EPL wrap : Olise starting debut; super-sub Dennis involved in 3 goals; Ekong booked, Iwobi subbed in
Published: October 23, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 23, 2021.  At Selhurst Park, Super Eagles target Michael Olise made his starting debut for Crystal Palace as they played out a fourth consecutive draw, shar...
Five Nigeria-eligible players involved for Chelsea in incredible 4-4 draw with Fulham U18s
Published: October 23, 2021
A late goal from Soonsup-Bell, assisted by Nigeria-eligible striker Louis Flower, helped Chelsea salvage a 4-4 draw in an U18 Premier League match against Fulham at Motspur Park on Saturday afternoon. Flower, who recently signed his first professional contract at Chelsea, was joined in the starting line-up by 2019 Go...
Report: La Liga giants Real Madrid in the race to sign Manchester United-linked Nigerian star
Published: October 23, 2021
La Liga giants Real Madrid are also reportedly interested in signing red-hot Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who is also being targeted by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Premier League side Manchester United. Spanish sports daily Sport says Los Blancos will line up a move for Osimhen in the event that they...
'He will score more' - Iheanacho backs Leicester teammate Daka to continue scoring streak
Published: October 23, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho is backing his Leicester City teammate Patson Daka to continue his goalscoring streak for the remainder of the season. Around a week ago, the Zambia international was not so popular but he's now in the limelight after his goalscoring heroics in the Foxes' last two games. Daka opened his account i...
Brentford's Nigerian fullback gave West Ham the cold shoulder before Arsenal move
Published: October 23, 2021
Daniel Oyegoke has explained why he turned down the chance to join West Ham United prior to signing schoolboy forms with Arsenal at the age of fourteen. The fullback was on the brink of signing for the Hammers before the Gunners convinced him to join the club.After four years at the Arsenal academy, Oyegoke joined Bre...
Nigeria-eligible players involved in 4 goals as Derby, Crystal Palace U23s play out 5-goal thriller
Published: October 23, 2021
Two Nigeria-eligible players found the net as Derby County and Crystal Palace played out a five-goal thriller in a Premier League 2 clash at Pride Park Stadium on Friday evening. Tayo Adaramola and David Omilabu went the distance for the Eagles, while former Manchester United and Manchester City schoolboy Osaze Agh...
'Well deserved' - Former Nigeria striker lauds Ghana star Partey after first EPL goal for Arsenal
Published: October 22, 2021
Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to seven games in all competitions after an impressive 3-1 win over Aston Villa in a Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night.   Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and Folarin Balogun were not involved in this one as they were in action for the U23s, while Aston Villa mi...
PL 2 : Two Nigeria-eligible players on target for Arsenal in 4-0 rout of Everton
Published: October 22, 2021
Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League 2 on Friday evening, thrashing Everton 4-0 in a matchday nine fixture at Meadow Park. As many as eight Nigeria-eligible players were named in Arsenal's matchday squad, with goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defenders Mazeed Ogungbo and Ryan Alebiosu, midfielder Tim Aki...
Brentford boss namechecks Nigeria striker as he discusses Leicester stars to be wary of
Published: October 22, 2021
Eight games into their maiden Premier League campaign, Brentford have surprised everyone with their performances, with wins against Arsenal and West Ham, and deservedly took a point of Liverpool. Leicester City, Brentford's next Premier League opponents, have returned to form before their visit to the Brentford Co...
Leicester coach delivers positive injury update on Ndidi, pleased with form of Iheanacho
Published: October 22, 2021
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has delivered a positive injury update on Wilfred Ndidi ahead of his side's trip to the Brentford Community Stadium for a Premier League meeting with The Bees. The Northern Irishman has suggested that the Super Eagles holding midfielder is on the verge of returning to the Leice...
Chelsea and Tottenham academy products hail Balogun after first goal for Glasgow Rangers
Published: October 22, 2021
Chelsea academy product Ola Aina and ex-Tottenham Hotspur youth teamer William Troost-Ekong have sent messages to Super Eagles teammate Leon Balogun after he opened his goalscoring account for Glasgow Rangers on Thursday night. Balogun scored his first goal for the Super Eagles on October 10 in a 2022 World Cup qua...
Team of the Week honours for Luton Town's Adebayo and Northampton Town's Koiki
Published: October 21, 2021
Two Nigeria-eligible players in Luton Town's Elijah Adebayo and Northampton Town's Ali Koiki have been included in the Championship and League Two Team of the Week respectively by football statistics website Whoscored. Adebayo made it six goals in twelve appearances in the division when he bagged an equaliser in the 8...
Aston Villa keen to offer new deal to Nigeria-eligible midfielder to ward off interest
Published: October 21, 2021
English Premier League club Aston Villa are keen to offer a new deal to Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in their attempt to ward off interest from clubs, according to reports. The Express and Star says The Lions are working to extend the long-term future of academy graduate Chukwuemeka. The Austr...
'Comeback is real' - Nigerian star celebrates after playing key role in Chelsea win vs Malmo U19
Published: October 21, 2021
Talented striker of Nigerian descent Bryan Fiabema has taken to social media to celebrate Chelsea's come-from-behind win over Malmo in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon. Two-time champions Chelsea looked dead and buried as they were trailing 2-0 with around half an hour left after a brace from Bjerkebo, b...
Shoretire likes Manchester United captain's post after Champions League thriller at Old Trafford
Published: October 21, 2021
Premier League giants Manchester United came from behind to defeat Atalanta 3-2 in a UEFA Champions League match at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Atalanta went into the break with a two-goal advantage after strikes from Mario Pasalic and Merih Demiral but a brilliant performance in the second half earned Ole Gunn...