Arsenal-owned Flying Eagles-eligible youngster makes senior debut for non-leaguers
Published: August 07, 2022
Arsenal-owned Flying Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri, who has been loaned to Chelmsford City until January 2023, made his senior debut in a National League South clash against St Albans City on Saturday at the Melbourne Stadium.   The game ended in a 1-1 draw as both teams had to settle for a point as E...
How Frank Lampard copied Jose Peseiro's Iwobi trick against Chelsea
Published: August 07, 2022
Everton and Chelsea clashed at Goodison Park on Saturday evening in their first game of the new Premier League season.   The score ended 1-0 in favour of the Blues with Italian midfielder Jorginho scoring the decisive goal via a penalty.   Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi was named in the Toffees' first s...
Everton 0 Chelsea 1 : New role for Iwobi, no debut for Chukwuemeka
Published: August 06, 2022
Chelsea faced Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday in an action-packed game in both teams' first match of the new Premier League season with the final score ending in a slim 1-0 win for the Blues.   Nigeria international midfielder Alex Iwobi made the Toffees first starting line-up of the season, sliding int...
EPL wrap : Aribo, Awoniyi suffer defeats on debut; Solanke helps Bournemouth to win
Published: August 06, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the opening round of matches in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 6, 2022.   In the early kickoff, new boys Fulham held one of the title contenders Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Craven Cott...
Italy prospect of Nigerian descent agrees personal terms to join Tottenham Hotspur
Published: August 06, 2022
Reports from reputable Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano have confirmed that Italy prospect of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie has fully agreed on personal terms with London giants Tottenham Hotspur.   News had previously broke that both parties were in discussion over a move with an agreement over a ...
PL2 : Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian midfielder on target for Arsenal in 3-1 win against Man Utd
Published: August 06, 2022
A new Premier League 2 season got underway as Arsenal hosted Manchester United at Meadow Park, with the Gunners coming from behind to beat the Red Devils 3-1.   Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian midfielder Miguel Azeez, central defender Zach Awe and James Olayinka as an overage player were named in Arsenal's starting l...
Fulham 2 Liverpool 2 : Super Eagles-eligible CB puts in a brilliant shift for new boys
Published: August 06, 2022
Another long-awaited game in the return of the Premier League featured Marco Silva's Fulham against Jürgen Klopp's juggernaut Liverpool team with the score ending in a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage.   Nigeria-eligible central defender Tosin Adarabioyo put in a brilliant 90-minute shift for Fulham while Idr...
Manchester United confirm squad number for Anglo-Nigerian forward
Published: August 06, 2022
Through their official website, Manchester United have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022-2023 season.   The Red Devils begin their Premier League campaign against Odel Offiah's Brighton & Hove at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, however, the central defender is unlikely to be involved for the Seagu...
EPL start : UK Embassy in Nigeria celebrates Shoretire, Chukwuemekas, Saka, Super Eagles stars
Published: August 06, 2022
The new English Premier League season kicked off on Friday evening with Arsenal registering a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.   Three Anglo-Nigerian players were on parade namely Bukayo Saka for Arsenal, Malcolm Ebiowei and Eberechi Eze for Crystal Palace.   To celebrate the start of the 202...
Chukwuemeka trains with Chelsea's newest signing final workout pre-Everton
Published: August 06, 2022
Carney Chukwuemeka has seemingly been named in Chelsea's provisional squad for their Premier League opener against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday evening.   The 2022 European U19 Championship winner of Nigerian descent was once again involved with the first team as they rounded up their preparations be...
Chelsea loanee Anjorin makes full Championship debut for Huddersfield Town
Published: August 06, 2022
Chelsea loanee Faustino Anjorin made his full Championship debut on Friday night as Huddersfield Town suffered a 2-1 loss to Birmingham City on matchday two in the division.   Prior to the trip to the St. Andrew's Stadium, the England U20 international of Nigerian descent had recorded eight appearances in th...
Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 2 : England boss watches 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee make EPL debut
Published: August 05, 2022
The long-awaited return of the Premier League featuring Mikel Arteta's Arsenal against Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace ended in a  2-0 win for the Gunners.   Three months before the start of the 2022 World Cup, England boss Gareth Southgate was at Selhurst Park to run the rule over Three Lions stars Aar...
Crystal Palace star Eze receives plaudits from Liverpool and Arsenal icons
Published: August 05, 2022
Nigeria Football Federation target Eberechi Eze on Friday evening received plaudits from two of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League ahead of the first game of the 2022 /2023 season at Selhurst Park.   Liverpool legend Michael Owen and Arsenal icon Ian Wright while analyzing Crystal Palace&#...
Olise's unavailability : How can Patrick Vieira set up his attack against Arsenal?
Published: August 05, 2022
The long-awaited return of the Premier League is here and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal would be facing Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace in a classic showdown at Selhurst Park tonight.   The same fixture last season saw the Gunners lose by three goals to nil. If anything, it shows that the Gunners would need to ...
Bournemouth confirm squad number for Super Eagles-eligible striker ahead of season opener
Published: August 05, 2022
Premier League new boys Bournemouth have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022-2023 season, a day before they take on Aston Villa in their opening game of the campaign.   Super Eagles-eligible striker Dominic Solanke will keep the number 9 jersey he has been wearing since the start of the 2019-2020 season. ...