Pep Guardiola Includes Four Nigerian Talents In Man City Premier League Squad
Published: September 02, 2016
Tosin Adarabioyo has moved a step closer to making his debut for Manchester City in the Premier League. The England youth international is among the four players of Nigerian descent named in the Citizens squad for the Premier League for the first half of the 2016-2017 campaign. The 18-year-old Adarabioyo is joined on t...
Seven Nigerian Young Stars Named In Arsenal Roster For Premier League
Published: September 02, 2016
London-based club Arsenal have lodged their squad list with the Premier League.Seven players of Nigerian descent can feature for the Emirates outfit in the English top-flight in the first half of the 2016-2017 campaign. Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi, England U21 international Chuba Akpom, Tolaji Bola, Aa...
Nigerian-Born Manchester City Defender Kigbu Makes Debut For England
Published: September 01, 2016
Talented Manchester City defender Ashinme Kigbu made his international debut as England U18s defeated their Italian counterparts 2-1 in a mini tournament at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood  on Thursday night.The 17-year-old stopper was one of the three players of Nigerian descent that made head coach Neil Dewsnip&rsq...
England Manager Allardyce Watches Lookman, Spurs Midfielder Onomah Feature For U20s
Published: September 01, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent were in action for England U20s as they drew 1-1 against Brazil in a behind-closed-doors friendly at St. George’s Park on Thursday, with England manager Sam Allardyce watching. Charlton Athletic striker Ademola Lookman was named in the starting line-up and completed the full game w...
Exciting Fulham Midfielder Tayo Edun Features As England Held By Holland
Published: September 01, 2016
Tayo Edun started for England Under-19s  as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Netherlands in an international friendly staged at New Bucks Head Stadium, AFC Telford United on Thursday . The Fulham midfielder was in action for 80 minutes before he was replaced by Chelsea youngster Dujon Sterling.England opened scorin...
Five Nigerian Players Named In Chelsea Squad For Premier League
Published: September 01, 2016
Chelsea have submitted their squad list for the 2016-2017 campaign to the Premier League following the close of the summer transfer window on Wednesday night. Five players of Nigerian descent, including two Super Eagles stars, were included in Antonio Conte’s roster.John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, Ola Aina, Fikayo ...
Hot Prospect Ovie Ejaria Resumes Training With Liverpool First-Team
Published: September 01, 2016
Ovie Ejaria, 18, was one of the youngsters called up to train with the first team of Liverpool  at Melwood on Thursday morning.Several of the first-teamers are away on international duty, including four that were named in the England squad for the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, and the Nigerian was invited ...
Chelsea Midfielder Mikel Evokes Memories Of Fight Between Diego Costa & Luiz
Published: September 01, 2016
John Obi Mikel has welcomed the arrival of Brazil international David Luiz at Chelsea, and has made a funny remark about the Blues number 19 Diego Costa. Luiz spent three and a half seasons at Stamford Bridge before he was sold to Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent two years.The 29-year-old South American has returned...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Replaces Chelsea Whizkid Solanke In England Squad
Published: September 01, 2016
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke has pulled out of the England U21 squad ahead of their UEFA European Championship Qualifier against Norway on Tuesday, September 6.The 18-year-old had to be substituted during the first half of Chelsea U23s 1-1 draw with Manchester United last weekend after a harsh challenge by an oppone...
Official : Nigerian Defender Signs Professional Contract At Crystal Palace
Published: September 01, 2016
Former Nigeria U17 invitee Jason Akiotu has signed a professional contract at Crystal Palace.The Eagles have announced via their official webpage that the left back will remain at the club, though he flirted with Premier League champs Leicester City before penning the new deal that he was offered. Born in Croydon 18 ye...
Official : West Brom Secure The Services Of Nigerian Winger On Two-Year Deal
Published: September 01, 2016
Premier League club West Brom secured the services of Welsh international of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu before the close of the summer transfer window on Wednesday night.The 27-year-old has penned a two-year contract with the Baggies, with an option for an additional season.Robson-Kanu was allowed to depart the W...
Wolves Glovesman Ikeme, Kingsley Madu Join Super Eagles Later Today
Published: September 01, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme will arrive the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Thursday, announces the Nigeria Football Federation. New S.V. Zulte Waregem signing Kingsley Madu is still being expected, but should link up with the squad later today after sealing his move to the Belgian top-flight club. Gent ex...
Gernot Rohr Clarifies : I Never Dismissed Super Eagles Assistant Coach Amapakabo
Published: September 01, 2016
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has denied reports in the local media that claimed he asked Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Imama Amapakabo to leave the team’s camp in Uyo. The Enugu Rangers FC head coach was part of the team’s first training session in the Akwa Ibom State capital on Tuesday evening before...
Official : Derby County Snap Up Ikechi Anya From Watford
Published: September 01, 2016
Scotland international of Nigerian descent Ikechi Anya has ended his association with Watford after penning a four-year contract with Championship club Derby County.The 28-year-old left the Scotland training camp to sign a contract with the Rams just before the close of the summer transfer window. Ikechi Anya spent his...
Official : Bolton Wanderers Sign Ex-Flying Eagles Winger Sammy Ameobi
Published: September 01, 2016
Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of former England youth international Sammy Ameobi on loan from Newcastle United. The 24-year-old has penned a short-term deal that will keep him at the Macron Stadium until January 2017.Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Ameobi has spent the whole of his career at Newcastle United...