Everton Loanee Henry Beats Liverpool Striker Salah To African Player Of The Week
Published: January 23, 2019
Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru has been named the African Player of the Week for the period January 21st to 27th. French television network TV5Monde has selected a Team of the Week containing the eleven most outstanding African footballers playing in the main European Leagues and Onyekuru was their number one pick. ...
Chelsea Hero Lampard Fails To Convince Middlesbrough Bound Mikel To Join Derby County
Published: January 23, 2019
Middlesbrough are on the brink of announcing the signing of John Obi Mikel, with the player passing a medical and agreeing personal terms with the Championship outfit. The central midfielder had been linked with possible moves to Turkish and Chinese teams but his preferred location is England as he wants to be with hi...
Official : Croatian Champions Dinamo Zagreb Sign Ex-Nigeria U23 International
Published: January 22, 2019
Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb have signed one of the most in-form Nigerian players in Europe,  Iyayi Believe Atiemwen. The 22-year-old midfielder has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with Dinamo Zagreb, writes the official website of The Blues. The former Nigeria U23 international is joining Dinamo Zagreb...
Ex-Nigeria U23 Skipper Okechukwu Jets To Turkey Wednesday, Rizespor Unveil Awaziem
Published: January 22, 2019
The transfer of Pyramids FC star Azubuike Okechukwu to Turkish Super Lig outfit Rizespor is still in the works. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the defensive midfielder has a flight ticket and will jet into Turkey on Wednesday for the final rounds of talks with Rizespor. The Rio 2016 Olympic Games bronze me...
Done Deal: Ex-Watford Striker Once Hailed As The Nigerian Messi Joins New Club In England
Published: January 22, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Southern League Premier Division South Hendon FC have announced the signing of young Nigerian striker Ogo Obi on dual registration with Vanarama National League South side Wealdstone. Aged 20, Obi had been tipped for great things during his time at the Watford Academy, ...
Bournemouth, Watford Midfielders Omitted As Nigeria Announce U20 AFCON Roster
Published: January 22, 2019
Two midfielders on the books of Premier League clubs have been omitted from the Nigeria U20 roster for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Republic of the Nigeria. Watford wonderkid Jayden Bennetts and Bournemouth starlet Nnamdi Ofoborh will not display their wares when the tournament begins on February 2. ...
Middlesbrough In Talks With Chelsea Legend Obi Mikel
Published: January 22, 2019
EFL Championship outfit Middlesbrough have opened talks with Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel over a deal. Teesside Live is reporting that Middlesbrough remain interested in Mikel this month, with the midfielder returning to the North East for further discussions on Monday. The Chelsea legend held initial talks wit...
Nwakali Credits Man City For Aiding His Development As Kalmar Sign Midfielder On 4-Year Deal
Published: January 22, 2019
Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF have confirmed the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Chidiebere Nwakali on a four-year deal until the end of the 2022 season. The ex-Manchester City youth-teamer is joining Kalmar on a free transfer after mutually terminating his contract with Rakow Czestochowa in November ...
Six Takeaways From Performances of Nigerian Players In Europe Over The Weekend
Published: January 22, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi examines five lessons learned from the performances of some of Nigeria's star players over the weekend for their European clubs.1. Onyekuru Good For Bigger ClubsSuper Eagles striker Henry Onyekuru grabbed a hat trick as his Turkish Super Lig side Galatasary mauled Ankaragucu 6-0 on  Saturday evening.On...
Official : Super Eagles Striker Returns To Swedish Champions AIK For Third Spell
Published: January 22, 2019
Out of favor Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi has returned to Swedish Allsvenskan side AIK for a third spell. AIK Fotboll informs via their official website that they have reached an agreement with Obasi over a deal that will run for the whole of the 2019 season. The 32-year-old spent a portion of the 2016 and...
Tanimowo Puts In Impressive Shift As Brighton Knock Manchester United Out Of FA Youth Cup
Published: January 22, 2019
Brighton & Hove knocked one of the favorites, Manchester United out of the FA Youth Cup after an impressive 3-1 win at Leigh Sports Village on Monday evening. Nigerian right back Ayo Tanimowo put in an impressive shift against the Red Devils, playing as a fullback. The young Seagulls did not concede until a minu...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Ranked The Best Nigerian Player In Europe Ahead Of Ekong, Aina, Iwobi
Published: January 22, 2019
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has been ranked the best Nigerian player in the big five leagues in Europe (Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1) for the month of December. International Centre for Sports Studies - CIES Football Observatory has rated players on a match-by-match basis by taking into ...
Sunderland Reveal The Exact Figure To Sign Nigerian Goal Machine Linked With Cardiff, Crystal Palace
Published: January 22, 2019
Sunderland have told interested clubs that they will have to pay at least four million pounds to land Nigerian striker Josh Maja in the January transfer window. According to The Sun, Cardiff City are preparing a £2million bid for the former Super Eagles invitee which falls below the Black Cats valuation of the att...
Rizespor On Brink Of Deal For Two Defensive-Minded Nigeria Internationals
Published: January 22, 2019
Turkish Super Lig outfit Rizespor are on the verge of announcing the capture of two defensive-minded Super Eagles stars, according to reports.  Ajans53.com says Chidozie Awaziem and Azubuike Okechukwu will join Rizespor on loan for the remainder of the 2018-2019 season, subject to a routine medical. Awaziem will...
Three Chelsea Loanees, Iwobi, Henry, Etebo, Chukwueze Named In Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: January 21, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performing players from last week in its team of the week, thus. GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): Akpeyi helped the Chilli Boys record a 2-0 victory over Maritzburg United in the PSL, their first in 2019.DefendersFikayo Tomori (Derby County): The Chelsea loanee went th...