Good News For Argentina, Bad News For Eagles As Man City Confirm Striker Will Be Fit For World Cup
Published: May 04, 2018
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Sergio Aguero will be in tip-top condition before the start of the 2018 World Cup.The Argentina international, a sure candidate to make his country's World Cup roster, has not played for the Premier League champions since their loss to Liverpool in the Champions Le...
Nigeria's Record Appearance Holder At World Cup Backing Eagles To Beat Argentina
Published: May 04, 2018
Former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo has thrown his weight behind the national team, urging them to take the game as they come and put up a good fight against their Group D opponents.Yobo is the Super Eagles all-time record appearance holder at the World Cup, playing ten matches at the 2002, 2010 and 2014 tourname...
Kano Pillars Super Kid Resumes Training With Flying Eagles After Brondby Trials
Published: May 04, 2018
Kano Pillars super kid Nazifi Yahaya has resumed training with Nigeria's U20 National Team, the Flying Eagles, following his trip to Scandinavia, where he underwent trials with Danish Superliga outfit Brondby.The Dabo Babes Academy product has not yet attained the age of majority, and a top source close to the deal con...
Pinnick Proved Right As Leon Balogun Posts Positive Update On Rib Injury
Published: May 04, 2018
Leon Balogun has posted a positive update on his injury after undergoing individual training at his German club Mainz ahead of their Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, May 5.Earlier this week, Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick revealed that he has received assurances from Super Eagl...
Everton To Pocket N675.8M From Loaning Henry To Anderlecht
Published: May 04, 2018
Everton will pocket 1.55 million euros (approximately N675.8 million) in total if Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru extends his stay at Belgian First Division A outfit Anderlecht next season, as per reports.According to La Capitale, it has come to light that the Toffees loaned out the striker to Anderlecht for two s...
Visa Hitch Stops Nigeria GK Coach From Training Akpeyi In South Africa
Published: May 04, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Alloy Agu is still in Nigeria contrary to reports in the local press that he is already on his way to South Africa, where he will train Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi ahead of the 2018 World Cup.The Super Eagles goalkeeper coach did not travel to South Africa as a resu...
Nigeria International Defender Confirms He Is Returning To Chelsea
Published: May 04, 2018
Championship outfit Hull City have confirmed that Nigeria international left-back Ola Aina will not be signed on a permanent basis in the summer, meaning he has to return to his parent club Chelsea and mull over his options.With Hull City not involved in the playoffs, Aina will wear the Tigers shirt for the last time w...
Wenger Very, Very Sad Arsenal's Europa League Dream Has Died
Published: May 03, 2018
Arsenal were one game away from reaching the Europa League final but crashed out in the semifinal after losing 2-1 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday night.Speaking post-match, departing manager Arsene Wenger was disappointed that the Gunners were unable to reach the final.''...
Iwobi Will Not Reach 100-Game Milestone This Season As Arsenal's UEL Run Ends
Published: May 03, 2018
Diego Costa struck the only goal of the game to send Arsene Wenger and Arsenal packing from the UEFA Europa League in their second leg meeting at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday evening.Alex Iwobi who brushed aside injury worries to be included in the visitors traveling party was not afforded game time from the ben...
Victor Moses Won't Be Happy With Referee For Chelsea Vs Liverpool Clash
Published: May 03, 2018
Victor Moses won't be happy with the referee that will take charge of the crucial Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, May 6.The Premier League has announced on its official website that Manchester native Anthony Taylor will officiate the game week 37 fixture, and h...
Official : Talented Nigerian Defender Pens Two-Year Deal With Burnley
Published: May 03, 2018
Premier League side Burnley have announced via their official website that talented Nigerian defender Udoka Chima has penned a two-year deal with the club with effect from the 2018-2019 season.Signed from a grassroots club in London, the central defender and ten other players will be full time members of the Clarets Ac...
Ex-Nigeria & Iceland Boss Lagerback Sends Message To Eagles : Prepare Well For World Cup
Published: May 03, 2018
Former Super Eagles gaffer, Lars Lagerback has sent his goodwill message to African giants ahead of the World Cup tournament, expressing how fondly he holds the memories he had during his time with the team while also charging them to prepare well for a very good outing in Russia.The 69-year old who is currently in cha...
Gernot Rohr Receives Devastating News From His Homeland On Leon Balogun
Published: May 03, 2018
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has received devastating news from his homeland on Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun, less than 12 days before he must inform Nigerians about his 35-man provisional roster for the 2018 World Cup.Ahead of this weekend's trip to Borussia Dortmund, Mainz have informed through official sour...
Flo Balogun Headlines Six Players Of Nigerian Descent In England Squad For U17 Euros
Published: May 03, 2018
England U17 head coach Steve Cooper has announced his eagerly anticipated roster for the upcoming UEFA European U17 Championship which will hold in England 4-20 May and there are a few surprises no one saw coming.Six players of Nigerian descent, including the very talented Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, are part of t...
Ndidi Speaks Of His Pride After Winning Leicester City YPOTY
Published: May 03, 2018
Nigeria national-teamer Wilfred Ndidi has spoken of his pride after winning Leicester City's Young Player of the Season for the second year in a row at Tuesday evening's end of season awards.The 21-year-old is the club's top man in tackles, passes and touches after game week 36 in the English Premier League and he has ...