Chelsea-owned striker of Nigerian descent makes unofficial debut for Rosenborg
Published: March 12, 2022
Norwegian giants Rosenborg continued their preparations for the new season with a friendly against FK Haugesund at the Marbella Football Center in Spain on Friday, March 11. Having shipped three goals in each of their last two games before the friendly against FK Haugesund, the 26-time Norwegian champions put in a s...
PL2 : Okoflex provides brilliant assist for West Ham in draw against Chelsea
Published: March 12, 2022
West Ham United and Chelsea shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw in a Premier League 2 clash at Kingsmeadow on Friday night. The Hammers squad was captained by Anglo-Nigerian central defender Ajibola Alese and he was joined in the starting lineup by ex-Arsenal schoolboy and Republic of Ireland youth teamer Armstrong Okof...
Rangers boss provide fitness update on Aribo that will worry Nigeria fans ahead of Ghana clash
Published: March 11, 2022
Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has provided a fitness update on Joe Aribo that will worry Super Eagles fans ahead of the national team's crucial 2022 World Cup playoff matches with Ghana later this month.   Against Red Star Belgrade in a Europa League tie on Thursday night, Aribo was walking a disciplinary ...
Super Eagles striker warns Leicester City are going to Arsenal with their confidence up
Published: March 11, 2022
Kelechi Iheanacho believes Leicester City should be confident heading into the Premier League meeting with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday, March 13. The Super Eagles striker has every right to be optimistic given that the Foxes have won their last four matches in all competitions, with two of th...
'I'm excited to be back' - Etebo reveals mixed emotions after return to action vs Wolves
Published: March 11, 2022
Oghenekaro Etebo spoke with a bittersweet taste in his mouth after making his comeback from a long-term injury during Watford's Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday night. The Nigeria international took to the pitch in the 73rd minute to replace Tom Cleverley in what was his first game for...
Contract length of seven Nigeria-eligible players revealed as Chelsea banned from renewing deals
Published: March 11, 2022
According to various reports in the English press including The Sun, European champions Chelsea have been banned from all transfer-related activity, including handing out new contracts to their players. The UK Government confirmed on Thursday that Roman Abramovich  has had his assets frozen, preventing the sale of t...
'Aribo played a new role' - Rangers boss highlights versatility of Super Eagles star
Published: March 11, 2022
Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst highlighted the versatility of Joe Aribo after his side's impressive 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday night. Against the Serbian opponents, the Nigeria international was moved into the attack to support Colombian star Alfredo Morelos, while Glen K...
'Schmeichel says Iheanacho is best finisher at the club' - Ex-Liverpool star hails Leicester no 14
Published: March 11, 2022
Leicester City have a great opportunity to qualify for the last eight of the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League after a 2-0 win over French opponents Rennes at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. All three players invited for the 2022 World Cup playoff vs Ghana tasted action with Wilfred Ndidi playing the...
EPL wrap : Etebo returns after 166 days; Dennis, Kalu caged; Tim, Carney benched; Tella not in squad
Published: March 11, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Thursday, March 10, 2022. At the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers got their push for Europe back on track with a 4-0 hammering of Watford. Super Eagles striker Em...
UECL: 4 Nigeria-eligible players including ex-Chelsea starlet named in Leicester matchday squad
Published: March 10, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has selected four players of Nigerian descent in his matchday squad for Thursday night's UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 match against French Ligue 1 side Rennes, who are without the injured French-Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu. Joining Super Eagles invitees Wi...
'That's a family decision' - Arsenal icon and 1998 World Cup winner Vieira on Olise's int'l future
Published: March 10, 2022
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has revealed that Michael Olise's international future is a family decision, adding that  the Crystal Palace winger has not yet asked him for any advice. There are reports that Three Lions manager Gareth Southagte has got Olise on his radar a...
UECL : Nephew of ex-Super Eagles star ruled out of Leicester vs Stade Rennais
Published: March 10, 2022
Stade Rennais manager  Bruno Génésio will not be able to count on talented midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, when his side battle Leicester City in a UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 tie at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Ugochukwu was omitted fro...
Fulham eye summer move for former Chelsea academy player of Nigerian descent
Published: March 10, 2022
Championship promotion favourites Fulham are reportedly interested in signing former Chelsea academy player Oladapo Afolayan in the summer. According to Bolton News, Bolton Wanderers have a fight on their hands to keep hold of the winger when the transfer window reopens, with Fulham interested in his services. Fu...
Nigeria-eligible defender reveals he signed a professional contract with Sunderland
Published: March 10, 2022
Nigeria-eligible defender Ugonna Emenike has revealed that he signed a professional contract with League One side Sunderland.The Black Cats confirmed the capture of Emenike a week ago following a successful trial period in which he featured seven times but didn't disclose the type of contract he signed.Emenike's agreem...
First team stars Maguire, Henderson in attendance as Oyedele helps Man Utd reach FAYC final
Published: March 10, 2022
Maxi Oyedele helped Manchester United reach the FA Youth Cup final on Wednesday night after a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford.The Anglo-Nigerian central midfielder came off the bench to replace Mather with twenty seven minutes to go, while Italian-born defensive midfielder Temple Ojinnaka was a non...