Anjorin And His Proud Nigerian Dad React To Midfielder's Premier League Debut For Chelsea
Published: March 10, 2020
Poole-born midfielder of Nigerian descent, Faustino Anjorin has spoken of his happiness at making his English Premier League debut for Chelsea in their 4-0 hammering of Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, March 8. The England U19 international entered the pitch as a substitute in the 71st minute to replace Willian...
Ex-Burnley Winger Okenla Explains Why Man Utd Fans Were Initially Skeptical Over Ighalo Signing
Published: March 09, 2020
Former Burnley and Birmingham City winger Folorunso Okenla has argued that Manchester United fans were initially skeptical over the signing of Odion Ighalo in the January transfer window because the former Watford striker fell off the radar when he moved to the Chinese League. Having been linked with the likes of PSG...
'He's Been The One Screening The Back Line' - Ex-Liverpool Star Reveals Ndidi Is Vital To Leicester City
Published: March 09, 2020
Former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison believes a fit Wilfred Ndidi is vital for Leicester City's European hopes as the Foxes face Aston Villa Monday night at the King Power Stadium. Ndidi has not started Leicester's last seven Premier League games due to a knee injury but could be back for the visit of the Villa...
Arsenal Coach Arteta Provides Fresh Update On Bukayo Saka's Contract Situation
Published: March 09, 2020
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta spoke to the national press on Monday afternoon ahead of his side's Premier League game against reigning champions Manchester City and one of the subjects he touched on was the contract situation of Bukayo Saka. The Anglo-Nigerian winger inked his first professional contract with the Gunn...
Liverpool Hero Redknapp Reveals One Thing That Impressed Him About Ighalo Vs Man City
Published: March 09, 2020
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp lavished praise on Odion Ighalo in the wake of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Manchester City in a Premier League game at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Redknapp was delighted over Ighalo's hold up play that led to the sequence for the second goal scored by Scott McTomi...
Arsenal Super Kid Saka Is Youngest Player To Start An EPL Game 2019-2020 Season
Published: March 09, 2020
Bukayo Saka has been identified as the youngest player to be named in the starting line-up for an English Premier League match in the 2019-2020 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Football stats, graphics and analysis gurus Squawka have revealed the top four youngest starters so far this season, with Saka the youn...
'I Like Him, He's A Great Alternative' - Ex-Man Utd Striker Owen Hails Ighalo's Impact Off The Bench
Published: March 08, 2020
Manchester United boosted their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League after beating Manchester City 2-0 in a derby game at Old Trafford on Sunday evening, leaving Liverpool two wins away from the Premier League title.  Anthony Martial volleyed in at the near post to give Manchester United the lead on...
'He's Got A Big Reputation' - Chelsea's Nigerian Midfielder Hailed On Premier League Debut
Published: March 08, 2020
Chelsea have tightened their grip on fourth position in the English Premier League following their comfortable 4-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Frank Lampard's team were 2-0 up at the break thanks to efforts from Mason Mount and Pedro. And early in t...
Manchester United's Best Loan Signing In History : Red-hot Striker Ighalo Gets A Mention
Published: March 08, 2020
Odion Ighalo has had a promising start to his career at Manchester United and got a mention as United writer Adam Marshall published an opinion piece on the club's best loan signing in history. If the former Nigeria international continues to silence his critics by scoring goals, he could end up being the best loan...
Former Tottenham Coach Gives One Reason Why Ighalo Should Start For Man Utd Vs Man City
Published: March 07, 2020
Former Tottenham Hotspur coach Tim Sherwood believes Odion Ighalo has done enough to retain his place in the starting line-up in tomorrow's derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford. Everyone is now singing a different tune about the former Nigeria international after he notched three poac...
EPL Wrap : Saka Goes 90; Solanke, Idah Subbed In; Billing Plays Through Pain Barrier; Success, Dele-Bashiru, Ibe Not In 18
Published: March 07, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, March 7. In the early kickoff, champions-in-waiting Liverpool came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1. Former Denmark U21 international Philip Billing played through the ...
Former Arsenal Midfielder Ebiowei Scores First Goal In A Glasgow Rangers Shirt
Published: March 07, 2020
Former Arsenal wonderkid Malcolm Ebiowei netted his first goal in a Glasgow Rangers shirt as their U18 team registered a comfortable 6-2 victory against Aberdeen in the CAS U18 League on Friday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Rangers' goals were spread among five different scorers, with Umaro Balde (2),...
Ogungbo Scores In Spectacular Style But Arsenal Bow Out Of FA Youth Cup In Last Eight
Published: March 07, 2020
Arsenal's campaign in the FA Youth Cup came to an end on Friday night after they were beaten 4-1 by Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. As many as four exciting teenagers of Nigerian descent, namely midfielder Miguel Azeez, defenders Daniel Oyegoke and Mazeed Ogungbo, and winger Ryan Alebiosu...
Nigeria Handed Boost Ahead Of AFCONQ As Wigan's Balogun Is Passed Fit After Injury Scare
Published: March 07, 2020
Three-time African champions Nigeria have been handed a boost ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone with Brighton & Hove loanee Leon Balogun fit for the games in Asaba and Freetown. Providing an injury update ahead of today's Championship clash against Luton Town at the DW Stadium, Wi...
'People Laughed At Man Utd For Signing Ighalo' - Ian Wright On Striker Silencing His Critics
Published: March 06, 2020
Manchester United scrambled across the line to get former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo just before the winter transfer market closed for business. It was clear that Manchester United needed a new striker after Marcus Rashford suffered a back injury and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to ease the goalscori...