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...
Official : Central Midfielder Inks New Deal With Manchester United Until 2023
Published: January 21, 2019
Through a press release published on their official website, Manchester United have informed that Scott McTominay has committed his future to the club after inking a new long-term contract. The agreement between club and player will keep the central midfielder at Old Trafford until at least June 30, 2023, with the o...
Bordeaux No. 10 Kalu Joins PSG Duo Mbappe, Neymar In Ligue 1 TOTW
Published: January 21, 2019
Nigeria national-teamer Samuel Kalu has been named in Whoscored.com's Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in the French Ligue 1. The Bordeaux number ten is joined in the Team of the Week by some illustrious names such as Paris Saint-Germain offensive quartet Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, ángel Di María and ...
Official : Ex-Barcelona Striker Shakes Hands With Egyptian Club Al-Masry SC
Published: January 21, 2019
Nigeria international Ezekiel Bassey has completed a move to Egyptian Premier League side Al Masry Sporting Club. The 22-year-old has committed his future to Al Masry until June 2022 after putting pen to paper on a three-and-a-half year deal, the club stated on the official website. Bassey rejoined Akwa United f...
Rangers Join Celtic, West Ham, Middlesbrough In Race For 16-Goal Nigerian Striker
Published: January 21, 2019
Scottish Premiership side Rangers have joined the race to sign Nigerian striker Josh Maja this month. According to the Sunday People, via thisisfutbol.com, Rangers are prepared to challenge Glasgow rivals Celtic for the services of the Sunderland wonderkid. Maja has 16 goals for the Black Cats from 30 appearances...
Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Repeats The Feat He Achieved 17 Months Ago
Published: January 21, 2019
Taiwo Awoniyi has repeated the feat he achieved seventeen months ago after scoring on his second debut for Royal Excel Mouscron as they registered a 2-1 win over KV Oostende in the Belgian First Division A on Sunday night. The former Nigeria U23 international had celebrated a goal on his first debut for Royal Excel...