Leicester City Boss Explains Why Musa Is Not In Starting XI For Premier League Games
Published: September 21, 2016
Speaking after his side lost to Chelsea in the League Cup, Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has hinted why Ahmed Musa is not in the starting line-up in recent Premier League matches.The Nigeria international has not started in the English top-flight since the opening day at Hull City, and the Italian coach has su...
USA-Born Superkid Omidiji To Reconsider International Future Over Racist Treatment Of White Sister By Nigeria Coach
Published: September 21, 2016
FC Dordrecht superkid Lateef Omidiji Jr is crushed and devastated, and will reconsider his decision to pledge his international future to Nigeria ahead of Netherlands and United States after his white sister, Sophia, was unceremoniously dropped by Nigeria U20 coach Peter Dedevbo ahead of the World Cup.In truth, Dedevbo...
Victor Moses Thanks Chelsea Faithful For Unwavering Support Against Leicester City
Published: September 21, 2016
Victor Moses was over the moon after Chelsea’s comeback win against Leicester City in the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday night, and has praised the fans for their unwavering support at the King Power Stadium.The Blues were staring elimination in the face after a brace from Shinji Okazaki had put the Fox...
New Paul Pogba, Ejaria Reacts After Debuting For Liverpool
Published: September 20, 2016
Ovie Ejaria was delighted to make his competitive debut for Liverpool in their 3-0 victory over Derby County in the League Cup on Tuesday night, two years after his arrival at Anfield from Arsenal. Speculations were rife at home and abroad that the central midfielder was in line to make his first appearance for the Red...
EFL Cup Wrap : New Pogba Debuts For Liverpool; Moses Shines; Aina,Ikeme Benched; Iwobi Rested; Akpom, Musa Start; Anya Cup-Tied; Adekugbe Missing
Published: September 20, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the League Cup Third round on Tuesday night.We start off at the City Ground where Arsenal took on Nottingham Forest. England U21 international Chuba Akpom made his first competitive appearance for the first team of the Gunners this season, lasting 83 minute...
Mikel Sees The Writing On The Wall He Is Not In The Good Books Of Chelsea Coach
Published: September 20, 2016
John Obi Mikel will have to wait to make his first competitive appearance for Chelsea in the new season as he has been omitted from their 18-man squad for the Football League Cup Third round clash against Leicester City.The Nigeria skipper had a chance to impress new boss Antonio Conte at pre-season training but chose ...
Ex-Golden Eaglets Star Aliyu To Hold Contract Talks With KuPS
Published: September 20, 2016
Nigeria youth international Abubakar Aliyu has revealed that he will hold contract talks with Finnish Veikkausliiga side KuPS next month, amid interest from clubs based in Israel, France and Finland. The central defender will walk away as a free agent if the Kuopio-based team do not exercise the right to prolong his st...
American-Born Striker Omitted As Nigeria Announce Provisional Squad For U20 World Cup
Published: September 20, 2016
FC Eindhoven Women star Sophia Omotola Omidiji has been omitted from Nigeria’s provisional roster for the 8th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.Manager Peter Dedevbo has invited 30 players to camp ahead of the tournament in in Papua New Guinea, with the Las Vegas-born striker not making the cut. An analysis of the...
Gunners Stop Chelsea Ace Moses From Attending Wedding Of Elder Sister
Published: September 20, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Victor Moses will not attend the wedding of his elder sister, Eki, on Saturday, September 24 because of commitments with Chelsea. Chelsea will face off against neighbors Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend at the Emirates, and the Nigeria winger has not been permitted by the...
Exclusive: Residence Permit Issues May Stop Fit Again Etebo From World Cup Qualifier
Published: September 20, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense striker Oghenekaro Etebo resumed full training with his Portuguese club on Monday, September 19.But the former Warri Wolves star may likely miss out on the Super Eagles roster for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia on October 9 due to issues with his residence per...
Odion Admits Man City Striker Iheanacho Is Far Better Than Watford Starlet Success
Published: September 20, 2016
Isaac Success’s elder brother, Rijeka striker Odion Ajayi, has tipped the Watford starlet to take the Premier League by storm in his debut season in England, but admitted that City’s Kelechi Iheanacho is miles ahead of the former Granada man.Only last weekend, Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly was a laughing...
England Star Of Nigerian Descent To Trouser N8 Billion Over Duration Of New Spurs Deal
Published: September 20, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will earn around £50,000-a-week in the new six-year contract he signed with the White Hart Lane outfit, according to the British press. Telegraph has reported that the England starlet doubled his wages after agreeing terms on a new deal until 2022.When he initially joined Sp...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Is The New Mesut Ozil; Has More Assists Than German In 2016
Published: September 20, 2016
Alex Iwobi has been firing on all cylinders since he broke into the first team of Arsenal in the second half of last season.In 2016, the Nigeria international has provided more assists in the Premier League- five in total- than any other player at the Gunners, including Mesut Ozil, who is well known for his eye for a k...
Nigeria U23 Star Misses Scouts From Monaco, Inter Milan & Sevilla
Published: September 20, 2016
Oghenekaro Etebo, 20, missed an opportunity to showcase his skills when Feirense tackled Boavista in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Sunday, September 18.The Nigeria international is still few days away from full recovery from an injury he suffered in training before his team took on Tondela in the league. Scouts from ...
Nigerian Defender Provides Game-Winning Assist For Man Utd U23 In Win vs Derby County
Published: September 20, 2016
Young Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde was not involved as Manchester United U23s beat Derby County 3-2 in a captivating Premier League 2 game at Old Trafford on Monday night.The 18-year-old has not featured for the squad since August 28, when he took to the pitch in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea before the internationa...