'He Has Scored Through The Age Groups At Chelsea' - Palace Boss Lifts The Lid On Pursuit Of Nigeria-Eligible Striker
Published: December 30, 2018
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed reports in the media that they are interested in bringing Nigeria-eligible striker Dominic Solanke on loan from Liverpool in the January transfer window. Hodgson knows all about the qualities of Solanke as he scored goals aplenty for the youth teams of Chelsea as well a...
Official : Hannover 96 Loan In NFF Target From Bundesliga Rivals Hoffenheim
Published: December 30, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, Hannover 96 have announced the signing of long-term Nigeria Football Federation target Kevin Akpoguma from German Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim, subject to a routine medical. The agreement between both clubs will see the central defender remain on loan at The Reds until...
Sunderland Issue One-Week Contract Ultimatum To Former Super Eagles Invitee
Published: December 30, 2018
EFL League One club Sunderland have handed a one-week ultimatum to former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja to commit his future to the Black Cats. The 20-year-old is in the final six months of his contract with Sunderland and has been offered a new deal, which he has refused to sign at this moment. In the event tha...
Watford's Success Reacts To Draw Against Newcastle United
Published: December 30, 2018
Isaac Success took to social media to express his satisfaction in the wake of Watford's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in a Premier League clash at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday evening. The Magpies went in front on 29 minutes through a splendidly taken goal by Salomon Rondon but the Hornets were able to claim a...
Iwobi Rated Highly In Embarrassing Arsenal Defeat To Liverpool At Anfield
Published: December 30, 2018
Super Eagles winger cum midfielder Alex Iwobi had a good individual game in a very poor Arsenal outing at the Anfield Saturday evening as a rampant Liverpool side romped to a 5-1 hiding over the Gunners which extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points. Iwobi provided the assist for Ainsley Mait...
EFL: Chelsea Loanees Abraham & Tomori, Sunderland's Maja, MK Dons' Aneke, Cambridge Utd's Ibehre Get On The Scoresheet
Published: December 29, 2018
Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target in English Football League matches on Saturday, December 29. Aston Villa's push for a playoff spot continued at the Deepdale Stadium, where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Preston North End. Tammy Abraham headed Villa in front on the stroke of half-tim...
Arsenal Coach Names Two Players That Impressed Him Despite Loss To Liverpool
Published: December 29, 2018
Arsenal boss Unai Emery was satisfied with the performance of two Hale End Academy products in the shape of Alex Iwobi and Ainsley Maitland-Niles despite his side's humiliating 5-1 loss to Liverpool on Saturday evening at Anfield. The Nigeria international was heavily criticized for his inconsistent performances in ...
TopSport Afrik Merit Awards 2018: Endurance Ogbemudia Bags Intermediary Of The Year
Published: December 29, 2018
Delta State born Nigeria Football Federation licensed intermediary, Endurance Ogbemudia has won the best intermediary for the 2017/2018 season at the recently held TopSport Afrik Merit Award. During the said period, the licensed intermediary worked with Super Eagles duo Oghenekaro Etebo and Daniel Akpeyi, as well as F...
Liverpool 5 Arsenal 1 : Impressive Iwobi Provides Assist; No Record For Saka
Published: December 29, 2018
Liverpool have gone nine points clear at the summit of the Premier League standings following their 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was arguably the most impressive player on the Arsenal side and went the distance while Bukayo Saka's quest to break the record...
EPL Wrap: Success, Billing, Ndidi Go 90; Iheanacho Subbed In; Iwobi & Saka In 18; Balogun Benched; Lookman & Solanke Missing
Published: December 29, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 29. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At the American Express Community Stadium...
Not Fit For The Job: Nigeria U20 Coach Aigbogun Arrested By London Police For Drunkenness & Domestic Violence
Published: December 29, 2018
Nigeria U20 coach Paul Aigbogun could be in hot water with his employers, the Nigeria Football Federation, following his arrest by the London Police for public disturbance, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.   Aigbogun, who lives in North West London, was arrested by the London Police outside a woman&#...
Official : Ex-Arsenal GK, Idem Joins Macclesfield Town Who Are Managed By Gunners Hero Sol Campbell
Published: December 29, 2018
EFL League Two club Macclesfield Town have completed the signing of promising Nigerian goalkeeper Emmanuel Idem, informs the official website of the Silkmen. Previously, Idem was unemployed following his release by Aston Villa at the end of the 2017-2018 season. The 20-year-old turned out for the youth teams of ...
Why Liverpool Striker Does Not Want To Join Balogun At Brighton; The Eagles Lead Race
Published: December 29, 2018
Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke will reportedly turn down a permanent transfer to Leon Balogun's Brighton & Hove in the January transfer window. The Guardian UK is reporting that the England U21 sensation is wary of a move to the Seagulls due to their one-striker approach and could be behind Glenn Murray and Flori...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Gets German Passport Thirty Five Years After Giving Up Citizenship
Published: December 29, 2018
Gernot Rohr has finally been issued with a German passport thirty five years after giving up his citizenship. Born in Mannheim, southwestern Germany 65 years ago, the former Bayern Munich defender qualified to be a citizen as he was born in the country and through his parents. According to German newspaper Mannh...
Official : Blues Legend Joe Cole To Coach Three Nigerian Starlets At Chelsea
Published: December 29, 2018
Through a publication on their official website, Premier League side Chelsea have informed that one of their legendary players, Joe Cole will return to the club in 2019 as a technical academy coach. Cole's job description specifies that he will work with various age groups over the next six months, including U18s an...