Update : CD Feirense Nigerian Owner Confirms Talks With Porto Over Transfer Of Etebo
Published: December 19, 2017
Clube Desportivo Feirense's Nigerian owner Kunle Soname has confirmed that he has been contacted by Primeira Liga powerhouse Porto over the transfer of Oghenekaro Etebo in January 2018.The Nigeria international penned a one-year contract extension with Feirense in the summer but the versatile midfielder can leave the c...
(Photo Confirmation) Chelsea Announce Second Signing Of Winter Transfer Window
Published: December 19, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea Ladies have announced the signing of Anita Asante with effect from December 29, 2017, the date the winter transfer window will officially open for business.The defensive midfielder has appended her signature to a deal that will keep her at the London club until May 20...
League Cup Team News: Iwobi Doubtful; Ndidi Suspended; Iheanacho, Akpom, Tosin In Contention
Published: December 19, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Alex Iwobi is a huge doubt to suit up for Arsenal when they face West Ham United in the quarterfinals of the League Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.Television images suggested that the Hale End Academy graduate picked up a knock in the second half of the Gunners Premie...
New Iniesta Receives Big Offer From Russian Premier League Club
Published: December 19, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that CS Sfaxien attacking midfielder Kingsley Sokari is attracting interest from foreign clubs ahead of the opening of the January transfer window.Sokari, who has been labelled the New Iniesta in his homeland, and his Tunisian intermediary Mahmoud Ouaddeni are understood to have r...
Ex-Croatia Manager, Slaven Bilić : Croatia-Nigeria The Most Difficult Game
Published: December 19, 2017
Former Croatia and West Ham manager Slaven Bilić has admitted that the fixtures in the group stage of the World Cup have not been kind to Croatia after they were drawn to face Nigeria in their opener.The 1998 World Cup bronze medalists are also up against two-time world champions Argentina and Europe's Cinderella team...
Lionel Messi : We Have To Overcome Nigeria, Croatia Before Thinking About Final
Published: December 19, 2017
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi says he wants to play in the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row, but stressed that the two-time world champions have to overcome Nigeria, Croatia and Iceland in the group stage first.The Barcelona number ten was speaking shortly after he was handed the Pichichi (top goal...
Who Is Tosin Kehinde? The Man Utd Teen Who Has Got Tongues Wagging
Published: December 19, 2017
Nigerian starlet Tosin Kehinde is fast becoming a household name in the English Premier League 2 and has undoubtedly caught the eyes after forcing himself into Jose Mourinho's plans, so it would be fair to say his debut for the first team is not very far from happening.Just last week, the 19-year old was drafted in to ...
Iwobi More Valuable Than Arsenal Stars Ozil, Walcott, Welbeck, Ramsey & Wilshere
Published: December 19, 2017
Alex Iwobi is more valuable than several established internationals in the Arsenal squad, with the Nigeria international ranked the sixth most expensive player by CIES Football Observatory.Only Alexandre Lacazette, Granit Xhaka, Hector Bellerin, Alexis Sanchez and Shkodran Mustafi cost more than the Super Eagles star a...
Tosin Kehinde Shines For Man Utd U23s After Training With First Team
Published: December 18, 2017
Manchester United U23s were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City in a Premier League 2 game on Monday night, with two players of Nigerian descent tasting action at Leigh Sports Village Stadium.Tosin Kehinde (Manchester United) and Layton Ndukwu (Leicester City), both wearing the number 11 jerseys, went the distance for...
Everton Loanee Henry Criticized By Anderlecht Coach For The Umpteenth Time
Published: December 18, 2017
Henry Onyekuru is still in the bad books of Anderlecht manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck following his side's disgraceful 5-0 loss to Club Brugge in the Belgian First Division A on Sunday.Despite the Everton loanee spending approximately half an hour on the Jan Breydelstadion (Brugge) turf, he came under fire from the coach ...
(Photo Confirmation) Nigeria Target Kevin Akpoguma Extends Hoffenheim Contract
Published: December 18, 2017
Through a statement on their official webpage, German Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim have announced that they have extended their cooperation with Germany youth-teamer of Nigerian parentage Kevin Akpoguma.The new deal inked by the central defender will keep him at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena until at least the end of the ...
Arsenal In Talks With World Cup Bound Iwobi Over New Improved Contract
Published: December 18, 2017
Arsenal are locked in talks with Alex Iwobi and his representatives over a new contract, less than six months before the start of the 2018 World Cup, according to reports.The Sun is reporting that The Gunners are desperate to agree a new deal with the Nigerian international before he jets off to the World Cup next summ...
Ladapo, Oteh Score Braces For Crystal Palace, Queens Park Rangers In PDL
Published: December 18, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles invitee, Freddie Ladapo put in a masterclass with his double in Crystal Palace U23s 4-0 walloping of Bristol City U23s in the Professional Development League on Monday afternoon.The striker netted in the 62nd minute to establish a 3-0 lead before sealing the comprehensive win with his second 14 minutes...
Obi Mikel Reacts To Possibility Of Joining Everton In January
Published: December 18, 2017
Former Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel has reacted to sensational rumors which emanated from the press in his homeland that he's set to move to Premier League side Everton next month.The Super Eagles captain has made it crystal clear that his future lies with Chinese club Tianjin Teda, whom he helped to escape relegation ...
Nigeria's World Cup Rivals Croatia To Face African Opposition In June
Published: December 18, 2017
Nigeria's World Cup rivals Croatia have lined up a friendly with an African team, few days before they step out onto the pitch for their first game in the mundial at Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad against the Super Eagles. The 1998 World Cup bronze medalists will  will play two friendly matches against Peru and Mexi...