Odion Ighalo Wary Of Southampton Threat
Published: August 21, 2015
Odion Ighalo has been previewing Sunday’s Premier League tie against Southampton and has acknowledged that the opponents are a good team but he expects nothing but victory, nonetheless. The Premiership newcomers are winless in their first two games of the new season following draws against Everton and West Brom. ...
Exclusive : Olimpija Ljubljana And Gorica Haggling Over Blessing Eleke One Million Euros Transfer Fee
Published: August 21, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Olimpija Ljubljana have set the ball rolling in their bid to sign Blessing Eleke from ND Gorica before the close of the summer transfer market.The stumbling block in their pursuit of the current top scorer in the Slovenian PrvaLiga is that Olimpija Ljubljana are yet to meet N...
Kehinde Olanrewaju Has To Wait For Hapoel Kfar Saba Debut
Published: August 21, 2015
New signing Kehinde Olanrewaju will not make his official debut for Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C on Saturday in their opening fixture of the new season against Hapoel Ra’anana .The Nigerian had to pull out of training on Friday morning after feeling a slight pain in the abdominal muscles, and manager Felix Naim has decid...
Torino Expect Joel Obi To Be Out Of Action For One Week
Published: August 21, 2015
Torino are optimistic that Joel Obi will be available for selection when they tackle Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, August 30, six days before the Super Eagles face off with Tanzania.They were boosted by the news that the Nigeria international would have to spend between 5 - 7 days on the sidelines after ...
Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo Has No Regrets Over Move To Gil Vicente
Published: August 21, 2015
Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo has no regrets over his move to Gil Vicente despite being on the radar of clubs in Switzerland and Poland prior to his switch to the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos in 2013.With less than two weeks left before most European team are allowed to add to their rosters, the lanky striker will conti...
Midtjylland Striker Paul Onuachu Hails Coach, Teammates After Drawing Against Southampton In Europa League
Published: August 21, 2015
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu reckons that the Danish champions were able to pick up a draw against one of the rising forces in the English Premier League, Southampton, because their opponents allowed them to play their normal game.The Nigeria Under 23 international made a cameo appearance for The Wolves at St Ma...
Sone Aluko Admits Frustration Sitting On Hull City Bench
Published: August 21, 2015
Sone Aluko has admitted that he was frustrated that he was not named in the starting line - up for Hull City’s first two Championship games of the new season.But the Nigeria international was delighted that he made his first start of the season against Fulham on Wednesday and registered his first goal for The Tig...
Europa League Wrap : Rilwan Hassan Returns To Action; Chuks Akabueze Involved In Thriller In Skien
Published: August 20, 2015
A number of Nigerian players were in action for their respective teams on Thursday night in UEFA Europa League play - offs first leg games. We begin at the Bakcell Arena, Baku, where Qabala took on Panathinaikos. Ex Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun hopped off the bench in the 67th minute and helped The Greens in thei...
Exclusive : Agent John Shittu Rubbishes Claims By Sunday Oliseh That Obi Mikel Failed To Contact Him
Published: August 20, 2015
John Shittu, the bonafide intermediary that handles the affairs of John Obi Mikel, has rubbished claims by Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh that the Chelsea midfielder was not invited for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania because he made himself incommunicado.And it now appears that Sunday Oliseh is...
Exclusive : Hammarby IF Target Vincent Onovo Yet To Accept Two - Year Deal Offered By Inter Turku
Published: August 20, 2015
FC Inter Turku midfielder Vincent Onovo has dropped a big hint that he will not be extending his contract with the Finnish Veikkausliiga side, amid speculation linking him with a move to Hammarby IF.With his current contract set to run out in November, Inter Turku higher - ups have moved quickly to tie him down to a ne...
Exclusive : Porto Offer Chidera Ezeh Four-And-A-Half Year Deal After Impressing For Under 19 Squad
Published: August 20, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Porto are set to offer a professional contract to Flying Eagles striker Chidera Ezeh in the coming months when he attains the age of majority.The River Lane Academy product penned a preliminary contract with the Portuguese setup in 2014, and the higher - ups at the Está...
Official : Maltese Powerhouse Valletta Announce Signing Of Uchenna Calistus Umeh
Published: August 20, 2015
Valletta have confirmed the signing of  Uchenna Calistus Umeh after the striker was presented to the fans and media on Wednesday. The deal that was signed by the 23 - year - old will keep him at the 22 - time Maltese Premier League champions until June 30, 2016.Uchenna Umeh was on the payroll of FK Ekranas Panevez...
Injured Torino Midfielder Joel Obi Doubtful For Afcon Qualifier Against Tanzania
Published: August 20, 2015
Torino midfielder Joel Obi is doubtful for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in just over two weeks time.According to reporting by torinogranata.it, the Nigeria international is feeling pains in the flexor muscles of the left thigh and will undergo further tests on Thursday to know the extent of dam...
Official : Ex Atletico Madrid Striker Sani Abubakar Joins Poprad Muszyna
Published: August 20, 2015
Polish club Poprad Muszyna have announced the capture of the signature of ex Atlético Madrid and Getafe striker Sani Abubakar Goringo.The 29 - year - old, who last represented Okocimski KS Brzesko, had to look for a new employer for this season after Polish Federation imposed a limit on the number of foreign pl...
Hull City Striker Sone Aluko Ends 1,158 - Minute Barren Run
Published: August 20, 2015
Hull City maintained their unbeaten start to the new English Championship season after beating Fulham 2 - 1 at the KC Stadium on Wednesday night. In his first start of the 2015 - 16 season, Nigeria international Sone Aluko netted the game - winner four minutes from time.Ahmed El Mohamady opened scoring for the home tea...