EPL Wrap: Iwobi Game-Changer; Success Hits Post; Balogun Bench; Iheanacho Aerial Threat; Ndidi Stars; Moses In 18
Published: September 29, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 29. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Goodison Park, Nigeria target...
Ola Aina's Brother Shines On Full Debut For Chelsea U18s Against Norwich
Published: September 29, 2018
Ola Aina's sibling, Jordan, was impressive as Chelsea began the defense of their U18 Premier League Cup title with a 5-1 rout of Norwich City on Saturday afternoon. Jordan Aina finally made his full debut for the Blues at Cobham Training Centre after the defender was a non-playing substitute in three matches in the ...
Aston Villa Boss Reveals Exactly Why He Substituted Chelsea Loanee Abraham
Published: September 29, 2018
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has revealed that he had to substitute Tammy Abraham against Bristol City on Friday evening because the striker was playing through the pain barrier after suffering an injury. Abraham, who joined Aston Villa on the final day of the loan window, subbed out in the first minute of stoppage ...
Liverpool Legend Gerrard Reveals The Three Players That Can Act As Backup To Salah Or Mane
Published: September 29, 2018
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has named England U21 star of Nigerian parentage, Dominic Solanke, among the three players that can act as backup to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané if the two African stars are not available for selection. In his maiden season at Anfield, Solanke got games, 27 in total, but has droppe...
Fit Again Brentford Star Odubajo : We Were Better Than Arsenal In The Second Half
Published: September 28, 2018
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Moses Odubajo made a long-awaited return to the pitch after recovering from injury as Brentford were beaten 3-1 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday evening at the Emirates Stadium. Brentford saw themselves trailing by two goals at the break but showed character in the second ...
Ex-Man City Starlet Nwakali Cleared To Make Debut For Raków, Midfielder Granted Work Permit
Published: September 28, 2018
Former Manchester City starlet Chidiebere Nwakali has been cleared to make his competitive debut for Polish club Raków Częstochowa after he was recently granted a work permit. The former Nigeria U20 midfielder ended his four-year association with the Citizens in the summer transfer window before making an under th...
Good News For Chelsea But Bad News For Moses As Sarri Provides Update On Pedro
Published: September 28, 2018
Speaking to the national press in England, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has provided an update on the fitness of Pedro Rodríguez ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The World Cup winner has not figured for The Blues in their last two games in all competitio...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Finally Returns To Leganes After 10 Days Authorized Absence
Published: September 28, 2018
Kenneth Omeruo has finally returned to Spain ahead of CD Leganes' La Liga fixture with Real Betis at the  Estadio Benito Villamarín (Sevilla) on September 30. Spanish sports daily AS informs on its electronic edition that the Chelsea loanee was expected on Wednesday, but his connecting flight from Istanbul was can...
Nigerian Coach Among Six African Finalists Selected By Arsenal And WorldRemit for Coaching Programme
Published: September 28, 2018
A panel of judges from Arsenal Football Club and its official online money transfer partner, WorldRemit (www.WorldRemit.com), have selected six coaches from across Africa as finalists in their new Future Stars coaching progamme. These final six coaches will now compete in a public vote on FutureStars.WorldRemit.com...
Liverpool Product Jordon Ibe Recognized By Premier League After Reaching Milestone
Published: September 27, 2018
Former England youth international Jordon Ibe has been recognized by the English Premier League after clocking 100 appearances in the topflight. Bournemouth's official website informs that the Liverpool product was awarded a special commemorative medal for reaching 100 top flight appearances by Cadbury in line with ...
Victor Moses Top Dribbler & Most Fouled Player In Chelsea's Win Vs Liverpool
Published: September 27, 2018
Victor Moses made his first start of the 2018-19 campaign in all competitions as Chelsea came from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday evening. The former Nigeria national-teamer outshone the 25 outfield players that were in action at Anfield in two key statistics. Accor...
Aina Among Three Nigerian Starlets In Chelsea UYL Squad; Two In Midtjylland Squad
Published: September 27, 2018
Chelsea have submitted their squad list for the UEFA Youth League and there are no surprises in the 40-man group with all the Nigerian players in contention to be named making the cut. First-year scholars Jordan Aina and Faustino Anjorin, and England U19 star Tariq Uwakwe have been selected by manager Joe Edwards. ...
Isaac Success Pleased With Individual Display Vs Tottenham, Itching To Play Against Arsenal
Published: September 27, 2018
Nigeria international Isaac Success was pleased with his individual performance in Watford's loss on penalties to Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday evening. The former Golden Eaglets sensation opened the scoring less than forty seconds after the restart and was handed the responsibili...
Liverpool Vs Chelsea Team News : Moses In Traveling Party; No Debut For Uwakwe & Adekanye
Published: September 26, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Nigeria international Victor Moses is set to be included in Chelsea's 18-man squad for the League Cup third round clash against Liverpool on Wednesday evening, barring a last-minute change by manager Maurizio Sarri. It is confirmed that the number fifteen was in Chelsea's...
Arsenal Product Fela Scores For Yeovil Town But Bad News For Teammate Jaiyesimi
Published: September 26, 2018
The Nigerian contingent at League Two club Yeovil Town, Omar Sowunmi and Diallang Jaiyesimi, all started in their 1-1 draw with Milton Keynes Dons at the Huish Park Stadium in Somerset on Tuesday evening. While Fela and the giant defender Sowunmi played the full game, striker Jaiyesimi had to be stretchered off the ...