Grimsby Town Striker Likened To Moussa Dembele Chooses To Represent Nigeria Over England
Published: August 03, 2019
Grimsby Town striker Ayodeji Owoeye has chosen to represent Nigeria at international level over England where he was born and raised, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed. The 2002-born player is targeting a call-up to the Golden Eaglets before the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil. Owoeye started his football...
Nigerian Duo Handed New Jersey Numbers At Chelsea; Zouma Inherits Moses' Shirt
Published: August 03, 2019
With six days to go before the start of the new Premier League season, Europa League holders Chelsea have announced their squad numbers for the 2019-2020 campaign. Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham has been handed the number 9 jersey which was vacated following Gonzalo Higuaín's return to Juventus at the end of last ...
Morecambe Wonderkid Bakare Pledges International Future To Nigeria Over England
Published: August 03, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that highly-rated Morecambe youngster Ibrahim Bakare has pledged his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, England. The central defender's minders are believed to have opened a line of communication with the Golden Eaglets officials over the possibility of invit...
Afolayan On Target As West Ham U23s Hammer RSC Anderlecht 6-0
Published: August 03, 2019
Dapo Afolayan was among the scorers as West Ham U23s thrashed Belgian club RSC Anderlecht  6-0 in their final pre-season friendly held at RSC Anderlecht Training Centre on Friday afternoon. West Ham U23 boss Dmitri Halajko handed run-outs to three players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Ajibola Alese, Joshua Ok...
Three Great Legends Who Inspired Osimhen's Move To Lille
Published: August 03, 2019
Victor Osimhen moved to French Ligue 1 side Lille as the transfer window continues in earnest.With Osimhen’s move to the French side already finalized, we evaluate the three great legends that their exploits in France may well be inspiring the move for the young Nigerian striker.Peter OdemwingieThe fair-skinned Niger...
'New Aubameyang' Involved In Three Goals As Club Brugge Hit Sint-Truiden For Six
Published: August 03, 2019
David Okereke, who has been dubbed the 'New Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang' was involved in three goals as Club Brugge hammered Sint-Truiden 6-0 in the second round of matches in the Belgian First Division A on Friday night. Club Brugge's most expensive signing in history struck a first-half brace and provided the assist...
Chelsea Starlet Uwakwe Gets On The Scoresheet Against Glasgow Rangers U23
Published: August 02, 2019
Tariq Uwakwe was Chelsea's star of the night as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Glasgow Rangers development squad in a friendly staged to mark the opening of the new stand at The Hummel Training Centre on Friday. Nigerian striker Dapo Mebude started for the home team while midfielders Faustino Anjorin and Uwakwe we...
Arsenal Midfielder Nwakali Close To Transfer To Spanish Club SD Huesca
Published: August 02, 2019
Spanish Segunda División club SD Huesca are on the verge of announcing the capture of Nigeria U23 international Kelechi Nwakali. Dario AS is reporting that Nwakali will sign a two-year contract with SD Huesca after ending his association with Arsenal. Although the Gunners are not getting a transfer fee, they hav...
Ex-Everton Star Ademola Lookman Open To Representing Super Eagles
Published: August 02, 2019
Ademola Lookman is open to the idea of switching his international allegiance from England to Nigeria after he was approached by the Nigeria Football Federation. According to Sky Sports, the young winger could be the next youngster to follow the footsteps of Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina and Victor Moses who chose to represen...
Teenage Winger Saka Trains With Arsenal First Team Pre-Barcelona
Published: August 02, 2019
Teenage Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka was spotted training with Arsenal first team on Friday ahead of their final pre-season game against Barcelona, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Unai Emery has given Saka the chance to break into the Gunners first team in the forthcoming campaign after naming him on the roster...
Manchester United's Nigerian Fans React To Imminent Arrival Of Costliest Defender In The World
Published: August 02, 2019
Manchester United are close to announce the signing of Harry Maguire having reached an agreement with Leicester City,  according to the Telegraph UK. The England World Cup star has been left out of Leicester City's squad to face Atalanta on Friday night ahead of his imminent move to the Old Trafford outfit. Mag...
Anderlecht Drop Interest In Super Eagles Star In Favour Of Leeds United Striker
Published: August 02, 2019
Belgian giants Anderlecht have decided to pull the plug on their plan to sign Nigeria international Paul Onuachu in the summer transfer window. The FC Midtjylland star has been linked with a departure from the Superliga side with Anderlecht, Club Brugge and Racing Genk credited with an interest but none of the prop...
Alex Iwobi Faces Fitness Battle Ahead Of Arsenal's Trip To Newcastle United
Published: August 02, 2019
Alex Iwobi faces a race to be fit for Arsenal's opening match in the Premier League against Newcastle United on Sunday, August 11, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Gunners number 17 is not expected at London Colney until next week due to international commitments with the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations ...
Official : Cudicini Replaces Nigerian As Coach Of Chelsea Loan Players
Published: August 02, 2019
Chelsea have announced through their official website that Carlo Cudicini has been appointed loan player technical coach. The former Blues goalkeeper replaces Nigerian manager Eddie Newton, who has moved to Frank Lampard's backroom staff. Last season, Newton had monitored the performances of Tammy Abraham, Ola Ai...
Chelsea's Nigerian Striker Linked With Move To Dutch Club Roda
Published: August 02, 2019
Ike Ugbo is being linked with a departure from Chelsea before the close of the transfer window. Chelsea Youth has tweeted that Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC are interested in signing the Nigeria-eligible striker on loan. The 20-year-old has been training with Chelsea players who are set to be farmed out on ...