Super Eagles invitee gives his approval to Rangers loan capture of Man Utd's Ivory Coast star
Published: January 27, 2022
2021 Super Eagles invitee Calvin Bassey has apparently endorsed Rangers acquisition of Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo on a temporary basis from Manchester United. The Nigeria hopeful has given his approval of the transfer of the exciting African winger by liking a post from Rangers announcing the signing of Di...
Southampton interested in Nigeria-eligible midfielder 14 years after Chelsea beat them to signature
Published: January 27, 2022
Faustino Anjorin is reportedly attracting interest from English Premier League club Southampton few days before the close of the January transfer window. The Daily Mail is reporting that the Saints are keen on landing the Anglo-Nigerian before deadline day despite the attacking midfielder currently on a season-long l...
The reason Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is angry and disappointed
Published: January 27, 2022
According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno via Area Napoli, Victor Osimhen is angry and disappointed that he missed out on the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in addition to his complex recovery from injury. The Napoli striker was originally included in Nigeria's 28-man squad for the ongoing tournament in Cameroon but was fo...
Rangers boss reveals why he resisted the temptation to include Aribo in squad vs Livingston
Published: January 27, 2022
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed that Joe Aribo has returned to Glasgow after international duty with the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.   The Nigeria number 10 is at the disposal of the Dutch football tactician for upcoming Scottish Premiership games against Ross County, Celt...
Confirmed : MLS club Columbus Crew loan in Real Zaragoza's Nigerian midfielder
Published: January 27, 2022
Through their official website, Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew have announced the acquisition of versatile Nigerian midfielder James Igbekeme on loan from Spanish Segunda Division club Real Zaragoza. The 26-year-old will spend the entirety of the 2022 MLS season at Columbus Crew who have retained a purchase ...
'I could be going out on loan' - Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian RB makes revelation about temporary transfer
Published: January 27, 2022
Arsenal right-back Ryan Alebiosu has made a revelation about a potential loan transfer away from the Emirates Stadium as from the January transfer window.   The Anglo-Nigerian is pushing to break into Arsenal's first team having been included in the matchday 20 for their last two matches against Liverpool (Carabao Cu...
Done deal : Kalu becomes fifth Nigerian player signed by Watford in 2021-2022
Published: January 26, 2022
Through their official website, English Premier League club Watford have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu from French Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux. The Golden Boot Soccer Academy product has signed a contract with the Hornets until the end of the 2024-2025 season. Kalu is the fifth Nigerian pl...
Cardiff City interested in signing 2015 Nigeria U23 invitee ahead of transfer deadline
Published: January 26, 2022
2015 Nigeria U23 invitee Uche Ikpeazu is being linked with a departure from Championship outfit Middlesbrough before the close of the January transfer window on Monday.   Football Insider says Cardiff City are interested in signing the Reading academy product this month but have to fend off competition for the Anglo-...
Nigeria handed boost as Southampton star shuns Black Stars ahead of 2022 World Cup playoff
Published: January 26, 2022
Southampton center back Mohammed Salisu has turned down a potential call-up to Ghana's Black Stars ahead of the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup playoff matches with West African rivals Nigeria in March. The 22-year-old was born in Ghana and also qualifies to represent the country through his parents but has no in...
Hammarby chief scout responds to Amoo's link with Glasgow Rangers
Published: January 26, 2022
Speculation linking Nigeria underage international Akinkunmi Amoo with a move to Glasgow Rangers before the close of the January transfer window are incorrect. The 2019 U17 World Cup star made a splash in his first full season with Hammarby with a goal involvement of 18 (13 goals, 5 assists) in 36 appearances in do...
'You are the best' - Many Nigerian ladies stand by Okoye as GK breaks his silence
Published: January 26, 2022
Maduka Okoye has taken to social media to break his silence following the Super Eagles' elimination from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after a shock 1-0 loss to Tunisia on Sunday. The Watford loanee and Everton winger Alex Iwobi have both been scapegoated by the fans and media for the defeat to the north Africa...
Olayinka's mentee joins him at Slavia; new clubs for ex-AC Milan striker, Dream Team VI winger
Published: January 26, 2022
Three Nigerian attack-minded players have changed clubs within the last five days, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Peter Olayinka will re-join Slavia Prague after Africa Cup of Nations duty with his mentee turned rival waiting to welcome him. Nigerian winger Yira Sor has signed a multi-year contract with Slavia Prag...
AFCON 2019 top scorer sends message to Martial after Man Utd striker seals loan move to Sevilla
Published: January 26, 2022
Odion Ighalo has wished Anthony Martial well after the Manchester United striker completed his loan move to La Liga side Sevilla on Tuesday following a successful medical. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer with five goals was teammates with Martial at the Red Devils for a year, on loan from Chinese club Shan...
16yo younger brother of cap-tied Swiss intl of Nigerian descent joins Bayer Leverkusen
Published: January 26, 2022
Isaiah Okafor, the younger brother of Red Bull Salzburg striker Noah Okafor, has taken to social media to announce his transfer to German Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.   Aged sixteen, the younger Okafor is eligible to represent the Nigeria national teams as well as Switzerland where he was born, unlike his...
'He's really good' - Feyenoord striker reveals his admiration for ex-Arsenal & Man Utd star RVP
Published: January 26, 2022
Feyenoord's Cyriel Dessers has revealed his admiration for former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, branding the iconic retired Netherlands international 'really good'. Van Persie is the top Dutch goalscorer in Premier League history with 144 goals combined for Arsenal and Manchester United and...