The Reason Why Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Is On The Brink Of Being Banned By Turkish Federation
Published: April 27, 2017
Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo is on the brink of being suspended by the Turkish Football Federation.The Chelsea loanee picked up his seventh yellow card of the season in last weekend's clash against Osmanlıspor, and is one card away from a suspension going into Saturday's tie at Kayserispor.Alanyaspor will be f...
Ex-Chelsea Striker Weah Watches On As Akinola Nets Game-Winner For USA In WCQ
Published: April 27, 2017
Toronto FC starlet Ayo Akinola scored for the second game running as United States U17s sealed a historic 4-3 win over Mexico in their second game of the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.The win was the first time United States will beat Mexico in the World Cup qualifiers at this level and ended their 25-game unbeaten r...
Why Liverpool Rejected Chance To Sign Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Alli
Published: April 27, 2017
Liverpool passed up the opportunity to sign Dele Alli before he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur two seasons ago because they felt he was too expensive, according to former CEO Ian Ayre.The Reds had been in pole position for the signature of the former MK Dons talent, with manager Brendan Rodgers holding talks with All...
NFF Technical Director Made Mikel Star Of Nigerian Football & Nine Other Facts About Ex-Chelsea Ace
Published: April 27, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has uncovered ten interesting facts about former Chelsea star and Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel. 1) A certain Bright Okafor is credited with the discovery of Mikel and he took the attacking midfielder to the Nigerian U17 camp in 2002.2) At the training camp, Mikel’s performance did not meas...
Chelsea Boss Conte Runs The Rule Over Promising Nigerian Striker Ike Ugbo
Published: April 27, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was among the 5,000 onlookers that witnessed Chelsea win their fourth FA Youth Cup in a row following their 6-2 aggregate victory over Manchester City.Two Nigerian players that starred and scored in last season's final, Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham, were invited to train with the Blues ...
Iheanacho Has Not Started For Man City In 20 Games But Hopes To Play Vs Man Utd
Published: April 27, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho is raring to go when the two teams representing Manchester in the Premier League lock horns at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. The Nigeria international was key when the Citizens faced the Red Devils back in September, scoring a goal and notching an assist in a 2-1 win, and hopes to be part of t...
'Nigerian Messi' Takes One Step Closer To Liverpool First-Team Debut
Published: April 27, 2017
Ibadan-born winger Bobby Adekanye has taken one step closer to making his first-team debut for Liverpool .The Netherlands youth international made a rare appearance for the Reds U23s on Wednesday night as they reached the final of the Lancashire Senior Cup after hammering Rochdale 6-0.While Ovie Ejaria and Sheyi Ojo we...
Nigerian Whizz-Kid Scores 24th Goal Of The Season As Chelsea Win FAYC For Fourth Year Running
Published: April 26, 2017
Defending champions Chelsea retained the FA Youth Cup after recording a 5-1 win over Manchester City in the final second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.The Young Blues led 2-0 at the break and 3-1 on aggregate, courtesy of goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Chelsea Academy poster boy Ike Ugbo, who was joined in ...
Iwobi Benched, Ndidi Stars As Champions League Regulars Arsenal Grind Out Win
Published: April 26, 2017
Arsenal continued their push for a top four spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Leicester City at the Emirates on Wednesday night.Hale End Academy graduate Alex Iwobi watched proceedings from the bench for the entirety of the game, while Super Eagles teammate Wilfred Ndidi was at the heart of t...
Manchester City Loanee Nwakali Scores Brilliant Goal From Outside The Box
Published: April 26, 2017
Manchester City loanee Chidiebere Nwakali opened his goalscoring account for Sogndal in their 6-1 rout of Fjoera in the Norwegian Cup on Wednesday evening.The Nigeria youth international penned a short-term contract with the Tippeligaen side in the winter transfer market and has gone on to make five appearances in the ...
Tammy Abraham Ranked Chelsea's Top Player, Super Eagles Star Omeruo Ninth
Published: April 26, 2017
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham has been rated the top Chelsea player loaned out this season. Squawka.com has ranked all the 37 players on loan based on their performances for their temporary clubs, and three players of Nigerian descent made their list.Current Chelsea Academy Player of the Y...
Man City Vow Not To Sign Tottenham Hotspur English-Born Nigerian Star This Summer
Published: April 26, 2017
Manchester city manager Pep Guardiola has played down reports that the club are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli this summer. Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi recently hinted that the Citizens were preparing a world record bid for the English-born Nigerian talent before denying that he publi...
Iwobi Admits Arsenal Players Need To Prove To The Fans They Are Still A Force In England
Published: April 26, 2017
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that they need to prove to the fans that they are still a force in England in their last eight games of the season.Arsene Wenger's side currently occupy seventh position in the Premier League standings after managing four wins in their last ten matches in the top fli...
Vincent Enyeama Hints NFF, Rohr To Decide Fate Over Super Eagles Return
Published: April 26, 2017
Vincent Enyeama has deflected questions regarding his return to the national team, ahead of the African Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Cameroon.The Lille goalkeeper called time on his international career with the Super Eagles in 2015 after a publicized dispute with ex-coach Sunday Oli...
Chelsea Boss Praises Moses, Team For Fighting Spirit Against Southampton
Published: April 26, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was delighted with his side’s performance against Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday night, in which Super Eagle Victor Moses was in action for 86 minutes. A brace from Diego Costa and additional tallies from Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill saw The Blues overcome the Saints 4-2 and...