Tottenham Submit Names Of Eight Players Of Nigerian Descent To Premier League
Published: September 03, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their 25-man roster to the Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window.Despite being a first-team regular, England star Dele Alli was included on the U21 list.The names of seven other players of Nigerian descent were also submitted to the Premier League on Frid...
Super Eagles Hold Recovery Session Ahead Of Sunday's Trip To Cameroon
Published: September 02, 2017
The Super Eagles continued their preparations for the return leg of their World Cup qualifier against African champions Cameroon on Saturday morning, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Manager Gernot Rohr was aware that there were tough training sessions prior to Friday's game, so a recovery session was his main focus.Fo...
CSKA Moscow's Aaron Samuel Out Of Return Leg Vs Cameroon, Leaves Camp
Published: September 02, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Aaron Samuel will not be involved when Nigeria tackle Cameroon at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde in the second leg of their World Cup qualifier.The CSKA Moscow striker was permitted by manager Gernot Rohr and his assistants to depart the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Sat...
Manchester United Provide Update On Two Midfielders
Published: September 02, 2017
Manchester United have confirmed via their official website that Andreas Pereira extended his contract with the club prior to his season-long loan move to La Liga side Valencia.The new deal signed by the 21-year-old will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2019 with an option to extend for a further year. Jose Mourinho...
(Photo Confirmation) Nigerian-Born Winger Completes Move To Queens Park Rangers
Published: September 02, 2017
EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that they completed the signing of Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel before the close of the summer transfer window on August 31.The 19-year-old, who joins the London club on a three-year deal, last played for Blackpool, whom he helped secure promotion to ...
V. Moses, Iheanacho Not Getting Carried Away, Focused On Battle Of Yaounde
Published: September 02, 2017
Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses and Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho, who were both on target in Friday's World Cup qualifier, have celebrated Nigeria's win over the Indomitable Lions but are refusing to get carried away.The attack-minded Premier League stars are focused on the return leg in Yaounde on Monday, knowing f...
Ekong & Balogun : How The Generals Reacted To Super Eagles Thrashing Of Cameroon
Published: September 02, 2017
Bursaspor central defender William Troost-Ekong helped goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa to post a shutout in Nigeria's 4-0 rout of Cameroon on Friday, same day he celebrated his 24th birthday.The former Netherlands U20 international has formed an effective partnership in central defense with Mainz 05 ace Leon Balogun since ...
Ross Barkley Explains Why He Snubbed Chelsea On Transfer Deadline Day
Published: September 02, 2017
Everton midfielder of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley has cleared the air regarding his failed move to Premier League champions Chelsea just before the close of the summer transfer window.Chelsea had agreed a £35 million fee with Everton for Barkley, only for the England star to pull the plug on the deal.In explaining w...
Mikel : We Executed Rohr's Plan Very Well, Videos Exposed Cameroon
Published: September 02, 2017
Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel has explained why Nigeria lost their first competitive match of 2017 to South Africa, but humiliated African champions Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier on Friday evening.Rohr could not count on the services of at least four experienced players in the shape of Victor Moses, Obi Mi...
Hugo Broos: Victor Moses' Goal Demoralized The Cameroon Team
Published: September 02, 2017
Cameroon coach Hugo Broos has admitted that Victor Moses's goal ten minutes into the second half demoralized his team and they were forced to throw in the towel early.Nigeria beat the African champions 4-0 in Uyo on Friday and might become one of the first countries to qualify for the World Cup if they repeat the same ...
Rohr: Enyeama Must Quit Lille In January To Stand A Chance Of Super Eagles Recall
Published: September 02, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has given reasons why former Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama is not in his plans at the moment.The German has rightly pointed out that the former Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper is still recovering from injury and must quit Lille when the transfer market reopens for business to stand any ch...
Iwobi & Akpom Among Ten Nigerian Players Named In Arsenal's Premier League Squad
Published: September 02, 2017
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi headlines the list of Nigerian players chosen to represent Arsenal in the Premier League until the January transfer window.As many as ten players of Nigerian descent, including Iwobi's childhood pal Chuba Akpom, have been selected by manager Arsene Wenger in the Gunners squad list submi...
Ighalo Suffers Minor Hamstring Injury, Says He'll Be Ready To Face Cameroon
Published: September 02, 2017
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo has explained why he signaled to the bench to be substituted in the 60th minute of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon on Friday evening.Ighalo picked up a minor hamstring injury but is confident he will be available for selection against the Indomitable Lions in two days ...
Ola Aina Set To Make Nigeria Debut Vs Cameroon As Fifa Approves Change Of Association
Published: September 02, 2017
Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina is poised to make his competitive debut for the Nigerian national team when they take on the Indomitable Lions in Yaounde on Monday, September 4.FIFA has approved Ola Aina's request for a one-time change of association to turn out for the Super Eagles after representing the Young Lio...
Chelsea Include Moses, Six Players Of Nigerian Descent In Premier League Roster
Published: September 02, 2017
Chelsea have submitted their squad list for the first half of the 2017-2018 campaign to the Premier League following the close of the summer transfer window on Thursday night.Seven players of Nigerian descent, including in-form Nigeria international Victor Moses, were included on Antonio Conte’s roster.However, fou...