Nigerian-Born Midfielder Left Out Of Arsenal's Europa League Squad Knockout Rounds
Published: February 03, 2021
Nigerian-born central midfielder Tim Akinola will not make his debut for Arsenal in a European competition this season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Gunners have submitted their Europa League squad list to Europe's football governing body, UEFA following the conclusion of the winter transfer market and the hig...
Barcelona Striker Oshoala Explains How Music Inspired Her To Leave A Legacy
Published: February 03, 2021
The influence of African music and culture on the lives of two of Nigeria’s most famous women, football superstar Asisat Oshoala and award-winning singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage, are centre stage in the latest episode of the FIFA PlayOn Podcast.The duo tell the podcast’s co-hosts, Universal Music Group’s global ch...
Maja Handed Fulham Shirt No. Previously Worn By Two-time AFCON Winner; Arrives In London
Published: February 03, 2021
Nigeria national teamer Josh Maja has been allocated a shirt number after completing a deadline day move to English Premier League club Fulham, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Bordeaux loanee will be sporting the number 27 jersey if he steps out on to the Craven Cottage turf this evening against Leicester City. ...
Manchester United's Shoretire Reveals Advice From Greenwood; Inspired By Ronaldinho, Rashford
Published: February 03, 2021
Manchester United wonderkid Shola Shoretire has revealed the advice he got from Mason Greenwood, who made his first-team breakthrough as a teenager. The fantastically gifted forward has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Greenwood as he has been playing up the age groups - a testament to his ability and how ...
Osayi-Samuel Delighted To Make Full Fenerbahce Debut But Still Waiting To Play Alongside Ozil
Published: February 03, 2021
Bright Osayi-Samuel made his full debut for Fenerbahce as they registered a 2-1 win against Hatayspor at Antakya Atatürk Stadı (Hatay) on Tuesday afternoon. The Nigerian-born winger made his first appearance for the Yellow Canaries off the bench against Rizespor on January 30, two days after completing his move to...
Arsenal Icon Ian Wright Reveals Eze Has Emerged As A Key Player For Crystal Palace
Published: February 03, 2021
Crystal Palace defeated Newcastle United 2-1 at St James' Park on Tuesday night with England U21 international of Nigerian descent Eberechi Eze in the thick of action for the visitors. The Magpies scored the opening goal after less than two minutes with a strong shot from Jonjo Shelvey but Palace buckled up as Jairo ...
Zidane's Glory And Hardship At Real Madrid
Published: February 03, 2021
Leaving behind the aura of three consecutive Champions League titles, Zidane suddenly said goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu team in the summer of 2018, just five days after helping Real win the Champions League silver cup for the third time. It is consecutive, an unprecedented record. But less than a year later, on...
Okonkwo Promoted To Arsenal's Fourth Choice GK For Remainder Of 2020-21, Picked Over Estonia Star
Published: February 02, 2021
Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed a league double over Arsenal, beating the north London team 2-1 at the Molineux Stadium on Tuesday evening and ending their seven-match unbeaten Premier League run in the process. New York City-born midfielder of Nigerian descent, Owen Otasowie was included in Wolves' matchday...
Galatasaray's Onyekuru Takes Tally To Three Goals In Two Games With Bullet Header Vs Istanbul Basaksehir
Published: February 02, 2021
Henry Onyekuru scored for the second game running as Galatasaray thrashed Istanbul Basaksehir 3-0 at the Türk Telekom Stadyumu on Tuesday evening. Three Nigeria internationals were picked in the starting lineup, Onyekuru and Oghenekaro Etebo for the Lions and Azubuike Okechukwu for the visitors. In the 45th minu...
'He Will Leave Soon' - Dutch Pundit Predicts Super Eagles GK Will Depart Sparta Rotterdam Next Season
Published: February 02, 2021
Dutch football pundit Ruud van Os has predicted that goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will depart Sparta Rotterdam in the summer after putting himself in the shop window with a string of fine performances in the Dutch Eredivisie. The Nigeria international has cemented his place in Sparta Rotterdam's starting lineup with man...
Sparkak Moscow Official Comments On The Future Of Chelsea-Owned Winger Victor Moses
Published: February 02, 2021
Spartak Moscow public relations director Anton Fetisov has commented on the future of Chelsea-owned winger Victor Moses. The former Nigeria international joined the Red-Whites in October 2020 for a loan fee of 300,000 euros and a purchase clause set at five million euros. Spartak Moscow will make a decision on ...
Confirmed : Nigeria Youth International Joins Scottish Club Rangers On 4-Year Deal WEF Summer
Published: February 02, 2021
Scottish Premiership side Glasgow Rangers have announced the signing of Nigeria youth international Nnamdi Ofoborh from AFC Bournemouth on a four-year deal with effect from the summer. The Cherries are due training compensation as the central midfielder was offered a new contract in addition to being a player under...
Scott Parker Explains Why He Brought Josh Maja To Fulham On Deadline Day
Published: February 02, 2021
Manager Scott Parker has explained his thinking behind the signing of Bordeaux winger Josh Maja on transfer deadline day. The Nigeria international learnt his footballing trade at the Fulham academy before moves to Manchester City and Sunderland, so he won't have an issue adapting to life in the Premier League. ...
Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool, Bayern Interested In Aston Villa Midfielder Chukwuemeka
Published: February 02, 2021
Three Premier League giants and European champions Bayern Munich are part of the sweepstakes for talented Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. According to the Times UK, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on the 17-year-old with a view to a swoop in the near ...
'I Have To Be Honest' - Troost-Ekong Blames Himself For First Goal Conceded By Watford Vs QPR
Published: February 02, 2021
Watford missed the chance to close the gap on second-placed Swansea City following their shock 2-1 loss to Queens Park Rangers at Vicarage Road on Monday night. Troy Deeney put the Hornets ahead from the spot in the 52nd minute, only for Charlie Austin to restore parity through a header with seventeen minutes left ...