Nigerian Prodigy Kelechi Nwakali Training With Arsenal Ahead Of Potential Debut
Published: July 02, 2019
Golden Ball winner at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, Kelechi Nwakali has started training with Arsenal ahead of the new season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Flying Eagles skipper does not qualify for a work permit to play in the English Premier League as he has no senior caps to his name in competitive ga...
No Media Hype, No Pressure: Chelsea's Aina To Continue His Slow But Steady Growth Next Season
Published: July 02, 2019
Chelsea are known are for their ability to groom youngsters into world-class players, though, they might end up loaning them to interested clubs or even sell them outrightly.The blatant truth is that the Blues have one of the best atmospheres in England where youngsters can nurture their talent, and that's what Jordan ...
Super Eagles Defender Becomes Longest-Serving Player At Chelsea As Kalas Departs
Published: July 01, 2019
Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo has become the longest-serving player at Chelsea following the sale of Czech Republic center back Tomas Kalas to Bristol City on Monday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Kalas arrived at Stamford Bridge from Sigma Olomouc in July 2010 and departs The Blues after only four first-tea...
2019 AFCON : Four Talking Points From Super Eagles Performance In Egypt So Far
Published: July 01, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their AFCON group games on a sad note as they were surprisingly thrashed 2-0 by Madagascar on Sunday.Luckily for the three-time Champions, the effects of the defeat didn't cause too much harm to their hope of lifting the AFCON glory as they were already through to the next round of the...
Rohr Sweats Over Mikel Fitness Ahead of Round Of 16 Clash At AFCON
Published: July 01, 2019
The Super Eagles players returned to the training ground on Monday morning as they began preparations for their round of sixteen Africa Cup of Nations clash against a yet-to-be determined opponent on Saturday, July 6, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of John Obi Mikel ah...
Confirmed : 6'6 Defender Sowunmi Joins Colchester United On Two-Year Deal
Published: July 01, 2019
EFL League Two club Colchester United have confirmed the signing of Omar Sowunmi who played for Yeovil Town last season. The 6'6 defender has penned a two-year deal with Colchester United, ending his four-year stint at Yeovil Town in the process. Born in Colchester, Essex, Sowunmi began his career at Ipswich Tow...
Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton, Wolves Passed Up Opportunity To Sign Man City's Brand New Nigerian Winger
Published: July 01, 2019
Alnigeriasoccer.com understands that several Premier League clubs passed up on the chance to sign Manchester City's brand new signing of Nigerian descent Samuel Edozie. The 16-year-old has completed his move to the Premier League champions from Millwall and it is confirmed that The Lions will receive a guaranteed c...
Rohr Provides Fresh Injury Update On Collins, Responds To Question On Potential Game vs Ghana
Published: July 01, 2019
Speaking to reporters at Sunday's post-match press conference, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr revealed that SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins will be available for selection when they play their next game at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ola Aina was deployed as a left-back in all the group matches only becaus...
Done Deal : Talented Midfielder Uwakwe Signs New Three-Year Contract With Chelsea
Published: July 01, 2019
Europa League winners Chelsea write on their official website that London-born Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe has committed his future to the club. If club and player honour the new agreement, Uwakwe will remain at Stamford Bridge until at least the end of the 2021-2022 season having put pen to paper on a three-ye...
New Contracts Signed By Two Nigerian Strikers Activated By Manchester United
Published: July 01, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that two Nigerian teenagers in the shape of Deji Sotona and Dillon Hoogewerf have inked new contracts with Premier League side Manchester United. The two attack-minded players are among United's Academy intake for the 2019-2020 season after putting pen to paper on two-year scholarship...
Official : Tottenham Hotspur Loan Out Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Amos To Queens Park Rangers
Published: July 01, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Nigeria-eligible young star, Luke Amos has joined Championship side Queens Park Rangers on loan for the 2019/20 season. The highly-rated central midfielder made his Premier League debut against Newcastle United on the opening day of last season and was close to breaking into the...
Leon Balogun Accepts That He Was At Fault For Madagascar's First Goal Vs Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has admitted that he was the player to be blamed for the opening goal scored by Madagascar in their Africa Cup of Nations match against the Super Eagles on Sunday evening. The Islanders were handed a gift by Balogun who fumbled with a pass from John Ogu before Nomenjanahary poun...
'Madagascar Were The Better Team' - Rohr Admits AFCON Underdogs Were Superior To Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that Madagascar were the better side in Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations match at the Alexandria Stadium. The Super Eagles had recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins against Burundi and Guinea but were outclassed by the Islanders who scored in each half to secure a 2-0 win. ''What h...
Troost-Ekong : We Were Not Good Enough Against Madagascar
Published: July 01, 2019
Madagascar took three points against Nigeria in the final group stage game of Group B at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, as they booked their first ever last 16 ticket. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro saw the Islanders shock the three-time African champions. Udinese defender Wil...
Samuel Kalu : Defeat To Madagascar Is A Wake-Up Call To Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr handed Samuel Kalu his first start of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in a 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening despite concerns about the winger's health. It will be recalled that the Bordeaux star collapsed in training a day before the Super Eagles opener against Burundi and i...