Man Utd legend commends Watford striker Dennis for first half display in loss to Tottenham
Published: August 29, 2021
Manchester United legend Paul Ince was left impressed by the display of Emmanuel Dennis in the first half of Watford's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Hornets are still looking for their first points away from home after losing 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. ...
'Can play 3 or 4 different positions' - Rangers boss hails Super Eagle after shining vs Celtic
Published: August 29, 2021
Rangers manager for this afternoon's Old Firm derby against Celtic, Gary McAllister singled out Leon Balogun for special praise following his superb display. Without Steven Gerrard in the dugout due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the club, the Light Blues earned a hard fought 1-0 victory over their city rivals thanks to F...
Chelsea block transfer of talented Nigerian striker to Dutch club
Published: August 29, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Premier League side Chelsea have blocked the potential transfer of Flying Eagles hopeful Bryan Fiabema to a Dutch club in the summer transfer window. The unnamed Dutch club had intended to sign the Norwegian born striker of Nigerian descent on a season-long loan, only ...
Manchester United still checking out Olowu; Hoogewerf and Sodje open season's account in PL2
Published: August 29, 2021
Highly-rated teenage strikers of Nigerian descent Tai Sodje and Dillon Hoogewerf both opened their goalscoring accounts for the 2021-2022 season as champions Manchester City defeated Manchester United 4-2 in a Premier League 2 derby staged at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday, August 28. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusiv...
'Last minute goals are always the best' - West Brom boss on Ajayi's 94th minute winner
Published: August 29, 2021
Semi Ajayi's 94th minute winner against Peterborough United on Saturday night has taken West Brom to second in the EFL Championship standings after five rounds of matches. The Nigeria international has slipped down the pecking order of center backs in the new season and last night's clash at Weston Homes St...
Portsmouth boss speaks of possible arrival of Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible midfielder
Published: August 28, 2021
Speaking to reporters after his side's 1-0 loss to Wigan Athletic on Saturday, Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has admitted that Arsenal midfielder of Nigerian descent Miguel Azeez is a player of interest to the League One club but played down speculation that a deal was imminent.Portsmouth seemed to have made progress wi...
EPL Wrap : Anjorin, Balogun, Olise missing; Carney full debut; Ndidi goes 90; Iheanacho, Iwobi subbed in
Published: August 28, 2021
A round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 28. In the early kickoff, Arsenal's dismal season continued after they were thrashed 5-0 by champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. For the first time in his career, Ar...
Brentford star in danger of missing Super Eagles' WCQ vs Liberia after positive Covid-19 test
Published: August 28, 2021
Frank Onyeka may have to wait for his competitive debut for the Super Eagles despite being named in the latest squad list for a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia on September 3. Brentford are looking to protect their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season when they face Aston Villa at Villa Park but mu...
Okonkwo watches on from bench as Arsenal's season hits new low with 5-0 loss to Man City
Published: August 28, 2021
Arsenal's miserable season hit a new low after they lost their third consecutive game in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, suffering a 5-0 defeat at the hands of champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. A host of top names were missing for the Gunners, with Gabriel Magalhaes, Nicolas Pepe, Ben White, T...
Former Arsenal youth teamer of Nigerian descent passes away after illness
Published: August 28, 2021
Former Arsenal youth teamer of Nigerian descent Sam Oji has passed away at the age of 35 following a battle with illness. Born in London, he was the cousin of Anglo-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Lemar Obika. Oji was at the Arsenal academy for four years, joining at the age of fifteen, but didn't...
'A striker who can score easily' - Ex-Chelsea star Ugbo compares himself to Man Utd's Cavani
Published: August 28, 2021
Brand new Racing Genk signing Ike Ugbo was presented to the media on Friday after completing his move to the Belgian Cup winners from Chelsea. The Super Eagles hopeful made a splash in the Belgium First Division A last season, helping modest Cercle Brugge beat the drop by scoring 16 goals in 32 league matches, and ...
'Juventus, Chelsea are the favourites to progress' - Malmo legend on Champions League draw
Published: August 28, 2021
Malmo legend Peter Ijeh put sentiment aside as he discussed the chances of the Swedish champions progressing to the last sixteen of the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League. The retired Super Eagles striker, who played in the same Malmo team as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, was the top scorer in the Swedish top-flight with 24 goa...
'We knew his level' - Watford boss hopes Super Eagles striker impresses against Tottenham
Published: August 28, 2021
Watford boss Xisco Muñoz is hoping Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis can continue to impress for his team in upcoming fixtures, starting from the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The summer signing from Club Brugge was recognized as one of the top performers on the opening day of the ne...
Manchester United's Nigeria-eligible striker earns call-up to Netherlands U19s
Published: August 27, 2021
Manchester United striker of Nigerian descent Dillon Hoogewerf is in contention to make his debut for Netherlands U19s early next month. Manager Bert Konterman has named a final squad with 24 players ahead of the national team's upcoming friendly against Italy, with the hugely talented attacker making the cut. Bor...
Report: Lokomotiv Moscow offer Chelsea wonderkid Anjorin 5-year deal with wages of N6billion
Published: August 27, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Faustino Anjorin is heavily linked with a permanent transfer to Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow. According to Russian sports journalist Artur Petrosyan, Chelsea will receive ten million euros (N6billion) from the sale of the England youth international to Lokomotiv Moscow. A...