Why Ighalo Finally Made Watford Starting XI After He Was Initially Omitted
Published: January 01, 2017
Odion Ighalo was included in Watford’s starting line-up against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon at the last minute before the start of the Premier League clash.Initially named on the bench, the Nigeria international replaced Juan Camilo Zuniga in the line-up after the Colombian wing-back injured his ankle i...
Official : First Class Graduate In Economics, Akinola Joins Barnet
Published: January 01, 2017
Sky Bet League Two side Barnet have announced via their official webpage that they have struck a deal with Braintree Town as regards to the signing of Simeon Akinola.Though the duration of the contract signed by the offensive all-rounder has not yet been disclosed, Barnet paid 40,000 pounds before acquiring him from th...
Ideye Bids Farewell To 2016 With A Personal Message To Nigerian Fans, Well-wishers
Published: January 01, 2017
Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye bid farewell to 2016 with a personal message to his fans and well-wishers on Instagram. The Nigeria national-teamer enjoyed success on the pitch in 2016, winning the Greek Super League with the Reds and his form earned him a recall to the Super Eagles for two crucial World Cup qualifiers....
Sunderland Striker Anichebe Ruled Out For Three Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Published: January 01, 2017
Victor Anichebe faces a minimum of three weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an injury in Sunderland’s 4-1 loss to Burnley on Saturday in the Premier League.Anichebe limped off in the closing minutes of the first half at Turf Moor, and Black Cats manager David Moyes has confirmed that the Nigeria internationa...
Lokomotiv Moscow Put Ex-Milan Talent Henty Ezekiel On Transfer List
Published: December 31, 2016
Henty Ezekiel’s days at Russian Premier League outfit Lokomotiv Moscow are numbered, according to reports emanating from the Russian Press. Match TV says the Flying Sport Academy product has been declared surplus to requirements and the Railway Men are willing to listen to offers for the Nigerian striker in the J...
Eberechi Eze Close To Joining Queens Park Rangers First Team
Published: December 31, 2016
Promising British-born Nigerian talent Eberechi Eze is inching closer to his competitive debut for Queens Park Rangers after making their 18-man squad for Saturday’s Championship game versus Wolverhampton Wanderers.The attacking midfielder was drafted into the match day squad after a string of imperious displays ...
EPL Wrap: Moses & Chelsea Equal Record; Robson-Kanu Scores Blinder; Anichebe Injured; Ogbonna Cautioned; Iheanacho, Ejaria Make Bench
Published: December 31, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 31.Victor Anichebe was forced off with injury as Sunderland were humiliated 4-1 by Burnley at Turf Moor. The Nigeria international was replaced before the start of the second half.Young stars Joel Asoro and J...
Official : Nigerian Striker Obafemi Joins The Blues
Published: December 31, 2016
Nigerian striker Afolabi Obafemi has signed a contract with Wingate & Finchley, the Ryman League Premier Division club have announced via official channels.Aged 22, he joins The Blues from Staines Town and previously had spells with Bedford Town, Welling United, Billericay Town and Hayes & Yeading United.His ot...
Highest Nigerian Goalscorer In England For 2016 Makes EFL Team Of The Season
Published: December 31, 2016
Prolific Barnet striker John Akinde has been named in the EFL Team of the Season for the 2016 calendar year.In a 3-4-3 formation, the English-born Nigerian attacker led the frontline alongside Will Grigg (Wigan Athletic) and  Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers).The official website of EFL writes : “Akinde leads th...
Sheyi Ojo Scores But Forced Off With Injury As Liverpool Draw Eight-Goal Thriller
Published: December 31, 2016
England youth international Sheyi Ojo is making quick progress in his bid to return to match fitness before rejoining the first team of Liverpool in the second half of the 2016-2017 season.The winger was on target as The Reds U23 team played out an entertaining 4-4 draw versus Wigan Athletic in a scrimmage on Friday af...
FK Partizani On Brink Of Deal For Mathew Boniface Godson
Published: December 31, 2016
Albanian Superliga club FK Partizani Tirana are on the verge of announcing the capture of Mathew Boniface Godson, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. One of the soap operas of the summer transfer market involved Godson, who had agreed terms to link up with champions KF Skënderbeu Korçë only for him to su...
In-form Chelsea Loanee Tammy Abraham Scores 15th Goal Of The Season
Published: December 31, 2016
Bristol City lost 2-1 to Ipswich Town on game week 24 in the EFL Championship on Friday, December 30.The home team took the lead in the 39th minute, scoring through Kevin Bru, and the visitors did not respond until six minutes out of intermission through Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham.The Nigeria target calmly finished f...
Arsenal, Leicester City Send Scouts To Run The Rule Over Nigeria Rising Star Etebo
Published: December 30, 2016
Representatives of top European teams were at Estádio Do Dragão on Thursday night to witness the Portuguese Taça da Liga game between Porto and CD Feirense (1-1).The well informed Twitter account Scouts in Attendance has reported that Arsenal and Leicester City scouts watched the match, and suggest...
(Photos) Super Eagles GK Daniel Akpeyi Marries Pretty Emmanuella
Published: December 30, 2016
Super Eagles glovesman Daniel Akpeyi got married to his longtime girlfriend Eberi-Kalu Emmanuella Uwaeze on Thursday, December 29 in Abiriba, Abia State. Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that the traditional wedding ceremony was attended by a number of Super Eagles players, his former teammates, close friends and...
Chelsea Boss Hints Ola Aina Will Act As Understudy To Victor Moses
Published: December 30, 2016
Answering questions from reporters at Friday’s press conference, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hinted that the young Nigerian right-back Ola Aina will continue to be the understudy to Victor Moses in the second half of this season because he is trusted. Aina has made two substitute appearances in the Premier ...