EPL wrap : Olise assists; Dennis fires blanks; Offiah first call-up; Ekong, Eze, Onyeka benched
Published: February 26, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 26, 2021. At Brentford Community Stadium, Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka continued his bench role for the Bees in a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United. ...
Nigeria-eligible starlet gets brace of assists for Arsenal U18s in win vs Reading
Published: February 26, 2022
Ethan Nwaneri enhanced his reputation further by providing two assists for Arsenal in their 4-2 win over Reading in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Making only his second career start for the Gunners U18s in the division, the England U16 international of Nigerian descent was on the pitch for 85 minutes...
Nigeria call-ups : EPL players have the edge over other players after reveal by ex-Watford ace
Published: February 26, 2022
Former Manchester United and Watford striker Odion Ighalo believes that English Premier League players have the edge over players in other leagues when it comes to invitation to the Nigeria national teams. Nigeria have more players in the Premier League now in comparison to the past, making the Super Eagles stronger...
Who have been the best Nigerian players in the EPL?
Published: February 26, 2022
There is no doubt that Nigerian players have made a big impact in the EPL, players who have starred for their teams, having a huge influence on where the title went, as well as the relegation battle at the other end of the table. Though this article will only look at past players, those who have finished their career, ...
Queens Park Rangers discover asking price for former Manchester United winger Kehinde
Published: February 26, 2022
Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers are weighing up a move to sign former Manchester United winger Tosin Kehinde in the summer transfer window. Queens Park Rangers director of football Les Ferdinand is a long-term admirer of the 2019 Nigeria U23 invitee and recently saw firsthand what sort of quality he can add...
'ANS seem to be in the know with some Spurs players' - Insider hopeful Omole will agree new deal
Published: February 26, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur insider John Wenham is hopeful Tobi Omole will agree a new deal in the coming weeks. The London-born center back of Nigerian descent has approximately four months left on his contract with Tottenham Hotspur, whom he joined from Arsenal in October 2020 following a successful trial. Omole has been o...
PL 2 : Okonkwo concedes 4 goals, Azeez scores og, Awe captain in Arsenal's loss to Liverpool
Published: February 26, 2022
Four players of Nigerian descent were on parade at Meadow Park as Arsenal suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Liverpool in a Premier League 2 clash on Friday night.  Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defender Zach Awe and midfielder Miguel Azeez went the distance for the Gunners, while Dutch-born winger Joel Ideho was intr...
Anglo-Nigerian winger to miss Southampton's clash with Norwich City
Published: February 25, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian winger Nathan Tella will not be involved on Friday night when Southampton take on Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium. The 22-year-old is recovering from a groin injury he suffered in a Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 15. Tella has missed the last five matches played ...
Slavia Prague's Nigeria youth international misses out on UECL POTW to Leicester star
Published: February 25, 2022
Slavia Prague's Nigeria youth international Yira Collins Sor has missed out on the UEFA Europa Conference League Player of the Week with Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison named the most outstanding player of the playoffs, second leg. The two other players shortlisted for the POTW were Eli Dasa (Vitess...
QPR chief watches ex-Man Utd winger Kehinde in UECL clash vs Leicester; injury update
Published: February 25, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Queens Park Rangers have reignited their interest in Tosin Kehinde with a view to signing the former Manchester United winger in the summer transfer window. It is confirmed that Queens Park Rangers director of football Les Ferdinand was at the King Power Stadium on T...
Leicester City goalkeeper Schmeichel denies he made a mistake in build-up to Odey's goal
Published: February 25, 2022
In the biggest match ever to be staged at Randers Stadium, the Danish Cup winners were beaten 3-1 by Premier League side Leicester City on Thursday evening, with five Nigerian players on parade. Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman started for the Premier League side, while Randers had Tosin Kehind...
'What a player''- Chelsea fans single out Anglo-German-Nigerian RB for praise after FAYC win
Published: February 25, 2022
Chelsea fans heaped praise on Anglo-German-Nigerian fullback Derrick Abu for his outstanding performance during the Blues' 3-2 win over Blackpool in the quarterfinals of the FA Youth Cup on Thursday. The exciting right-back was involved in the build-up to all three goals scored by Chelsea against the Seasiders at St...
Arsenal loanee Akinola hails Lacazette for forcing stoppage-time winner vs Wolves
Published: February 25, 2022
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola has hailed Gunners captain Alex Lacazette for his performance during the hard-fought 2-1 win over this season's surprise package, Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. Akinola wasn't considered for the match because he is currently in Sc...
'We've not seen the best of him' - Rangers coach complimentary of Bassey after display vs Dortmund
Published: February 25, 2022
Rangers manager  Giovanni van Bronckhorst was complimentary of Calvin Bassey after the Scottish champions qualified for the last sixteen of the Europa League following their 6-4 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund. With Rangers trailing 2-1 on the night, the Dutchman made a tactical change at halftime, bringing on L...
Ighalo names ex-Arsenal star Ozil best player he's faced, Man Utd ace best player he's played with
Published: February 25, 2022
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo was a guest of Thursday evening's edition of Inside The Hive to answer questions from Hornets supporters.The Nigeria international, who spent roughly three years at Vicarage Road, made 100 appearances in all competitions for Watford, scoring 39 goals.Ighalo has played alongside John ...