In-Form Nigerian Striker Drawing Glances From Motherwell, Partick Thistle & EFL Clubs
Published: April 13, 2017
English-born Nigerian striker Gozie Ugwu is drawing interest from teams based in Scotland, according to reports.Nonleague.pitchero.com says Motherwell and Partick Thistle are interested in the Woking star, who will become a free agent in the next few weeks if he does not extend his contract.But the two Scottish Premier...
Agent Keeping His Fingers Crossed Over Availability Of Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel
Published: April 13, 2017
John Obi Mikel's intermediary John Shittu is not a hundred percent sure regarding the availability of his client for Sunday's Chinese Super League clash between Tianjin Teda and Guangzhou Evergrande at TEDA Football Stadium.Two months before the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, the Super E...
Chelsea, Man City, Sunderland Nigerian Whizkids Nominated For European Golden Boy Award
Published: April 13, 2017
Three talented Nigerian teenagers based in England have been nominated for the prestigious 2017 European Golden Boy, an award handed to the best player under the age of 21 in Europe.The nominated players of Nigerian descent are Joel Asoro (Sunderland), Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) and Tosin Adarabioyo (Manchester City).Ni...
Algeria Appoint Spaniard As Coach With Almost Impossible Task Of Qualifying For World Cup
Published: April 13, 2017
The Algerian Football Federation have announced Lucas Alcaraz as the successor to Georges Leekens, few days after he was dismissed as coach of struggling La Liga outfit Granada. The 50-year-old Spaniard has agreed a two-year deal with the FAF, with a renewal option for two additional years.In recent years, Alcaraz coac...
Onyekuru Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Babayaro, Nominated For Ebony Shoe
Published: April 12, 2017
Eupen striker Henry Onyekuru is one of the five nominees for the Ebony Shoe, an award given to the best African or African origin player in the Belgian First Division A.The 19-year-old is in the running for the award along with Landry Dimata (Congo, KV Oostende), Sofiane Hanni (Algeria, Anderlecht), Mbaye Leye (Seneg...
Nigeria Target Ilesanmi Predicts Better Days Ahead For Boreham Wood
Published: April 12, 2017
Boreham Wood star Femi Ilesanmi has opined that the highest position his team can finish in the National League is tenth with eleven points separating them from ninth-placed Macclesfield.With four matches before the end of the regular season, the defender thinks they have had a good season though they won't be involved...
ADO Den Haag Talent Ebuehi : Omeruo & Troost-Ekong Helped Me Settle Into Nigeria Squad
Published: April 12, 2017
ADO Den Haag young star Tyronne Ebuehi has revealed that defenders William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo helped him settle into the Super Eagles squad during last month's training camp in London. Understandably, Troost-Ekong took Ebuehi under his wing because he was born in the Netherlands, while Omeruo spent time wi...
Arsenal Nigerian Defender Opens Goal Account For The Season Against Man City
Published: April 12, 2017
Promising Nigerian defender Tolaji Bola opened his goalscoring account for the 2016-17 season as Arsenal came from behind to beat Manchester City 4-3 in Merit Group A of the U18 Premier League on Wednesday afternoon.Bola and another highly-rated youngster Joseph Olowu started for the young Gunners, while Tom Dele-Bashi...
Mikel Holds Clear The Air Talks With Porto Over His Future
Published: April 12, 2017
Portuguese setup Porto have informed former Nigeria U23 trainee Mikel Agu he is in the plans of manager Nuno Espirito Santo ahead of the start of pre-season training for next season, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed.Porto have been impressed by the performance of Mikel at Vitoria Setubal FC, where he is on loan u...
West Ham, Man City, Chelsea Starlets Of Nigerian Descent Named In England Squad
Published: April 12, 2017
Three players of Nigerian descent have been included in England U16s squad for the prestigious 45th Tournoi de Montaigu, taking place from April 7-18 in Montaigu, France.Young Lions head coach Dan Micciche can count on the services of Ajibola Alese (West Ham), Nathanael Ogbeta (Manchester City) and Faustino Anjorin (Ch...
Lukman Haruna Injured In Test Game For Odense Boldklub
Published: April 11, 2017
Lukman Haruna is unlikely to be offered a contract by Danish Superliga outfit Odense Boldklub after sustaining a thigh injury in a reserve team match against FC Copenhagen on Monday.The Nigeria international was replaced by Yao after nineteen minutes as he had to leave the pitch due to the injury.Odense Boldklub have s...
Talented Hannover Striker Noah Bazee Back In Full Training
Published: April 11, 2017
Noah Bazee has resumed full training with Hannover ahead of their German 2. Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday.The Super Eagles hopeful had been on the sidelines since returning to Germany from London, where he attended a training camp with the Nigeria national team, but trained with the Hannover ...
Ndidi Returns To Leicester City Squad For Biggest Game In History Of The Club
Published: April 11, 2017
Super Eagles rising star Wilfred Ndidi is in contention to face Atletico de Madrid at Vicente Calderon on Wednesday in the Champions League. The central midfielder was given the day off when the Premier League champions tackled Everton in the Premier League on Sunday, April 9.On Tuesday morning, 24 Leicester City playe...
Chelsea Aina, Arsenal Akpom Poised To Make Nigeria Debut Against Burkina Faso On May 26
Published: April 11, 2017
Chelsea defender Ola Aina and Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom are in line to make their international debut for the Super Eagles when they tackle Burkina Faso in a friendly on May 26, according to Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr. The former England youth internationals trained with the Nigerian national team in March, took par...
Nigerian Central Defender Named To Major League Soccer Team Of The Week
Published: April 11, 2017
Ike Opara has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the latest round of games played in the American top-flight, with Major League Soccer naming him in their Team of the Week.Sporting Kansas City extended their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over Colorado Rapids at Children’s Mercy Park, and Opara was o...