Chelsea Icon Obi Mikel Captains Stoke City In 2-2 Draw With Barnsley
Published: October 21, 2020
Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel captained Stoke City for the first time in a competitive match as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Barnsley in a Championship game at the Bet365 Stadium on Wednesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Nigeria international was handed the captain's armband in a pre-season win a...
UCL Wrap MD 1 : Dennis Scores; Onyeka, Sanusi Debut; Ighalo, Okereke, Zirkzee, Nmecha, Musiala Bench
Published: October 21, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of Nigeria-eligible players involved for their respective teams on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League. At Saint-Petersburg Stadium, Club Brugge registered a 2-1 win over Zenit thanks to Charles De Ketelaere's winning goal in injury time. Emmanuel Dennis was one of Club Brugge...
'I Know How Ruben Likes To Play' - Aina Delighted To Link Up With Former Chelsea Teammate
Published: October 21, 2020
Torino-owned fullback Ola Aina is delighted to link up with his former Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Craven Cottage. The Nigeria international has known the England midfielder most of his life as they both rose through the ranks at Chelsea and were key members of the Blues side that won the UEFA Youth Leagu...
Spartak Moscow Coach Explains Why Chelsea Loanee Moses Was Not In Squad Vs Yenisey
Published: October 21, 2020
Spartak Moscow coach Domenico Tedesco has explained why Victor Moses was not in the squad that suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Yenisey in a Russian Cup clash at the Stadion Metallurg (Krasnoyarsk) on Wednesday afternoon. Few days after his signing was confirmed, the Chelsea loanee was handed his debut, coming ...
The Premier League Season Ahead - What To Expect And How Is The Current State Of The League
Published: October 21, 2020
The biggest soccer league in the world - measured by the team value, money, tv rights etc. - is the Premier League. The soccer league that everyone looks up to is coming up for the next season, which means that the soccer world is officially about to open up again. The Premier League is for most people the high...
Photo Confirmation : Viborg FF Bring In Ex-Nigeria U17 Star Ibrahim Said
Published: October 21, 2020
Danish First Division club Viborg FF have officially confirmed the signing of former Nigeria U17 international Ibrahim Said,18, from Dabo Babes Academy following a successful medical. Viborg and Dabo Babes reached an agreement for the transfer of the central midfielder before the close of the summer transfer window...
UCL: Super Eagle Onyeka Passes Fitness Test, Named In FCM Matchday Squad Vs Atalanta
Published: October 21, 2020
FC Midtjylland star Frank Onyeka has passed a late fitness test, paving the way for him to be picked by manager Brian Priske and his coaching staff for Wednesday's Champions League match against Atalanta at the MCH Arena, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Nigeria national teamer was rated as doubtful for the openin...
'That Was A Joke' - Club Brugge's Dennis Clarifies Statement On Scoring Only Against Big Teams
Published: October 21, 2020
Belgian champions Club Brugge won for only the second time in nineteen UEFA Champions League outings thanks to an injury time winner from De Ketelaere against Zeni St. Petersburg at the Gazprom Arena on Tuesday evening. Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis opened the scoring for the Pro League side when he prodded...
Lampard Supplements Chelsea Premier League Squad With Four Nigeria-Eligible Teenagers
Published: October 21, 2020
Chelsea have submitted their squad for the English Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window and ahead of the deadline on Tuesday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. There are two separate lists - the main one containing a total of 25 players and another reserved for only U21 playe...
Twelve U21 Players Eligible To Represent Nigeria Named In Arsenal's Premier League Squad
Published: October 20, 2020
Twelve players eligible to represent the Nigeria national teams have been included in Arsenal's Premier League squad for the first half of the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The twelve youngsters were born on or after 1 January 1999 and have been registered as U21 players. Goalkeepers Arthur Ok...
Club Brugge Striker Dennis Reveals The Truth Behind His Failed Switch To West Brom
Published: October 20, 2020
Club Brugge striker Emmanuel Dennis has revealed the truth behind his failed move to Premier League new boys West Brom in the recently concluded transfer window. The Nigeria international has said that the Baggies' attempt to bring him to The Hawthorns fell through when he was not issued a work permit. Dennis was...
Watford Coach Expects Super Eagles Defender To Be Available Vs Blackburn Rovers
Published: October 20, 2020
On his full debut for Watford, Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong had to be replaced in the 71st minute against Derby County due to a hamstring issue. Hornets manager Vladimir Ivić has brought good news regarding the availability of the central defender for his side's Championship clash against Blackburn Ro...
'Ejuke Is An Explosive Player' - Odemwingie Sings The Praises Of CSKA Winger
Published: October 20, 2020
Former Lokomotiv Moscow striker Peter Odeimwingie believes CSKA Moscow summer acquisition Chidera Ejuke has all the attributes needed to succeed in the Russian Premier League. Ejuke has had a good start to his career at the Army Men, and has endeared himself to the fans by scoring in two Moscow derbies against Dina...
16-Year-old Nigerian Dubbed The 'New Patrick Vieira' Added To Rennes Champions League Squad
Published: October 20, 2020
Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu,16, is seemingly in contention to make his debut for French club Rennes in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The first-year professional was added to Rennes' Champions League squad list via the List B ahead of their Group E opener against...
Ex-Arsenal Winger Picks Saka Over Brazilian Defender As Main Man In Loss To Man City
Published: October 20, 2020
Former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke has explained why he feels teenage wing-back Bukayo Saka was the Gunners' most influential player during their 1-0 loss to Manchester City in their latest Premier League game. Pep Guardiola's Man City secured all three points thanks to Raheem Sterling's goal midway through the fi...