Nichols, Ranson, Idele, Ismail make UEFA Youth League debuts as Atalanta beat Arsenal
Published: September 19, 2024
Arsenal suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Atalanta in their opening game of the UEFA Youth League on Thursday afternoon, with four teenagers of Nigerian descent makings their debuts in the prestigious competition. Goalkeeper Khari Ranson, fullbacks Josh Nichols and Cam'ron Ismail were on parade for the Gun...
Christian Chigozie: History-making central defender on target for Luton Town U17s against Watford 
Published: September 19, 2024
History-making central defender Christian Chigozie was on target for Luton Town as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Watford in an U17 Professional Development League Cup tie on Tuesday night. Last season, the talented Nigerian defender etched his name into the history books as the youngest Hatter to be on the bench f...
Nottingham Forest in talks with Super Eagles star over new four-year contract 
Published: September 19, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Premier League club Nottingham Forest are in discussions with Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina over a fresh multi-year contract.  Speculation in the local media indicated that Nottingham Forest were 'set to offer defender Ola Aina a new contract fo...
'One of the best performances I've seen in PL this season' - Ian Wright lauds Nottingham Forest RB Aina 
Published: September 19, 2024
Arsenal icon Ian Wright was impressed with Ola Aina's performance for Nottingham Forest against Liverpool at Anfield last weekend on matchday three of the Premier League. Steve Cooper's side shockingly got the better of the Reds, courtesy of a solitary effort from former Chelsea forward Cullum Hudson-Odoi in...
Arsenal add twelve Nigerian players to Champions League squad before opener against Atalanta 
Published: September 19, 2024
Premier League giants Arsenal have added twelve Nigerian players to their Champions League squad ahead of their opener against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. The Nigerian players have been included on the B List, consisting of players born on or after 1 January 2003 and have since their 15th birthday, b...
Snapped: Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji named in Arsenal travelling squad to face Lookman's Atalanta
Published: September 18, 2024
Two Nigerian players have been pictured traveling with the Arsenal first team to Italy ahead of their UEFA Champions League matchday one clash with Ademola Lookman's Atalanta on Thursday evening. Premier League 2 Player of the Month for August 2024, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and England U19 international Ethan Nwane...
Arsenal U21 captain Butler-Oyedeji trains with first team ahead of UCL clash against Atalanta 
Published: September 18, 2024
Five days after he was crowned the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for August 2024, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was invited to train with Arsenal's first team ahead of the UEFA Champions League meeting with Atalanta.  According to Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird, versatile forward Butler-Oyedeji was invited ...
Southampton boss insists he likes Onuachu despite omission from six consecutive matchday squads 
Published: September 18, 2024
Speaking after Southampton defeated Everton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, Saints manager Russell Martin has hinted that he could give game time to Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu in the coming games.  The 30-year-old was missing from the squad yesterday for the sixth consecutive game in all competitions i...
'We've seen what he's capable of' - Arsenal icon raises concerns over Tottenham's use of Solanke
Published: September 17, 2024
Arsenal icon Ian Wright has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur are using record signing Dominic Solanke wrongly. The North London side record signing has struggled to settle down at the club, though he has only played two games, and he hasn't been helped by the club's poor start to the season. He has been s...
Liverpool add two Nigerian players to UEFA Champions League squad pre-AC Milan
Published: September 17, 2024
Liverpool have added two Nigerian players to their UEFA Champions League squad ahead of the opening match against AC Milan at San Siro tonight. According to UEFA's official website, the Premier League giants have added centre-back Wellity Lucky-Omoruyi and midfielder Afolami Onanuga to their squad. Liverpool ...
'Kept the in-form Luis Diaz quiet' - Alan Shearer explains why Aina has been included in his PL TOTW
Published: September 16, 2024
Premier League's record goalscorer Alan Shearer has revealed his Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday four fixtures, with the Best XI dominated by Nottingham Forest.  Nuno Espirito Santo's side earned a shock 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield, thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi's game-wi...
'He was good' - Southampton boss delivers verdict on performance of Chelsea loanee Ugochukwu v Man Utd 
Published: September 16, 2024
Southampton boss Russell Martin has delivered his verdict on the performance of Lesley Ugochukwu as he made his first start in his side's 2-0 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League fixture played at the St.Mary's Stadium on Saturday. The French-Nigerian midfielder joined the Saints on loan from Chel...
Leicester midfielder Ndidi joins Arsenal, Man City, Man Utd stars in PL Team of the Week
Published: September 16, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has been named alongside Arsenal stars Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United's duo Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo in Whoscored Premier League of the Week In his fourth consecutive start for Leicester City this season, Ndidi was the...
PL Cup: George's second half hat-trick inspires Chelsea to 6-3 win against Brentford 
Published: September 15, 2024
Chelsea's development squad began their Premier League Cup campaign with a 6-3 win against Brentford at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.  Chelsea boss Filipe Coelho handed starting berths to two players of Nigerian descent  Tyrique George and Somto Boniface. Nigeria U20 international Benjamin Fredrick was missing f...
Summer signing from Chelsea, Benin City-born CB among 5 Nigerians eligible to represent Liverpool in PL
Published: September 15, 2024
Liverpool have submitted their squad list for the first half of the 2024-2025 season following the conclusion of the summer transfer window, with five youngsters of Nigerian descent eligible to represent the Reds. Clubs can include as many U21 players as they like and these players do not count towards the 25-man sq...