Talented striker of Nigerian descent scores his first goal for Chelsea U18s on full debut
Published: November 06, 2021
Talented striker of Nigerian descent Tudor Mendel-Idowu scored his first goal for Chelsea U18s on his starting debut as the Blues left it late to seal a 4-3 win over Crystal Palace in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Mendel-Idowu was joined in Chelsea's starting lineup by 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Pri...
Nigerian-born midfielder scores first-ever goal for Arsenal Youth in 6-goal thriller vs Leicester
Published: November 06, 2021
In one of the games of the season so far in the Premier League 2,  Arsenal recovered from three goals down to force Leicester City to a 3-3 draw at Shenley Training Centre in Hertfordshire on Saturday afternoon. Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola and Folarin Balogun started for the Gunners while James Olayinka an...
EPL wrap : Onyeka benched; Shoretire not involved; Olise subbed in; Eze missing but not far away
Published: November 06, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  In the early kickoff, reigning champions City won the 186th Manchester derby, beating United 2-0 at Old Trafford. Shola Shoretire still has to...
Canada coach reveals Chelsea tried to stop Ugbo from representing CANMNT; Nigeria an option
Published: November 06, 2021
Canada men's national team coach John Herdman has sensationally claimed that Chelsea attempted to block Ike Ugbo from representing the Reds and also revealed that the Racing Genk striker could have pledged his international future to Nigeria over the North Americans. Ugbo was quickly handed a roster spot ahead of th...
'Top, top player' - Super Eagles star Shehu shares his views on recall of ex-Man Utd star Ighalo
Published: November 06, 2021
Omonia Nicosia right back Abdullahi Shehu has shared his thoughts on the recall of former Manchester United and Watford attacker Odion Ighalo to the Super Eagles for the national team's 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Liberia and Cape Verde. The Al-Shabab star called time on his international career short...
Ex-England star names the Tottenham player that could play the Victor Moses role in Conte's 3-5-2
Published: November 06, 2021
Former England international of Nigerian descent Gabby Agbonlahor is tipping Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn to play the Victor Moses role in Antonio Conte's trademark 3-5-2 formation. Tottenham confirmed the appointment of Conte as their new head coach this week and it's the second time the Italian will b...
'He's a very talented player' - Watford boss backs Super Eagle to have good game vs Arsenal
Published: November 06, 2021
Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has acknowledged that he missed Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis during his side's 1-0 loss to Southampton last weekend. The Hornets have not shown consistency in the new Premier League season, surprisingly losing at the Vic to the Saints after a brilliant performance, especially i...
PL 2 : Red-hot Belgian-Nigerian winger at the double for Southampton vs Newcastle
Published: November 06, 2021
Kazeem Olaigbe was the star performer as Southampton thrashed Newcastle United 5-0 in a Premier League 2 clash at Staplewood Campus on Friday, scoring a pair of goals in the big win. Olaigbe, a Belgium U19 international of Nigerian descent, Nigeria U23 hopeful Oludare Olufunwa and Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo all tasted acti...
Nigeria receive huge boost ahead of WCQ as Osimhen resumes full training at Napoli
Published: November 05, 2021
In theory, Victor Osimhen is in contention to be selected in the matchday squad for Napoli's Serie A clash against Verona on Sunday, if the latest training report published by the official website of the Blues is anything to go by. The Nigeria international participated in full training in Friday's workout at SSC Napo...
Chelsea striker Fiabema reveals Ronaldo is his idol, loves Mbappe, Lukaku, Josh King
Published: November 05, 2021
Norwegian-born Nigerian striker Bryan Fiabema has labelled Manchester United's Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol. The former Tromso wonderkid has been in blistering form for Chelsea youth teams, scoring five goals in his last seven starts and was also in great goalscoring form for his country of birth...
Ronaldo beats Nigeria-eligible striker, 8 others to Man Utd Goal of the Month award
Published: November 05, 2021
Shola Shoretire has missed out on Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for October 2021. The England youth international of Nigerian descent was nominated for his effort in a Premier League 2 clash against Blackburn Rovers at Leigh Sports Village on October 16. Other nominees were Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcu...
Leicester City boss happy to have 'very, very important player' Ndidi back before trip to Leeds
Published: November 05, 2021
Wilfred Ndidi made his comeback from injury in Leicester City's 1-1 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Europa League clash at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. The Nigeria international started on the bench and was introduced with 32 minutes left to play, his first game for club and country in forty days. The ...
8 players of Nigerian descent including Man Utd, Arsenal, Celtic starlets named in England squads
Published: November 05, 2021
The English Football Association announced the Young Lions rosters on Friday, ahead of upcoming international matches in November, with eight Nigeria-eligible players making the cut. Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who has been in red-hot form in the Premier League 2, has been included in the England U21 group for a...
Another Liverpool-reared player wants to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria
Published: November 05, 2021
2017 England U20 World Cup-winning winger Sheyi Ojo is the second Liverpool-reared player willing to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria, according to reports. BBC Sport says Ojo has made himself available for selection to the three-time African champions, following in the footsteps of forme...
'Moses has big quality' - Spartak coach pleased with performance of ex-Chelsea ace vs Leicester
Published: November 05, 2021
Spartak Moscow boss Rui Vitória was pleased with the performance of former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses during their Europa League meeting with Leicester City on Thursday night. The draw against the Foxes meant the Moscovites are faced with a difficult task qualifying for the knockout rounds as they are currently ...