Arsenal loanee top-scoring player born in 21st century in Europe's top 5 leagues this season
Published: October 02, 2022
Folarin Balogun's fine start to life in the French topflight continued as he found the back of the net again for Reims. The Arsenal loanee ended his two-game goal drought in Stade de Reims' 2-2 draw with Troyes on Sunday afternoon. The Hale End Academy graduate started up front alongside Junya Ito in ...
Published: October 02, 2022
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Former Arsenal youth teamer Adeboyejo scores first career hat-trick 
Published: October 02, 2022
It has taken former Arsenal youth teamer Victor Adeboyejo one hundred and sixty seven games as a professional to score his first-ever hat-trick.   The Nigerian-born center forward was the standout performer as Burton Albion defeated Forest Green Rovers 3-2 in a League One clash at the Pirelli Stadium (Burton-up...
Southampton boss namechecks Super Eagles star as he reveals two good moments v Everton 
Published: October 02, 2022
Ralph Hasenhüttl is under pressure as coach of Southampton after his side lost their third consecutive match in the Premier League, losing 2-1 to Everton on Saturday, despite taking the lead through their summer signing from Glasgow Rangers Joe Aribo.   The Nigeria international broke the deadlock four minutes...
Balogun praised and slated for performance in QPR's win against Bristol City 
Published: October 02, 2022
Queens Park Rangers have climbed to fifth in the provisional Championship table after registering a 2-1 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon.    In terms of team news, Leon Balogun was named in the starting lineup of the Hoops for the third consecutive game.    There was a little ...
Nigeria beat Turkish giants Galatasaray in friendly ahead of FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
Published: October 01, 2022
Nigeria women's national Under-17 football team, Flamingos on Saturday defeated Galatasaray FC women's team 3-1 in a preparatory game ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India reports All Nigeria Soccer.    In the friendly staged in Kocaeli Province, Opeyemi Ajakaye who was one of the best pla...
Nigeria-eligible CB helps Celtic maintain unbeaten home record under Postecoglou
Published: October 01, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible center back Moritz Jenz helped champions Glasgow Celtic maintain their unbeaten home record in the Scottish Premiership under Ange Postecoglou on Saturday.  For the visit of Motherwell, Jenz retained his place in the starting lineup as a result of the unavailability of Cameron Carter-Vicker...
PL 2 : Dutch-Nigerian winger on target as Arsenal share spoils with Liverpool 
Published: October 01, 2022
Dutch-Nigerian winger Joel Ideho made it three goals in two matches as Arsenal and Liverpool shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw in a Premier League 2 clash at Kirkby Academy on Saturday afternoon.   Ideho bagged a brace in the Gunners' last outing before their trip to Merseyside, a 3-1 win over Burnley in th...
Crystal Palace 1 Chelsea 2 : Two former Nigeria invitees in action but Chukwuemeka misses out
Published: October 01, 2022
Two former Super Eagles invitees in the shape of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise started for Crystal Palace in their 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.    Newly-capped England U20 international Malcolm Ebiwoei was an unused substitute against his former employers, while Chelsea's new...
Southampton 1 Everton 2 : Aribo scores, Iwobi provides another game-winning assist
Published: October 01, 2022
An in-form Everton side came from behind to earn a 2-1 win over Southampton in a Premier League game at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon.     Frank Lampard's team are now unbeaten in seven consecutive games in all competitions since losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in their first away game of the 2...
Oyedele and Shoretire on target as Manchester United youth teams suffer mixed fortunes
Published: October 01, 2022
Manchester United U18 and development squads returned to action on Saturday following the conclusion of the international break.   In the Premier League 2, Manchester United suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers at Lancashire FA County Ground (Leyland, Lancashire).   Three goals in the sp...
Nwaneri inspires Arsenal U18s to comeback win over Norwich with goal and assist
Published: October 01, 2022
Thirteen days after making his senior debut for Arsenal, England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri was back playing for the youth team as the U18s returned to action after the international break.    Nwaneri led the line for Arsenal as they came from behind to register a 2-1 win against Norwich...
No home debut for Golden Eaglets-eligible midfielder as Arsenal announce squad v Spurs 
Published: October 01, 2022
Talented England U17 international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri will not be making his home debut for Arsenal in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    Nwaneri made history in Arsenal's last game before the international break when he made hi...
Official : 'Quick and aggressive defender' signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: October 01, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed that versatile defender Kaiden Wilson has signed a new deal with the club.    Without disclosing the length of the deal, The Blues announced that Wilson has signed his first professional contract at the club having turned ...
Snapped : Irish-Nigerian teenager takes part in Celtic's final training session pre-Motherwell
Published: October 01, 2022
Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal is in the frame to be named in Glasgow Celtic's matchday squad when they take on Motherwell in a Scottish Premiership clash at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon.   According to the training images published by Celtic on their official web...