Italy Identify Liverpool-Bound Striker Of Nigerian Descent As England's Biggest Threat
Published: June 07, 2017
The Italians are wary of Chelsea striker of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke ahead of Thursday's game against England in the semifinal of the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup.The Young Lions qualified for the last four after beating Mexico 1-0 courtesy of Solanke's strike two minutes into the second half, and Inter Milan defend...
Top Five Performers Super Eagles Training: Arsenal's Iwobi, Etebo Among Standouts
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles continued preparations for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, with a training session held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Wednesday morning.Based on the practice game between Team A and Team B, the standout performers were Alex Iwobi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kayode O...
West Ham Overtake Arsenal In Race For Super Eagles Striker Henry?
Published: June 07, 2017
West Ham have overtaken Arsenal in the race for the signature of Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru, according to Sky Sports.Belgian club Eupen are willing to sell the striker if an interested club meet the £7.85m release clause inserted into his contract.West Ham and Arsenal are battling for the signature of Onyeku...
Brighton Defender Of Nigerian Descent, Akindele Make Canada Provisional Squad For Gold Cup
Published: June 07, 2017
Two players of Nigerian descent Sam Adekugbe and Tesho Akindele have been named in a 40-man provisional roster by Canada manager Octavio Zambrano ahead of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.The squad will be reduced to 23 after a home international friendly match against Curaçao on June 14 in Montréal. Brighton & Hove defend...
South Africa Captain Talks Tough : We Know Uyo, Twenty Five Soldiers Coming To Nigeria
Published: June 07, 2017
South Africa national team captain Thulani Hlatshwayo has shared his thoughts on the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria.In their last five visits to Nigeria, Bafana Bafana have not been able to pick up a win, but those stats appear spurious on current form because they have drawn their last three...
Official : Kenneth Otigba Joins Ferencvaros After Eight Years With SC Heerenveen
Published: June 07, 2017
Through official channels, Dutch Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen have announced that they have struck a deal with Ferencváros over the transfer of Kenneth Otigba.The defender's transfer to the Green Eagles will become activated on July 1, when his contract with Heerenveen would have ended.Otigba began his playing days w...
Nigerian-Born Winger Who Played On Same Team As Arsenal's Iwobi Wanted By Watford
Published: June 07, 2017
Premier League side Watford are being linked with a move for Nigerian-born winger Fred Onyedinma, according to reports from England.Onyedinma will walk away from newly promoted Championship side Millwall as a free agent at the end of this month if he doesn't append his signature to the new deal that he has been offered...
Eagles Training Day 2 : Ogu Shines As CB, Alhassan Dazzles, Akpeyi Dropped & Confirmed Lineups
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles rounded up their training on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's African Cup of Nations qualifier with a practice match between Team A and Team B, which ended goalless.The players were all wearing green tops at the start of training, but Team A had to wear blue training tops before the start of the pract...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Scores Wonder Goal Against Akpeyi, Ekong Also A Sharpshooter
Published: June 07, 2017
Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi scored a wonder goal against Daniel Akpeyi during training on Wednesday morning at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.During shooting practice, the Hale End Academy product embarrassed the Chippa United goalkeeper, lobbing the ball over him and into the net, but the initial instructio...
Super Eagles Training Session Wednesday, First Thirty Minutes : Here's What Happened
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles continued their preparations for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, with another training session held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium this morning.The players arrived the stadium at 1006 hours, laced their boots and juggled with the ball, then manager Gerno...
Super Eagles Public Enemy Number One To Be Patched Up Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: June 07, 2017
South Africa manager Stuart Baxter is sweating on the fitness of his danger man Tokelo Rantie ahead of the visit to Lagos on Wednesday, June 10 for an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria.By all indications, Rantie will be patched up before the squad hops on a plane bound for Lagos, with the former Bournemo...
Newcastle United Closing On Deal For Chelsea's Nigerian Hitman
Published: June 07, 2017
English Premier League new boys Newcastle United are closing on a deal for England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham.Various reports in the United Kingdom suggest that the agreement will be in place before the Chelsea striker travels with the England squad for the European U21 Championship in Poland.A...
ADO Den Haag Defender Ebuehi Warns South Africa : We Are Winning
Published: June 07, 2017
ADO Den Haag talent Tyronne Ebuehi says it is important to pick up three points when the Super Eagles begin the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa, and believes Nigeria have the players that can do the business.However, the Dutch-born defender remains wary of the South Africans, pointing out that th...
Eagles First Training : Arsenal Whizkid Stars, Alhassan Pushing For Starting Shirt & Confirmed Lineups
Published: June 06, 2017
Akwa United offensive all-rounder Alhassan Ibrahim is pushing for a starting shirt against South Africa, in what would be his competitive debut for the national team if that comes to pass, having impressed the coaching staff during the training session on Tuesday.Twenty players were divided into two groups, with Team A...
Chelsea Defender Omeruo, Musa Arrive In Uyo; Onazi To Captain Team Vs RSA
Published: June 06, 2017
Two Premier League players in the shape of Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa and Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo have joined the national team's camp in Uyo ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier versus South Africa.Thus, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will run the rule over all the players he has called up for the...