Arsenal 2 Chelsea 0 : Iwobi Enters Game As Sub As Gunners Rekindle Top-Four Aspirations
Published: January 19, 2019
Arsenal were 2-0 conquerors of Chelsea in their Premier League cracker at the Emirates stadium on Saturday evening, a game which saw Alex Iwobi play some part for his team in the victory.The Super Eagles star was named on a Premier League team list for the 19th time from a possible 23 by Arsenal manager Unai Emery, com...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi, Lookman Go 90; Iheanacho & Success Subbed In; Balogun Benched; Iwobi In 18; Moses Frozen Out
Published: January 19, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, January 19th.Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the lunch time kick-off at the Molineux stadi...
Manchester United Defender Olosunde Linked With Return To Major League Soccer
Published: January 19, 2019
American-born Manchester United right-back Matthew Olosunde is being linked with a departure from Old Trafford.News emanating from the American media revealed that an unnamed Major League Soccer club is reportedly readying a move to snap up the highly-rated defender from the Premier League side.It is no secret that the...
Matches Involving Nigerian Players Worth Watching This Weekend
Published: January 19, 2019
There will be many league and Cup games around the  world this weekend and there will be Nigerian presence in some of these games.Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the matches involving Nigerian players worth watching1. Arsenal vs ChelseaWith due respect to the other English Premier league sides, the biggest game of the weeken...
Official : England International Defender Inks New Liverpool Contract
Published: January 19, 2019
Through their official website, Premier League pacesetters Liverpool have announced that England international Trent Alexander-Arnold has committed his future to the club after inking a new long-term deal. The right back was part of the England squad to the 2018 World Cup and went the distance in the Champions Leagu...
Three Nigerian Wingers Set To Miss Showdown Between Arsenal and Chelsea
Published: January 19, 2019
Three Nigerian wingers are set to miss the eagerly anticipated Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Gunners manager Unai Emery is unlikely to call upon Bukayo Saka and Xavier Amaechi for the match day 23 fixture as they both played 120 and 117 minutes respecti...
Official : Liverpool Announce Signing Of England U23 Fullback Purfield
Published: January 18, 2019
Liverpool Women have announced via their official website the capture of England U23 star Jemma Purfield, subject to international clearance. The financial terms and duration of the deal have not been disclosed by the Women's Super League side. Purfield is comfortable playing as a winger and wing-back and arrive...
Official : Manchester United Announce Return Of Defender To Former Club
Published: January 18, 2019
Manchester United have confirmed that Wales youth international Regan Poole, 20, is returning to his former club Newport County on loan for the remainder of the season. The central defender turned out for Newport County for a year before he was snapped up by the Red Devils in 2015 following a successful trial. Ag...
Chelsea Loanee Tomori Receives Big Praise From Liverpool Legend
Published: January 18, 2019
After a spectacular display for Derby County in their win against Premier League opposition Southampton in the Emirates FA Cup on Wednesday, Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori has received praise from Liverpool hero Danny Murphy. The England U21 star of Nigerian descent was congratulated by Murphy, who was co-commentator ...
'He Is A Gifted Player' - Southampton Defender Olufunwa Hails Watford's Nigerian Eden Hazard
Published: January 18, 2019
Southampton, who have one of the best academies in England, would be disappointed that they went out of the FA Youth Cup after they were beaten 2-1 by Watford in a fourth round tie at Wingate and Finchley on Thursday evening. As exclusively reported by this website, Nigeria Football Federation target Jayden Bennett...
Talented Central Defender Inks Contract Extension With Chelsea
Published: January 18, 2019
Promising central defender Pierre Ekwah Elimby has been rewarded with a new contract by Premier League giants Chelsea. CarefreeYouth has informed that Chelsea youngster Pierre Ekwah Elimby signed his first professional contract on Thursday, January 17, two days after he celebrated his seventeenth birthday. Elimb...
The Ten Most Influential Super Eagles Players From 2008 To 2018
Published: January 18, 2019
One of the most trending topics on the social media these days is the #10YearChallenge which have seen Nigerians reflect on how their journey in life have been between 2008 and 2018.We have seen images and heard of the exploits of Nigerians but which ten Super Eagles team players have been most influential within this ...
Arsenal 5 Tottenham 2: Saka At The Double; Amaechi & Balogun Strike; GK Oluwayemi Concedes Five Goals
Published: January 18, 2019
Arsenal U18s ran out 5-2 winners over Tottenham U18s after extra time in their FA Youth Cup derby clash held at the Meadow Park on Thursday evening.As many as six players of Nigerian descent started the fourth round tie, goaltender Arthur Okonkwo, Mazeed Ogungbo, Xavier Amaechi, Folarin Balogun and Bukayo Saka while go...
Olosunde Named In Manchester United Match Day Squad First Time In Eleven Months After Injury
Published: January 17, 2019
American-born Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde has recovered from a long-term injury and was included in Manchester United's match day squad for the first time this season as the U23 team were held to a goalless draw by PSV in a Premier League International Cup clash at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Thursday evenin...
Onyekuru May Get Ivorian Strike Partner As Galatasaray Negotiating Permanent Signing Of Swansea Star
Published: January 17, 2019
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru may get an Ivorian strike partner at Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray this month, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. Galatasaray are in the market for an attack-minded player following the sale of Cape Verde star Garry Rodrigues to Al-Ittihad last week and have opened talks wit...