Major League Soccer DisCo Fines Nigeria International For Dangerous Play
Published: March 29, 2017
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Real Salt Lake midfielder Sunday Stephen for his action during the game week four tie against New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena.The Nigeria international violated league policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent in the 56th minute of RSL’s game aga...
Official : Kingsley Ehizibue Extends Contract With PEC Zwolle
Published: March 29, 2017
Dutch Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle have announced that they have extended the contract of Netherlands U21 international of Nigerian heritage Kingsley Ehizibue.If the right wing-back had not renewed his vows, he would have walked away from the MAC³PARK Stadion as a free agent in the summer, but the club exercised the...
MOTM Against Senegal Ndidi Resumes Training With Leicester City On Thursday
Published: March 29, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi will resume training with Premier League champions Leicester City on Thursday, March 30.The central midfielder is back in the East Midlands after international duty with the Super Eagles in London.Against Senegal, Ndidi gave a good account of him...
Super Eagles Midfielder Obi Set For Spell On The Sidelines
Published: March 29, 2017
Nigeria international Joel Obi could be set for another spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury during training with the Torino first team on Tuesday.Though Torino medics have not determined the extent of his latest injury, it has been speculated that the attacking midfielder has suffered a recurrence of the ...
Etebo Departs Gatwick Airport 1150 Hours, Akpeyi Has Just Landed In Johannesburg
Published: March 29, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Oghenekaro Etebo will depart Gatwick Airport in London on Wednesday morning after international duty with the Super Eagles. The CD Feirense attacking midfielder will jet out to Porto before continuing his journey to Santa Maria da Feira upon his arrival in Portugal. In the same vei...
For The First Time, Iwobi Returns To Arsenal Training Without Stress After Super Eagles Duty
Published: March 29, 2017
Alex Iwobi has shifted focus to his main employer Arsenal after international duty with the Super Eagles in the last one week or so.For the first time since debuting for the three-time African champions, the Hale End Academy product won’t be stressed out hopping on a plane to return to the English capital as the ...
Internationals: Solanke Scores; Eyoma, Lookman Start As England Continue To Impress; Akpoguma Wins 64th Cap For Germany Youth
Published: March 29, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in international matches that took place on Tuesday, March 28.England U17s maintained their one hundred percent record in qualifying for the Euro U17 Championship in Croatia after a 1-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in Bijeljin, Gradski.Tottenham Hotspur d...
Official : FC Midtjylland Loan Out Promising Winger Babajide To Norwegian Club
Published: March 29, 2017
Norwegian First Division FK Jerv have completed the signing of talented Nigerian winger Babajide David on loan from Danish Superliga outfit FC Midtjylland.The agreement between the two Scandinavian teams will keep David in Norway until June 30, 2017.FC Midtjylland have a good relationship with FK Jerv and did transfer ...
Official : Ex-Flying Eagles Defender Ajayi Signs Permanent Deal With Rotherham United
Published: March 28, 2017
EFL Championship side Rotherham United have completed the signing of ex-Nigeria U20 international Semi Ajayi on a permanent deal from Cardiff City.The central defender, who initially joined the Millers on loan until the end of the season, has penned a contract that will see him remain at S60 1AH until June 30, 2020, su...
Exclusive: Belgian, Spanish, Turkish Clubs In Talks With Nigeria U17 Sensation Yahaya
Published: March 28, 2017
Nigeria U17 international Nazifi Yahaya is attracting interest from clubs overseas, according to his adviser, Muzammil Dalhatu Yola, the coordinator of Dabo Babes Academy.The 16-year-old put himself in the shop window at the recently concluded Guateng Future Champions Tournament that took place in South Africa.“W...
Leicester City Rising Star Ndidi Wows Chelsea Loanee Omeruo In Eagles Camp
Published: March 28, 2017
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo was impressed with Leicester City defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi during the Nigerian national team get-together in London.The ex-Nigeria U20 defender has publicly admitted his admiration for Ndidi, but the fact is that he set tongues wagging over his performance against Senegal last Th...
Youngest Nigerian To Play In Premier League Misses Chance To Display His Wares To Valencia
Published: March 28, 2017
Sunderland rising star Joel Asoro missed an opportunity to display his wares when Sweden U21s took on their Serbian counterparts in an international friendly last Friday.According to Super Deporte, representatives of Valencia were in Marbella to witness the game between the two European teams.Though it is claimed that ...
Nigerian Players With Dual Nationality Aina, Akpom, Ejaria Will Not Be Forced To Represent England
Published: March 28, 2017
England coach Gareth Southgate has insisted that he won’t force players who have dual nationality to represent the Three Lions, stating that they should be honoured to wear the England jersey without persuasion.In the last few days, the Nigeria Football Federation have held talks with Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom,...
Top Nigerian Scorer In England Top Four Divisions Makes EFL Team Of The Week
Published: March 28, 2017
Barnet striker John Akinde has been named in the English Football League Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in England.In a 3-4-3 formation, Akinde was named in attack alongside Chris Porter (Colchester United) and  Ivan Toney (Scunthorpe United).The official website explained why he was picked : &ld...
Sunderland Wonderkid Maja Fails To Turn Up For Super Eagles Practice Game
Published: March 28, 2017
Sunderland wonderkid Josh Maja did not turn up for the Super Eagles practice game at the Hive Stadium on Monday evening.The striker was handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles get-together in London by the Nigeria Football Federation after vising the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday night.“Josh Maja was not even ...