Malta's Nigerian-Born Star: Strikers Will Rise To The Occasion Against England Defenders
Published: September 01, 2017
Nigerian-born Malta international Alfred Effiong believes his international teammates will rise to the occasion when they face a strong England squad in a World Cup qualifier at the Ta'Qali National Stadium on Friday night.Malta coach Pietro Ghedin will not be able to count on the services of Effiong, who is suspended,...
Nigeria Football Federation: Ola Aina Will Start Against Cameroon If...
Published: September 01, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have not brought positive news as regards to the eligibility of Chelsea loanee Ola Aina for Friday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon.Fifa has yet to clear the former England U19 skipper to play for the Nigerian national team, meaning he will watch the game from the st...
Ex-Nigeria Star Delighted With Signings Of Drinkwater, Zappacosta
Published: September 01, 2017
Chelsea technical director and former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo was pleased with the signings of Danny Drinkwater and Davide Zappacosta on transfer deadline day.Drinkwater ended his association with Leicester City after committing his future to Chelsea for the next five years, while right wing-back Zappacos...
Why Ross Barkley Rejected Last-Minute Move To Chelsea
Published: September 01, 2017
England midfielder of Nigerian parentage Ross Barkley will remain at Everton after all after rejecting a deadline day move to Premier League champions Chelsea, according to reports.According to the online edition of Guardian UK, Chelsea had agreed a fee of 35 million pounds with the Toffees but Barkley pulled the plug ...
Official: Chelsea Loan Out England U20 World Cup Star Tomori To Hull City
Published: September 01, 2017
England U20 World Cup-winning defender Fikayo Tomori completed a loan move to EFL Championship side Hull City just before the summer transfer window closed for business.Tomori will spend the whole of the 2017-2018 campaign on loan at The Tigers, and joins Nigerian duo Ola Aina and Moses Odubajo in the first-team squad....
Italian Champions Juventus Loan Out Promising Nigerian Striker King Udoh
Published: August 31, 2017
Promising Nigerian striker King Udoh will be spending another season away from parent club Juventus.Various reports in the Italian media, including Tuttolegapro.com, have confirmed that the center forward has joined Serie C club Fermana on loan for the whole of the 2017-2018 season.Udoh earned 18 appearances in the lea...
Official : Nigerian Defender Joins Rotherham United On Two-Year Deal
Published: August 31, 2017
EFL League One club Rotherham United have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Emmanuel Onariase.The former West Ham youth-teamer put pen to paper on a two-year deal after a successful medical on Thursday.Born in London, Onariase represented West Ham until 2016 and was on their bench for a Premier League clash ag...
Done Deals : Chelsea Provide Update On Four Promising Talents
Published: August 31, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have provided an update on four players hours before the close of the transfer window.Charlie Wakefield has departed Stamford Bridge on loan for the first time in his career after completing his transfer to League Two club Stevenage for the remainder of the 2017-2018 season.The winger p...
AFCON 2017 Best Player Bassogog: Nigeria Match Like A Final
Published: August 31, 2017
Henan Jianye striker Christian Bassogog has shared his thoughts on Friday's World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Cameroon at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The best player of the 2017 African Nation Cup of Nations stressed that he will treat tomorrow's game like a final, and has predicted that the African ch...
Done Deal: Colchester United Announce Signing Of Sanmi Odelusi
Published: August 31, 2017
Colchester United have bolstered their attack with the signing of Nigerian striker Sanmi Odelusi, writes the official website of the U's.The free agent was offered a short-term contract, until January 2018, by the EFL League Two club following a successful trial.The 24-year-old Odelusi played for the youth teams of Que...
Moses Heads To Training, Nigeria & Cameroon Have Workout At Nest Of Champions
Published: August 31, 2017
Chelsea star Victor Moses has shaken off the headache that stopped him from attending the Super Eagles workout in the gym on Thursday morning.The winger is presently kitted and on the team bus heading to the Nest of Champions for this evening's training session.The Super Eagles will have their final training session to...
(Photo Confirmation) Arsenal Loan Out Nigerian Wonderkid Nwakali To VVV Venlo
Published: August 31, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Dutch Eredivisie outfit VVV Venlo have confirmed the signing of Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali.The Arsenal attacking midfielder has been loaned out to VVV Venlo for the remainder of the 2017-2018 season.VVV Venlo had agreed terms with the Gunners a long time, but o...
Victor Moses Complaining Of Headache, Permitted To Miss Super Eagles Workout
Published: August 31, 2017
Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses is still in contention to play his first game for the Super Eagles in 2017 against the Indomitable Lions on Friday evening.Speculation was rife that the winger was not in tip-top condition after he missed the Super Eagles workout in the gym on Thursday morning, but it is not as bad as first...
Arsenal Join Chelsea, Spurs In Race For England Star Of Nigerian Descent
Published: August 31, 2017
Arsenal have entered the race to sign Everton midfielder of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley on deadline day, as per reports.The Sun says the Gunners are chasing the England international who looks dead-set on a move away from Goodison Park before the close of the transfer window this night.Barkley is wanted by a number o...
(Photo) Cameroon National Team Arrive In Uyo For World Cup Qualifier Vs Nigeria
Published: August 31, 2017
The Cameroonian players to execute the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria have just arrived the Akwa Ibom State capital.The Indomitable Lions arrived Uyo at 12 noon and were immediately escorted to their hotel, Davok Suites in Ewet Housing Estate.Speaking with the media officer, Vincent De Paul Atangana, he confirmed ...