FAYC : Everton's Anglo-Nigerian striker on target in loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford
Published: February 10, 2022
Manchester United have sealed their place in the sixth round of the FA Youth Cup after coming from behind to beat Everton 4-1 at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.Toffees striker of Nigerian descent Francis Okoronkwo, a summer signing from Sunderland, finished well into the bottom corner to give the visitors the lead aft...
EPL wrap : Olise assists; Iroegbunam makes squad; Carney, Eze subbed in; Onyeka starts; Tella missing
Published: February 10, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's catch up on the Premier League matches involving Nigeria-eligible players on Wednesday, February 9.In a six-goal thriller at Villa Park, manager Steven Gerrard named two teenagers of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam and Carney Chukwuemeka in his matchday squad as Aston Villa and Leeds United share...
Arsenal manager promotes two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first-team training pre-Wolves
Published: February 09, 2022
Manager Mikel Arteta promoted two Nigeria-eligible youngsters to first team training on Wednesday ahead of the trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers for a Premier League clash.Zach Awe, 18, and Miguel Azeez, 19, were monitored at close quarters by the Spanish football tactician during the first team training session at Londo...
Ighalo's dream of reaching CWC final ends as Lukaku's goal sends Chelsea through
Published: February 09, 2022
European champions Chelsea are through to the final of the FIFA Club World Cup following a narrow 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal on Wednesday evening. As suggested by allnigeriasoccer.com before the lineup was confirmed, Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo made his second appearance for Al Hilal from the...
Nigeria-eligible striker makes cameo as Chelsea crash out of UYL after loss to Genk
Published: February 09, 2022
Two-time winners Chelsea have crashed out of the UEFA Youth League after suffering a 5-1 loss to Belgian side Racing Genk at KRC Genk Arena - Stadium B  on Wednesday evening.  Of the seven Nigeria-eligible players registered by the Stamford Bridge outfit for the UEFA Youth League, only one tasted action, Bryan Fiabe...
Arsenal coach defends decision to loan out Balogun before Aubameyang's departure
Published: February 09, 2022
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained why it was necessary for Folarin Balogun to be loaned out in the January transfer window despite uncertainty surrounding the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. In truth, the Spanish football tactician was playing with fire by allowing the Gabonese star depart the Emirates S...
Arsenal ready to battle Tottenham for signing of most expensive African-born player in history
Published: February 09, 2022
According to The Mirror,  Victor Osimhen is on the radar of Premier League side Arsenal ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.The Gunners are in the market for a striker following the permanent departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona in the January transfer window, while the futures of Alexandre La...
Manchester United icon Rooney hands senior debut to 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee vs Hull City
Published: February 09, 2022
2019 Nigeria U17 invitee Malcolm Ebiowei was handed his senior debut by Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney on Tuesday night as Derby County defeated Hull City 3-1 in a Championship match at Pride Park Stadium. The attacking midfielder's first squad involvement for the Rams' first team was against Birmingham City in...
EPL wrap : Dennis loses with Watford; Ekong, Etebo, Iwobi in the cold; Kalu first squad involvement
Published: February 09, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's catch up on the Premier League matches involving Nigeria international players on Tuesday, February 8. Watford, who could have as many as five Super Eagles stars in their ranks next season, remain in the bottom three after suffering a 1-0 defeat at hands of West Ham United at the London Stadium....
'We know Ighalo' - Chelsea first team coach praises Al Hilal attack ahead of CWC semifinal
Published: February 08, 2022
Chelsea first team coach Zsolt Low has praised the Al Hilal attack ahead of Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against the four-time AFC Champions League winners. The Hungarian football tactician was on media duties today in Abu Dhabi, standing in for manager Thomas Tuchel who has not traveled with the squad ...
Osimhen picks Tottenham Hotspur center-back as his toughest opponent in football
Published: February 08, 2022
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has identified Cristian Romero as his toughest opponent in football and admitted that the pacy Tottenham Hotspur central defender gave him a hard time when they faced off. The Nigeria international saw firsthand the qualities of Romero on three occasions during the 2020-2021 season, fi...
Chelsea's updated UYL squad : Defender who has been offered new deal among 7 Nigeria-eligible players in
Published: February 08, 2022
Premier League side Chelsea have updated their UEFA Youth League squad following the close of the January transfer window.   The Blues are the joint most successful team in the history of the competition, along with Barcelona, with two titles won, and will do battle with Racing Genk at the KRC Genk Arena - Stadium ...
Hodgson looking forward to seeing Watford's top scorer in action tonight
Published: February 08, 2022
Watford's new boss Roy Hodgson has admitted that he's looking forward to seeing the club's top scorer in action when they take on West Ham United in the Premier League tonight. In Hodgson's first game in charge as the Hornets boss, the experienced English football tactician was without the services of the Nigerian ...
West Ham United interested in Super Eagles hopeful ahead of summer transfer window
Published: February 08, 2022
West Ham United are reportedly interested in Super Eagles hopeful Calvin Bassey ahead of the summer transfer window.  Football Insider says the Hammers have set their sights on the versatile Rangers defender after a previous six-figure bid was rejected. Manager David Moyes is in the market for a left-footed defen...
Rangnick includes Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid in revised Champions League squad
Published: February 08, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Shola Shoretire has been retained by interim boss Ralf Rangnick in Manchester United's revised Champions League squad for the knockout rounds of the competition.The Red Devils have submitted an updated squad list to the governing body of football in Europe, UEFA following the close of the Janua...