'He's Going To Celtic, Fenerbahce And Rangers' - QPR Boss Reacts To Bright-Osayi Speculation
Published: January 10, 2021
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton has played down speculation linking Bright Osayi-Samuel with a departure from the club this month. It was claimed that the Nigerian-born winger was set to join Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce in the January transfer window, and Scottish clubs Rangers and Celtic were battling...
Anjorin Makes Cameo As Chelsea Rout Morecambe In Emirates FA Cup
Published: January 10, 2021
Chelsea are through to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after thrashing League Two opponents Morecambe 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. In a David vs. Goliath contest, goals from Mason Mount and Timo Werner gave Frank Lampard's team a 2-0 lead at the break. Hudson-Odoi further stretched Chelse...
Aston Villa Join Race For Chelsea, Liverpool-Linked Playmaker Of Nigerian Descent
Published: January 10, 2021
Aston Villa are the latest club linked with a swoop for Reading's France youth international of Nigerian descent Michael Olise. The Daily Mail UK is reporting that Aston Villa are keen on the versatile Royals playmaker following his brilliant performances in the current season. Villa face competition for his si...
Queens Park Rangers Old Boy Eze In Attendance As Fit-Again Onomah Impresses Fulham Coach Parker
Published: January 10, 2021
England U21 international of Nigerian parentage Eberechi Eze was in attendance as his former club Queens Park Rangers were beaten 2-0 by Fulham in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. The Crystal Palace attacking midfielder was invited as a guest of the Hoops and was spotted in the directors' box wat...
Ekong Pleased To See Ighalo At Old Trafford; Man Utd Coach Solskjaer Fails To Keep His Promise
Published: January 10, 2021
It had been a foregone conclusion that Odion Ighalo was set to play a part in Saturday's Emirates FA Cup meeting between Manchester United and Watford, with coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær vowing pre-match that the former Nigeria international would feature off the bench. However, the game didn't go as planned despite S...
Three Teenagers Of Nigerian Descent Make Professional Debuts For Derby County
Published: January 09, 2021
Derby County will not be in the draw for the fourth round of the Emirates FA up following their 2-0 loss to non-league club Chorley at Victory Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Rams were forced to field their U18 and U23 academy stars after several first team players tested positive for coronavirus, paving the...
Manchester United Academy Product Olosunde On Target For Rotherham In Loss To Iwobi's Everton
Published: January 09, 2021
Rotherham United have bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup at the third round stage, losing 2-1 to Premier League opponents Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon. There was Nigerian involvement in this one as Alex Iwobi returned to the Toffees starting lineup after he was rested for home loss to West Ham on Ne...
Fulham Coach Parker Names One Nigerian Teenager In Contention To Make Squad Vs QPR
Published: January 09, 2021
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Fulham boss Scott Parker has revealed that Nigeria-eligible teenager Sylvester Jasper is in contention to be named in the matchday squad in Saturday's third round Emirates FA cup fixture against Queens Park Rangers. Eligible for Nigeria, England and Bulgaria at internationa...
FA Cup Arsenal Team News : Okonkwo Promoted To Third Choice GK; Olowu Not In Matchday Squad
Published: January 09, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria-eligible glovesman Arthur Okonkwo is unlikely to make his professional debut for Arsenal when they tackle Newcastle United in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup this evening, barring a last minute change of mind by manager Mikel Arteta. The former England U...
Stoke Boss Expects Iheanacho To Be Named In Leicester Starting XI If Vardy Is Rested
Published: January 09, 2021
Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill expects Kelechi Iheanacho to be named in Leicester City's starting lineup if prolific striker Jamie Vardy is rested by manager Brendan Rodgers. Vardy has been playing through the pain barrier in the last few games and it is all but confirmed that he will not be in the matchday squad ...
Chelsea-Owned Striker Ugbo Confirms He Has Opted To Represent Nigeria Over England, France
Published: January 09, 2021
Chelsea-owned striker Ike Ugbo has confirmed that he has pledged his international future to Nigeria over England and France, and he's now working towards acquiring clearance from FIFA.   Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported exactly four weeks ago that the London-born Ugbo has started the process of filing a one...
Six Nigeria-Eligible Youngsters Train With Arsenal First Team Pre-Newcastle United
Published: January 08, 2021
Six youngsters of Nigerian descent are seemingly in contention to play their first game in the Emirates FA Cup for Arsenal when they take on Newcastle United. Apart from Folarin Balogun, it is confirmed that midfielder Miguel Azeez, center back Joseph Olowu and goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo also took part in the Gunners...
'Maybe Because The Loan Hasn't Gone Well' - O'Neill Insists Etebo Will See Out Galatasaray Loan Spell
Published: January 08, 2021
Speaking to the national press in England before Stoke City take to the pitch against Leicester City in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup, manager Michael O'Neill has insisted that Oghenekaro Etebo has to see out his loan spell at Turkish outfit Galatasaray amid speculation linking the midfielder with a return to ...
Balogun Involved In Arsenal Final Training Session Ahead Of FA Cup Clash Vs Newcastle United
Published: January 08, 2021
Folarin Balogun could be in line to play his first-ever game in the Emirates FA Cup against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the England youth international of Nigerian descent participated in the Gunners final workout at London Colney on Friday. ...
Lampard Reveals Anjorin Training With Chelsea First Team Is A Great Experience For Him
Published: January 08, 2021
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard didn't give anything away regarding the possibility of Faustino Anjorin playing his first-ever game in the Emirates FA Cup in Sunday's meeting with Morecambe. The Anglo-Nigerian attacking midfielder is among the five academy stars training with the Blues first team ahead of the match with...