Arsenal Winger Saka Only Player Of Nigerian Descent On 40-Player Golden Boy Shortlist
Published: September 15, 2020
Bukayo Saka has been named to the 40-player Golden Boy shortlist for 2020, informs Italian sports daily Tuttosport. The Arsenal teenage sensation is the only player of Nigerian descent included in the shortlist, with Bayern Munich's Joshua Zirkzee and Red Bull Salzburg's Karim Adeyemi not making the cut this time af...
Derby County On Brink Of Deal For Former Liverpool And Bournemouth Winger Ibe
Published: September 15, 2020
Championship club Derby County are in pole position to sign released Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe, according to reports. Football Insider says The Rams are closing in on the signing of Ibe, with the Liverpool Academy product currently undergoing a medical. The former England U21 international is set to return ...
Odubeko Missed Trip To Chelsea As Moyes Planned To Hand Him West Ham Debut Vs Charlton
Published: September 15, 2020
Highly talented Nigerian striker Ademipo Odubeko was conspicuously absent from West Ham U23s matchday squad as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Premier League 2 champions Chelsea on Monday afternoon. Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that the former Manchester United wonderkid was not due t...
Manchester United Coach Solskjaer To Monitor Nigerian Duo, Other Academy Stars In New Season
Published: September 15, 2020
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he will be keeping tabs on the outstanding  players in the club's academy during the 2020-2021 season with a view to handing them first-team minutes. Deji Sotona recently departed Manchester United because the club were not willing to pay him the wag...
Ex-African Player Of The Year Suggests Everton Manager Ancelotti Does Not Fancy Iwobi
Published: September 15, 2020
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has suggested that Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti does not fancy Alex Iwobi as a player. With the arrival of James Rodríguez from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, Iwobi has seen himself fall down the pecking order at Goodison Park as he plays exactly the...
16-Year-Old Striker Shoretire Makes Premier League 2 Debut For Manchester United
Published: September 14, 2020
Manchester United youngster of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire has made his debut in the Premier League 2 after featuring in the 2-0 loss to Leicester City at the Leigh Sports Village on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Aged just 16, Shoretire made his way onto the pitch after 65 minutes to replace Connor ...
Nigeria Youth-Teamer Watches On From The Bench As West Ham U23s Lose To Ex-Club Chelsea
Published: September 14, 2020
Nigeria youth international Daniel Jinadu watched proceedings from the bench as West Ham lost their opening fixture of the new Premier League 2 season to reigning champions Chelsea on Monday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Surprisingly in-form Hammers striker Ademipo Odubeko wasn't included in the matchday s...
Huddersfield Town Urged To Make Audacious Move For Liverpool Striker Awoniyi
Published: September 14, 2020
Championship club Huddersfield Town have been urged to consider a move for Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who is back in England training with the first team ahead of a departure before the transfer window closes for business. Terriers top scorer Karlan Grant continues to be linked with an exit from the John Smit...
Confirmed : Tottenham Academy Product Onomah Inks New Fulham Deal
Published: September 14, 2020
Through a statement on their official website, English Premier League new boys Fulham have announced that Nigeria-eligible midfielder Josh Onomah has extended his contract. The Tottenham Hotspur Academy product is now contracted to the Cottagers until at least June 2023, with the club having an option to extend the ...
'The Headline Performer Has Undoubtedly Been Uwakwe' - Chelsea Hail Gifted Midfielder
Published: September 14, 2020
English Premier League club Chelsea have acknowledged that gifted Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe was the standout performer among the loanees in the past one week and it was an easy decision. The former England U18 international, who is spending the whole of this season on loan at Accrington Stanley, netted...
Nigeria-Eligible Striker Babajide Celebrates England Call-up With First Goal For Liverpool 2020-21 Season
Published: September 14, 2020
Liverpool FC Women Player of the Year, Rinsola Babajide has opened her goalscoring account for the 2020-2021 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Sunday's 3-0 win against London Bees is her last appearance for The Reds before she links up with the England squad on September 15 for a training camp at St. George's P...
'Iwobi Had Better Leave Everton' - Nigerian Fans React To Winger's Absence Vs Tottenham
Published: September 13, 2020
Alex Iwobi was conspicuously missing from Everton's matchday squad as the Toffees began their 2020/2021 Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. His absence has fueled speculations that the Super Eagle might not find it easy breaking into his side's f...
Red-hot Chelsea Loanee Uwakwe Reacts To Scoring On His League Debut
Published: September 13, 2020
Chelsea loanee Tariq Uwakwe has reacted to scoring on his League One debut in Accrington Stanley's 2-0 victory against Peterborough United on Saturday afternoon. The gifted London-born Nigerian player is in a rich vein of form at the moment, with his 85th minute strike taking his tally for the season to four goals ...
Man Utd Coach Solskjaer Gives Reason For Ighalo, Other Strikers Firing Blanks Vs Aston Villa
Published: September 13, 2020
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why his strikers failed to find the net in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Villa Park. In a 4-2-3-1 formation, Odion Ighalo started in attack for the Red Devils and lasted 61 minutes on the pitch before making way for...
Manchester United Hero Ferdinand Fears Arrival Of Willian Could Keep Saka Out Of Starting XI
Published: September 13, 2020
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand fears that the arrival of Willian from Chelsea could keep Bukayo Saka out of the starting lineup in the new season. The Brazil international proved his worth on his competitive debut for the Gunners, providing two assists and was involved in the build-up to the opening goal sc...