EPL Wrap: Success Shines; Ndidi Aerial Threat; Iheanacho, Balogun Benched; Lookman Subbed In; Iwobi On The Bench; Solanke Not In 18
Published: November 03, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 3. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff at the Vitali...
Headache For Rohr As The Only Left-Footed Defender Named In Eagles Squad Suffers Injury Pre-RSA
Published: November 03, 2018
The Super Eagles are faced with a potential left back crisis ahead of their meeting with South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier scheduled to be staged in Johannesburg in two weeks time. Paderborn 07 defender Jamilu Collins, who is Gernot Rohr's preferred choice at left back these days, had to be substitut...
Nigerian Midfielder Scores For Seventh Consecutive Match As Chelsea Beat Arsenal In Nine-Goal Thriller
Published: November 03, 2018
Chelsea beat Arsenal U23s 5-4 in an nine-goal thriller in a Premier League 2 contest at Meadow Park (Borehamwood) on Saturday afternoon with two players of Nigerian descent on target. By netting The Blues equalizer in the 14th minute, Faustino Anjorin extended his goalscoring streak to seven games in all competition...
Stoke City Boss Set To Include Etebo In Match Day Squad Vs Middlesbrough
Published: November 03, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Oghenekaro Etebo has been given a clean bill of health by Stoke City medics to return to action in Saturday evening's clash against Middlesbrough at Bet365 Stadium. Barring a last-minute change of mind by manager Gary Rowett, the Nigeria international will be named in the 18-ma...
Puel To Delay Naming Ndidi, Iheanacho, Others For Cardiff Game As Foxes Mourn Late Owner
Published: November 03, 2018
Leicester City will delay naming Nigeria duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, and their teammates in the line-up for today's Premier League match against Cardiff City at the King Power Stadium as the club and the footballing world continue to mourn the demise of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.Manager Claude Puel is...
Ex-Flying Eagles Star Aranka Surprised At Mikel's Exclusion For RSA Clash; Urges Nwakali, Others To Wait For Super Eagles Time
Published: November 03, 2018
Former Nigeria U20 international John Aranka has urged Nigeria's emerging football stars to be patient as they hope to break into the Super Eagles fold.Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr recently released his squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa with some players including captain John Mik...
Chisom Egbuchulam Making Waves In Sweden, Nets 14th League Goal As Falkenberg Seal Promotion
Published: November 03, 2018
Falkenberg will be playing in the Swedish topflight, the Allsvenskan, next season following their 2-2 draw on the road against Norrby. Prior to yesterday's game at Boras Arena (Boras), Chisom Egbuchulam and his teammates needed only one point to seal promotion to the Allsvenskan and they earned it with their Nigeri...
No Surprise As Super Eagles Winger Is Left Out Of Bordeaux Squad Vs Lyon
Published: November 03, 2018
Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu will not be on parade at Groupama Stadium (Décines-Charpieu) this evening when Bordeaux face Lyon on game week 12 in the French Ligue 1. The former Gent star has not been named in Bordeaux' 18-man squad, therefore, he will definitely not make his 15th appearance of the season in all ...
Official: Ex-Manchester United Midfielder Joins New Club In England
Published: November 03, 2018
Vanarama National League North club Altrincham have announced the signing of Charlie Scott, who last represented Manchester United. The  Stoke-on-Trent native can play in a variety of positions including central midfield, central defense and right back. The 21-year-old Scott departed United in the summer without...
Everton Loanee Henry Shines As Galatasaray Throw Away Two-Goal Lead Against Fenerbahce
Published: November 02, 2018
Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru was in action for 86 minutes Friday evening as his Turkish Lig side Galatasaray let go a two-goal lead and pegged back by Fenerbahçe in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Turk Telecom Stadium. The game was the 11th of the season for the Nigerian striker who was substituted off in place of Alg...
Nigeria Movie Superstar RMD Backs Arsenal To Surprise Critics In Liverpool Clash
Published: November 02, 2018
Nigeria movie star Richard Mofe Damijo believes Arsenal will have a good game on Saturday evening against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium and possibly come unscathed despite the firepower of the Reds.The Gunners' winning streak was halted last weekend at the Selhurst Park by Crystal Palace who held Unai Emery's team ...
Official: IK Sirius Captain Moses Ogbu Departs Swedish Club At The End Of 2018 Season
Published: November 02, 2018
Swedish Allsvenskan side IK Sirius have announced that Nigerian striker Moses Ogbu will depart the club at the end of the 2018 season. The 27-year-old is expected to play his last home game for IK Sirius when they take on Kalmar at Studenternas IP (Uppsala) and it would be his 185th appearance for the club he joined...
Unai Emery Explains How Arsenal Have Helped Nutmeg King Iwobi Improve
Published: November 02, 2018
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery on Friday explained how the Gunners' technical crew with him in charge has helped improve the form of Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi. The former Sevilla and PSG tactician was addressing the media in his Friday's news conference ahead of the big Premier League game against Liverpool on S...
Done Deal: Central Midfielder Pens New Contract With Liverpool
Published: November 02, 2018
Liverpool have informed via their official website that young central midfielder Liam Coyle has signed a new contract with the club. The financial terms and duration of contract have not been disclosed by the Anfield side. Aged 18, Coyle broke into Liverpool's U18 team during the 2015-16 season when he was just 1...
Nigeria U17 World Cup-Winning Midfielder Idowu Will Join Dynamo Kiev On One Condition
Published: November 02, 2018
Former Nigeria U17 international Akinjide Idowu has confirmed that Ukrainian powerhouse Dynamo Kiev are exploring ways to sign him, as first reported by Football Live Nigeria. The central midfielder, who won the U17 World Cup with the Golden Eaglets back in 2013, has given a condition before he can agree to a switch...