Rizespor New Star Gushes About Otigba, As Defender Steals The Headlines From Nigerian Strikers
Published: January 26, 2017
Former Hungary youth-team skipper Kenneth Otigba stole the show at Yeni Rize Å�ehir Stadium on Wednesday after scoring his third goal of the season and bagging an assist in Kasimpasa’s 3-2 win over Rizespor in the Turkish Cup.Three Nigerian stars in the shape of Emem Eduok, Kenneth Otigba and Bright Edomwonyi st...
Official : Ex-Reading Defender Ujah Joins Chesham United
Published: January 26, 2017
Chesham United have announced via their official website the signing of experienced central defender Curtis Ujah.Ujah had a stint with The Generals last season and made his debut for the Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division outfit in August 2016, and scored 6 goals from 48 appearances.He has also defended the colo...
Official : Tianjin Teda Finally Confirm Capture Of Chelsea And Nigeria Hero Mikel
Published: January 26, 2017
Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda finally announced the capture of John Obi Mikel on Thursday January 26, 20 days after Chelsea informed they have parted company with the Nigeria international.While the financial terms and duration of the contract were not revealed by Tianjin Teda, it is understood that the centra...
Olympic Silver Medalist Okoronkwo Trying His Luck At Polish Club Sandecja Nowy Sacz
Published: January 26, 2017
Polish 1 Liga club Sandecja Nowy Sacz have handed a trial to Nigeria international Solomon Okoronkwo with a view to a transfer. The striker participated in his first training session with the Bianconeri on Wednesday afternoon. Okoronkwo has a rich curriculum vitae, with spells at Hertha BSC, Rot-Weiss Essen, Erzgebirge...
Official : Ex-Real Madrid, PSG Trainee Abuchi Obinwa Snapped Up By Columbus Crew
Published: January 25, 2017
Major League Soccer outfit Columbus Crew have strengthened their ranks with the signing of United States youth international of Nigerian descent Abuchi Obinwa .The 20-year-old joins Columbus Crew from German side Hannover 96, for whom he played for in the Under-19 Bundesliga North/Northeast.A native of Columbus , Obinw...
Daniel Akpeyi Clarifies : I Have Not Signed A New Contract With Chippa United
Published: January 25, 2017
Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has dismissed reports in his homeland that claimed that he has extended his contract with the South African Premier Division team.It is correct that the Chilli Boys are hoping to tie him down to a new deal but he has not yet signed the proposed contract.“Daniel Akpeyi has not...
Sunderland Make Move For Nigerian Super Kid Osayi-Samuel
Published: January 25, 2017
The exciting Nigerian winger Bright Osayi-Samuel is attracting huge interest from teams higher up the pyramid. HITC.com says Sunderland and Brighton and Hove Albion are among the clubs keen on the Blackpool wonderkid. Bristol City and Derby County were interested in signing Osayi-Samuel last summer, while he has been s...
Leicester City Striker : Algeria Will Do Everything To Qualify Ahead Of Nigeria
Published: January 25, 2017
Leicester City striker Islam Slimani was disappointed after the exit of Algeria from the 2017 African Cup of Nations, and has shifted his focus to qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Russia.Algeria need to win their next two fixtures in World Cup qualifying against Zambia to get their campaign back on track f...
Arsenal May loan Promising Nigerian Striker To Aston Villa
Published: January 25, 2017
Aston Villa are among the Championship teams showing an interest in England U21 international Chuba Akpom.The Birmingham Mail writes that Arsenal are prepared to loan out the young striker again to enable him get more playing opportunities after a back injury slowed down his progress. If Akpom’s move to Aston Vil...
English-Born Nigerian Midfielder Departs Barcelona
Published: January 25, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will depart Barcelona along with other members of the first team on Wednesday, January 25.The White Hart Lane outfit are in Spain for a mid-season training camp ahead of their next domestic fixture, an Emirates FA Cup tie against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.After a slow start to...
Kilmarnock Running The Rule Over Physical Nigerian Striker
Published: January 25, 2017
Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock have started running the rule over free agent Hakeem Araba.The physical striker featured in a test game for Kilmarnock on Tuesday and scored the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Hearts at Rugby Park. Araba is searching for a new team after he ran out of contract with Falkenbergs ...
Watford Want 17 Million Pounds From English Clubs For Ighalo, Chinese Teams To Pay More
Published: January 25, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Watford want a minimum of 17 million pounds from English Premier League clubs interested in the signature of Odion Ighalo in the January transfer window. The Nigeria international’s proposed move to West Brom is on the brink of collapse because the Baggies offered only £12m,...
Ex-Newcastle United Defender Onyewu Training With Philadelphia Union
Published: January 25, 2017
United States international Oguchi Onyewu has started training with Major League Soccer outfit Philadelphia Union, with a view to a transfer ahead of the 2017 season.Philadelphia Union are in the market for a central defender and will snap up the experienced Onyewu if he proves his fitness during their pre-season train...
Bartholomew Ogbeche To Miss Rest Of The Season With Ligament Injury
Published: January 25, 2017
Former Nigeria national-teamer Bartholomew Ogbeche has been ruled out of action for the remainder of this season.The 32-year-old has been plagued by injuries since he joined the Eredivisie side from Cambuur last January, and the latest setback will keep him on the sidelines for six months. Ogbeche suffered an injury ag...
Tomori Reveals : Chelsea Wonderkid Abraham Convinced Me To Join Brighton
Published: January 25, 2017
Fikayo Tomori has revealed that another Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham advised him to join Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion.The talented Chelsea defender completed his switch to the Seagulls on Monday by penning a five-month deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the season.“Everyone knows...