Napoli striker Victor Osimhen names two Chelsea legends he is inspired by
Published: October 14, 2021
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he is inspired by two Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel. The Nigeria international arrived Napoli in the summer of 2020 from Lille for a fee of 70 million euros, making him the most expensive African-born player in history. The 2015 U17 World Cup Gold...
Ex-Red Devils midfielder urges Man Utd to sign Nigeria star with 152 EPL appearances
Published: October 14, 2021
Former Red Devils midfielder Luke Chadwick would love to see Manchester United make a move for Wilfred Ndidi as from the January transfer window. Chadwick believes United need to add a holding midfielder to the squad and mentioned the Super Eagles star as a potential acquisition even though the transfer will be dif...
Former Arsenal and Chelsea stars in Nigeria's most valuable starting XI worth N99.3billion
Published: October 14, 2021
Transfermarkt has revealed Nigeria's most valuable starting lineup with nine current Super Eagles players making the cut. Allnigeriasoccer.com has opted for a 3-5-2 formation, the system deployed by manager Gernot Rohr during Nigeria's last international match against Central African Republic. The combined valua...
Manchester United star acknowledges Iheanacho deserved to win EPL POTM ahead of himself
Published: October 14, 2021
Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard has acknowledged that Kelechi Iheanacho deserved to win the Premier League Player of the Month award for March 2021 ahead of himself. After a brilliant start to his career at West Ham United, Lingard was in the frame for the monthly accolade along with Iheanacho, Christensen, Kan...
Leicester City youth team coach reveals Rangers' Nigerian fullback hated playing CB
Published: October 14, 2021
Leicester City U23 manager Steven Beaglehole has revealed that Calvin Bassey used to hate playing as a center back during his days at the Foxes Academy. Predominantly a left-back, the Italian-born Bassey was mostly used as a central defender in his final season at Leicester City, 2019-2020, and it is unclear whethe...
Everton's Super Eagles winger returns to full training ahead of West Ham United clash
Published: October 14, 2021
Everton manager Rafa Benitez has been handed a boost ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with West Ham United as three players have returned to full training. One of the players is Alex Iwobi, who pulled out of the Super Eagles squad for this month's games against Central African Republic after picking up an ...
Nigeria manager Rohr to watch Bordeaux vs Nantes with Super Eagles stars set to feature
Published: October 14, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will be among the spectators when Bordeaux take on Nantes in a French Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique this weekend. Rohr is not really on one of his scouting missions but will be present at the stadium to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the founding of Bordeaux. Havin...
EPL-winning manager makes one promise to Ekong, Dennis, Watford stars ahead of Liverpool clash
Published: October 14, 2021
English Premier League-winning manager Claudio Ranieri has promised to pay for dinner for the Watford players if they manage to keep a clean sheet in Saturday's meeting against Liverpool at Vicarage Road. Nigeria internationals William Troost-Ekong and Emmanuel Dennis are set to be involved in some capacity against...
Super Eagles striker misses full Lorient training ahead of trip to Marseille
Published: October 14, 2021
Lorient are sweating over the fitness of Terem Moffi three days before facing Marseille in the French Ligue 1 in a gameweek ten clash at the Orange Vélodrome. Moffi injured his collarbone after landing awkwardly following a duel with Clermont goalkeeper during Lorient's last game before the international break on O...
Inter Milan linked with move for Super Eagles star as replacement for ex-Man Utd, Arsenal striker
Published: October 14, 2021
Paul Onuachu's future seems to be away from Racing Genk despite recently extending his contract with the Limburg club. According to Calcio Mercato via Football Italia, Inter Milan are the latest club linked with a possible move for the 2.01 meters tall center forward who made a splash in Belgium in 2020-2021 with 35...
'No negotiations' - Agent dismisses reports linking Super Eagles GK Okoye with OGC Nice
Published: October 13, 2021
Former Feyenoord midfielder Wessel Weezenberg, who represents Maduka Okoye, has moved quickly to dismiss reports that suggested that he was in talks with French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice over a deal for the Super Eagles goalkeeper. The German-born glovesman has been tipped to make the next leap in his career in the near...
EFL Trophy: Olise, Adegoke unused subs for Chelsea; Man Utd's Hoogewerf starts
Published: October 13, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of how Nigeria-eligible players fared in Papa John's Trophy matches played on Wednesday, October 13. At the Stadium of Light, Sunderland defeated Manchester United 2-1 thanks to Wearne's game-winning goal in the 66th minute. Dutch-Nigerian teenager Dillon Hoogewerf made his second ...
Chelsea legend Mikel reveals Lyn attempted to brainwash him into signing for Man Utd
Published: October 13, 2021
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has revealed that Norwegian club Lyn Fotball attempted to brainwash him into signing for Manchester United instead of Chelsea in 2005. Manchester United made the first move to sign Mikel after the central midfielder impressed their scouts at the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup in Egypt, and he wa...
Official : Young attacker signs new contract at Chelsea
Published: October 13, 2021
Through their official website, European champions Chelsea have announced that promising youngster Louis Flower has inked a new deal with the club. The 2004-born center forward has signed his first professional contract with Chelsea. Flower joined Chelsea at U14 level from Cambridge United and was on scholarship...
Photo confirmation : 19-year-old Chelsea winger completes transfer to Aston Villa
Published: October 13, 2021
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Aston Villa have announced the signing of teenage winger Declan Frith who last wore the colours of Chelsea. The 19-year-old has been offered a contract by Aston Villa after impressing on trial in recent weeks. He netted a hat-trick for the Y...