Onuachu's fine form continues with 25th goal of the season for Racing Genk
Published: February 26, 2021
Paul Onuachu's excellent form continued on Friday night as Racing Genk defeated Sporting Charleroi 2-1 at the Stade du Pays de Charleroi to consolidate third position in the Belgian First Division A standings. Seventeen minutes in, the Nigeria national teamer broke the deadlock when he converted a spot kick awarde...
Chelsea boss runs the rule over Anjorin ahead of big Premier League clash vs Manchester United
Published: February 26, 2021
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel continues to monitor Faustino Anjorin at close quarters with a view to the possibility of including the talented winger in his gameday squad for Sunday's blockbuster Premier League clash against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Anglo-Nigerian...
'Victor was really very worried'- Spartak coach on psychological state of Chelsea loanee after red card
Published: February 26, 2021
Spartak Moscow coach Domenico Tedesco has revealed that former Nigeria international Victor Moses was emotionally down following his red card and the goal-scoring opportunity he missed against Dinamo Moscow in the Russian Cup last weekend.  The Chelsea loanee was first booked in the fifteenth minute after he was ad...
Fulham's most decisive player Lookman not looking at his goals and assists pre-Crystal Palace
Published: February 26, 2021
Fulham winger Ademola Lookman has stressed that he is not looking at his goals and assists this season ahead of the London derby against Crystal Palace on February 28. With four goals and three assists to his name, the 2017 U20 World Cup winner is statistically Fulham's most decisive player in the top-flight but he'...
Fulham central defender Tosin still leaning towards England over Nigeria ahead of Euro 2020
Published: February 26, 2021
Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has given the biggest hint yet that his international future lies with his country of birth England rather than three-time African champions Nigeria. The Manchester City academy product is one of the shining lights in what has been a dismal campaign for Fulham who are struggl...
Photo : Arsenal's Nigerian midfielder joins Derby County on a permanent deal
Published: February 26, 2021
Nigerian midfielder Bayo Fapetu has taken to social media to announce that he has ended his association with Arsenal by signing a contract with Championship outfit Derby County. Thus, Fapetu will not be among the new intake of academy scholars at Arsenal for the 2021-2022 season. The promising teenager is departi...
Seven Arsenal products of Nigerian descent hail ex-Super Eagles target Saka after starring vs Benfica
Published: February 26, 2021
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal kept their season alive after coming from behind to beat Benfica 3-2 to progress to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening. No Nigeria-eligible player was involved in the game held in Athens, with the Spanish football tactician omitting registered players Arthur Okonkwo, Tol...
How five ex-Manchester United teenagers of Nigerian descent reacted after Shoretire set new club record
Published: February 26, 2021
Shola Shoretire was delighted after setting a new record for Manchester United in their goalless draw with Real Sociedad in a Europa League round of 32 second-leg clash on Thursday night. When Shoretire stepped out onto the Old Trafford turf in the 76th minute to replace Mason Greenwood, he became the club's younges...
Rangers' Aribo, Balogun feature in highest-scoring two-legged tie since rebranding of Europa League
Published: February 26, 2021
Nigeria internationals Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun were part of history on Thursday night as Rangers defeated Royal Antwerp to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League. According to the statisticians at OPTA, the 9-5 aggregate scoreline in favour of the Scottish Premiership side is the highest-scoring two-legged ...
Super Eagles striker Olayinka reacts after Slavia Prague shock Ndidi's Leicester City in Europa League
Published: February 26, 2021
Super Eagles striker Peter Olayinka was impressive as Slavia Prague progressed to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League following their shock 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. The Slavia Prague number 9, who was so confident ahead of the game, went the distance along with Leice...
Nigeria-Eligible Winger breaks Manchester United record that stood for 39 years after European debut
Published: February 25, 2021
Manchester United are through to the last sixteen of the UEFA Europa League after beating Spanish opponents Real Sociedad 4-0 on aggregate, with tonight's second leg at Old Trafford ending goalless. The Red Devils had chances to win the game; Portugal star Bruno Fernandes hit the woodwork while Anthony Martial and D...
Napoli coach reveals Osimhen still awaits medical clearance from Federation before return to action
Published: February 25, 2021
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso has stressed that it's up to the Italian Federation not club medics to decide when Victor Osimhen will return to action. The Nigeria national teamer was unavailable for selection as the Serie A side were knocked out of the Europa League in the round of 32 stage despite a 2-1 win against ...
Ex-Bolton Wanderers playmaker Okocha advises Salah to dump Liverpool for Barcelona
Published: February 25, 2021
Former Bolton Wanderers playmaker Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has urged Egypt international Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool and move to Barcelona if he receives an offer from the Spanish powerhouse. The Super Eagles legend is of the opinion that Salah needs a new adventure in his career after winning almost all possible ...
Solskjaer hints at Shoretire setting new Manchester United record tonight
Published: February 25, 2021
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted at Shola Shoretire setting a new Manchester United record by revealing that there's a possibility of the Anglo-Nigerian winger getting playing time tonight. The 17-year-old would be the youngest player to feature for Manchester United in European competition if he is involve...
Manchester United announces partnership with StarTimes to offer MUTV in Nigeria, other African countries
Published: February 25, 2021
Millions of Manchester United fans in Africa will gain access to MUTV under an agreement with StarTimes, the continent’s leading digital TV operator.StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across sub-Saharan African, representing the biggest agreement of its kind by Manchester United in the...