Official : Ex-Ajax Cape Town Hitman Akpabio Joins Hapoel Katamon, Handed No 10 Kit
Published: January 25, 2017
Through a statement on their official website, Israeli Liga Leumit outfit Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem F.C have announced the acquisition of George Akpabio.The duration and financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed by Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem.Akpabio, who is a product of Plateau United, last defended the colo...
Nigeria Best Paid Player Scoring For Fun In China
Published: January 25, 2017
Shanghai Shenhua continued their preparations for the new season and the Asian Champions League qualifiers with a friendly against Gwangju FC at Hongkou Football Stadium on Tuesday, January 24.Nigeria international Obafemi Martins continued his rich vein of form by netting the only goal of the game.The experienced stri...
Everton Trying To Sign Man City Nigerian Defender Before Close Of Transfer Window
Published: January 24, 2017
Everton are hoping to complete the signing of England youth-teamer of Nigerian ancestry Tosin Adarabioyo before the close of the January transfer window. The well informed Liverpool Echo writes on its electronic edition that the Toffees U23 boss David Unsworth wants to strengthen the defense with the Manchester City ta...
Rangers Supremo Reveals They Are Not In Talks With Mamelodi Sundowns Over Sale Of Nigeria GK
Published: January 24, 2017
Enugu Rangers supremo Paul Uzor has dismissed reports linking Nigeria U23 shot-stopper Emmanuel Daniel with a transfer to South African club Mamelodi Sundowns before the close of the transfer window on January 31.It has been claimed that Daniel will travel to join The Brazilians this weekend but the General Manager of...
John Chibuike Lands In Israel For Talks With Hapoel Haifa
Published: January 24, 2017
John Chibuike landed in Israel on Tuesday afternoon ahead of his proposed move to Premier League side Hapoel Haifa.If he passes a medical examination and agrees terms, the attacking midfielder will sign a contract with The Sharks.And this will put an end to speculation surrounding his future with the free agent heavily...
Africa Hottest Youngster Iwobi In The Running For Arsenal Player Of The Month Award
Published: January 24, 2017
Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi is in the running for Arsenal’s Vitality Player of the Month for January 2017.The official website of the Gunners listed the Hale End Academy product as one of the favourites to clinch the accolade alongside Chilean Alexis Sanchez and Frenchman Olivier Giroud.Iwobi has started ...
Five Nigerian Wonderkids In Contention To Sign New Contracts With Arsenal
Published: January 24, 2017
Five players of Nigerian descent are in contention to be offered new deals by Arsenal ahead of the 2016-2017 season.The Gunners youth-team expert Jeorge Bird is reporting that the Emirates outfit are set to make a decision on the promising Hale End Academy products to offer scholarship deals.The five Nigerian talents b...
Official : Algeria Coach Throws In The Towel Ahead Of WCQ Against Nigeria
Published: January 24, 2017
Belgian tactician George Leekens has resigned his appointment as coach of the national team of Algeria, writes the official website of the Algerian Football Federation. The Desert Foxes crashed out of the ongoing African Cup of Nations on Monday after failing to win any of their Group B fixtures. “For the good of...
Chelsea Scout Watches Strongest Nigerian Player Score Against Luton Town
Published: January 24, 2017
Chelsea scout Christophe Lollichon was among the 5,387 spectators at Adams Park on Saturday for the League Two clash between promotion-chasers Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town.It has been suggested that the Frenchman was at the stadium to run the rule over goalkeeper Jamal Blackman , who is on loan at The Chairboys for...
Remo Stars Amiable President, Soname Insists Referee Was Not Bribed
Published: January 24, 2017
Remo Stars Football Club President Kunle Soname has debunked news going round the media that center referee A. Dankano who officiated Remo Stars vs Abia Warriors was financially induced.The Sky Blue Stars secured a 1-0 win courtesy of Victor Mbaoma 90th minute penalty and the club president has stated that the referee ...
Gent New Signing Samuel Kalu Named In Team Of The Week In Belgium
Published: January 24, 2017
Gent new signing Samuel Kalu has been included in the Team of the Week for the last round of matches in the Belgian First Division A. On his debut for the 2015 champions, Kalu lasted ninety minutes on the pitch against Sporting Charleroi and provided the assist for the winning goal netted by Mili�evi� on 67 minutes...
After Elimination From AFCON, Algeria Coach Vows To Qualify For World Cup Ahead Of Nigeria
Published: January 24, 2017
Algeria failed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Gabon following a 2-2 draw with top favourite Senegal on Monday night. Before the game, Georges Leekens’s team had to beat Senegal and pray that Tunisia lose to Zimbabwe, if they are to qualify for the knockout rounds...
Teammate Anticipates English-Born Nigerian Midfielder Will Go To Real Madrid On....
Published: January 24, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has joked about transfer speculations linking English-born Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli with a move to Real Madrid. It has been claimed that the European club champions are readying a bid in the region of 50 million pounds for Alli in the summer transfer market. Before the White Ha...
Official: Chelsea Loan Out Promising Nigerian Defender
Published: January 24, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the loan signing of promising Nigerian defender Fikayo Tomori until the end of the season.The Canadian-born player made his debut for Chelsea in a 1-1 draw with Leicester City at the end of the 2015-2016 campaign b...
Official : Portland Timbers Re-Sign Versatile Nigerian Defender Okugo
Published: January 23, 2017
Versatile Nigerian defender Amobi Okugo has been re-signed by Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers, ahead of the 2017 season. The former USA U23 international has accumulated 139 league appearances since his debut in the American topflight, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists. “Amobi will continue to giv...