Watford Starlet Success : I Wore Zidane Jersey To Church
Published: November 28, 2016
Former Nigeria U20 international Isaac Success has revealed his admiration for ex-France and Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane, so much so that the Benin City native wore his jersey to church.The Watford striker also idolizes Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo but has picked his coach as his main idol.“There ...
Arsenal Agree With Nigerian Federation, Credit Super Falcons Goal To Oshoala
Published: November 28, 2016
The only goal scored by the Super Falcons against Ghana at the ongoing African Women Cup of Nations has been credited to Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala rather than an own goal by Black Queens defender Cynthia Adobia.The Nigeria Football Federation insisted that the goal was scored by Oshoala in their report on Wednesda...
Premier League Wrap : Ighalo, Okaka Feature; No Debut For Fela; Iwobi Benched; Akpom Snubbed; Ibe Returns; Ogbonna Logs 90 Minutes
Published: November 27, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday, November 27.Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo played 34 minutes of Watford’s 1-0 loss to Stoke City at The Vic. It was his 11th appearance of the season for the Hornets in the top-flight this term.Italy internatio...
Alex Iwobi Benched Again As Arsenal Return To Winning Ways
Published: November 27, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was a non-playing substitute for the second consecutive match in the Premier League as Arsenal got the win they needed to get themselves back on track after three successive draws in all competitions.The Gunners took the lead in the 12th minute through Alexis Sanchez after Steve Cook wa...
Arsenal V Bournemouth : Iwobi, Ibe Named On The Bench
Published: November 27, 2016
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has announced his starting XI for Sunday afternoon’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the Emirates.For the third time this season, Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi will start on the bench as he did against Southampton and Manchester United. The 20-year-old was a non-playing su...
Impressive Moses On Target As Chelsea Earn Bragging Rights Against Spurs
Published: November 26, 2016
Chelsea went back to the top of the Premier League standings on Saturday night after registering their seventh straight win against Tottenham Hotspur (2-1) in a London derby staged at Stamford Bridge. A Christian Eriksen stunner from outside the box gave the visitors the lead in the eleventh minute, with Three Lions mi...
Premier League Wrap: Iheanacho, Ejaria Benched; Musa, Robson-Kanu Subbed In; Moses, Dele Start; Mikel Injured
Published: November 26, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared on game week thirteen in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 26.We start off at Turf Moor, where Burnley faced off against Manchester City. 2-1 it finished in favour of the visitors.Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho watched proceedings from the bench f...
Exclusive : Man City Almost Passed Up Chance To Sign Kelechi Iheanacho After Failed Medical
Published: November 25, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Manchester City almost passed up the opportunity to sign ex-Golden Eaglet sensation Kelechi Iheanacho in December 2013.For the first time ever, it can be revealed that the Taye Academy product failed a medical examination conducted in Spain after doctors discovered a serious injury...
Preview, Team News & Players To Watch : Arsenal Vs Bournemouth
Published: November 24, 2016
Arsenal host Bournemouth for their Super Sunday clash hoping to get their Premier League title chase bid back on track after three consecutive draws in all competitions. Arsene Wenger’s side head back to the Emirates hoping to move up from fourth place on the table, having not won any of their last two home leagu...
Watford WANT Success To Play Against Stoke City , Striker Starts Jogging
Published: November 24, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, former Flying Eagles star Isaac Success could make his return from injury as from this weekend. Success has been given the all clear by specialists to resume full training with the Hornets following his one-day trip to Barcelona earlier this week.The 20-year-ol...
Nigeria Star Ahmed Musa To Receive N55.5 Million Bonus From Leicester City
Published: November 24, 2016
Super Eagles striker Ahmed Musa will receive a bonus of around 100,000 pounds (approximately N55.5 million) after Leicester City progressed to the knockout rounds of the Champions League.With 13 points garnered from five matches, the Premier League champs will certainly top Group G.The Daily Mail has reported that Leic...
Jordon Ibe Set To Make Bournemouth Return Against Arsenal
Published: November 24, 2016
AFC Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe is in line to feature against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday after missing last weekend’s clash at Stoke City due to illness.The 20-year-old returned to the training ground on Wednesday, November 23, according to Sky Sports UK.Before last Saturday’s tie at the Brit...
Unlucky Alex Iwobi Scores Own Goal As Arsenal Are Held By PSG
Published: November 23, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi put the ball into his own net in Arsenal’s entertaining 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates in the fifth round of games in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Both teams were ahead during the game but could not protect their lead, with the tie ending deadlocked a...
Barcelona Surgeon Stops Success From Resuming Watford Training, Striker Flies To Spain Again
Published: November 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that injured Watford striker Isaac Success will fly to Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, November 22.As previously reported, the former Nigeria youth international was supposed to start light training with the Hornets towards the end of last week, but that decision was later reversed b...
Victor Moses, Chelsea Continue Fine Form Against Middlesbrough
Published: November 20, 2016
Victor Moses started at the Riverside Stadium as Chelsea registered their sixth Premier League win on the bounce courtesy of a 40th minute strike from Diego Costa against Middlesbrough on Sunday evening in the penultimate game of the 12th round.They had to work hard to earn the win, though, as they failed to kill off t...