Photo Confirmation: Fit-Again Victor Moses Trains With Chelsea Pre-Wolverhampton Wanderers
Published: December 05, 2018
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was pictured training with Chelsea first-teamers in their final training session ahead of Wednesday evening's Premier League meeting against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri stated at yesterday's pre-match press conference that there are no injuries at the ...
The New Premier League Record Leon Balogun Helped Brighton Set In 3-1 Win Against The Eagles
Published: December 05, 2018
Leon Balogun helped Brighton & Hove to set a new Premier League record in their 3-1 win against Crystal Palace at the American Express Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. Three first half goals from Glenn Murray, Leon Balogun and Florin Andone sealed the victory over the Eagles. According to Goal, it was the f...
Arsenal's Saka Nets Stunning Goal, Chelsea's Tino Notches Assist Against League One Teams
Published: December 05, 2018
Arsenal have been knocked out of the Checkatrade Trophy following their 2-1 loss to League One opponents Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Tuesday evening. There were starts for youngest player of Nigerian descent to feature in the Europa League, Bukayo Saka, Tobi Omole and James Olayinka and they all went the distance ap...
Balogun Scores 25 Seconds After Coming On As Sub But Fails To Break EPL Record Held By Ex-Nigeria U20 Star
Published: December 04, 2018
Leon Balogun opened his Brighton & Hove account as they claimed a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in a Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium on Tuesday night. The Seagulls manager Chris Hughton had to bolster his defense with the introduction of the Nigeria international on the half-hour mark a...
Ndidi Joins Man Utd's Rashford, Barcelona's Dembele In U21 TOTW Europe's Top 5 Leagues
Published: December 04, 2018
Two players of Nigerian decent have been named to the Team of the Week Europe's Top Five Leagues (30th November to December 2, 2018). Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Hertha BSC's Jordan Torunarigha have been selected in the best rated XI from Europe’s top five leagues, comprising only of players aged 2...
'He Did Well Against Liverpool' - Everton Coach Hints Lookman May Start First EPL Game In Over A Year
Published: December 04, 2018
Ahead of Everton's Premier League clash against Newcastle United, manager Marco Silva has admitted that England U21 star Ademola Lookman is pushing hard for a place in the starting line-up. The Nigeria Football Federation target gave a good account of himself after coming off the bench in the 1-0 loss to Liverpool l...
Wolves Target Victor Moses Available For Selection After Back Injury
Published: December 04, 2018
Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri spoke to the national press in England ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium on Wednesday evening. Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was not in the Blues squad vs PAOK Thessaloniki in last week's Europa League match at Stamf...
EFL Trophy Team News: AFC Wimbledon's Nigerian Captain Rated As Doubtful For Showdown Vs Chelsea
Published: December 04, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that AFC Wimbledon captain Deji Oshilaja is unlikely to suit up for the League One club when they trade tackles with Chelsea U21 in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday evening. The central defender has failed a fitness test after picking up a slight knock in the Dons 3-1 win at Halifax...
Arsenal Legend Advises Emery To Drop Iwobi From Starting XI Against Manchester United
Published: December 04, 2018
Arsenal legend and former England international Paul Merson has insinuated that Alex Iwobi should not be named in the Gunners starting line-up in their mouthwatering clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow evening. Merson has predicted that Unai Emery's side will go 20 games unbeaten on Wednesday an...
Chelsea Legend Essien Helps Two Nigerian Midfielders Prepare For EFL Trophy Clash
Published: December 03, 2018
Chelsea legend Michael Essien trained with Chelsea U21 team ahead of Tuesday evening's EFL Trophy knockout round tie against AFC Wimbledon at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have tweeted that the former Ghana international has been helping their development squad prepare for tomorrow’s Checkatrade Trophy game at the Br...
'He Was Not Doing Badly' - Arsenal Coach Refuses To Publicly Criticize Showboating Winger
Published: December 03, 2018
Arsenal coach Unai Emery has refused to criticize Alex Iwobi for his performance in the 4-2 win vs Tottenham Hotspur in which he was substituted at half-time, saying it was a tactical decision to replace the number seventeen. If the stats are anything to go by, the Hale End Academy product had a poor game in the Nor...
Manchester United Legend Ferdinand Labels Ex-Super Eagles Dazzler Okocha A Magician
Published: December 02, 2018
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has labelled ex-Super Eagles star Austin Okocha a magician. Okocha is considered one of Nigeria's greatest ever footballers and honed his skills in the Premier League playing for modest Bolton Wanderers for four years after transferring from Paris Saint-Germain. Ferdinand a...
Arsenal Coach Explains Why Iwobi Was Substituted At Half-Time Third Time This Season
Published: December 02, 2018
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has explained why Alex Iwobi was replaced at half-time by Alexandre Lacazette as the Gunners beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 in the North London derby on Sunday.From a striker's point of view, the Nigeria international struggled though he forced a fine save from Hugo Lloris with the Gunners leading 1...
Arsenal 4 Tottenham 2 : Iwobi Replaced At Half-Time As Gunners Extend Unbeaten Run
Published: December 02, 2018
Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 in the North London Derby on Sunday afternoon.Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi was in action for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was given the nod ahead of Alexandre Lacazette, who again had to settle for a place among the substitute. The Gabonese striker...
Iheanacho's Name Mentioned Again As Watford Confirm They Will Appeal Capoue's Red Card
Published: December 02, 2018
Watford manager Javi Gracia has confirmed that the club will appeal the red card received by French midfielder Etienne Capoue in the closing minutes of their 2-0 loss to Leicester City in a Premier League match at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Kelechi Iheanacho's name has been mentioned again, this time by the H...