Nigerian-Born Midfielder Likened To Kante Trains With Arsenal First Team Pre-Southampton
Published: January 26, 2021
Tim Akinola,19, was invited to train with Arsenal's first team before their trip to the South Coast, where they take on Southampton in the English Premier League on Tuesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Kogi-born starlet and another central midfielder of Nigerian parentage in Miguel Azeez were spotted tra...
'Onyedinma Is A Good Player' - Crystal Palace Icon Praises Wycombe Winger For Goal Vs Spurs
Published: January 25, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur are through to the last sixteen of the Emirates FA Cup and will travel to Liverpool to face Everton in the next round following their 4-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park on Monday night.   Four players of Nigerian descent were included in Wycombe Wanderers matchday squad, with Fred Onyedinm...
Photo Confirmation : Super Eagles Winger Joins German Bundesliga Club Cologne On Loan
Published: January 25, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, German Bundesliga club Cologne have confirmed the signing of Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis on loan from Belgian champions Club Brugge. The 23-year-old winger will spend the remainder of the 2020-2021 campaign at Cologne. He has made 13 appearances for Club ...
Official : Onyekuru Returns To Galatasaray For Third Loan Spell; Winger To Earn N431.3 Million
Published: January 25, 2021
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru has returned to Galatasaray for a third loan spell, the Turkish Super Lig giants officially announced on Monday. Following a successful medical at the Medical Park Bahçelievler, a signing ceremony was held at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex Türk Telekom Stadium with President ...
Southend United Want Arsenal-Owned Midfielder Olayinka On A Longer Loan Deal
Published: January 25, 2021
League Two club Southend United are looking to extend the loan deal for Arsenal-owned midfielder James Olayinka until the end of the 2020-2021 season. The Nigerian youngster joined the Seasiders on a temporary basis in October and the agreement between the two clubs expires on January 27. Though Olayinka faces up...
Official : Norwich City Loan Out Teenage Striker Omotoye To Swindon Town
Published: January 25, 2021
EFL League One club Swindon Town have officially announced the signing of highly-rated Nigerian striker Tyrese Omotoye from Norwich City, subject to EFL and FA clearance. The 18-year-old has been loaned out by Norwich City for the remainder of the season in order for him to get more first team opportunities. Omo...
PSV Eindhoven Winger Madueke Faces Spell On The Sidelines
Published: January 25, 2021
PSV Eindhoven's Nigerian winger Nonso Madueke faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a muscle-related injury in the first half of the 2-0 win over RKC Waalwijk last weekend. The former Tottenham Hotspur youth-teamer had to make way for Donyell Malen in the 23rd minute. Madueke will undergo an MRI scan ...
Snapped : Arteta Promotes Teenage Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder To First Team Training Pre-Southampton
Published: January 25, 2021
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted teenage Nigeria-eligible midfielder Miguel Azeez to first team training ahead of his side's English Premier League meeting with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday, January 26. The Gunners have published pictures of the training session at London Colney and it is confirm...
West Brom Boss Allardyce Confirms Interest In Super Eagles Captain
Published: January 25, 2021
West Brom manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed that the Baggies are interested in signing free agent Ahmed Musa in the January transfer window. West Brom have requested a UK visa for the two-time World Cupper and he's expected to arrive in the West Midlands this week for a routine medical. With only 15 goals score...
Official : Defender With 150 International Caps Extends Contract With Chelsea
Published: January 25, 2021
Chelsea have informed through their official website that 150-capped Norway international Maren Mjelde has extended her contract with the club. The 31-year-old is now contracted to the Blues until until June 2022, with the club having an option for a further 12 months. Since joining Chelsea FC Women in January 2...
Everton Hopeful Iwobi Will Be Fit To Face Ndidi's Leicester City On Wednesday
Published: January 25, 2021
Everton are hopeful that Alex Iwobi will be back in action when they tackle Wilfred Ndidi's Leicester City in the English Premier League on Wednesday, January 27. The Nigeria international was not available for selection as the Toffees made it to the last sixteen of the Emirates FA Cup, thrashing Sheffield Wednesday...
'He's Our Diamond' - Paunovic Explains Why Reading Jewel Olise Was Left On Bench Vs Preston
Published: January 25, 2021
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has explained the rationale behind his decision to leave France youth international of Nigerian descent Michael Olise on the bench during his side's goalless draw with Preston North End on Sunday. Olise had been rated as doubtful for the match after suffering a shoulder injury agains...
Walsall's Adebayo Named In League Two TOTW Ahead Of Potential Move To Hearts
Published: January 25, 2021
Walsall striker Elijah Adebayo has been recognized for his outstanding performance this past weekend, with the Sky Bet League Two naming him in its Team of the Week, powered by Whoscored.com ratings. The Fulham Academy product put up a man-of-the-match performance as Walsall secured a 3-1 win over Port Vale, nettin...
Everton-Linked Striker Zirkzee Drawing Interest From Italian Super Club
Published: January 25, 2021
Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee is attracting interest from two-time European champions Juventus, according to reports. Tuttosport via Calciomercato  says Juventus is monitoring the Netherlands U21 international of Nigerian parentage and face competition from Serie A rivals Parma. Zirkzee has also been lin...
Italian Champions Juventus Keeping Tabs On Fulham's Nigeria-Eligible Center Back
Published: January 25, 2021
Italian champions Juventus are keeping tabs on Fulham's Nigeria-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Turin-based sports daily Tuttosport has reported that Juventus are among the clubs tracking the Manchester City academy product with a view to a possible move in the summer transfer window. Although Adarabioyo is ...