Official : IK Sirius Sign Nigerian Striker Involved In 27 Goals In 2018
Published: January 28, 2019
IK Sirius Fotboll have completed the signing of Nigerian striker John Junior Igbarumah following a successful trial, writes the Allsvenskan side on their official website. An agreement was reached on Sunday, paving the way for the 26-year-old to ink a two-year deal with IK Sirius on Monday morning. Commenting on...
Brighton & Hove Sweat On Fitness Of Leon Balogun Ahead Of Trip To Fulham
Published: January 28, 2019
Brighton & Hove are sweating on Leon Balogun's fitness ahead of tomorrow evening's Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Nigeria international center back had been tipped by almost everyone to play his second game in the Emirates FA Cup against West Brom but wasn't even included in the 18-man s...
Eagles Coach Rohr Monitoring The Progress Of Recovering Injured Players Ahmed Musa & Ebuehi
Published: January 28, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said that he's monitoring the progress of recovering injured Super Eagles stars Ahmed Musa and Tyronne Ebuehi ahead of the international matches against Seychelles and Egypt in March. While Benfica's Ebuehi has not kicked a ball in a competitive game this season after suffering a r...
Nigerian TOTW: Three Chelsea Loanees Start In Defense; Obi Mikel, Awoniyi, Akpom, Success Make The Cut
Published: January 28, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the past week in its Team of the week, thus.GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): Akpeyi helped the Chilli Boys beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in their Cup meeting at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.DefendersFikayo Tomori (Derby County): Tomori started and completed his...
New Monaco Coach Wants Emenalo Out As Campos Is Tipped To Replace Ex-Chelsea Transfer Guru
Published: January 28, 2019
Former Chelsea Technical Director Michael Emenalo is on the verge of being given the boot by the Monaco hierarchy and this has led to speculation that Lille's sporting director Luís Campos will return to the Principality club to take charge of recruitment of players and scouting. According to French sports daily L...
Aina Shines, Sees Yellow As Torino Shock Inter Milan
Published: January 27, 2019
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was in brilliant form Sunday evening for his Italian Serie A side Torino who defeated ten man Inter Milan 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.Torino's goal was scored by Armando Izzo in the 35th minute albeit the home side created far more goal scoring chances.The on loan Chelsea def...
'Even If Ronaldo Is In Super Eagles, We Have To Play As A Team' - Etebo On AFCON Chances
Published: January 27, 2019
Stoke City midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has emphasized that the Super Eagles must play as a team if they are to succeed at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Egypt this summer. The likes of Samuel Kalu, Samuel Chukwueze, Kenneth Omeruo and Ola Aina are making waves for their respective European clubs but the ...
Ex-Arsenal Striker Akpom, FC Zürich's Odey On Target As Clubs Record Big Wins
Published: January 27, 2019
Two Nigerian strikers Chuba Akpom and Stephen Odey were on target for their European clubs on Sunday, January 27. In the Greek Super League, Arsenal product Akpom put in his best display since his summer move to PAOK from the Gunners after notching a brace and providing an assist in his side's 4-0 rout of OFI. Th...
'Newcastle United Players Know I'm Physically Strong' - Watford's Success Reacts To FA Cup Goal
Published: January 27, 2019
Nigeria international Isaac Success came out on top in his physical battle with three Newcastle United central defenders as Watford progressed to the next round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening. The Hornets number ten capped off a fine individual display when he bundled home from close range to make it 2-0 right a...
Awaziem Lands Firmly On His Feet As Rizespor Climb Out Of Relegation Zone On Debut
Published: January 27, 2019
Rizespor have climbed out of the relegation zone following their 3-1 win against Akhisarspor on match day nineteen in the Turkish Super Lig. The game at the çaykur Didi Stadyumu (Rize) did see Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem make his competitive debut for Rizespor, five days after completing a loan move to t...
'One Of The Standout Moments Of My Career' - Brighton Striker Delighted To Score First Goal For Nigeria
Published: January 27, 2019
Brighton & Hove striker Ini Umotong has described her maiden international goal as one of the standout moments of her career. The Super Falcons finished third in the maiden Wuhua Four-Nation Tournament in China thanks to their 4-1 win over Romania and Umotong completed the scoring in the 83rd minute after coming of...
Bordeaux New Boy Sends Message To Sunderland Fans After Acrimonious Departure From Stadium Of Light
Published: January 27, 2019
Former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja has taken to social media to send a message to everyone connected with Sunderland after sealing a transfer to Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux on Saturday, January 26. Maja departed the Stadium of Light in acrimonious circumstances after he refused to sign a new deal on the advice of his...
Manchester United Hero Labels Ehizibue 'Brave' For Snubbing Genoa After Passing Medical
Published: January 27, 2019
Manchester United hero Jaap Stam has hailed Nigerian defender Kingsley Ehizibue after he snubbed a move to Italian club Genoa despite passing a medical. Both Genoa and PEC Zwolle had reached an agreement for the transfer of the right back with a transfer fee of between 2-3 million euros being mooted, only for the 2...
'He Is A Quality Player' - Middlesbrough Boss' Thoughts On Mikel After Debut
Published: January 27, 2019
One of the positives taken from Middlesbrough's disappointing 1-1 draw with Newport County in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday was the impressive display of John Obi Mikel. Boro manager Tony Pulis has said that Mikel's 62 minute cameo was an indication of his quality despite his inactivity for clu...
Chelsea & Liverpool Loanees, Rotherham's Ajayi, Bradford City's Akpan, Osimhen Score For Euro Clubs
Published: January 27, 2019
Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target for their respective European clubs in league matches on Saturday, January 26. In the EFL Championship, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has now tallied 19 goals in the league alone after netting a brace as Aston Villa defeated Ipswich Town 2-1. The England...