Europa League Expert Emery Explains Why Iwobi Replaced Lacazette 20 Minutes From Time
Published: March 15, 2019
Arsenal made light work of French opposition, Rennes at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening, completing an impressive second leg turnaround in the process to land themselves a Europa League quarterfinal berth. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needed only five minutes to open the scoring, followed by Ainsley Maitland-N...
Leicester City, Juventus, Ajax Among 20 Clubs That Watched 'New Onuachu' Vs Manchester United U19
Published: March 14, 2019
Nigerian striker Jibril Abubakar put himself in the shop window when FC Midtjylland became the first Danish side to reach the quarterfinals of the UEFA Youth League courtesy of their 3-1 win against Manchester United on Wednesday afternoon. According to Danish newspaper Herning Folkeblad, representatives from twent...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Reacts To Recent Criticism Of His Performance
Published: March 14, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has admitted that his performance against Istanbul Basaksehir was not up to scratch and has vowed to improve when Fenerbahce host Sivasspor on Friday. The former Nigeria international was the subject of criticism after Fenerbahce suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Super Lig leaders Ist...
Royal Excel Mouscron Keen To Extend Awoniyi's Loan Spell From Liverpool
Published: March 14, 2019
Royal Excel Mouscron are set to hold talks with Liverpool about extending Taiwo Awoniyi's stay at the Belgian First Division A club. With the Nigeria U23 invitee valued in the region of ten million pounds by Liverpool and Mouscron's well-documented financial problems, a permanent transfer to Les Hurlus has to be tak...
Sky Sports Pundit Offers Advice To Arsenal Coach : Start Iwobi Against Rennes
Published: March 14, 2019
Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas has advised Unai Emery to name Alex Iwobi in the starting line-up when the Gunners tackle Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday. Speaking before UEFA's decision to reduce Alexandre Lacazette's suspension to two games was announced, Nicholas is backing h...
Former Everton Star Yobo Tips Van Dijk To Become World's Best Defender
Published: March 14, 2019
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has sensationally tipped Liverpool central defender Virgil Van Dijk to someday become the best defender in the world after leading the Reds into the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League at the expense of favourites Bayern Munich.Jurgen Klopp's side defeated Bayern 3-1 Wedne...
Joseph Yobo Highlights Aerial Skills & Importance Of Van Dijk After Liverpool Win Vs Bayern
Published: March 14, 2019
For the first time since the 2008-2009 season, four Premier League teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League after Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool beat Bayern Munich 3-1 at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Mane's opener was cancelled out when Joel Matip turned into his own net six minute...
'New Onuachu' Shows Off Physical Ability As FCM Make History With Win Vs Man Utd U19
Published: March 13, 2019
FC Midtjylland became the first Danish club to reach a UEFA Youth League quarterfinal after beating Manchester United 3-1 at the MCH Arena on Wednesday, March 13. As for team news, Manchester United attack-minded duo of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire and Mipo Odubeko were not in the matchday squad while Jibril Abu...
Three Nigeria Players Tipped To Represent English Clubs In Europe Next season
Published: March 13, 2019
The UEFA Champions League and Europa League are played this week with some Nigerian players in action in the Europa. Izuchukwu Okosi attempts to answer the question regarding which Nigerian players are likely to be signed by top English sides expected to participate in both competitions next season.1. Henry OnyekuruCu...
Key Nigerian Midfielder Fails Fitness Test, Omitted From Chelsea UYL Squad Vs Montpellier
Published: March 13, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin will not be involved when two-time champions Chelsea face off with Montpellier in the UEFA Youth League last-16 at Cobham on Wednesday evening, starting from 1700 hours local time. The highly-rated youngster has failed a fitness test...
EFL: Ex-Chelsea Youth-Teamers Oyeleke, Olise In The Spotlight; Ladapo, Solomon-Otabor Score
Published: March 13, 2019
There were three goals scored by players of Nigerian descent in the English Football League in matches on Tuesday, March 12. Former Chelsea youth-teamer Emmanuel Oyeleke netted his third goal of the season as Port Vale claimed a comfortable 3-0 win against a Yeovil Town side that contained the giant Nigerian defende...
Chelsea Must Ignore Torino's Offer For Improved Defender Ola Aina
Published: March 12, 2019
Chelsea right-back Ola Aina, who is on loan at Torino, has been in the best form of his career since the start of the season, and is one of the most important players in Walter Mazzarri's team.Aina isn't just an important figure in Torino's backline, he is currently one of the most reliable defenders in Serie A.The 22-...
Liverpool-Owned Striker Set To Lead Nigeria U23s Attack In AFCONQ Against Libya
Published: March 12, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Liverpool-owned striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been summoned by the Nigeria Football Federation for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya this month. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the in-form Royal Excel Mouscron man will get the nod of the coaching sta...
Liverpool Must Target This Nigerian Hard Tackler As Milner's Replacement
Published: March 12, 2019
Nigeria star Wilfred Ndidi joined Leicester City from Belgium side Racing Genk as N’Golo Kante's replacement in 2017, and has been able to get the job done.He was voted the Foxes' Young Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons, thanks to his no-nonsense defensive performances at the center of the park.Consideri...
Arsenal U23 Star Amaechi Set For Crunch Tie Against Everton
Published: March 11, 2019
Arsenal youngster Xavier Amaechi, who is eligible to play for Nigeria, is set for tonight's clash against Everton in the Premier League 2.Amaechi, 18, has been in fine form for Freddie Ljungberg’s men since the start of this season and the young Gunners will definitely rely on his creativity at the flank when they ta...