Chelsea Defender Omeruo Receives International Call-Up For Poland, Serbia Friendlies
Published: March 03, 2018
Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo has received an international call-up from the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the international friendlies against Poland and Serbia this month, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Super Eagles are set to take on Serbia at the Hive Stadium in London on March 27 and this means Ome...
Rohr Pays Surprise Visit To Leicester City Loanee Musa In Moscow
Published: March 02, 2018
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr paid a surprise visit to Leicester City loanee Ahmed Musa in Russia this week.The German tactician was in Russia to attend the FIFA 2018 World Cup Team Workshop and carved out time from his busy schedule to see Musa. Writing on Instagram on Friday, Musa said: ''Words cannot express ...
Official: Super Eagles Striker Completes Deadline Day Move From Man City To Shakhtar Donetsk
Published: March 02, 2018
Through a press release via their official website, Ukrainian Premier League champions FC Shakhtar Donetsk have announced the loan signing of Nigeria national-teamer Olarenwaju Kayode.The agreement between The Miners and Manchester City will keep Kayode at the Ukrainian side until the end of the 2017-2018 season.Shakht...
Sunderland Coach Has Good News To Share On Fitness Of Two Nigerian Starlets
Published: March 02, 2018
Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has provided an update on the fitness of promising Nigerian duo Joel Asoro and Ovie Ejaria ahead of his side's EFL Championship fixture against Millwall at the Den on Saturday, March 3.Liverpool loanee Ejaria has not been involved for the Black Cats in their last three matches due to an in...
Ex-Croatia Assistant Coach: Players Must Concentrate On World Cup Opener Vs Nigeria
Published: March 02, 2018
Former assistant coach of the Croatian National Team Josip šimunić has advised the players to be focused on their World Cup opener against Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, knowing full well that they stand a chance of progressing to the next round if they beat the African powerhouse.In four previous...
(Photo Confirmation) Ex-Liverpool Goalkeeper Joins The Eagles
Published: March 02, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, London club Crystal Palace have announced the signing of former Liverpool netminder Diego Cavalieri.The ex-Brazil international could be signed by the Eagles despite the transfer window being closed as he was a free agent, and he has now been added to their 25-man Premier ...
Conte Confirms : Ex-England U21 Star Of Nigerian Parentage Back In Chelsea Squad
Published: March 02, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that winter signing Ross Barkley could return to action when his side face Manchester City in the Premier League in two days time.The former England U21 star of Nigerian parentage has not featured for the Premier League champions since January 31 due to a hamstring complaint, ho...
Premier League Top Tackler Ndidi: I Try To Imitate Leicester City Stars
Published: March 02, 2018
Wilfred Ndidi has modestly stated that he's still learning the trade from the best players at Leicester City.Leicester City have in their ranks Jamie Vardy, Harry Maguire, Matty James, Riyad Mahrez and Christian Fuchs, some of the top stars in the Premier League.Ahead of the visit of Jordon Ibe's Bournemouth to the KP ...
Nigeria's Deadliest Shooter In The Premier League Is Not Moses Nor Ndidi
Published: March 02, 2018
Alex Iwobi is Nigeria's deadliest shooter in the English Premier League this season, ahead of Chelsea's Victor Moses and Leicester City pair Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho.According to the statisticians at OPTA, the Arsenal number seventeen has hit an impressive 17 shots on target from the 32 he has attempted, and...
Nigerian-Born Poland World Cup Star : Biggest Mistake In My Career Joining Portsmouth
Published: March 02, 2018
Nigerian-born striker Emmanuel Olisadebe has admitted that joining English club Portsmouth was the biggest mistake of his football career, labeling them a small club with substandard facilities.The 2002 Poland World Cup star joined Portsmouth from Greek giants Panathinaikos in January 2006 and made only two appearances...
Does Al Ahly's Junior Ajayi Deserve A Nigeria Call-Up For Poland, Serbia Friendlies?
Published: March 02, 2018
In light of all speculations making the rounds as to the invited players for the upcoming friendlies, one name many Nigerians seem to be omitting is Al Ahly’s Junior Ajayi. Recently named in this year's Africa 11 by CAF beating the likes of Aubameyang and Mane, the former 3SC man is quietly making a name for himself....
Manchester United Block Key Eagles Defender From Facing Club In Premier League
Published: March 02, 2018
Netherlands international of Ghanaian descent Tim Fosu-Mensah will not figure for Crystal Palace when they host Manchester United in the Premier League on Monday, March 5.The defender joined the Eagles on a season-long loan deal in the summer transfer window in search of regular first-team football. The Red Dev...
Bakambu Breaks African Transfer Record, Top Ten Most Expensive Nigerian Players Transfers In Spain
Published: March 02, 2018
Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu finally completed his move to Chinese Super League club  Beijing Guoan on the final day of the transfer window on February 28.If tax obligations are included, Bakambu's move to the capital outfit cost £65.4 million (approximately N32.4 billion in Nigerian currency), meaning the Congo...
Balogun To Decide Future At Mainz Before Linking Up With Nigeria's World Cup Squad
Published: March 02, 2018
Super Eagles star Leon Balogun was not able to confirm one hundred percent if he'll be on the books of Bundesliga club Mainz next season, saying his future will be decided before Russia tackle Saudi Arabia at the 2018 World Cup on June 14.If the central defender does not renew his Mainz vows at the end of the season, i...
Etebo Jack Of All Trades, Master Of All: Most Fouled Player & Most Accurate Passer Vs Barca
Published: March 01, 2018
Industrious Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo worked his socks off as Las Palmas were held to a 1-1 draw by La Liga pacesetters Barcelona at Estadio de Gran Canaria on Thursday night.Messi scored from a free-kick to open the scoring for the visitors on 21 minutes, but Jonathan Calleri calmly converted a penalty ki...