2023 Flying Eagles invitee sends message to Eguavoen with ninth clean sheet for AFC Wimbledon
Published: December 10, 2024
Crystal Palace loanee Owen Goodman is pushing for a call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March 2025, following stellar performances for AFC Wimbledon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.There is a three-way battle for the services of Goodman, with the goalk...
Nigerian scout: Man Utd striker Obi-Martin believes he's better than Lamine Yamal, Nwaneri, Estevao
Published: December 09, 2024
Chido Obi-Martin claims he is the best player in the world in his age group, according to Nigerian talent spotter Paul Aladejare, who scouted him before his move to Arsenal.Born in 2007 to Nigerian parents, the Demark U18 international has yet to make his professional debut though he trained with the first team during ...
Leicester's Super Eagles-eligible central defender regrets not making cap-tying appearance for Italy
Published: December 09, 2024
Leicester City central defender Caleb Okoli has expressed his regret over not making a cap-tying appearance for Italy despite receiving multiple call-ups for the Azzurri’s UEFA Nations League matches in 2024.Okoli, who made a permanent move to Leicester from Atalanta last summer, has been a regular performer for the ...
'People see he's got the right attitude' - Ian Wright hails Iwobi for proving himself after leaving Arsenal
Published: December 08, 2024
Gunners legend Ian Wright has commended Alex Iwobi for proving himself after departing Arsenal, saying everyone can see the midfielder has the right attitude. A product of the Hale End Academy, the Nigeria international spent fifteen years at Arsenal before he was sold to Everton for a fee of £35 million.Iwobi regist...
Banned: Bassey to miss Fulham's trip to Liverpool after yellow card for pushing Arsenal forward
Published: December 08, 2024
Fulham's defender Calvin Bassey will miss the upcoming match against Liverpool due to a yellow card received during the London derby against Arsenal.The Nigerian international played the full 90 minutes as Fulham held the Gunners to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.The match kicked off with a thrilling ...
'They are rivals now' - Fulham midfielder Iwobi eyes three points against old club Arsenal
Published: December 08, 2024
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is targeting three points in the ongoing Premier League clash against Arsenal at Craven Cottage.The Nigeria international was on the books of Arsenal for fifteen years, rising through the youth ranks to make his first team debut in a Carabao Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday in October ...
Arsenal manager Arteta promotes Butler-Oyedeji to first team training ahead of trip to Fulham
Published: December 07, 2024
Manager Mikel Arteta promoted Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of the London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.During a training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, the Spanish coach assessed the 21-year-ol...
Fully committed: Chelsea centre-back Tosin will not join West Ham amid rumours of loan move
Published: December 07, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively confirm with certainty that Tosin Adarabioyo will remain at Chelsea amid viral reports linking the central defender to a loan move to London rivals West Ham United in the January transfer window.French media reports have indicated that West Ham are keen on bolstering their defence a...
Liverpool central defender who wants to play for Nigeria makes FA Youth Cup debut
Published: December 07, 2024
Liverpool central defender Louis Enahoro-Marcus made his FA Youth Cup on Friday night as the Young Reds suffered a 4-1 loss to Preston North End in the third round. Born in Benin City, Enahoro-Marcus is willing to represent the Nigeria national teams, even though he is a British passport holder. After receiving two c...
Scottish champions Celtic eye January deal for Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible midfielder
Published: December 06, 2024
According to Football Insider, Scottish champions Celtic are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka ahead of the January transfer window.The Scottish Premiership table-toppers are said to be considering a loan move for the 21-year-old but will need the Blues to pay part of his ...
All-Nigeria midfield: Ndidi and Iwobi join Chelsea and Liverpool stars in Premier League TOTW
Published: December 06, 2024
Nigeria internationals Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi have been named in Whoscored.com Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek fourteen for their outstanding performances. In a 4-4-2 formation, the Super Eagles stars were deployed as central midfielders, while Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Leicester City's Bilal El...
'An experienced player' - Former Chelsea and England captain reveals who to credit for Iwobi's form
Published: December 06, 2024
Former Chelsea and England captain Karen Carney praised Marco Silva for his pivotal role in revitalizing Alex Iwobi's performance at Fulham.Since joining the club, Iwobi has showcased remarkable skill and consistency, making him one of the standout players of the season.Iwobi's contributions were particularly evident d...
'He's lethal' - Tottenham great Glenn Hoddle hails versatility of two-footed Fulham midfielder Iwobi
Published: December 06, 2024
Tottenham Hotspur icon Glenn Hoddle has praised Alex Iwobi for his versatility following his outstanding performance during Fulham's 3-1 win against Brighton & Hove in a Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Thursday night. Iwobi is arguably in the best form of his professional career, contributing a goal or assis...
Red-hot Iwobi nets brace for only the second time in his PL career as Fulham beat Brighton
Published: December 05, 2024
Alex Iwobi continued his fine form for Fulham, netting twice as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 in the Premier League game played at Craven Cottage on Thursday evening.Iwobi opened the scoring in the 4th minute, receiving a misplaced pass from Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, before putting the ball into the o...
PL ignores Aina, his backers BBC pundit and Lionesses legend: Forest RB misses out on Goal of the Month
Published: December 05, 2024
The English Premier League has overlooked Ola Aina’s spectacular strike in Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 win over West Ham United at the City Ground in its shortlist for the Goal of the Month award for November.Aina scored Forest’s third goal with a thunderous effort from outside the penalty area. The Super Eagles ful...