Arsenal's Saka Breaks Premier League Record Previously Held By Ex-Man City Striker
Published: January 03, 2019
Bukayo Saka became the second youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League after coming off the bench in the 83rd minute for Arsenal in their 4-1 rout of Fulham on January 1, 2019, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Hale End Academy product played with the number 87 on the back of the sh...
EPL Wrap : Success, Ibe Late Subs In 6-Goal Thriller; Balogun Benched; Moses Not In 18; Billing Loses Again
Published: January 02, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Wednesday, January 2.Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Stamford Bridge, it was not an unusual move...
Official : Chelsea Recall Central Midfielder From Loan Spell
Published: January 02, 2019
Premier League side Chelsea have recalled central midfielder Kyle Scott from his loan spell in the Netherlands with Eerste Divisie side SC Telstar. The deal agreed in July 2018 would have kept Scott at SC Telstar until the end of the 2018-2019 campaign if all the parties had honoured the initial agreement. Writi...
Solanke's Crystal Palace Move May Collapse Over Fitness Problem
Published: January 02, 2019
The potential move of Nigerian born England youth international to Crystal Palace has reportedly broken down due to the Liverpool forward's fitness according to Scottish Sun on Wednesday.The report states that the striker was expected to hit the ground running but that will no longer be the case as his fitness concerns...
QPR's Eze Delighted To End Goal Drought, Lauds Team Resilience
Published: January 02, 2019
Queen Park Rangers winger, Eberechi Eze has lauded his side's resilience following their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in yesterday's Championship clash, revealing he and his mates had earlier envisaged it was always going to be a difficult affair for them.Prior to the clash at the Villa Park yesterday, the 'Rs' have won i...
Official: Arsenal Announce Signing Of Left-Footed Denmark International
Published: January 02, 2019
Arsenal have announced on their official website that Katrine Veje will join their Women's team from Montpellier HSC in the French Division 1. The 27-year-old left-footed midfielder cum winger is an experienced Denmark international with over 100 caps to her name. She helped Montpellier HSC reach the quarterfinal...
Official : Versatile Norwegian-Nigerian Defender Inks Deal With Aalesunds FK
Published: January 02, 2019
Norwegian-Nigerian defender Tega George has joined Norwegian 1. divisjon club Aalesunds FK, the Orange and Blue have reported on their official website. The 22-year-old, who arrives Aalesunds FK from Oslo club Kjelså, has penned a deal until the end of the 2020 season. The versatile George who is also comfort...
Ex-Super Eagles Star On The Brink Of Bringing Chelsea's World Cup Winner To Monaco
Published: January 02, 2019
French Ligue 1 side Monaco are nailed on favourites to sign Chelsea's 2010 World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas in the January transfer window. Authoritative French sports daily L'Equipe says the arrival of Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas in Monaco should be completed next week. The Chelsea midfielder would reunite w...
On-Loan Chelsea Striker Not Returning To Stamford Bridge In January, Sarri Confirms
Published: January 02, 2019
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham is not returning to Stamford Bridge this month, according to manager Maurizio Sarri. The Blues are facing an attacking injury crisis with France international Olivier Giroud picking up an ankle injury in the win at Palace while wingers Pedro and Callum Hudson-Odoi are struggling to overc...
Official : Chelsea Announce Signing Of Borussia Dortmund Right Winger
Published: January 02, 2019
Through a press release published on their official website, Chelsea have announced that they have agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic, 20. The agreement between the Premier League and Bundesliga giants will see the United States international play on loan at Dortmund for...
Nigerians Urge Arsenal New Kid On The Block Bukayo Saka To Pitch Tent With Super Eagles
Published: January 02, 2019
Promising Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka has expressed his happiness after making his English Premier League debut for the club in their 4-1 win over Fulham in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.Having made the match day squad for a topflight game for the third time this season, the 17-year-old came on for c...
Man City Loanee Nmecha; Sunderland's Maja, MK Dons' Aneke Score For EFL Clubs
Published: January 02, 2019
Round up of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their English Football League clubs in matches that took place on Tuesday, January 1. Manchester City loanee Lukas Nmecha made it two goals in two games as Preston North End were beaten 2-1 by Semi Ajayi's Rotherham United at AESSEAL New York Stadium. ...
Chelsea-Owned Striker Of Nigerian Descent Nets 50th Career Goal After Brace For Aston Villa
Published: January 01, 2019
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham took his tally for the season to 16 league goals after netting a brace for Aston Villa as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on Tuesday, January 1, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. In doing so, the England U21 striker has now scored 50 goals from 110 appearanc...
Iwobi Continues Great Form With Another Assist, Saka Debuts In Premier League As Both Get Rated By English Press
Published: January 01, 2019
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi continued his impressive form for Arsenal as he yet again provided the assist for his team's first goal in their 4-1 mauling of Fulham at the Emirates Tuesday evening while youngster Bukayo Saka replaced him in the second half to become the first player of Nigerian decent born in 2001 to...
Saka Becomes Only Nigeria-Eligible Player Born This Millennium To Debut In EPL, Arsenal Legend Congratulates Winger
Published: January 01, 2019
Bukayo Saka was handed his Premier League debut by manager Unai Emery on Tuesday evening when he replaced fellow Hale End Academy graduate Alex Iwobi in the 83rd minute against Fulham, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. In doing so, the number 87 became the only Nigeria-eligible player born in this millennium to debut i...