Is That The Nigerian Kid? Lateef Omidiji Turns Heads At USA Training Camp
Published: November 23, 2016
Falconets striker Sophia Omidiji has hinted that her brother, Lateef Omidiji Jr, remains committed to the United States ahead of Nigeria at international level.And the FC Eindhoven star, who flew to California to watch Lateef in action during the USA U14s get-together , has backed the FC Dordrecht teen sensation to be ...
Peter Nsima Targets Transfer To Swedish Alllsvenskan
Published: November 23, 2016
Nigerian striker Peter Nsima has said that he would relish the chance to move to the Swedish Allsvenskan in the winter transfer market. The 27-year-old will walk away from Varbergs BoIS FC as a free agent in the coming weeks if he does not append his signature to a new contract.“Varberg asked me if I would like t...
Ndidi Rep Denies Leicester City Have Made A Bid, In Talks With Mysterious Premier League Team
Published: November 23, 2016
Wilfred Ndidi’s bonafide representative has claimed he is not aware of any bid made for the Nigeria international, amid reports linking him with a January move to Premier League champs Leicester City.It is being reported that the Foxes are in the market for a long-term replacement for N’Golo Kante, and have...
FLASHBACK : Carpi Striker Jerry Mbakogu Chooses To Represent Nigeria Ahead Of Italy
Published: November 22, 2016
One of the hottest properties in Italian football, Jerry Mbakogu, is targeting a call - up to the Super Eagles after committing his international future to Nigeria despite living in Italy for the past ten years. Before the end of this year, the Carpi star will be issued an Italian passport that will enable...
KuPS Reveal NO CONTACT With Seattle Sounders, Al-Arabi Over Signing Of Gbolahan Salami
Published: November 22, 2016
The majority shareholder of Finnish club KuPS, Ari Lahden, has revealed that he has not received any offer for Nigeria international Gbolahan Salami, amid rumours linking him with a transfer to Al-Arabi and Seattle Sounders in the winter transfer market.“I have not heard about this information. However, I am not ...
UYL Wrap: Ughelumba Strikes; Ndukwu, Eyoma, Bennetts Log 90 Minutes; Osawe Subbed In; Moses, Omolabi, Oteh Missing
Published: November 22, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, November 22.Ufumwen Osawe was introduced in the 77th minute of Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 loss to CSKA Moscow at Stadion Oktyabr Artificial Turf (Moscow).At CMB Training Centre (La Turbie), Tottenham Hotspur crashed out of the compe...
Mikel, Musa & Iheanacho Snubbed As CAF Announce Five-Man African Footballer Of The Year Shortlist
Published: November 22, 2016
Super Eagles star John Obi Mikel (Chelsea), Ahmed Musa (Leicester City) and Kelechi Iheanacho (Man City) have missed out on the 2016 Glo-CAF African Footballer Of The Year, with CAF announcing a five-man shortlist on Tuesday. Following votes from CAF Media Committee, CAF Technical & Development Committee and half o...
Nigeria U20 GK Akpan Udoh Rejects Transfer To Udinese, Now Represented By Osimhen Agent
Published: November 22, 2016
Nigeria U20 netmider Akpan Udoh has sensationally claimed that he has turned down an offer from Italian club Udinese.The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winning goalkeeper has explained the circumstance surrounding the offer from the Serie A side is beyond him.“Udinese, I don’t think I can go there,” Akpa...
Nigerian Messi, Obi On The Mark For Watford Against Charlton U23s
Published: November 22, 2016
Charlton Athletic extended their unbeaten run in the Professional Development League 2 South to eleven matches following their hard fought 2-1 win over Watford on Monday.The game staged at the DGS Marine Stadium had three players of Nigerian descent in the starting eleven of their respective teams, Ogo Obi, Ola Adeyemo...
Liverpool Rising Star Ejaria : A Really Good Experience Playing For England
Published: November 22, 2016
Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria traveled with England U20 squad to South Korea for the Suwon Continental Cup, where the Young Lions faced off against Nigeria, South Korea and Iran. The former Arsenal talent has said that he enjoyed his experience in Asia during the international break.Asked about the trip to South Kor...
Arsenal Star Oshoala Needs TWENTY-SEVEN More Goals To Beat AWCON Record Held By Peppe
Published: November 22, 2016
After Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala netted four goals at the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations clash against Mali on Sunday, she took her tally in the competition to eight.In 2014, the former Liverpool star finished the AWCON with four goals to her name, one less than Golden Boot winner Desire Oparanozie of Guingamp.Su...
Official : Prolific Nigerian Striker Joins The Blues
Published: November 22, 2016
Through official channels, Billericay Town have announced that they have strengthened their offensive ranks with the capture of the signature of prolific Nigerian frontman Adeoye Yusuff.The 22-year-old, who was born in the London Borough of Lewisham, joins the Blues from Chatham Town.Adeoye Yussuf previously defended t...
Olomola Outshines John Terry, Ola Aina & Tomori But Southampton Lose To Chelsea In PL2
Published: November 22, 2016
Southampton’s Nigerian striker Olufela Olomola registered his name on the scorecard in his side’s 3-2 loss to a strong Chelsea side in Premier League 2 on Monday.The Chelsea squad featured a number of first team players in the shape of John Terry,  Cesc Fabregas,  Ola Aina and Michy Batshuayi, and...
Ex-Queens Park Rangers, Marseille Star Taiwo Studying An Offer From China
Published: November 22, 2016
An unnamed Chinese Super League side is in high demand for free agent Taye Taiwo.The Super Eagles defender who last played for HJK Helsinki is currently considering the move ahead of the January transfer window.“Taye Taiwo is wanted in China, his exploits in Finland really made this Super League team interested.&...
English-Born Nigerian Striker, Messi, Neymar Nominated For Fifa Goal Of The Year
Published: November 21, 2016
Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu’s goal against Belgium at Euro 2016 has been nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award 2016 , an award for the best goal scored in 2016.The West Brom striker’s stunning Cruyff turn and cool finish was among the ten candidates when Fifa announced the shortlist via their o...