Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Finally Living Up To His Billing As A Future Star, Nets Third League Goal
Published: May 18, 2017
Taiwo Awoniyi is finally living up to his billing as a future star, with the Nigeria U23 international finding the net for the third game in a row in a playoff game staged at the JenS Vesting Stadion between Emmen and NEC Nijmegen.Awoniyi came off the bench on the hour mark before scoring to give the visitors a 3-1 lea...
Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali Scores Third Goal Of The Season
Published: May 18, 2017
MVV Maastricht were held to a 1-1 draw by SC Cambuur in the semifinal of the playoffs at the De Geusselt (Maastricht) on Thursday night.Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali opened the scoring in the ninth minute but his goal was cancelled out nine minutes later by Sander van de Streek.The SC Cambuur defenders fail...
Eupen Wonderkid Earns Maiden Nigeria Call-Up, Replaces Kayode; Eagles To Play Togo
Published: May 18, 2017
Gernot Rohr has called up Belgium –based forward Henry Onyekuru in place of Austria Wien FC poacher Olanrewaju Kayode, who is being held back by club engagement, for the national team's get-together in France.The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Eagles will play two international friendly matc...
Everton, West Brom & Middlebsrough Watch Onyekuru Score 22nd Goal Of The Season
Published: May 18, 2017
Representatives of four current Premier League clubs traveled to Belgium to watch the in-demand Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru this week.ESPN says Everton, West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough all scouted the Eupen wonderkid in the Belgian First Division A playoff match against Mouscron-Péruwelz on ...
Official : Former Barcelona Youth-Team Skipper Ekpolo Offered New Deal By Fleetwood Town
Published: May 18, 2017
EFL League One outfit Fleetwood Town have confirmed their retained list following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 campaign. Nigeria U23 international Godswill Ekpolo might remain at The Fishermen next season as he has been offered a new contract. The former Barcelona youth-team skipper joined Fleetwood Town in No...
West Ham, Everton, Borussia Dortmund Set To Spark Bidding War For City's Iheanacho
Published: May 18, 2017
West Ham are mulling over a move for Manchester City's Nigeria international striker Kelechi Iheanacho. The Citizens are prepared to listen to offers for Iheanacho to assist them have more funds to do transfer business in the summer, according to Standard Sport. Borussia Dortmund, Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen and...
Wolverhampton Wanderers Defender Iorfa A Target For Derby County
Published: May 18, 2017
EFL Championship side Derby County are being linked with a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Dominic Iorfa. The Express and Star says the England U21 international would command a transfer fee in the region of £4 million. Iorfa has plenty of experience in the Championship, with 83 starts under his belt...
Official : Super Eagles Star Released By Relegated Blackburn Rovers
Published: May 18, 2017
This is official. Nigeria international Hope Akpan will have to look for a new employer before the start of next season.After holding talks with the central midfielder, Blackburn Rovers have informed him that he will not be offered a new deal when his contract comes to an end next month.Akpan joined Blackburn Rovers in...
Official : Ex-Chelsea Goalscoring Defender Ayo Obileye Available For Sale
Published: May 18, 2017
Former Chelsea defender Ayo Obileye has been transfer-listed by Vanarama National League club Eastleigh, meaning he is available for sale in the summer transfer window.Obileye joined Eastleigh last summer, and has been unable to break into starting eleven despite scoring important goals for the club from his defensive ...
Super Eagles Invitee Awaziem Dedicates Cup Final Goal Against Sunderland To Deceased Mom
Published: May 18, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Chidozie Awaziem was thinking about his deceased mother and aunt after netting in the Premier League International Cup final against Sunderland on Wednesday night.In a 5-0 win, the Porto defender wrapped up the scoring nine minutes into the second half when he peeled away at the far post to place a...
Rohr Gets Encouraging News On Situation Of Ex-Chelsea Star Obi Mikel
Published: May 18, 2017
Recuperating Nigeria international John Obi Mikel is expected to return to Tianjin Teda as from next week.The former Chelsea star is still undergoing rehabilitation after undergoing surgery in England towards the end of last month.Tianjin Teda manager ‎Jaime Pacheco is desperately looking forward to the return to ful...
Promising Nigerian Youngster Could Make Manchester United Debut Against Crystal Palace
Published: May 18, 2017
Promising Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde may eventually make his Manchester United first-team debut against Crystal Palace on the final day of the 2016-17 season on Sunday, May 21.The United States youth international had been on the brink of playing his first competitive game for the Red Devils when he traveled to...
Everton Join Borussia Dortmund In Race For Man City Striker Iheanacho
Published: May 18, 2017
Everton are interested in signing Kelechi Iheanacho from Manchester City when the transfer window opens for business in the coming weeks, according to reports.The Sun claims that the Toffees are set to launch a shock £20 million summer bid for the Nigeria national-teamer as a possible replacement for Romelu Lukaku, wh...
Chelsea Linked Striker Onyekuru Topping The Goalscoring Charts After 20th League Goal
Published: May 18, 2017
The in-demand striker Henry Onyekuru took his tally for the season to 20 goals in the Belgian First Division A after finding the net in Eupen's 2-0 win over  Mouscron-Péruwelz on Wednesday night. If Cup games are included in the mix, the 19-year-old has now scored 22 goals for his modest Belgian club in all compet...
Chidozie Awaziem On Target As Porto Thrash Sunderland To Win PL Int'l Cup
Published: May 17, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Chidozie Awaziem found the net as Porto thrashed Sunderland 5-0 in the final of the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday night at the Stadium of Light. Josh Maja, who was handed a late call-up to the national team's training camp in March, and Sweden U21 international of Nigerian herita...