18 Premier League on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The diminutive striker, who was signed from Dutch giants Ajax Amsterda...
Iheanacho Enters Game As Sub As Leicester Set Two Records In Win Against Manchester City
Published: September 27, 2020
Kelechi Iheanacho returned to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening as Leicester City shocked Manchester City 5-2 to go top of the Premier League standings after three rounds, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Manchester City old boy entered the game as a substitute with five minutes remaining after Jamie Vardy was f...
Omilabu Nets Second Consecutive Brace As Crystal Palace Lose To Arsenal U18
Published: September 27, 2020
David Omilabu netted his second consecutive brace but could not prevent his team Crystal Palace from losing 3-2 to Arsenal in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 2002-born attacker has started the 2020-2021 season in fine form, netting twice against Southampton in his first m...
'This Kid Is So Special' - Crystal Palace's Senegal Star Backs Eze To Flourish In Premier League
Published: September 27, 2020
Crystal Palace's Senegal international Cheikhou Kouyaté is backing England U21 international of Nigerian descent, Eberechi Eze to flourish in the Premier League. Kouyaté believes Eze can make an impact in the English top-flight if he is given time to adapt at Selhurst Park. Eagles boss Roy Hodgson handed a full...
The Reason Red-hot Chelsea Loanee Uwakwe Was Omitted From Reds Squad Vs Oxford United
Published: September 27, 2020
Chelsea loanee Tariq Uwakwe missed out on the matchday 18 as Accrington Stanley suffered a 4-1 loss at the hands of Oxford United in the League One on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The versatile left-footed midfielder was not selected by manager John Coleman for the visit of Oxford United due to ...
Reading Turn Down Chance To Sign Lincoln Prospect Adebayo-Smith After A Four-Week Trial
Published: September 27, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Championship club Reading have passed up the opportunity to sign talented Nigerian youngster Jordan Adebayo-Smith. The California-born striker recently returned to his club Lincoln City after training with the Royals for four weeks with a view to signing a contract. Reading...
Middlesbrough Coach Explains Why Akpom's Goal On Debut Will Do Him A World Of Good
Published: September 27, 2020
A week after completing a move to Middlesbrough, former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom was handed his full debut in a Championship match against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, September 26. The signs were positive in Akpom's first appearance for Boro, with the former England U21 international scoring nineteen minutes...
Tottenham Hotspur Hand Trial To Nigerian Defender Formerly With London Rivals Arsenal
Published: September 26, 2020
Tottenham Hotspur have handed a trial to promising Nigerian defender Tobi Omole ahead of a potential transfer in the summer transfer window, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Omole was surprisingly not offered a new contract by Spurs' north London rivals, Arsenal at the end of the 2019-2020 season. The center back ...
Chelsea Hero Mikel Provides Game-winning Assist For Stoke City In Win Vs Preston North End
Published: September 26, 2020
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel was at his best yet again, starring as Stoke City registered their first win of the new Championship season, beating Preston North End 1-0 at Deepdale on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Nigeria international returned to the Potters starting lineup after he was rested ...
EPL Wrap : Eze Full Debut; Ajayi & West Brom Throw Away 3-0 Lead Vs Chelsea; Iwobi Subbed In; Ighalo Not In 18
Published: September 26, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 26. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kick...