Sunderland Boss Explains Why Much-coveted Striker Maja Was Benched In Loss To Portsmouth
Published: December 23, 2018
Josh Maja was surprisingly not utilized by Sunderland manager Jack Ross as they were beaten 3-1 by Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, amid speculation linking the striker with an exit from The Blacks in the January transfer window. Ross has claimed that the former Super Eagles invitee was unwell and h...
Ex-Manchester United Coach Mourinho Watches Porto Loanee Mikel In Portugal
Published: December 23, 2018
Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has attended his first game since he was dismissed as coach of Manchester United, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Four days after leaving the Red Devils, Mourinho was among the 3,079 spectators that witnessed the  Primeira Liga encounter between Vitória Setúbal and Santa Clara at Es...
'He Has Done Really Well' - Brighton Boss Hints Balogun Could Start Against Arsenal
Published: December 22, 2018
Brighton & Hove boss Chris Hughton has suggested that Leon Balogun could retain his place in the starting line-up when Arsenal visit the American Express Community Stadium on December 26. The Nigeria international has partnered Lewis Dunk in central defense for the last three Premier League game as Shane Duffy was s...
Iwobi, Ndidi Impress In Arsenal, Leicester Wins; Iheanacho Not Rated As Chelsea Lose Unbeaten Run At Home
Published: December 22, 2018
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal) and the duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City) were in action Saturday evening for their English Premier League sides when they faced Burnley and Chelsea respectively and were  rewarded with 3-1 and 1-0 victories in the week 18 fixtures.Some English press who followed the game...
U23 Stars Onyedinma, Torunarigha, Agu On Target For Wycombe Wanderers, Hertha BSC, VfL Osnabruck
Published: December 22, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target in matches across Europe on Saturday, December 22. In the German Bundesliga, Jordan Torunarigha celebrated penning a new contract with Hertha BSC by netting a consolation goal in his side's 3-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen at BayArena. ...
EPL Wrap: Iwobi, Billing Score; Ndidi Outstanding; Success, Iheanacho Late Subs; Balogun Goes 90; Moses Frozen Out
Published: December 22, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 22. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff at the Emira...
Master Of Substitutions, Emery Reacts To Lacazette Looking Furious After He Was Replaced By Iwobi
Published: December 22, 2018
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was not happy that he was replaced by Alex Iwobi in the 78th minute of their 3-1 win over Burnley at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. The Frenchman provided a crucial assist for the Gunners second goal scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when he combined with Kolasinac to relea...
Arsenal 3 Burnley 1 : Iwobi Ends Four-Month Goal Drought; 17-Year Old Nigerian Named In 18
Published: December 22, 2018
Arsenal returned to winning ways by beating Burnley 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday afternoon, their first win in three games across all competitions following losses to Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. As for team news, wingers Bukayo Saka and Alex Iwobi were named in the match day squad but onl...
Villarreal Readying New Deal For Chukwueze To Ward Off Interest From Premier League, La Liga Clubs
Published: December 22, 2018
Villarreal have opened talks with Samuel Chukwueze over a new contract in an attempt to ward off interest from clubs in La Liga and Premier League. In recent days, Atletico Madrid have been linked with a January move for the Nigeria international, who is valued in the region of 30 million euros. Although the ide...
Stoke City Manager Sends Message To Etebo : Show Your Impact Against Millwall
Published: December 22, 2018
Oghenekaro Etebo is expected to return to Stoke City's match day squad in a Championship clash against Millwall at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Nigeria international has finished serving a three-game ban that saw him miss games against Reading, Ipswich Town and Aston Villa following his first red ca...
European Football League Games Involving Nigerian Players To Look Forward To By Nigerian Fans
Published: December 22, 2018
European clubs will jostle for points and honours this weekend in their respective leagues.Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the matches that involve Nigerian players and what could be expected from the foreign legion when they play. 1. Game: Arsenal vs BurnleyTime: 1.30pm (Saturday 22 December 2018) Player To Watch : Alex Iwo...
Sunderland Manager Comments On Contract Situation Of Tottenham, Everton Target Maja
Published: December 22, 2018
Sunderland manager Jack Ross is hoping that Josh Maja will remain at the club amid speculation linking him with several teams higher up the pyramid in the January transfer window. The teenager is out of contract in June 2019 and would be available for a small fee set by a tribunal if he does not extend his contract ...
Ex-Inter Milan Star Obinna Hails Mourinho's Man Management Skills : He's The Best Coach I've Ever Had
Published: December 21, 2018
Victor Obinna has kind words to say about Portuguese gaffer Jose Mourinho, who was recently dismissed as coach of Premier League giants Manchester United following their loss to Liverpool. Mourinho was coaching Inter Milan when Obinna arrived the club from Chievo Verona in 2008 and featured the then 22-year-old Nigeri...
Official : Chelsea Goalkeeper Signs New Four-And-A-Half Year Deal
Published: December 21, 2018
Chelsea have confirmed via their official website that promising goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has been rewarded for his form and a successful spell at Yeovil with a new deal. The new four-and-a-half year contract signed by the 20-year-old sees him tied to the Stamford Bridge outfit until June 30, 2023. This season, B...
Official : Jordan Torunarigha Pens New Long-Term Contract With Hertha BSC
Published: December 21, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation target Jordan Toruanrigha has committed his future to Hertha BSC after penning a new long-term contract on Friday, the German Bundesliga outfit write on their official website. The central defender's previous agreement with the capital outfit would have expired at the end of the 2019-2020...