Golden Boy 60-Man Shortlist : Saka And Two Nigeria-Eligible Players In, Chelsea's Anjorin Out
Published: August 16, 2020
Celebrated Italian sports daily Tuttosport has updated the list of candidates for the prestigious Golden Boy, awarded to the best U21 player representing a European top-tier club. In the list which is now reduced to 60 names, three players eligible to represent the Nigerian National Teams have made the cut, but Chel...
Released Manchester United Starlet Ibrahim Delighted To Join Derby County
Published: August 16, 2020
Nigeria-eligible youngster Olamide Ibrahim was delighted after completing his move to Championship club Derby County. Ibrahim was on the books of English Premier League side Manchester United until the end of last season when he was released following the expiration of his contract. Ibrahim is among nine Derby ...
Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel Turns Down Move To Krylia Sovetov In Favour Of Stoke City
Published: August 16, 2020
Super Eagles and Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has reportedly turned down a move to Russian club Krylia Sovetov in favour of joining English Championship outfit Stoke City. According to Championat.com, the defensive midfielder was previously contacted by Krylia Sovetov and they offered him a salary of 1.2 million do...
Chelsea Mulling Over Move For Versatile Nigerian Center Back Dubbed 'New Semi Ajayi'
Published: August 16, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that English Premier League club Chelsea are mulling over a move for talented Nigerian teenager Paul Ibahadon. The Blues talent spotters extensively scouted the central defender before inviting him to Chelsea's training ground for further assessment. Chelsea youth team coaches ran...
Trabzonspor Coach Of Nigerian Descent Newton Eyes Swoop For Liverpool's Ejaria
Published: August 16, 2020
Newly-appointed Trabzonspor coach of Nigerian parentage, Eddie Newton is eyeing a summer swoop for Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria, according to reports in the Turkish media. Trabzonspor are in the market for a central midfielder as a replacement for Argentina international Jose Sosa. The management of Trabzons...
FA Cup Team Of The Season : Man Utd's Ighalo, Norwich's Idah Among Four Strikers Nominated
Published: August 15, 2020
The official Twitter account of the Emirates FA Cup will in the coming days unveil the Team of the Season for the 2019-2020 competition, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Fans have been asked to send in their nominations to create a final starting lineup from the 2019-20 Emirates FA Cup season. Of the four players no...
Bazunu, Nmecha Missing As Man City Fall To Lyon in Champions League Last Eight
Published: August 15, 2020
Two Nigerian starlets in the shape of Felix Nmecha and Gavin Bazunu were missing from the matchday squad for Manchester City who fell to a 3-1 defeat in their Champions League quarterfinal clash with Lyon on Saturday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.While the duo were included in the 27-man squad that landed in Po...
Antalyaspor Strong Contenders To Sign Super Eagles Fullback Shehu
Published: August 15, 2020
Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor have emerged as strong contenders to sign Nigeria international Abdullahi Shehu, according to reports. Turkish sports daily Fanatik claims that the Red and Whites are having contract talks with the versatile right-back and are close to an agreement. Shehu is currently a free a...
Dual-National Babajide Crowned Liverpool Women Player Of The Season
Published: August 15, 2020
English-born striker of Nigerian descent Rinsola Babajide has been crowned Liverpool FC Women Player of the Season for the 2019-2020 campaign, informs the official website of the Reds. The 22-year-old came first in the poll, with Melissa Lawley finishing in second place and Leighanne Robe in third. Babajide was L...
Stoke City Ahead Of West Brom In Race To Sign Chelsea Legend Obi Mikel
Published: August 15, 2020
Championship side Stoke City are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, according to reports. Stoke-on-Trent Live claims Mikel is expected to become Stoke City's fourth summer signing, having held talks with manager Michael O'Neill about a transfer. The Potters, who have Oghenekaro Etebo in th...
Chelsea Loanee Moses All Smiles Ahead Of Inter Milan's Semifinal Showdown Vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Published: August 15, 2020
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was in good spirits at Inter Milan's training session on Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Nerazzurri are preparing for their Europa League semifinal showdown against Ukrainian opponents Shakhtar Donetsk on Monday and the Chelsea loanee was spotted training in Düss...
Two Nigeria-Eligible Youngsters Named In Bayern Matchday Squad Vs Barcelona
Published: August 14, 2020
Two Nigeria-eligible teenagers have been included in Bayern Munich's matchday squad for their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash against La Liga powerhouse Barcelona at  Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Lisbon on Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Jamal Musiala and Joshua Zirkzee are among the ...
2019-20 Chelsea POTY Awards : Anjorin's Strike Nominated For Goal Of The Season
Published: August 14, 2020
Faustino Anjorin is in the running to win Chelsea's Goal of the Season prize for the 2019-2020 campaign. Chelsea have shortlisted twelve brilliant goals for the yearly accolade with the Anglo-Nigerian midfielder among the nominees Anjorin is up against the exceptional United States international Christian Pulisi...
QPR Duo Eze, Osayi-Samuel Spotted In Training Amid Transfer Speculation
Published: August 14, 2020
Nigerian duo of Bright Osayi-Samuel and Eberechi Eze have returned to pre-season training today with Queen Park Rangers despite the transfer speculations that have surrounded their future, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The two attack-minded players were spotted training with their mates at the Queen Park Rangers Trainin...
Fast-rising Winger Saka Has To Prove His Mettle Again After Arsenal's Capture Of Willian
Published: August 14, 2020
Arsenal on Friday, confirmed the signing of winger Willian on a free transfer after the Brazilian left Chelsea, but how will his arrival affect the development of fast-rising Nigerian starlet Bukayo Saka? Willian's arrival adds to further competition for the talented Saka, with Nicolas Pepe, Joe Willock and Ainsley Ma...