Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Appointed Chelsea Captain For 2019-2020 FA Youth Cup
Published: December 16, 2019
Faustino Anjorin has been appointed as Chelsea captain for the 2019-2020 FA Youth Cup, the Blues informed through their official website on Monday, December 16. Chelsea begin their campaign against Huddersfield Town at Kingsmeadow on Wednesday evening and at least four players of Nigerian origin are eligible to repr...
Scunthorpe United Keeping Tabs On Nigeria U23 Invitee Nicknamed The Destroyer
Published: December 16, 2019
According to reporting by footballleagueworld, EFL League Two club Scunthorpe United are keeping tabs on Nigerian central defender Osaze Urhoghide with a view to a transfer in the January transfer window. Nicknamed the Destroyer, Urhoghide has yet to make his professional debut for Sheffield Wednesday but often trai...
Tottenham Hotspur Loanee Amos Named In EFL Championship Team Of The Week
Published: December 16, 2019
As expected, Tottenham Hotspur loanee of Nigerian parentage, Luke Amos has been named in the latest EFL Championship Team of the Week by football statistics website Whoscored. The Queens Park Rangers central midfielder was the star performer for his club as they suffered a 5-3 defeat at the hands of bottom team Barn...
Report: Chelsea Interested In Signing Super Eagles Star As Tammy Abraham's Backup
Published: December 16, 2019
Bordeaux's Nigeria international Josh Maja is the subject of interest from English Premier League side Chelsea, it has been claimed. According to a report from 90min.com, The Blues are contemplating a January move for Bordeaux forward Josh Maja to offer competition to Tammy Abraham. With 11 goals in 16 matches, ...
England Move To Beat Nigeria To Chelsea's Child Genius Mendel-Idowu
Published: December 16, 2019
The English Football Association are presently in pole position ahead of the Nigeria Football Federation for the services of Chelsea wonderkid Tudor Mendel-Idowu, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The FA have identified Mendel-Idowu as one of the promising players in his age group and promptly handed him a call-up ...
Exclusive: Leicester, Celtic Ahead Of Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea In Race For 'New Victor Moses'
Published: December 16, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that two British clubs have shown the most interest to sign Nigeria U17 international Ibrahim Said when he attains the age of majority. Former Premier League champions Leicester City and Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are presently in the driving seat for the signa...
Iwobi Labelled Incredible By Everton Interim Coach After Starring Vs Manchester United
Published: December 16, 2019
Alex Iwobi has been labelled incredible by Everton caretaker coach Duncan Ferguson on the back of the midfielder's brilliant performance in Sunday afternoon's 1-1 draw at Manchester United. Seven minutes from time, the Nigeria international almost grabbed a winner, only to see his shot saved by goalkeeper De Gea. ...
'I Had Seen That Goal From Suarez' - Club Brugge's Dennis On Brilliant Finish Inspired By Barca Star
Published: December 16, 2019
Emmanuel Dennis scored a goal of the season contender as Club Brugge registered a 3-0 victory against Mechelen on Sunday evening.On the half-hour mark, the Nigeria international broke the offside trip and slotted past goalkeeper Thoelen with a back-heel and the goal was reminiscent of Luis Suarez's brilliant finish for...
Nigerians Abroad : Akpom, Dennis, Ekpai, Udoji End Goal Droughts; Kayode Involved In 3 Goals
Published: December 15, 2019
Catch up on the Nigerian players that were on target for their clubs in league matches across Europe on Sunday, December 15. In a Belgian First Division A clash at Jan Breydelstadion, Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis ended a nine-game goal drought in all tournaments by scoring in the 30th minute as Club Brugge th...
Playing With 10 Men Before City's 3rd Goal : Arsenal Interim Coach Shifts Blame To Saka, Bosnian Defender
Published: December 15, 2019
Arsenal interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg has not taken responsibility for the incident that happened in the first half of his side's 3-0 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday evening. Arsenal were playing with ten men when Kevin De Bruyne curled home City's third goal in the 40th minute as Bukay...
Brazilian Super Kid Martinelli Fails To Equal Arsenal Record Held By Iwobi, 2 Others
Published: December 15, 2019
Brazilian super kid Gabriel Martinelli failed to equal an Arsenal record held by Alex Iwobi and two former Gunners players after Manchester City defeated the North London club 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Sky Sports highlighted before the game that Martinelli could become the fourth player to score in fir...
'Why Did That Change Take So Long' - Ex-Chelsea Star Blasts Arsenal Coach For Saka's Late Introduction
Published: December 15, 2019
Arsenal are looking for damage limitation in the second half of the ongoing game against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London, trailing the Premier League champions 3-0. Manchester City's Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne produced a midfield masterclass in the first half, scoring two goals and providing one...
Super Eagles Star Troost-Ekong Rated Udinese's Best Defender In Loss To Ronaldo's Juventus
Published: December 15, 2019
Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong made his 14th Serie A appearance for Udinese on Sunday afternoon, but could not prevent his side from losing 3-1 to a Cristiano Ronaldo-led Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.The 26-year-old was named alongside  Sebastien De Maio and Bram Nuytinck in a three-man defence for the ...
Iwobi Shares Setback That Almost Derailed His Arsenal Career; Names Best Super Eagles Pal
Published: December 15, 2019
Speaking to the Super Eagles Media Team via YouTube, Alex Iwobi recollected that he was almost released by Arsenal before signing a scholarship with the North London club. The Hale End Academy product was able to overcome that setback, going on to make 149 appearances for the Gunners first team in all competitions ...
Chelsea's Anglo-Nigerian Prospect Attracting Interest From Leicester City
Published: December 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Kelechi Chibueze is attracting interest from Leicester City. It is understood that The Foxes are in the market for a goalkeeper to bolster their youth team and have identified Chibueze as a candidate to fill the position. Howeve...