Ahmed Musa : I Do Not Regret Joining Leicester City
Published: November 18, 2017
Ahmed Musa has stressed that he does not regret joining Leicester City but has admitted that it was a difficult decision to leave CSKA Moscow.The Nigeria international hopes to return to Moscow to play for the Army Men in the near future, but a transfer to rivals Spartak is out of topic.Speaking to Sport Express Russia...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Goes 90, Iheanacho Subbed In, Iwobi Stars, Ibe Assists, Solanke Bench, Abraham Starts
Published: November 18, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 18.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Alex Iwobi played th...
Brian Idowu Targets Echiejile's LB Spot, Says Shehu Is Main Player On The Right
Published: November 18, 2017
Brian Idowu is targeting Elderson Echiejile's left back spot in the Super Eagles after admitting that Cypriot-based defender Abdullahi Shehu has made the right back shirt his own.The Amkar Perm defender made the headlines after netting on his debut for the Super Eagles in their 4-2 thrashing of South American powerhous...
Chelsea And Man Utd Dealt Major Blow As Transfer Target Signs New Contract
Published: November 18, 2017
Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Fiorentina wonderkid Federico Chiesa as the winger may snub a move to England after penning a new contract.The Viola have announced on their official website that Chiesa has penned a one-year contract extension, tying him to ...
Iwobi Dazzles In Cameo Role As Arsenal Beat Fierce Rivals Tottenham Hotspur
Published: November 18, 2017
Arsenal claimed a wholly convincing 2-0 win over London rivals, Tottenham Hotspurs, a first triumph of that sorts in seven attempts since Mauricho Pochettino took charge of the Lilywhites.Shkodran Mustafi and Alexis Sanchez were the scorers in a smash-and-grab first half, the former profiting from a controversial freek...
(Photo Confirmation) Highly-Rated Midfielder Dubbed The New Eden Hazard Signs New Chelsea Deal
Published: November 18, 2017
Promising midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi has inked his first professional contract with Chelsea, shortly after celebrating his 17th birthday.On Friday, November 17, the England U17 international broke the news on social media that he has penned his first professional contract with the Premier League champions. Hudson-Od...
Victor Moses Named Nigeria Footballer Of The Year, Ex-Arsenal Star FOTY Women
Published: November 18, 2017
At the Nigerian Sports Awards staged at at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on Friday, November 17, Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses has been named the Nigeria Footballer of the Year.The Super Eagles star saw off competition from Anthony Okpotu and Stephen Odey to clinch the accolade.Moses has gone from strength to st...
(Photo) World Cup : Simulator Predicts Nigeria Will Face Argentina, England & Denmark In Group C
Published: November 18, 2017
Nigeria could face Argentina for the fifth time in the group stage of the World Cup if the simulation of the World Cup draw conducted by allnigeriasoccer.com is anything to go by.With seven months left before the tournament begins in Russia, the only thing left is for the thirty two qualified nations to discover their ...
Nigerian Striker Ruled Out Of Arsenal-Tottenham Hotspur Clash
Published: November 18, 2017
Former England U21 international Chuba Akpom is not in contention to make his first Premier League appearance of the 2017-2018 season when London neighbors Tottenham Hotspur visit the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Logically, the Hale End Academy product will not be considered by manager Arsene Wenger, having g...
United States Call-Up For Promising Wolves Midfielder Owen Otasowie
Published: November 18, 2017
Promising Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder of Nigeria descent Owen Otasowie has been invited to a United States U18 training camp by the United States Soccer Federation.The EFL Championship outfit have confirmed that Otasowie has been selected to travel to America for a training camp with the USA U18s.The teenager is...
Nigerian Prodigy Is Arsenal's Leading Scorer After Finding The Net Against Norwich U18
Published: November 18, 2017
Arsenal have climbed to second in the U18 Premier League standings after thrashing Norwich City 3-0 at Shenley Training Centre on Friday afternoon. Tobi Omole, Xavier Amaechi and Folarin Balogun started for the Young Gunners, while Ayo Tanimowo and Republic of Ireland youth-teamer Adam Idah started for the Canaries.Bal...
Who Is On The Plane To Russia? 16 Players Assured Of Places In Nigeria World Cup Squad
Published: November 18, 2017
One of the noticeable highlights of Gernot Rohr's management in the series we witnessed was that he largely showed an unwavering loyalty in his choice of core players, less prone to tinkering, in such a way that has barely tried to improve on the fallout of the team's game-by-game exigencies.While the midfield pivot of...
2018 CHAN: Super Eagles Face Libya, Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea In Group C
Published: November 17, 2017
The home-based Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C of the 2018 African Nations Championship following the draw that took place at Sofitel Rabat in Rabat, Morocco on Friday, November 17.The Salisu Yusuf led team will lock horns with Libya, Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea in the group stage of the competition.Nigeria we...
17-Year-Old Nigerian Midfielder Trains With Arsenal First Team Ahead Of Spurs Clash
Published: November 17, 2017
Highly-rated Nigerian youngster James Olayinka trained with the first team of Arsenal on Friday morning, ahead of the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal youth-team expert Jeorge Bird says the 17-year-old was amongst four academy players in attendance at the training session, ...
Nigeria Football Federation: England Stopping Nigeria At 2018 World Cup? Sealed Lips
Published: November 17, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation fancy the chances of the Super Eagles if they face England at the 2018 World Cup.The Sun reported on Thursday that England have become more wary of the Nigerians after they made a statement in their come from behind 4-2 win over Argentina in their last match of 2017 on November 14.Pa...