Former Tottenham Coach Gives One Reason Why Ighalo Should Start For Man Utd Vs Man City
Published: March 07, 2020
Former Tottenham Hotspur coach Tim Sherwood believes Odion Ighalo has done enough to retain his place in the starting line-up in tomorrow's derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford. Everyone is now singing a different tune about the former Nigeria international after he notched three poac...
'I Can Already Sing The National Anthem' - Belgian-Born Striker Dessers Reveals Ahead Of Potential Cap-tying Game
Published: March 07, 2020
Heracles Almelo striker Cyriel Dessers has boasted that he can recite the Nigerian national anthem correctly ahead of a potential debut against Sierra Leone on March 27, a game that could see him become cap-tied to the Super Eagles for life. It has been noted that the foreign-born players in the Super Eagles ranks ...
EFL : QPR's Eze Extends Scoring Record; Shrewsbury Town's Udoh Strikes Again; Walsall's Adebayo With Brace
Published: March 07, 2020
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent on target for their English Football League clubs on Saturday evening. Former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze has been involved in an impressive 20 goals (12 goals, 8 assists) in 37 Championship matches after finding the net and providing an assist to help Queens Park R...
EPL Wrap : Saka Goes 90; Solanke, Idah Subbed In; Billing Plays Through Pain Barrier; Success, Dele-Bashiru, Ibe Not In 18
Published: March 07, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, March 7. In the early kickoff, champions-in-waiting Liverpool came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1. Former Denmark U21 international Philip Billing played through the ...
Former Arsenal Midfielder Ebiowei Scores First Goal In A Glasgow Rangers Shirt
Published: March 07, 2020
Former Arsenal wonderkid Malcolm Ebiowei netted his first goal in a Glasgow Rangers shirt as their U18 team registered a comfortable 6-2 victory against Aberdeen in the CAS U18 League on Friday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Rangers' goals were spread among five different scorers, with Umaro Balde (2),...
'Joseph Yobo Has Not Called Me' - Rohr Gives Clear Hint Of Discord Between Himself & Everton Legend
Published: March 07, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has given a clear hint of discord between himself and newly appointed assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, with the German revealing that the Everton legend has chosen not to contact him since he replaced Imama Amapakabo. Roughly a month ago, Yobo took over from Amapakabo, wh...
Fortuna Dusseldorf's Super Eagles Rookie Goalkeeper Banned In Germany After Kung-fu-like Kick
Published: March 07, 2020
Fortuna Dusseldorf starlet Maduka Okoye is one of three goalkeepers named in the Super Eagles latest squad list for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone but could be lacking match fitness ahead of the games in Asaba and Freetown, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Okoye has been handed a two-ga...
Ogungbo Scores In Spectacular Style But Arsenal Bow Out Of FA Youth Cup In Last Eight
Published: March 07, 2020
Arsenal's campaign in the FA Youth Cup came to an end on Friday night after they were beaten 4-1 by Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. As many as four exciting teenagers of Nigerian descent, namely midfielder Miguel Azeez, defenders Daniel Oyegoke and Mazeed Ogungbo, and winger Ryan Alebiosu...
Nigeria Handed Boost Ahead Of AFCONQ As Wigan's Balogun Is Passed Fit After Injury Scare
Published: March 07, 2020
Three-time African champions Nigeria have been handed a boost ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone with Brighton & Hove loanee Leon Balogun fit for the games in Asaba and Freetown. Providing an injury update ahead of today's Championship clash against Luton Town at the DW Stadium, Wi...
'People Laughed At Man Utd For Signing Ighalo' - Ian Wright On Striker Silencing His Critics
Published: March 06, 2020
Manchester United scrambled across the line to get former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo just before the winter transfer market closed for business. It was clear that Manchester United needed a new striker after Marcus Rashford suffered a back injury and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to ease the goalscori...
Bayern Munich Coach Identifies One Weakness In Zirkzee's Game, Mulls Over Starting Exciting Teenager
Published: March 06, 2020
Manager Hansi Flick remained coy on whether he would start Dutch-Nigerian striker Joshua Zirkzee in Sunday's Bavarian derby between Bayern Munich and Augsburg at the Allianz Arena. The Netherlands U19 international filled in for the injured Robert Lewandowski against Hoffenheim last weekend and repaid the mana...
Brendan Rodgers Hopes Return Of 'Fantastic' Ndidi Can Help Leicester Finish In The Top Four
Published: March 06, 2020
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers is hoping the return of two of his key players Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy can help the Foxes achieve their goal of finishing among the top teams in the English Premier League. Ndidi's absence from the Leicester City squad coincided with their dip in form, with the King Power ...
Nigeria Or England : Arteta Insists Arsenal Will Back Saka If Winger Is Called Up By Southgate
Published: March 06, 2020
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insinuated that the club will throw their weight behind Bukayo Saka's international choice, reiterating that maintaining his impressive form is all that matters first and foremost. Saka, 18 has been sounded out to the NFF by soccer-loving Nigerian fans due to his obvious talents but ha...
Manchester United's Nigerian Whizkid Compared To Super Eagles Legend Jay-Jay Okocha
Published: March 06, 2020
Manchester United wonderkid Shola Shoretire has received tons of praise from the English media on the back of his imperious displays for the youth teams of the Red Devils. The 2004-born striker is still on schoolboy terms at the Old Trafford outfit but has emerged as a key player for the U18 team despite his small ...
Flying Eagles Striker Likened To Ibrahimovic Attracting Interest From Bayern, Marseille, Genk; Top Nigerian Coach Tips Him For Big Future
Published: March 06, 2020
Top European clubs in Germany, France and Belgium namely Bayern Munich, Olympique Marseille and Racing Genk are seriously showing interest in Nigeria U20 international striker Chinonso Emeka, allnigeriasoccer.com has scooped from veteran coach Abdullahi Maikaba.Emeka affectionately called the 'Goal alert' was part of t...