FA Cup: Starts For Super Eagles Stars Success, Iheanacho, Ajayi; Oteh Strikes; Eze, Osayi-Samuel, Nmecha Feature
Published: January 06, 2019
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that were in action in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 6th. At the Etihad Stadium, Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi could not help Rotherham prevent a 7-0 trouncing at the hands of Manchester City.Ajayi's miserable afternoon was further compounded ...
Official : Chelsea Confirm Talented Midfielder Has Inked New Deal
Published: January 06, 2019
Chelsea have confirmed that Austria youth international Thierno Ballo has inked a new contract with the London club. In their match report shortly after their U18 team's hard fought 3-2 win against Leicester City, The Blues wrote on their official website that Ballo signed a first professional contract at the club t...
FA Cup : Busy Super Eagles Defender Ajayi Scores Own Goal As Man City Hammer Rotherham 7-0
Published: January 06, 2019
Manchester City are through to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after hammering Rotherham United 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Heading into today's fixture, the Millers were lacking form, with only one win in their last ten games in the Championship and that came on New Year's day against Pr...
Barnsley In Advanced Talks With Promising Goalkeeper On The Radar Of Nigerian Federation
Published: January 06, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that EFL League One club Barnsley are in advanced talks with representatives of Edward Ogbegbor-Onaiwu over the signing of the promising goalkeeper in the January transfer window. Ogbebor-Onaiwu shone as The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw by Sheffield United in an U18 Professional Dev...
Turkish Giants Fenerbahce Offered The Chance To Sign Ex-Chelsea Star Obi Mikel
Published: January 06, 2019
Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce have been offered the chance to sign free agent John Obi Mikel. According to sports daily Fanatik, a representative of the Super Eagles captain has contacted Fenerbahce and negotiations will begin if the technical staff gives a positive report. Mikel has already terminated his...
Saka Reacts After Debuting For Arsenal In Third Competition, Breaks Akpom's Nigerian Record
Published: January 06, 2019
Bukayo Saka was a late substitute for Alex Iwobi in Arsenal's comprehensive 3-0 win over Blackpool in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday evening. When the 17-year-old stepped out onto the Bloomfield Road turf in the 86th minute, he was making his debut for the Gunners in the third competition this se...
Official: Nigerian-Born Striker Returns To Wolves After Failing To Extend Loan Spell
Published: January 06, 2019
Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock FC have announced that Benin City born striker Bright Enobakhare has returned to English Premier League club Wolves following the end of his loan agreement. It was all but confirmed that Enobakhare's stay at Killie will not be prolonged as he found first-team opportunities diffic...
Chelsea Tell Ex-Super Eagles Defender : Pay N4.05B & Fabregas Moves To Monaco
Published: January 06, 2019
Monaco's Sporting Director Michael Emenalo is set to reunite with his former player at Chelsea, Cesc Fabregas. According to French sports daily L'Equipe, the Principality side and Chelsea are finalizing the final terms of the transfer of the central midfielder. To release the player six months before the expirati...
Chelsea's Nigerian Striker To Join Wolverhampton Wanderers, Subject To FIFA Approval
Published: January 06, 2019
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in advanced talks with Chelsea for the signing of England U21 striker of Nigerian parentage Tammy Abraham. The Express and Star says Abraham is edging nearer to joining Wolves on a temporary basis for the rest of the season – with no option to buy him permanently. Fifa states that pl...
Bournemouth Boss Reveals When Ex-Liverpool Starlet Solanke Could Make His Debut
Published: January 06, 2019
England U21 star Dominic Solanke is unlikely to make his competitive debut for Bournemouth before February 2019, according to manager Eddie Howe. The striker completed his transfer to the South Coast club on Friday but cannot be utilized by the club because of a hamstring injury, the same ailment that saw him miss o...
Emirates FA Cup : Wingers Iwobi, Lookman On Target For Arsenal, Everton
Published: January 05, 2019
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that were on target in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 5. At Bloomfield Road, Arsenal booked their spot in the fourth round with a comprehensive 3-0 win against Blackpool. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was involved in the buildup play whic...
Official : Nigeria U20 International Striker Dubbed The New Drogba Joins SonderjyskE
Published: January 05, 2019
Through their official website, Danish Superliga side SønderjyskE have informed that they have completed the signing of Nigeria U20 international Nazifi Yahaya, who has been likened to Didier Drogba, for an undisclosed fee. The 18-year-old has inked a one-year contract following a successful trial but SønderjyskE...
United States Join Nigeria, England, Canada In Race For 6 Ft 6 In Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper
Published: January 05, 2019
The United States Soccer Federation have handed a call-up to Vancouver Whitecaps starlet Chituru Odunze. Born in London, United Kingdom in 2002, the promising goalkeeper is also eligible to represent Canada, England and Nigeria at international level. The three-time African champions are lagging behind their riv...
Nigerian Striker On His Way Back To Chelsea As Loan Deal Ends
Published: January 05, 2019
EFL League One club Scunthorpe United will not be extending the loan of London-born Nigerian striker Ike Ugbo. The Iron bolstered their squad in August 2018 with the temporary signing of Ugbo and their agreement with Chelsea will expire on Sunday, January 6, according to BBC Humberside Sport. The 20-year-old has...
Newcastle United Challenge Crystal Palace For Nigerian Goalscoring Sensation
Published: January 05, 2019
Newcastle United have joined the battle for Nigerian goalscoring sensation Josh Maja, according to reports. Sunderland are prepared to sell the former Super Eagles invitee this month as he has refused to sign a new deal, with the deadline expiring on Friday. The Daily Mail says Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Hud...