Teenage Winger Saka Shows Promise As Arsenal Lose To Barcelona In First Ever Friendly
Published: August 04, 2019
Arsenal lost 2-1 to Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy match on Sunday evening at the Camp Nou. It was a historic game as it was the first ever friendly between the two teams, having previously faced each other on nine occasions in the Champions League. With the scoreboard reading 1-1, Saka hopped off the bench a...
Oberndorf Tournament : Tottenham's Etete Scores Against Liverpool
Published: August 04, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur's Nigerian striker Kion Etete was on target against Liverpool in the semifinal of the Oberndorf tournament on Sunday. Elijah Dixon-Bonner gave the Reds the lead and Etete restored parity for the North London club in the second half. The summer arrival from Notts County helped Spurs U19s progress...
Why Nigerian Midfielder Dubbed The New Aaron Ramsey Missed Arsenal's Trip To Barcelona
Published: August 04, 2019
Promising Nigerian midfielder James Olayinka has not been selected by manager Unai Emery for Arsenal's showcase friendly against Barcelona this evening. Twenty one players, including Bukayo Saka have landed in Barcelona for the Joan Gamper trophy clash at the Nou Camp. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that one o...
Arsenal Academy Product Amaechi In Line To Make Professional Debut For Hamburg
Published: August 04, 2019
Arsenal Academy product Xavier Amaechi is in line to make his professional debut for Hamburg when they tackle Nürnberg in the second round of matches in the 2. Bundesliga on Monday evening. The highly-rated winger has been included in the provisional 20-man squad list announced by manager Dieter Hecking this mornin...
Hot Prospect Saka In Arsenal Squad For Showcase Friendly Against Barcelona
Published: August 04, 2019
Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka has traveled with the Arsenal first teamers to Spain for a showcase friendly against European giants Barcelona on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Saka was spotted inside the plane heading to Barcelona this morning and is in contention to feature against the Spanish champion...
Onyekuru In Conflict With Everton Over Proposed Move To Monaco As Eagles Star Makes Final Decision
Published: August 04, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Henry Onyekuru is in conflict with Everton over his proposed move to French Ligue 1 club Monaco. While the Toffees and the Principality outfit have reached a club-to-club agreement for the transfer of the Nigeria international, he has decided to continue his career at Galatasaar...
Bristol City Join Everton, Burnley In Race For Chelsea Defender
Published: August 04, 2019
Bristol City are the latest club being linked with a summer move for Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori. Bristol Post says Bristol City are in the market for a central defender following the sale of Adam Webster to Brighton & Hove and Tomori is among the players being considered. It would be difficult for the Robin...
Chelsea Number 9 Abraham On Target In 2-2 Draw Against Borussia Monchengladbach
Published: August 03, 2019
Tammy Abraham was on target for the second time in pre-season as Chelsea and Borussia Monchengladbach played out a 2-2 draw in a friendly on Saturday evening. If the starting line-up is anything to go by, manager Frank Lampard has strongly hinted that Abraham is set for a first-team role in the new season as the du...
Nigerian Duo Handed New Jersey Numbers At Chelsea; Zouma Inherits Moses' Shirt
Published: August 03, 2019
With six days to go before the start of the new Premier League season, Europa League holders Chelsea have announced their squad numbers for the 2019-2020 campaign. Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham has been handed the number 9 jersey which was vacated following Gonzalo Higuaín's return to Juventus at the end of last ...
Afolayan On Target As West Ham U23s Hammer RSC Anderlecht 6-0
Published: August 03, 2019
Dapo Afolayan was among the scorers as West Ham U23s thrashed Belgian club RSC Anderlecht  6-0 in their final pre-season friendly held at RSC Anderlecht Training Centre on Friday afternoon. West Ham U23 boss Dmitri Halajko handed run-outs to three players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Ajibola Alese, Joshua Ok...
Chelsea Starlet Uwakwe Gets On The Scoresheet Against Glasgow Rangers U23
Published: August 02, 2019
Tariq Uwakwe was Chelsea's star of the night as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Glasgow Rangers development squad in a friendly staged to mark the opening of the new stand at The Hummel Training Centre on Friday. Nigerian striker Dapo Mebude started for the home team while midfielders Faustino Anjorin and Uwakwe we...
Teenage Winger Saka Trains With Arsenal First Team Pre-Barcelona
Published: August 02, 2019
Teenage Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka was spotted training with Arsenal first team on Friday ahead of their final pre-season game against Barcelona, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Unai Emery has given Saka the chance to break into the Gunners first team in the forthcoming campaign after naming him on the roster...
Manchester United's Nigerian Fans React To Imminent Arrival Of Costliest Defender In The World
Published: August 02, 2019
Manchester United are close to announce the signing of Harry Maguire having reached an agreement with Leicester City,  according to the Telegraph UK. The England World Cup star has been left out of Leicester City's squad to face Atalanta on Friday night ahead of his imminent move to the Old Trafford outfit. Mag...
Alex Iwobi Faces Fitness Battle Ahead Of Arsenal's Trip To Newcastle United
Published: August 02, 2019
Alex Iwobi faces a race to be fit for Arsenal's opening match in the Premier League against Newcastle United on Sunday, August 11, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Gunners number 17 is not expected at London Colney until next week due to international commitments with the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations ...
Official : Cudicini Replaces Nigerian As Coach Of Chelsea Loan Players
Published: August 02, 2019
Chelsea have announced through their official website that Carlo Cudicini has been appointed loan player technical coach. The former Blues goalkeeper replaces Nigerian manager Eddie Newton, who has moved to Frank Lampard's backroom staff. Last season, Newton had monitored the performances of Tammy Abraham, Ola Ai...