'He's A Goalscorer, A Poacher' - Solskjaer Highlights Key Attributes Of 'Valuable' Ighalo
Published: June 28, 2020
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed the qualities of Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo in the wake of his side's hard-fought 2-1 win over Norwich City in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup on Saturday evening. The Shanghai Shenhua-owned player was a key player for the Red Devils in the victory, breaking the ...
Confirmed : Flying Eagles-Eligible Center Back Offered New Deal By Manchester City
Published: June 28, 2020
The official website of the English Premier League has confirmed that former champions Manchester City have offered a new deal to Flying Eagles-eligible central defender Camron Gbadebo ahead of next season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Signed from Leicester City in the January transfer window following a successful...
Manchester United Coach Explains Why Ighalo Got The Nod Over Anthony Martial Vs Norwich
Published: June 27, 2020
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo got the nod over Anthony Martial in his side's hard-fought 2-1 win against Norwich City in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup on Saturday evening. Heading into the game at Carrow Road, Martial was in red-hot form, scoring six go...
'It's A Lovely Finish From Ighalo' - Ex-Norwich Star Hails Man Utd Striker For Poacher's Finish
Published: June 27, 2020
Manchester United got the best possible platform to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup after taking the lead five minutes into the second half in the ongoing game against Norwich City at Carrow Road. Odion Ighalo continued his remarkable goalscoring form in Cup competitions, including the Europa League, since his tran...
Official : Promising Left-Back Koiki Offered New Burnley Deal; Two Nigerian Youngsters Released
Published: June 27, 2020
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Burnley have announced that highly-rated Nigerian left-back Ali Koiki has been offered a new contract, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 20-year-old, who is regarded as one of the most promising fullbacks of Nigerian descent in England, would be...
FA Cup: Sheffield United Coach Recollects Kanu's Controversial Assist For Marc Overmars' Goal
Published: June 27, 2020
Ahead of Arsenal's trip to the Bramall Lane for Sunday's FA Cup quarterfinal meeting against Sheffield United, manager of the Blades, Chris Wilder has recollected Nwankwo Kanu's controversial assist for Marc Overmars' goal when both teams met in the competition back in February 1999. Alan Kelly's clearance was put i...
Reading In Talks With Liverpool Over Extending Ejaria's Loan Deal; Osho Agrees Contract Extension
Published: June 26, 2020
English Championship side Reading are in talks with Premier League champions Liverpool over the extension of Ovie Ejaria's loan deal, the official website of the Royals has reported. The central midfielder joined Reading on a season-long loan in August 2019 and was due to return to his parent club at the end of this ...
Liverpool Strikers Ojo, Babajide React As Reds Win First Top-Flight Title In 30 Years
Published: June 26, 2020
Liverpool have ended their 30-year wait for an English top-flight title after winning the Premier League on Thursday night following Chelsea's 2-1 victory against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Jurgen Klopp's side needed just two points to be crowned champions after thrashing Cryst...
Official: Three Nigerian Rising Stars Offered New Southampton Deals; Sheyi Ojo's Cousin Retained
Published: June 26, 2020
Three Nigerian starlets have been offered new contracts by Southampton ahead of the 2020-2021 season, the English Premier League has officially reported. They are Flying Eagles hopeful Oludare Olufunwa, Nathan Tella and David Agbontohoma. Should the aforementioned players accept the new terms, they are expected ...
Confirmed : Midfield Maestro Miguel Azeez Among 12 Nigerian Players Retained By Arsenal
Published: June 26, 2020
Arsenal have submitted their retained and released list for the 2020-2021 season to the English Premier League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. As many as twelve Nigeria-eligible players will be on the books of the Emirates Stadium outfit next term if they are not sold in the summer transfer window. All the Nigeri...
Two Strikers Of Nigerian Descent Retained By Man Utd Including Fastest Player At Club
Published: June 26, 2020
Manchester United have officially issued their retained and released list for the Academy squads ahead of the start of pre-season preparations. Two strikers of Nigerian descent in the shape of Dillon Hoogewerf and Ayodeji Sotona were among the 202 players retained by the Old Trafford outfit. Hoogewerf remains u...
Watford Player Contracts : Ex-Flying Eagles Invitee, U23 Captain Depart; Exciting Winger Offered New Deal
Published: June 25, 2020
English Premier League side Watford have confirmed through their official website that former Flying Eagles invitee Jayden Bennetts will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract this month. Joining the attacking midfielder out of the Hornets exit door is another talented player of Nigerian descent in Jama...
'He Could Have Produced Three Goals' - Arsenal Coach Pleased With Saka's Creativity
Published: June 25, 2020
Arsenal got their post-restart hoodoo out of their system with a 2-0 win over Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium on Thursday evening which galvanized their European prospects.Eddie Nketiah broke the deadlock when he capitalized on a goalkeeping error by Alex McCarthy twenty minutes in, before substitute Joe Willock s...
Confirmed : Nigerian-Born Winger Released By Everton
Published: June 25, 2020
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Everton have confirmed that Nigerian-born winger Korede Adedoyin has been released. Adedoyin is leaving Everton after spending nine years at their Academy, having joined the club at the age of ten. The 2000-born player was farmed out on loa...
Official : Versatile Nigerian Defender Departs Arsenal After Six Years
Published: June 25, 2020
Arsenal have confirmed via their official website that versatile Nigerian youngster Tobi Omole will depart the club on July 1, 2020. Born in London, Omole joined the Gunners' Hale End Academy in 2014 after he was spotted playing for Thamesmead as a box-to-box midfielder. The 20-year-old is also comfortable being ...