'He's certainly not let Arsenal down' - Hitchin manager sings the praises of Okonkwo
Published: February 20, 2023
Hitchin manager Mark Burke lauded Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo after his side's 1-1 draw with Nuneaton Borough in a Southern League Premier Central Division match on Saturday.    Okonkwo joined Hitchin on a one-match release loan to provide cover for Charlie Horlock, who was not available for...
'I know Michael’s quality' - Crystal Palace supersub Eze pays tribute to Olise
Published: February 19, 2023
Crystal Palace's Man of the Match in their 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday,  Eberechi Eze waxed lyrical about his teammate Michael Olise after the game, saying that the winger is a player with quality.   Six minutes after he was brought on by manager Patrick Vieira, the Crystal Palace number 10 powered ...
Ex-Tottenham striker hails De Gea for pulling off Gordon Banks-like save to deny Iheanacho
Published: February 19, 2023
A great second half performance from Manchester United saw Erik ten Hag's side blow away Leicester City in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.   The Red Devils put in a performance of real quality and character, thrashing the Foxes 3-0, with Marcus Rashford bagging a brace to achieve a...
Four observations from Iheanacho's performance in Leicester City's loss to Man Utd
Published: February 19, 2023
Manchester United Sunday evening underlined the fact that they are still in the title race with am emphatic display against Leicester City that paraded Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho as the focal point in attack.    Marcus Rashford was the star of the game that ended 3-0.   Jadon Sancho also sco...
2022 Nigeria U23 invitee reveals Arsenal have been monitoring his progress at Chesterfield 
Published: February 19, 2023
Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola has revealed that Arsenal have been monitoring his progress at Chesterfield.    Akinola, who trained with Nigeria's U23 national team in the fall of 2022 before an U23 AFCON qualifier versus Tanzania, joined Chesterfield on a season-long loan last September.    ...
'Man Utd are really doing well' - Iheanacho admits Leicester face a tough game at Old Trafford 
Published: February 19, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted that Leicester City face a tough game against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.    Erik ten Hag's side are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions and recently played out a 2-2 draw with Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the first leg of their ...
Official : Chelsea confirm length of deal signed by talented Golden Eaglets-eligible winger
Published: February 19, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com reported exactly three weeks ago that Golden Eaglets-eligible winger Chinoso Chibueze has put pen to paper on his first professional contract at Chelsea, without disclosing the length of the deal.    Chelsea have confirmed as much, informing via their official website on Sunday morning that...
Chelsea sign United Kingdom's youngest-ever senior footballer
Published: February 19, 2023
English Premier League giants Chelsea have completed the signing of talented Northern Irish attacking midfielder Christopher Atherton, and there's a bit of history associated with his name.    When Atherton made his senior debut for Glenavon versus Dollingstown in a JBE League Cup tie on September 13th ...
Social : Iwobi reacts after providing game-winning assist in Everton's win v Leeds United
Published: February 19, 2023
Alex Iwobi has taken to social media to react to Everton's hard-fought 1-0 win over Leeds United in an English Premier League encounter at Goodison Park on Saturday.    It was a good omen for the Toffees when Seamus Coleman, of all people, opened the scoring in the 64th minute, assisted by Iwobi.   E...
First senior goal for Manchester United-owned midfielder Oyedele
Published: February 18, 2023
Altrincham secured a 3-1 win over Woking in a National League match staged at the The J. Davidson Stadium on Saturday in a game that saw Manchester United-owned midfielder Maximillian Oyedele score his first senior goal.   The Polish-Nigerian midfielder, who was born in Manchester, was loaned out to Altrincha...
Four takeaways from Chelsea v Southampton : Onuachu, Madueke and Chukwuemeka
Published: February 18, 2023
The duo of Southampton's Paul Onuachu and Chelsea's new kid on the block, Noni Madueke, were in action on Saturday evening as the west London side further lost ground in their desire to play European club football next season.    Onuachu and Madueke were not on the scorers' chart as a James Ward-Pro...
Middlesbrough goal poacher Akpom continues to write the headlines after brace v QPR
Published: February 18, 2023
Championship's leading marksman Chuba Akpom continued his purple patch in front of goal by netting a brace as Middlesbrough defeated Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.    After a difficult start to his career at Boro, the Hale End Academy graduate has had his swagger back this s...
'Brought energy' - Crystal Palace manager praises goalscorer Eze for his impact off the bench
Published: February 18, 2023
Speaking post-match, Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira heaped praise on Eberechi Eze after the attacking midfielder came off the bench to score the opening goal as the Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening.    Crystal Palace were on the brink of en...
17yo Arsenal-owned player of Nigerian descent makes senior debut for non-league club 
Published: February 18, 2023
Aged 17 years and 50 days, Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo made his senior debut as Hitchin Town and Nuneaton Borough shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Top Field.    Okonkwo joined the Canaries on a one-match release loan on Friday and will now return to the Emirates Stadium.    ...
Chelsea 0 Southampton 1 : Madueke, Onuachu on show at Stamford Bridge
Published: February 18, 2023
In a result few would have predicted, Premier League's basement team Southampton beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.    Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu retained his place in the starting lineup of the Saints,, a week after he was handed his full Premier League debut by dismissed coach...