'He'll Stay Here To Train' - Everton Boss Reveals Iwobi Won't Be Risked Vs Newcastle United
Published: January 20, 2020
Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will not be available for selection when they take on Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday night. The winger cum playmaker suffered a hamstring injury in the closing minutes of the Toffees goalless draw against Arsenal on D...
'He's Obviously Coming Back' - Lampard Confirms Moses Is Returning To Chelsea With A View To Another Move
Published: January 20, 2020
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has confirmed that Victor Moses's loan stint at Fenerbahce is all but over, despite the initial agreement between the Premier League side and Turkish club expiring at the end of the 2019-2020 season. The former Nigeria international has seen injuries curtail his appearances in the Super L...
Chelsea Coach Of Nigerian Descent Touted To Join Mikel, Nwakaeme At Trabzonspor
Published: January 20, 2020
According to matching reports in the Turkish media, Chelsea coach of Nigerian descent Eddie Newton has reached an agreement in principle to join Super Lig side Trabzonspor. Turkish newspaper Hurriyet is reporting that Newton is expected to arrive at Trabzon this week for the final round of talks with Trabzonspor hi...
'He's A Candidate, Definitely' - Inter Milan CEO Confirms Interest In Chelsea-Owned Winger Moses
Published: January 19, 2020
Speaking ahead of Inter Milan's Serie A clash against Lecce at the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare on Sunday afternoon, Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed that they are interested in signing Chelsea-owned winger Victor Moses in the January transfer window.   The swap deal involving Matteo Politano and Leonar...
The Real Reason Arsenal Defender Olowu Was Substituted At Halftime Vs Everton U23
Published: January 19, 2020
Nigerian-born defender Joseph Olowu netted his first goal for Arsenal U23s in their entertaining 3-3 draw with Everton in a Premier League 2 game on Monday, January 13. The Super Eagles hopeful was hauled off at half-time, making way for his good pal and fellow Nigerian Tobi Omole. It was earlier thought to be ...
Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal Suffer Blow As Adeyemi Extends Red Bull Salzburg Contract
Published: January 19, 2020
Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona amongst other interested European clubs have been dealt a huge blow after Nigeria-eligible youngster Karim Adeyemi signed a new contract with Red Bull Salzburg. The new deal signed by the Germany youth international will keep him at Red Bull Salsburg until at least June 30, 2024. Th...
(Photo) 21-Year-Old Nigerian Left-Back Arsenal's 19th Man Against Sheffield United
Published: January 19, 2020
Nigeria-eligible left-back Tolaji Bola continues to edge closer towards making his professional debut for Arsenal, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ahead of the meeting with Sheffield United, Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta had a big decision to make on the player to provide cover for recuperating left-backs Sead Kola�...
How The English Press Rated Saka After Arsenal's 1-1 Draw Against Sheffield United
Published: January 19, 2020
Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka was arguably the best player Saturday evening in the Gunners' 1-1 draw against Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium. Gabriel Martinelli put Mikel Arteta's team ahead with Saka involved in the build-up before halftime while Nicolas Pepe was denied a clear penalty before John Fleck eq...
EPL-Linked Osimhen On Transfer Speculations, Prospect Of Becoming Africa's First 100M Euros Player
Published: January 18, 2020
The January transfer window is in full swing and one of the Nigerian players being talked about a lot is Lille striker Victor Osimhen. The likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with an interest in the Nigeria wonderkid, who has taken the French Ligue 1 ...
'Saka Is Not A Fullback' - Arsenal Coach Admits Hot Prospect Has Been Playing Out Of Position
Published: January 18, 2020
The points were shared at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by this season's surprise package Sheffield United on Saturday evening. Once again, London-born Nigerian starlet Bukayo Saka was made to cover at left-back with experienced duo Sead Kolašinac and Kieran Tierney still recovering from in...
EPL Wrap : Saka 'Deflected Assist'; Solanke Subbed In; Balogun, Iwobi, Success, Dele-Bashiru, Idah, Ibe Missing
Published: January 18, 2020
A round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, January 18. We start off at the Vicarage Road where Watford and Tottenham shared spoils in a goalless affair in the division's early kick-off.The duo of Isaac Success and Tom Dele-Bashiru we...
Why Chelsea New Signing Fiabema Did Not Debut Vs Aston Villa; Anjorin Returns
Published: January 18, 2020
Chelsea's new signing Bryan Fiabema has yet to debut for their U18 team since transferring to the Premier League club last week, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Norwegian-Nigerian striker was not in the squad against Bradford City in the FA Youth Cup on January 15 and missed U18 Premier League matches against West...
Wigan's Nigerian-Born Defender Obi Has The Last Laugh Against Liverpool In Premier League Cup
Published: January 18, 2020
Wigan Athletic's Nigerian-born defender Emeka Obi showed Liverpool what they are missing after scoring against the Anfield side in a Premier League Cup clash at Lancashire FA County Ground on Friday night. The towering center back was heavily linked with a switch to the European champions in 2016 but it is unclear ...
The Latest On Inter Milan's Pursuit Of Chelsea-Owned Winger Victor Moses
Published: January 18, 2020
Inter Milan have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Chelsea-owned player Victor Moses. Italian transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, who first broke the news of the Nerazzurri reigniting their interest in the former Nigeria international, writes on his website that the right winger is open to joining the ...
Three Nigerian Left Backs Train With Arsenal First Team Ahead Of Sheffield United Game
Published: January 18, 2020
Two Nigerian defenders were promoted to first-team training on Friday as Arsenal held their final workout ahead of Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash against this season's surprise package Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal youth team expert Jeorge Bird has informed that left-back To...