EPL Wrap: Iwobi, Abraham Subbed In; Ndidi Starts; Iheanacho Bench; Nmecha In Line For Debut
Published: February 10, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 10.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Super Eagles winger ...
Aaron Samuel May Join Super Eagles Teammates Brian Idowu, Ogude At Amkar Perm
Published: February 10, 2018
Amkar Perm are working on a deal to sign CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel before the close of the winter transfer market on February 22.The Nigeria international has the blessings of the leadership of the Army Men to travel to Turkey, where Amkar Perm are holding a training camp ahead of the resumption of the Russian P...
Alex Iwobi Rated Among Arsenal's 'Best Players' Vs Tottenham Hotspur
Published: February 10, 2018
Alex Iwobi was rated among the 'best players' on parade for Arsenal in their 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Saturday afternoon despite spending 25 minutes on the pitch after coming off the bench in the second half.The highlight of the Nigeria international's performance was when he threaded a wonderful p...
Ex-Flying Eagles Star Sani Tahir Pens One-Year Deal With Syrianska FC
Published: February 10, 2018
Swedish Division 1 Norra team Syrianska FC have completed the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Sani Tahir.Although the duration of the deal was not disclosed, the player has informed this website that he inked a one-year contract tying him to the club until the end of the 2018 season.''I signed just for one ...
Tottenham 1 Arsenal 0: Four African Stars Feature As New Premier League Record Is Set
Published: February 10, 2018
A textbook header from Harry Kane in the second period prove enough in the North London Derby as Tottenham Hotspur saw off Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley in their Premier League encounter on Saturday afternoon.Alex Iwobi started on the substitute bench for the Gunners in his 25th appearance this season.Both sides endured a fir...
Talented Wolverhampton Wanderers Midfielder Debuts For The United States
Published: February 10, 2018
Promising Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder of Nigerian parentage Owen Otasowie made his international debut for the United States as their U18 team came from behind to beat Costa Rica on Friday, February 9.The box-to-box midfielder replaced Benalcazar in the 73rd minute in his maiden appearance for the Americans at a...
In-form Super Eagles Star Named On The Bench As Arsenal Announce Starting XI Vs Spurs
Published: February 10, 2018
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will start on the bench in Arsenal's Premier League meeting with North London neighbors Tottenham Hotspur at the National Stadium in England on Saturday afternoon.This is the first time in eight games that the Hale End Academy product has not been named in the starting line-up by manage...
Done Deal : Nigerian Defender Joins MLS Outfit New England Revolution
Published: February 10, 2018
Major League Soccer club New England Revolution have bolstered their defensive ranks by signing American-born Nigerian defender Jalil Anibaba.The experienced defender was offered a contract by New England Revolution following a successful trial.He  logged 176 minutes for the club during their preseason trip to I...
Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham Talents Of Nigerian Descent Start As World Champions Lose 4-0
Published: February 10, 2018
World champions at U17 level England surprisingly lost 4-0 to Portugal in their opening game at the 2018 Algarve Tournament on Friday.As many as four players of Nigerian descent in the shape of West Ham defender Ajibola Alese, Arsenal pair Arthur Okonkwo and Xavier Amaechi and Chelsea midfielder Faustino Anjorin were n...
Chelsea Set To Offer Nigerian Defender Aina New Deal
Published: February 10, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea are set to offer talented Nigerian defender Jordan Aina a new deal ahead of the start of the 2018-2019 season.Born December 10, 2001, Jordan Aina is expected to sign a fresh two-year deal in the summer and will become a first-year full-time scholar at The Blues.He would be ...
Official: Another Nigerian Striker Added To Las Palmas Squad
Published: February 09, 2018
With a statement on their official website, Spanish La Liga outfit UD Las Palmas have announced the signing of Nigeria international Imoh Ezekiel.The 24-year-old was a free agent before appending his signature to a seventeen-month deal that will keep him at Las Palmas until June 30, 2019.Ezekiel is the third Nigerian p...
Arsenal's Best Goal At Tottenham : Nigeria Legend Kanu Nominated
Published: February 09, 2018
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated Premier League meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the National Stadium in London on Saturday, the official website of the Gunners has asked fans to pick the best away goal scored.Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu's goal and four other fantastic strikes from Robert Pires, Tomas R...
Alarm For Gernot Rohr As Super Eagles Defender Falls Ill
Published: February 09, 2018
ADO Den Haag defender Tyronne Ebuehi is a big doubt to add to his appearances in the Eredivisie this season when his team visit Groningen on Sunday.Dutch media outlet Omroepwest  is reporting that the Nigeria international did not show up for training on Friday and his availability for the match at Noordlease Stadion ...
New Mikel Scores Ninth League Goal In Chelsea Colours
Published: February 09, 2018
Chelsea have opened up a nine-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the U18 Premier League table after thrashing Swansea City 5-1 at Cobham Training Centre on Friday afternoon.The Young Blues were without the exciting midfielder Faustino Anjorin who has been invited to the England U17 squad for the upcoming Algarve Tou...
Russia 2018 World Cup : Super Eagles To Train At Essentuki Arena
Published: February 09, 2018
Football governing body, Fifa, confirmed on Friday that the Nigerian national team will be based in Essentuki at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.The Sanatorium Istochnik Hotel in the Stavropol region, Essentuki will act as the Super Eagles headquarters during the tournament, while they will train at Essentuki Arena.A doub...