Tall Nigerian Defender Makes Competitive Debut For Leicester City In U18 Premier League
Published: April 13, 2019
Promising Nigerian defender Daniel Obi made his competitive debut for Leicester City U18s as they claimed a 3-1 win over Norwich City in an U18 Premier League fixture staged at the Leicester City Training Ground in Aylestone on Saturday, April 13. The highly-rated teenager has agreed a scholarship deal with The Foxe...
One Start In Five Games: Is Iwobi's Starting Spot At Arsenal Under Threat?
Published: April 13, 2019
Nigeria winger and playmaker Alex Iwobi was one of the untouchables in Arsenal starting lineup during Unai Emery's early days at the Emirates Stadium.Though Emery's decision to remain glued to the youngster was widely criticized by the Gunners fans, the former Paris Saint-Germain tactician doesn't give a listening ear ...
Fulham's Nigerian Coach Wants Crystal Palace Young Star To Join Man Utd Ahead Of Arsenal, Spurs
Published: April 13, 2019
Fulham U18 coach Colin Omogbehin wants his former pupil Aaron Wan-Bissaka to join Manchester United ahead of the other teams interested in his signature. Regarded as one of the best young players in the Premier League, the England U21 star of Congolese descent is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Manchest...
'Anything Might Happen There' - Slavia Prague's Nigerian Star Fires Warning To Chelsea
Published: April 12, 2019
Chelsea earned a valuable 1-0 win over Slavia Prague in the first leg of the quarterfinal of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night thanks to Marcos Alonso's 86th minute winner at the Sinobo Stadium. Having started the previous four matches on the bench, former Nigeria U23 invitee Peter Olayinka returned to Slavia...
Former Man City Striker Iheanacho Needs Pellegrini As Much As Pellegrini Needs Him
Published: April 12, 2019
Kelechi Iheanacho was one of the youngsters who broke into the limelight during the 2015-16 season when he scored 14 goals despite spending little time on the field of play.Iheanacho's fast-paced development at the Etihad Stadium could be traced to the trust Manuel Pellegrini had in him.Pellegrini's trust in his abilit...
'At Chelsea Whoever Went With You Always Lost'- Fabregas Trolls Victor Moses
Published: April 12, 2019
Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has aimed a light-hearted dig at his former Blues teammate Victor Moses after the Nigerian took to Instagram to celebrate a win by his team in a Fenerbahce training match. Now at Monaco, Fabregas had to end his Chelsea career in the January transfer window due to a lack...
Iwobi Handed Decent Ratings Against Napoli In Europa League Clash
Published: April 12, 2019
Alex Iwobi came off the bench in the 66th minute to replace Alexandre Lacazette in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Napoli in the first leg of their quarterfinals fixtures on Thursday.Allnigeriasoccer.com monitored the player ratings of some of the British media who did coverage of the crucial match at The Emirates.Express.co.uk...
Iwobi Warns Napoli Won't Be Easy, Speaks On Arsenal's Top Four Chances
Published: April 11, 2019
Ahead of Thursday evening's Europa League quarterfinal meeting between Arsenal and Napoli at the Emirates Stadium in London, Alex Iwobi is confident of a successful outing for the Gunners but is wary of the opponents' pedigree.  The Hale End Academy product is in line to make his fifth consecutive appearance in th...
Nigerian Whizkid Scores Overhead Kick As Crystal Palace Beat Chelsea To Reach Floodlit Cup Final
Published: April 11, 2019
Crystal Palace are through to the final of the Premier League Floodlit Cup after beating Chelsea U15s 3-0 in the regional final on Wednesday, April10 at the the EBB Stadium in Aldershot. Nigerian whizkid Victor Akinwale stole the show with a brace for the Eagles and was in contention to bag a hat-trick but had to be...
Europa League: Slavia Prague's Nigerian Star Risks Missing Trip To Chelsea Next Week
Published: April 11, 2019
Former Dream Team invitee Peter Olayinka risks missing Slavia Prague's trip to London next week for the return leg of their Europa League quarterfinal clash with Chelsea. The striker is walking a tightrope in order to avoid picking up his third yellow card of the competition which would trigger a suspension. Olay...
Balogun Not Unfazed By Injury, Lack of Brighton Playing Time
Published: April 09, 2019
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun is optimistic that he will have his chances of playing regularly for his Premier League side Brighton despite manager  ‎Chris Hughton's preference for the duo of Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk.The Nigerian international who has 28 caps for the Super Eagles has played just eight league ...
The Question That Will Determine Faustino Anjorin's Fate At Chelsea Next Season
Published: April 09, 2019
One of Chelsea's obvious problems all through this campaign is their inability to create many goalscoring opportunities.Willian, who operates from the right flank, hasn't been in his best form for the Blues. The Brazilian has assisted just 13 goals from 48 matches.Pedro, Hazard, and Jorginho aren't anywhere better than...
Amaechi On Target, Saka Assists, Okonkwo Clean Sheet As Arsenal U23 Score Five Vs Derby
Published: April 09, 2019
Arsenal on Monday night extended their unbeaten streak to seven in the Premier League 2 with a 5-0 walloping of Derby County thanks to the brilliance of their attackers which was hugely helped by dazzling Nigerian winger, Xavier Amaechi. One heart warming theme about the huge win was the fact that Amaechi broke his ...
Fikayo Tomori Receives High Praise From Chelsea And England Legend
Published: April 08, 2019
Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard has spoken highly of Fikayo Tomori following the central defender's impressive performances since joining Derby County on loan last August. Tomori has appeared in 37 league matches for The Rams this season and only defensive partner Richard Keogh has played more games than th...
Everton 1 Arsenal 0 : Gunners Nigerian Fans Berate Emery For Benching Alex Iwobi
Published: April 07, 2019
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has earned the ire of Arsenal Nigerian fans after opting to leave out Alex Iwobi from the starting XI which contrived to lose 1-0 to Everton on Sunday afternoon.Iwobi who had earlier started three of the Gunners last five games in all competitions was relegated to the bench here and was only...