Teenage right-back of Nigerian descent delighted to make Premier League debut for Sheffield United
Published: May 20, 2021
Teenage Nigerian right-back Femi Seriki has expressed his happiness at making his English Premier League debut. Interim Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom handed the 2002-born player his professional debut against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Wednesday, bringing him on as a replacement for Jayden Bogle in the ...
1994 AFCON Winner Ekoku predicts onetime NFF target Saka won't make England Euro 2020 squad
Published: May 20, 2021
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku has predicted that Bukayo Saka will be left out of England's squad for the upcoming 2020 European Championship. The versatile Arsenal winger was heavily courted by Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr before he became cap-tied to his co...
Aston Villa's 17-year-old Nigeria-eligible midfielder denied by the post on EPL debut vs Spurs
Published: May 19, 2021
Highly-rated midfielder of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka made his English Premier League debut as Aston Villa came from behind to register a 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening. Wearing the number 60 jersey at the back of his jersey, Chukwuemeka entered the game as a substitute in the 89t...
Ex-Racing Genk midfielder convinced Onuachu will cut it in the Premier League and La Liga
Published: May 19, 2021
Former Racing Genk midfielder Gert Claessens is convinced that Paul Onuachu will cut it in the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga. Onuachu has been on everybody's lips following his outstanding performances for Genk who are on the verge of qualifying for next season's Champions League third qualifying round....
Former Gunner Eze to miss Crystal Palace's match against Arsenal after suffering Achilles injury
Published: May 19, 2021
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson will not be able to count on the services of former Arsenal schoolboy Eberechi Eze when his side face Arsenal at Selhurst Park this evening. Sky Sports is reporting that the ex-Super Eagles invitee could be out injured until the new year after sustaining an Achilles injury in traini...
Super Eagles goalkeeper reaches highest market value amid Ajax Amsterdam link
Published: May 19, 2021
Sparta Rotterdam youngster Maduka Okoye has reached his highest market value amid speculation linking him with a possible move to Ajax Amsterdam in the summer transfer window. The former Fortuna Düsseldorf glovesman has seen his stock his rise thanks to his exploits in the Dutch Eredivisie, keeping ten clean sheet...
New clubs interested in Chelsea striker who has pledged international future to Nigeria
Published: May 19, 2021
Two new foreign suitors have emerged for Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo, according to reports. Football Insider claims that German Bundesliga club Schalke 04 and Italian Serie A side Sassuolo are interested in signing the former England U17 international who has pledged his international future to Nigeria. Watford, Fu...
Fulham, West Brom, Stoke City interested in signing ex-Golden Eaglets striker
Published: May 19, 2021
A number of clubs that will feature in next season's Championship are interested in signing 2013 U17 World Cup winner Taiwo Awoniyi, according to reports. Goal.com claims that Fulham, Stoke City and West Brom are in discussions with Liverpool over a deal for the ex-Golden Eaglets sensation. Awoniyi is eligible t...
Confirmed : Hugely talented Nigerian midfielder offered new deal by Watford
Published: May 19, 2021
Watford have confirmed via their official website that Irish-born Nigerian midfielder Bosun Lawal has been offered a new contract by the club ahead of the 2021-2022 campaign. The 17-year-old will put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the Hornets, should he accept the offer. Watford have table...
Iheanacho explains what caused the fight between Chelsea defender Rudiger and Leicester's Pereira
Published: May 19, 2021
Chelsea have gone above Leicester City and into the Champions League driving seat after beating the Foxes 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. In the race for the remaining two Champions League positions, Liverpool will knock Leicester City out of the top four going into the final weekend if they defeat Burnley...
Photo : Manchester United complete signing of another Nigerian youngster
Published: May 19, 2021
Manchester United have completed the signing of Anglo-Nigerian youngster Kobi Marsden-Umebuani, allnigeriasoccer.com has been told. Kobi has been offered a rolling contract by the Red Devils after impressing the academy coaches over the last one year whilst training with the club. He is the second player of Nig...
Iheanacho on target but Leicester City's top-four hopes dented by defeat to Chelsea
Published: May 19, 2021
The race for the two final Champions League spots will go down to the wire following Chelsea's 2-1 win over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were in action for the Foxes, with the in-form striker coming off the bench an hour into the game and the holding midfielde...
Three youngsters of Nigerian descent train with Arsenal first team pre-Crystal Palace
Published: May 18, 2021
On Monday, Arsenal held their penultimate training session before their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, with three youngsters of Nigerian descent in attendance at London Colney. Manager Mikel Arteta continues to run the rule over Folarin Balogun with a view to handing the 19-year-old a Premier League de...
West Ham's Odubeko named Premier League 2 Player of the Month for April 2021
Published: May 17, 2021
West Ham striker Mipo Odubeko has been named Premier League 2 Player of the Month for April 2021. Odubeko saw off competition from Danny Cashman (Brighton & Hove Albion), Josh Hawkes (Sunderland), Dilan Markanday (Spurs), Cole Palmer (Manchester City) and Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United) to win the monthly accol...
Memorable Manchester Derbies of all time
Published: May 17, 2021
Manchester United and Manchester City are two of the biggest football clubs in the world. Whenever these two sides come up against each other, soccer enthusiasts get to watch a great sporting spectacle. The exciting matches between these two great rivals also provide a very good betting opportunity for punters ...