Ahmed Musa Opens Up : Why I Chose CSKA Moscow Ahead Of Las Palmas
Published: February 03, 2018
Ahmed Musa has revealed why he chose to join CSKA Moscow in the January transfer window amid speculation linking him with a move to La Liga strugglers Las Palmas.Having previously spent four years at CSKA, the Nigeria international explained that he felt at home at the Muscovites, hence his decision to return to the cl...
Gernot Rohr Replies : Dele Ajiboye Is A Very Good GK, Nigeria Will Win Final If....
Published: February 03, 2018
Plateau United goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye has been rated highly by Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr, amid speculation in the media that he is not in his plans for the 2018 World Cup.The German tactician is backing the locally assembled Super Eagles to win the African Nations Championship so long as they are not physically...
Nigerian Striker Promoted To Man City First Team But Not In 18 vs Burnley
Published: February 03, 2018
Nigerian striker Lukas Nmecha, 19, has been promoted to the first team of Manchester City by manager Pep Guardiola.The Citizens are lacking numbers in attack following the injuries sustained by David Silva, Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus, and attempted to sign Riyad Mahrez on deadline day but could not meet his valuatio...
Liverpool Brand New Striker Babajide In Line For Emotional Debut Vs Watford
Published: February 03, 2018
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Rinsola Babajide could make her debut for Liverpool Ladies when they tackle Watford at Walton Hall Park on Sunday afternoon.The former Watford attacker joined Liverpool on the final day of the transfer window on January 25.Ahead of the tie with the Golden Girls, Babajide ha...
Chelsea GK Reacts To Possibility Of Starting In Goal Argentina-Nigeria
Published: February 03, 2018
Chelsea goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero has reacted to the possibility of making Argentina's roster for the 2018 World Cup, amid speculation that manager Jorge Sampaoli is mulling over inviting him to the national team.In the current season, the former Manchester City glovesman has kept three clean-sheets in eight appear...
Conte Names New Mikel, Five Players Of Nigerian Descent To Chelsea Premier League Roster
Published: February 03, 2018
Chelsea have submitted their squad list for the remainder of the 2017-2018 campaign to the Premier League following the close of the January transfer window.The Blues Italian manager Antonio Conte has named as many as six players of Nigerian descent to the roster but in reality only two players can feature for the club...
Two Nigerian Whizkids Named In Updated Manchester United Premier League Squad
Published: February 03, 2018
Two players eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams have named in the updated Manchester United Premier League squad.Manager Jose Mourinho will be able to call upon midfielder Tosin Kehinde and defender Matthew Olosunde if necessary, having added their names to the squad list sent to the Premier League earlie...
Nigeria's Best Defensive Prospect At Arsenal Suffers Injury
Published: February 03, 2018
Nigeria's top defensive prospect at Arsenal Academy Joseph Olowu remains on the sidelines due to injury. Arsenal youth-team expert Jeorge Bird confirmed that the Hale End Academy product did not feature in the Gunners 3-2 win at Middlesbrough in the FA Youth Cup on Friday because of an undisclosed ailment.At the momen...
Victor Adeboyejo Scores Brace For Barnsley U23 In Front Of Man Utd, Man City Scouts
Published: February 03, 2018
Victor Adeboyejo scored twice for Barnsley U23s in their 4-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest U23s in the ProfessionalDevelopment League on Friday evening.According to Nottingham Post, scouts representing Manchester United and Manchester City were among the spectators that watched the game at the Impact Arena.The ex-Chelsea...
Leicester City Loanee Ahmed Musa Scores On Second Debut For CSKA Moscow
Published: February 02, 2018
CSKA Moscow were held to a 1-1 draw in friendly match against Danish opponents FC Nordsjaelland on Friday evening, with Nigeria national-teamer Ahmed Musa finding the net  in his first match after returning to the Russian Premier League club.On 33 minutes, the Leicester City loanee fired the ball into the top corner o...
Confirmed: Landskrona BoIS Trials For Former Nigeria U23 Captain
Published: February 02, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that former Nigeria U23 skipper Erhun Obanor will undergo trials at Swedish Superettan club Landskrona BoIS.Swedish newspaper Helsingborgs Dagblad writes on its website that Landskrona BoIS are hoping to strengthen their defense with the signing of Obanor, but the player has to pass the...
Victor Moses Included As Chelsea Announce Updated Champions League Roster
Published: February 02, 2018
Premier League champions Chelsea have announced their roster for the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League.Despite the Blues making three new signings in the shape of Emerson, Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley in the January transfer window, manager Antonio Conte has opted to retain Nigeria star Victor Moses in th...
Iwobi Among Five Nigerian Whizkids Named In Arsenal Europa League Squad
Published: February 02, 2018
Arsenal have submitted their updated squad list for the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League following the conclusion of the January transfer window.Manager Arsene Wenger can count on Nigeria international Alex Iwobi, defenders Tolaji Bola, Aaron Eyoma and Joseph Olowu, and striker Xavier Amaechi.Iwobi will wear t...
Five Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In England U17 Squad
Published: February 02, 2018
Five players of Nigerian parentage have been named in the England U17 squad ahead of the Algarve Tournament in Portugal.Head coach Steve Cooper has included 21 players on the roster including goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defenders Ajibiola Alese and Bukayo Saka, midfielder Faustino Anjorin and striker Xavier Amaechi.Okon...
Nigeria Target Ovie Ejaria Shortlisted For Liverpool Goal Of The Month
Published: February 02, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation target Ovie Ejaria has been handed a chance to win Liverpool's Goal of the Month prize for January 2018 after he was nominated for the accolade on Friday morning.The central midfielder's wonder goal against Derby County on Sunday is one of the ten finest goals scored by a Liverpool player ac...