Goalkeeper Oluwayemi Given New Tottenham Deal; Five Nigeria-Eligible Players Retained
Published: June 08, 2019
Nigerian goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi has been offered a new deal by Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the new season. Oluwayemi impressed last term, posting 8 shutouts in 17 appearances in the U18 Premier League while conceding 13 goals. The 18-year-old joined Tottenham Hotspur full-time in Ju...
2019 WWC : Chelsea's Norway Star Thorisdottir Predicts Difficult Clash Against Physical Nigeria
Published: June 08, 2019
Nigeria's quest to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup for the second time begins on Saturday with the African champions taking on Scandinavian giants Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims. The Norwegian team is filled with stars such as Maria Thorisdottir and Maren Mjelde who are both on t...
Mikel, Iwobi, Aina, Omeruo Start As Rohr Names Starting Line-up Vs Zimbabwe
Published: June 08, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named his starting line-up for the pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly against Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.With uncertainty over the fitness of Katsina United's Ikechukwu Ezenwa, South African-based Daniel Akpeyi has been sel...
Confirmed : Former Golden Eaglets Star Released By Leicester City
Published: June 08, 2019
Nigeria U17 World Cup-winning midfielder Habib Makanjuola has been released by former Premier League champions Leicester City. The Premier League have confirmed that nine players on the books of The Foxes, including Makanjuola, have not been retained for the 2019-2020 season. The 20-year-old is departing the King...
Ighalo, Ezenwa Undergo Special Gym Session On Saturday Ahead Of Friendly Vs Zimbabwe
Published: June 08, 2019
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo and goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa underwent special gym sessions at the Golden Tulip Hotel Asaba on Saturday afternoon, reports allnigeriasoccer.com. The two players were the only Eagles stars that were seen heading for the exercises around 12.45 pm and completed it within 20 minutes wi...
Dream Team VII Winger Linked With Sensational Move To Arsenal
Published: June 08, 2019
Nigeria U23 international Emmanuel Dennis is being linked with a sensational move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window.  Turkish sports daily Fanatik claims the Club Brugge winger is attracting interest from Arsenal and Lyon and both clubs have made a bid in the region of 12 million pounds to the Belgian First ...
Alex Iwobi Headlines List Of Eleven Nigerian Players Retained By Arsenal
Published: June 08, 2019
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi headlines the list of eleven players of Nigerian descent retained by Arsenal for the 2019-2020 season. Clubs must submit their retained and released lists to the Premier League by the third Saturday in May. Nigeria U23 international Kelechi Nwakali has also been retained by the North...
Official : Manchester United Confirm Nigerian Defender Will Move Onto Pastures New
Published: June 08, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have confirmed that American-born Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde will be departing the club once his contract expires on June 30, 2019. The one-cap United States international, who remains eligible to wear the colours of the S...
Rohr On Why German-Born GK Was Not Invited To Eagles; Akpeyi, Uzoho & Ezenwa Solidarity
Published: June 08, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Fortuna Düsseldorf netminder Maduka Okoye would have been invited to the national team if not for injury. The Super Eagles goalkeeping position has been an area of debate and concern following the retirement of Carl Ikeme due to health related issues and the problem...
Norway vs Nigeria : Chelsea Defender Mjelde And Barcelona Striker Oshoala Among The Four Players To Watch Out For
Published: June 08, 2019
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin their World Cup campaign when they tackle The Grasshoppers of Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday evening.Much has been said about the upcoming fixture and both sides will hope to start the tournament with an impressive victory.Thomas Dennerby's side consists of some ...
Ahmed Musa On Why Super Eagles Can Go All The Way, Defends Move To Al-Nassr
Published: June 07, 2019
Former Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa believes that the Super Eagles can go far at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations because of the quality strikers in their ranks. The Super Eagles players are often praised or are criticized by the fans on social media depending on their performance, and Musa says he pays litt...
Official : Flying Eagles Star Departs Manchester City After Thirteen Years
Published: June 07, 2019
Nigeria U20 international Tom Dele-Bashiru has been released by Manchester City,  the Premier League confirmed through their official website on Friday. The central midfielder is departing the Premier League champions thirteen years after he first joined the club. Tom Dele-Bashiru leaves as a free agent on July ...
Official : Uwakwe Offered New Deal By Chelsea; Eight Other Nigeria-Eligible Players Retained
Published: June 07, 2019
Chelsea have submitted their retained list to the Premier League ahead of the 2019-2020 season. In their player update, the 2019 Europa League winners confirmed that England youth international of Nigerian descent, Tariq Uwakwe has been offered a new contract. The midfielder would be classed as a free agent come ...
Confirmed : Tottenham Hotspur Snap Up Promising Nigerian Attacker
Published: June 07, 2019
Through a statement on their official webpage, English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of talented Nigerian striker Kion Etete. The financial terms and duration of contract signed by the teenager have not been disclosed by the North London club. Aged 17, Etete was offered a contr...
2019 WWC: Nigeria Coach, Captain List The Best Qualities Of Oshoala Ahead Of Opener Vs Norway
Published: June 07, 2019
Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby and captain Desire Oparanozie attended the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of their World Cup opener against Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims on Saturday evening. The Swedish football tactician and striker were full of praise for Oshoala and they are convinced that ...