ADO Den Haag Rue Cancellation Of Nigeria-Burkina Faso Friendly
Published: March 27, 2017
Dutch Eredivisie outfit ADO Den Haag have rued the cancellation of the international friendly between Nigeria and Burkina Faso that would have taken place at the Hive Stadium on Monday night.ADO Den Haag showed their concern because their right fullback Tyronne Ebuehi was in line to make his debut for the Super Eagles ...
Who Is New Super Eagles Invitee Ebere Eze? Five Facts About Ex-Arsenal Youth-Teamer
Published: March 27, 2017
Queens Park Ranger wonderkid Eberechi Eze will begin training with the Super Eagles in London on Monday, March 27. Here are five facts about Eze:1) Eberechi was born on June 29, 1998 to Nigerian parents, a day after Nigeria crashed out of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, losing 4-1 to Denmark in the second round.2) He did not ...
Ebuehi Hoping To Use Super Eagles As A Stepping Stone To A Big European Club
Published: March 27, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Tyronne Ebuehi is targeting a move to a big European club in the near future, according to his dad Marvin.The right back’s stock is expected to rise and he can put himself in the shop window should he make his competitive debut for the Nigerian national team in the coming months. “Tyron...
Arsenal To Challenge Tottenham For Everton Midfielder Of Nigerian Heritage
Published: March 26, 2017
Besides Romelu Lukaku, English-born midfielder of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley may depart Everton this summer.According to a report in the Daily Star, it is claimed that Tottenham and Arsenal are battling for the signature of the England international, who is valued in the region of 30 million pounds.With the future o...
Chelsea Talent Aina, Sunderland Superkid Maja Begin Training With Super Eagles On Monday
Published: March 26, 2017
Chelsea defender Ola Aina is on the verge of committing his international future to Nigeria ahead of his country of birth England at senior level.The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will begin running the rule over the former England U20 international on Monday, March 27.A...
Ebuehi Dad Happy ADO Den Haag Star Picked Nigeria Ahead of Netherlands
Published: March 26, 2017
Amsterdam–based businessman Marvin Ebuehi is delighted that his son, ADO Den Haag youngster Tyronne Ebuehi, has committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of his country of birth, Netherlands. The right wing-back first had the opportunity to earn his first cap back in November 2016 against Algeria in a W...
Fanendo Adi Equals Portland Timbers Legend Scoring Record
Published: March 26, 2017
Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi tallied his fourth goal in Major League Soccer this term in his team’s 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium on Sunday morning.When the Nigerian frontman netted in the third minute of stoppage time, he equaled a record held by NASL great John Bain for the most goals s...
Iwobi Hopes To Convince Arsenal To Sign Manchester City Striker Iheanacho
Published: March 26, 2017
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi wants Kelechi Iheanacho to join him at the Emirates Stadium, and is hoping he can convince Arsenal to sign the Manchester City striker in the near future.Iheanacho and the Hale End Academy product have formed a close bond on and off the pitch, with the Citizens wonderkid helping...
Senegal Coach, Cisse : Nigeria Is A Good Team, With Many Good Players Like Okocha
Published: March 26, 2017
Speaking after the international friendly between Nigeria and Senegal at the Hive Stadium, coach of the Teranga Lions Aliou Cissé was impressed with the performance of the Super Eagles players despite the match ending in a 1-1 draw.The former Birmingham City defender revealed that Senegal accepted to play the fr...
Uncapped Barnet Striker Akinde Takes Season Tally To 23
Published: March 26, 2017
Uncapped Nigerian striker John Akinde bagged a brace as Barnet came from behind to beat Cheltenham 3-1 at the Hive Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The home team equalized in the 70th minute when Curtis Weston riffled in from 18 yards after he was teed up by first-half substitute Simoen Akinola.On 77 minutes, Akinde score...
QPR Winger Shodipo Opens Ireland U21 Account; Nigeria Targets Solanke, Tomori, Lookman Feature For England U20s
Published: March 26, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in international matches on Saturday, March 25.Queens Park Rangers loanee Olamide Shodipo found the net as Republic of Ireland beat Kosovo 1-0 in a  2019 UEFA U21 Championships qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.The 19-year-old winger poked home from close ran...
Bundesliga Cinderella Club RB Leipzig In Talks With Talented Chelsea Nigerian Striker
Published: March 26, 2017
German Bundesliga team RB Leipzig are interested in signing England U20 international of Nigerian heritage Dominic Solanke in the summer.The Daily Mail is reporting that RB Leipzig have held talks with the Chelsea striker over the possibility of moving to the Red Bull Arena Leipzig.But the overseas club face competitio...
Hibs Fans React After Celtic Loanee Efe Nets Maiden Goal : Give Him A 20-Year Contract
Published: March 26, 2017
Hibernian fans were delighted after Nigeria national-teamer Efe Ambrose netted his first goal for the club in their 2-1 win over fellow promotion-chasers Falkirk on game week 30 in the Scottish Championship on Saturday.The central defender broke the deadlock in the 75th minute when he headed past goalkeeper Thomson and...
Done Deal: Promising Nigerian Winger Joins Southampton After Nine Years With Arsenal
Published: March 26, 2017
English Premier League club Southampton have agreed a deal with the highly-rated Nigerian winger Nathan Tella following a successful trial. Andy’sArsenalU18s has reported that Tella has officially been signed by Southampton.The winger started off his career with St Nicolas Junior School in Stevenage, before joini...
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Descent Eyoma On Target As England Qualify For U17 Euro
Published: March 25, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian decent Timothy Eyoma was on target as England U17s qualified for the UEFA European U17 Championship finals after thrashing Slovenia 4-0 at Gradski Stadion, Bijeljina on Saturday.The 17-year-old Eyoma doubled the Young Lions lead in the 29th minute after City striker Jadon Sancho h...