Chelsea, Man Utd-linked striker Dike reveals which Premier League club he supports
Published: April 20, 2021
Orlando City loanee Daryl Dike has been in great form since his deadline day move to Championship outfit Barnsley. With 15 games under his belt in the second tier, the United States international of Nigerian descent has scored eight goals in 1,029 minutes of action - a goal every 129 minutes. Dike's performances h...
Ex-Chelsea defender Obileye joins Scottish Premiership side Livingston with effect from next season
Published: April 20, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Chelsea schoolboy Ayo Obileye has agreed a contract with Scottish Premiership side Livingston. The versatile central defender had attracted interest from other Scottish Premiership and Championship clubs and was also on the radar of European teams before signi...
Defender Ogungbo scores game-winning goal for Arsenal against Chelsea U18s; Azeez involved
Published: April 20, 2021
Nigeria-eligible defender Mazeed Ogungbo was the hero for Arsenal as they came from behind to register a 2-1 victory in a London derby against Chelsea in the U18 Premier League on Tuesday afternoon. The Republic Ireland youth-teamer was picked in the starting lineup along with Miguel Azeez, defender Zach Awe and go...
'No need joining a new club' - Dad urges Iheanacho to stay put at Leicester amid Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal links
Published: April 20, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho's father, James Iheanacho, is urging the red-hot Leicester City striker to stay put at the King Power Stadium amid unconfirmed reports emanating from the Spanish press linking him with possible moves to Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in the summer transfer window. The Foxes and manager Bre...
Villarreal coach pleased with Chukwueze but reveals one area of his game he has to improve
Published: April 20, 2021
Villarreal manager Unai Emery was satisfied with the performance of Samuel Chukwueze in his side's 5-1 rout of Levante on Sunday, with the winger scoring his first career brace in the Spanish top-flight. The Nigeria international has now tallied 16 goals in 114 appearances across all competitions for Villarreal sin...
'I'm in good form' - Odubeko after scoring 12th goal in 11 games for West Ham United teams
Published: April 20, 2021
Former Manchester United schoolboy Mipo Odubeko has taken his tally for the season to an impressive 12 goals in eleven appearances combined for West Ham United teams following his brace against Everton in a Premier League 2 match on Monday. The Republic of Ireland youth international of Nigerian descent has bagged eig...
West Ham-linked striker Olayinka reaches highest market value
Published: April 19, 2021
Nigeria national teamer Peter Olayinka has reached the highest market value in his professional career. On Monday, Transfermarkt updated the market values of footballers plying their trade in the Czech Republic and the winger is now worth seven million euros. Olayinka is having a banner season, helping Slavia P...
Tottenham Hotspur's Nigerian goalkeeper reacts to sacking of Jose Mourinho
Published: April 19, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi has reacted to the sacking of Jose Mourinho on Monday. The respected Portuguese football tactician was relieved of his duties following a poor run of results, with Spurs currently sitting in seventh place in the Premier League and in danger of missing...
'A bit weird' - Everton winger Iwobi highlights the difference between Nigeria and England invitation letters
Published: April 19, 2021
Everton winger Alex Iwobi has confessed that he didn't take it seriously when he was first called up to the Nigeria national team because the invitation letter was not professionally written. The Hale End Academy graduate racked up eleven appearances in total for England's U16, U17 and U18 teams before switching hi...
'Chelsea's Nigerian fans love me' - Leicester's man of the moment Iheanacho ahead of FA Cup final
Published: April 19, 2021
Leicester City will meet Chelsea in the final of the Emirates FA Cup on May 15 after beating Southampton 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday evening. Red-hot striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored the all-important goal for the Foxes, putting away the rebound after his first shot was blocked following brilliant work from Jamie Vard...
Chelsea's top-scoring loanee Ugbo on target for the third league game running
Published: April 19, 2021
Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo was on target in the Belgian First Division A as Cercle Brugge were held to a 1-1 draw by KV Oostende at the Diaz Arena on Sunday. Manager Yves Vanderhaeghe's men took the lead three minutes after the restart thanks to a goal from the Chelsea loanee. Ugbo tapped in from close range a...
Leicester boss lauds Iheanacho but identifies two areas of his game that were lacking against Saints
Published: April 18, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho continued his rich vein of form since the start of March by netting the game-winner for Leicester City in their 1-0 win against Southampton in the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday. With his 55th minute strike, the Nigeria international took his tally for the season to 15 goals, breaking his personal singl...
'He's a great player' - Match-winner Iheanacho hails strike partner Vardy after scoring vs Southampton
Published: April 18, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho, who has scored goals after goals in recent weeks, has fired Leicester City to the final of the Emirates FA Cup following their 1-0 victory over Southampton at Wembley on Sunday evening.   The Taye Academy product and fellow Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi put in a solid 90-minute shift for the ...
Tottenham's Etete scores consolation goal vs Chelsea U23, four days after training with first team
Published: April 18, 2021
Kion Etete was on target for Tottenham Hotspur but could not prevent the north London club from losing 4-1 to Chelsea in a Premier League 2 match on Sunday afternoon. Several players of Nigerian descent were given minutes at Hotspur Way Training Centre (London), with Etete, goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi and Tobi Omole...
Newcastle legend Shearer has his say on big chance missed by Maja in first half vs Arsenal
Published: April 18, 2021
English Premier League all-time top scorer Alan Shearer has had his say on Josh Maja's missed scoring opportunity during the first half of Fulham's 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon. In the 21st minute, the Cottagers were close to taking the lead when a deflected shot landed on the...