Sunderland, Portsmouth & Brentford Locked In A Three-Way Battle To Sign Ex-Nigeria U20 Invitee
Published: June 14, 2019
One of the highest scoring Nigerian players in England last season, Freddie Ladapo is attracting interest from Football League clubs in the ongoing transfer window. Plymouth Live is reporting that Portsmouth and Sunderland are close to agreeing a fee in the region of £500,000 with Plymouth Argyle for the striker. ...
Japan 4 Nigeria 1 : Katsushima Hat-Trick Destroys Future Eagles; Adeyeye Scores Consolation Goal
Published: June 14, 2019
The Nigeria U16s lost 4-1 to Japan in the second game of the International Dream Cup 2019 at the Yurtec Stadium Sendai on Friday morning. The Japanese took the lead in the 17th minute through Shinnosuke Katsushima, whose brilliant left-footed strike from near the edge of the box left goalkeeper Okoronkwo Anthony with...
Mikel Names Five Most Experienced, Two 'Incredibly Talented' Players In Super Eagles AFCON Squad
Published: June 14, 2019
John Obi Mikel has named Villarreal new kid on the block, Samuel Chukwueze as one of the 'incredibly talented' players in the Super Eagles squad to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The 2.01 meters tall striker Paul Onuachu's name was also mentioned by the Chelsea legend among the two outstanding talents, and he has ...
2019 U21 EURO : Four Nigeria-Eligible Young Stars To Watch Out For
Published: June 14, 2019
The UEFA European U21 Championship is set to begin Italy on Sunday and qualified countries are already in their respective camps preparing for the competition.Well-known players, who play regular first-team football for their clubs in Europe and beyond, will  want to showcase their class and talents to help their coun...
Chelsea Hero Mikel Reveals He Advised Victor Moses To Shun Olympics; His Poor Relationship With Conte
Published: June 13, 2019
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed that he advised Victor Moses to shun an invitation to be part of Nigeria's squad to the 2016 Olympic Games and has admitted that he had a poor relationship with Antonio Conte, which made him quit Chelsea in January 2017. Moses was among the overage players considered ...
Liverpool Target Chukwueze Could Become The Most Expensive Player Of Nigerian Descent In History
Published: June 13, 2019
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze could break the transfer record for a player of Nigerian descent before the close of the summer transfer window, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Nigeria international is reportedly on the radar of European champions Liverpool and several teams in La Liga. The clubs interested ...
Five Things To Expect From Super Eagles Friendly Against Senegal
Published: June 13, 2019
The Super Eagles will play a friendly match against the Teranga Lions of Senegal on Sunday as part of their preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The encounter is expected to be an entertaining one based on the rivalry existing between both countries and the quality of players in both teams.What should Nigeri...
'Nigeria Will Probably Give Us A Hard Time' - France Coach Ahead Of Last Group Game Vs Super Falcons
Published: June 12, 2019
France coach Corinne Diacre expects a difficult game when they face Nigeria in their final Group A match at the Roazhon Park, Rennes on Monday, June 17. The hosts maintained their one hundred percent record at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup this evening, beating Norway 2-1 thanks to Eugenie Le Sommer's game-winner ...
Chelsea, West Ham Reactions To Oshoala's Superb Goal Vs South Korea
Published: June 12, 2019
Two Premier League clubs, Chelsea and West Ham, monitored proceedings at the Stade des Alpes, Grenoble as the Super Falcons got their Women's World Cup campaign back on track after registering a 2-0 win against South Korea on Wednesday afternoon. West Ham midfielder Cho So-hyun and Chelsea Women number 10 Ji So-yun ...
'Man Utd Need To Sign Oshoala As Their Top Striker' - Nigerians React To Brilliant Display By Barcelona Star
Published: June 12, 2019
The Super Falcons of Nigeria brought their 2019 World Cup campaign back on track as they thrashed South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon.An own-goal from Kim Do-yeon and Asisat Oshoala's beautiful goal were all the Falcons needed to get maximum three points against the Asian country.Nigerians are happy with Oshoala's w...
Nigeria Player Ratings Vs South Korea : Nnadozie Fantastic; Ebere Modern Day FB; Chikwelu Sheer Class; Ordega Full Of Running
Published: June 12, 2019
Nigeria's Super Falcons on Wednesday defeated South Korea in their second Group A match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Izuchukwu Okosi rates the players after their 2-0 win over the Asians. The StartersChiamaka Nnadozie : The goalkeeper had good communication with her defenders and made some importan...
2019 WWC: Nigeria 2 South Korea 0 : Oshoala On Target; GK Nnadozie Sets World Record
Published: June 12, 2019
Nigeria recorded a morale-boosting 2-0 victory versus South Korea in their Second World Cup group game at the Stade Des Alpes on Wednesday afternoon.Thomas Dennerby made three changes to the side that lost to Norway last time out, Chiamaka Nnadozie replacing Tochukwu Oluehi in between the sticks while Chinaza Uchendu a...
Top 50 U20 Players In The World : Chukwueze Ranks Higher Than Chelsea, Man Utd, Real Madrid Wonderkids
Published: June 12, 2019
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has been named among the top fifty U20 players in the world for the 2018-2019 season by celebrated French sports daily L'Equipe. The Nigeria international has been ranked 25th out of the 50 talented players considered. He ranked higher than Chelsea's Mason Mount (30th), Benfica...
International Dream Cup Mexico 1 Nigeria 3: Sopuruchukwu Steals The Show; On Target & Wins Penalty
Published: June 12, 2019
Nigeria U16s, otherwise known as the Future Eagles, recorded an impressive 3-1 win over Mexico in their opening game of the International Dream Cup 2019 on Wednesday morning. The Haruna Ilerika-led side dominated the first half but had to wait until the 45th minute before breaking the deadlock. Future Eagles numbe...
Chelsea Name Asking Price For Nigeria International Kenneth Omeruo
Published: June 12, 2019
Europa League winners Chelsea are prepared to part company with Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo in the summer transfer window, provided an interested club meet their asking price.  The reliable Spanish sports daily Marca has reported that Chelsea have turned down a bid of four million euros from CD Leganes for...