Chelsea Midfielder Doubtful For England-Nigeria Friendly In June
Published: January 19, 2018
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is doubtful to play for the Three Lions when they take on Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly at the National Stadium in London on June 2.On loan to Crystal Palace at the end of the season, Loftus-Cheek has suffered an ankle injury and could even miss the World Cup in Russia.The E...
Agent Hoping Leicester Will Sell Musa To CSKA For 4.4 Million Pounds
Published: January 19, 2018
Well known Ukrainian agent Sandor Varga has refused to rule out the possibility of CSKA Moscow signing Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa on a permanent basis in the January transfer window.With the Nigeria international valued in the region of 13.5 million pounds, the Muscovites will have to break their transfer record...
Besiktas Watch Transfer Target Kelechi Iheanacho Score Brace In FA Cup
Published: January 19, 2018
A top representative of Turkish Super Lig outfit Beşiktaş was in the stands when Leicester City faced Fleetwood Town in the Emirates FA Cup on Tuesday.Leicester City Mercury claims the president of Besiktas, Fikret Orman, was said to be in the crowd during Tuesday night’s FA Cup replay with Fleetwood Town.Two Leice...
Rohr Targets Wins Against Croatia, Iceland; Says Argentina Plan Revenge
Published: January 19, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is targeting wins against Croatia and Iceland to reach the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup, and has admitted that the last Group D match against Argentina will not be straightforward as the South Americans will be seeking revenge after losing 4-2 to the Super Eagles in a friendly last Nov...
Arsenal Could Be The Ultimate Winners Of Miki/Alexis Swoop
Published: January 18, 2018
In 2006, there was a major transfer deal between Chelsea and Arsenal football club involving Ashley Cole and William Gallas with Chelsea securing the services of the English left back in a deal involving Gallas and £5 Million. Chelsea back then indicated a strong interest in the left back by involving William Gallas w...
(Photo Confirmation): Super Eagles Defender Seals Transfer To Lokomotiv Plovdiv In Morocco
Published: January 18, 2018
Bulgarian club Lokomotiv Plovdiv have officially confirmed the transfer of Nigeria international Stephen Eze from Kano Pillars.The 23-year-old's switch to the First Professional Football League outfit will become completed at the end of the 2018 African Nations Championship. Venko Rahtaliev, an executive director at Lo...
Official: Newport County Loan In Cambridge United Midfielder Osadebe
Published: January 18, 2018
EFL League Two club Newport County have announced the loan signing of Emmanuel Osadebe from Cambridge United, subject to international clearance.Osadebe joins Newport County on a deal until the end of the 2017-2018 season. The Tottenham Hotspur Academy product has struggled for game time since joining United in May 201...
(Photo Confirmation) Chelsea's Brazilian Winger Joins Portuguese Club
Published: January 18, 2018
Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit Belenenses have completed the signing of Nathan Allan de Souza on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the 2017-2018 season.The Brazilian winger was snapped up by French Ligue 1 side Amiens on a season-long loan last summer but had to be recalled from the loan spell as it wasn't benefi...
Confirmed: Everton, Juventus & Ajax Line Up Move For Wolves Nigerian Wonderkid
Published: January 18, 2018
According to reports in England confirmed by this website, Everton are among the Premier League clubs interested in the acquisition of Wolverhampton Wanderers Nigerian wonderkid Owen Otasowie.The Sun has reported that Everton are leading the chase among clubs in the Premier League to snap up the 16-year-old, who has be...
Arsenal Have Plans To Recall Nwakali From VVV, Porto Interested In Midfielder
Published: January 18, 2018
Arsenal are planning to recall Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali from his loan spell at Dutch club VVV Venlo as a result of his lack of first-team opportunities, according to his brother and representative Allwell Nwakali.The attacking midfielder, who joined the Limburg-based club on a season-long loan in the s...
Official : Nottingham Forest Exercise The Option To Recall Exciting Winger
Published: January 18, 2018
American-born Nigerian winger Gboly Ariyibi has returned to Nottingham Forest from a loan spell at EFL League One club MK Dons. The 23-year-old was due to spend the whole of this season at MK Dons but has seen his loan spell cut short because of his outstanding performances for the club.Nottingham Forest exercised a re...
Manchester United, Arsenal Tried To Sign Nigerian Defender Before Move To Germany
Published: January 18, 2018
According to reporting by Kicker, Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal attempted to sign Switzerland international of Nigerian parentage Manuel Akanji before he agreed terms with Borussia Dortmund.The 22-year-old has penned a deal tying him to the eight-time German champions until 30 June 2022. ''He is a...
Nigerian Winger Commended By Chelsea Coach After Sparkling Display Vs West Brom
Published: January 18, 2018
Young Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe has been commended by Chelsea coach Jody Morris following his outstanding performance in Chelsea's 7-0 demolition of West Brom in the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday night.The England youth international didn't get on the score-sheet but the manager admitted that he gave a good account...
FIFA Ranking : Nigeria Africa's Ninth Best Team, 51st In The World
Published: January 18, 2018
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, January 18 published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles are static meaning they retained their global position of 51, while they are ninth in the continental ranking.Tunisia, Senegal, Egypt, Morocco and Congo...
Wenger: Manchester United Star Loves Arsenal & The Way We Play Football
Published: January 18, 2018
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not hiding the fact that Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan might be heading to the Emirates before the close of the transfer window.Manchester United are prepared to use the Armenian captain as a makeweight in the deal bringing Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford.Asked at Thursday...