Iwobi Continues Barren Run As Arsenal Settle For 1-1 Draw With Spurs
Published: November 06, 2016
Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi was in action for 70 minutes as Arsenal settled for a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday afternoon.The Gunners manager, Arsene Wenger, continues to keep faith with the Hale End Academy product despite failing to score since April, and selecte...
Injured Spurs Star Dele Alli Will Not Face Ikechi Anya & Scotland In WCQ
Published: November 06, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will not face Derby County’s ace Ikechi Anya when England tackle Scotland in a World Cup qualifier this coming Friday, with manager Mauricio Pochettino revealing that he is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in training.The Spurs number 20, who is no...
Team News North London Derby : Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Could Feature
Published: November 06, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent could figure in the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi is certain to step out onto the Emirates Stadium from the first minute, having made the starting XI.England U20 star Josh Onomah, who is wea...
Moses Hails Chelsea Backline After Fifth Consecutive Clean Sheet Vs Everton
Published: November 06, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses was delighted with Chelsea’s clean sheet in their 5-0 hammering of one of the best defensive sides in the Premier League, Everton on Saturday night.Antonio Conte’s side have not conceded a goal in the English top-flight since they were humiliated 3-0 by Arsenal at the Emir...
Transformed Victor Moses Shines As Chelsea Batter Everton
Published: November 05, 2016
Chelsea have moved to the top of the Premier League following their 5-0 battering of Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night. The Blues put up probably their best first half performance in the Premier League so far, netting through Eden Hazard, Marcos Alonso and Diego Costa and went into the interval 3-0 up. On 56...
Premier League Wrap : Iheanacho Replaces Aguero; Anichebe Scores On Full Debut; Ibe Subbed Out; Mikel Missing Again; Moses Starts, Aina On The Bench
Published: November 05, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the Premier League on Saturday.At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City were punished for failing to build on their first half performance after they were held to a 1-1 draw by a disciplined Middlesbrough side.Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho had only four minutes...
Chelsea Star Moses Making The Most Of Wing-Back Chance
Published: November 04, 2016
It’s no secret that Chelsea are in the market for defenders. John Terry is nearing retirement, David Luiz is unreliable, Kurt Zouma is still recovering from a serious injury and Marcos Alonso is the only natural senior left-back in the squad.Over recent months, a whole host of defenders have been linked with mov...
Leicester City Record Signing Will Be Fit To Face Nigeria
Published: November 03, 2016
Leicester City record signing Islam Slimani is expected to lead the Algerian national team frontline when they trade tackles with Nigeria on November 12 in Uyo.The striker was left out of the Foxes team that forced FC Copenhagen to a goalless draw last night only as a precaution, with manager Claudio Ranieri confirming...
Exciting Wing Back Victor Moses Nominated For Chelsea Goal Of The Month
Published: November 03, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses is one of the four players nominated for Chelsea’s Goal of the Month for October.The Blues scored an impressive twelve goals last month in fixtures against Hull City, Leicester City, Manchester United, West Ham and Southampton, and the official website has asked supporters to ch...
Champions League Wrap: Musa Shines As Leicester Held By FCK; Dele & Spurs Stunned At Wembley; Onomah Benched
Published: November 02, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the fourth round of matches in the Champions League on Wednesday night.English champions Leicester City have not conceded a goal in the Champions League but dropped their first points following their goalless draw with FC Copenhagen at Telia Parken, to make it t...
Ndukwu, Ughelumba Sparkle As Leicester City Lose Five-Goal Thriller In UYL
Published: November 02, 2016
Nigerian young stars Layton Ndukwu and Calvin Ughelumba put in an impressive performance but could not prevent Leicester City from losing 3-2 to FC Copenhagen in a thrilling clash staged at the Osterbro Stadion on Wednesday.England youth international Ndukwu put in a full shift yet again just as he did against Porto, C...
Chelsea Great : Moses Played His Best Game In A Chelsea Shirt Vs Southampton
Published: November 02, 2016
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin reckons that Victor Moses played probably his best game in a Chelsea shirt in their win at Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.And the former Scotland international has praised Moses or his professionalism, adding that the Nigerian didn’t complain when he was not considered...
UEFA Youth League Wrap : Adarabioyo & Man City Lose To Barca; Eyoma Comes Off Bench; Bola Benched; Dele-Bashiru, Kigbu, Ogbeta, Okafor Not Involved
Published: November 01, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday.At the Academy Stadium, Manchester City lost 2-0 to Barcelona, with England youth international Tosin Adarabioyo working a full shift for the home team. He was cautioned in the 68th minute. Ashinme Kigbu, Dele Bashiru, Elewa...
Chelsea Star Mikel Reveals The Toughest Opponent He Has Faced
Published: November 01, 2016
John Obi Mikel has revealed that ex-Juventus hero Alessandro Del Piero is the toughest opponent he has faced in his professional career, admitting that he was too inexperienced to stop the number ten when Chelsea tackled the Serie A powerhouse in the Champions League.The Nigeria international faced off with Del Piero i...
Ex-Nigeria U17 Trainee Ogbebor-Onaiwu In Line To Debut For AFC Wimbledon In FA Youth Cup
Published: October 31, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Golden Eaglets trainee Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu is in line to make his competitive debut for the U18 team of AFC Wimbledon in Tuesday’s FA Youth Cup round one clash against North Greenford United.The 16-year-old netminder, who was born in the United Kingdom, has been incl...