West Brom Wish Victor Anichebe All The Best; Confirm Exit
Published: May 18, 2016
West Brom have confirmed that they have ended their three-year collaboration with Nigeria international Victor Anichebe, as he has not been offered a new contract.Anichebe was shown the exit door alongside Stephane Sessegnon, and the leadership of the Baggies has wished both players good luck in their future endeavors....
Iheanacho Wins Three Gongs At Manchester City Alternative End of Season Awards
Published: May 18, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to Manchester City over the course of the 2015-2016 season, with the official website of the Citizens handing him three awards at their informal Alternative End of Season awards.The Nigeria international picked up the Best Fluke Goal award for his s...
Oghenekaro Etebo Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Super Eagles Friendlies
Published: May 18, 2016
CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo arrived in Lagos on Tuesday evening, three days after helping his Portuguese setup gain promotion to the Primeira Liga.The former Warri Wolves star thought it best to join the Super Eagles backroom staff that will travel to France from Nigeria, instead of making the 1,0...
Nathan Oduwa Hoping To Shine For Nigeria At Olympic Games; Refuses To Sign New Spurs Deal
Published: May 18, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Nathan Oduwa is refusing to append his signature to a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur, Sky Sports is reporting. The winger has been offered fresh terms that will keep him at Spurs until the summer of 2017, but has kept the club waiting because he hopes to get a better offer elsewhere shoul...
Promising Nigerian Defender Tunji Akinola Pens Three-Year Deal With West Ham
Published: May 18, 2016
West Ham announced on Wednesday that the  Nigerian defender Olatunji Akinola has signed his first professional contract with the club.The 17-year-old, who is regarded as one of the promising talents at the Hammers, has penned a three - year deal that will keep him at the Olympic Stadium until the summer of 2019, t...
LASK Linz Interested In Signing Ex-Atletico Madrid Starlet Otubanjo
Published: May 18, 2016
Austrian 1 Liga side LASK Linz have made a move for the prolific Nigerian striker Yusuf Otubanjo ahead of next season.Ligaportal.at says the The Black-Whites are interested in luring the ex-Emmanuel Amunike Academy starlet to the club.Otubanjo, who is a former Nigeria U17 international, was regarded as one of the top y...
Frimley Green Announce Signing Of Akinwande, Owolabi
Published: May 18, 2016
Through official channels, Combined Counties League Division One club Frimley Green have announced the signing of two players with Nigerian roots ahead of the 2016-2017 season.Dan Akinwande, formerly on the books of Hartley Witney, and defender Tunde Owolabi have both agreed terms with the club.In addition to penning a...
Chelsea Congratulate Hot Prospect Fikayo Tomori For Debuting Against Leicester City
Published: May 18, 2016
English Premier League side Chelsea have sent a congratulatory message to Fikayo Tomori after debuting for the Londoners on the final day of the season against Leicester City.The 18-year-old was eventually given his first-team bow after making the bench against Liverpool, on the back of his imperious displays for the B...
Toronto FC Rising Star Akinola Making Remarkable Progress In USA U17s
Published: May 18, 2016
United States U17 international Ayomide Akinola is showcasing his skills at the ongoing 2016 AIFF Youth Cup in Goa, India.The Toronto FC Academy striker, who has Nigerian roots, registered his name on the score sheet in the United States first game of the tournament against Tanzania at the start of this week, scoring a...
Rivers United Have Positive News From The Treatment Room Ahead Showdown Vs Akwa Utd
Published: May 18, 2016
Rivers United coach Eguma will prosecute Wednesday’s game against Akwa United without first choice defenders, Yaovi Douhadji and Chigozie Ihunda who are still sidelined with varying degrees of indisposition.There is happier news to report from the sick bay as Ivorian marksman, Guy Kuemian looks set to make his fi...
Nigerian Exports : Odubajo Clocks Up 90 Minutes, Akpom Benched As Hull City Advance; Ideye Loses Cup Final; Chrisantus Absent For AEK
Published: May 17, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues plus Cup on Tuesday.Hull City advanced to the Championship play-off Final despite losing 2-0 to Derby County at the KC Stadium. The Tigers had won the Semi-final, Game 1 3-0.Moses Odubajo and England youth international Chuba Akpom were...
Nigerian - Born Midfielder Appointed Coach Of English Club
Published: May 17, 2016
Nigerian midfielder Peter Adeniyi has agreed to take over as coach of Ryman League Division One South club Carshalton Athletic for the 2016-2017 season. Born in Ibadan, Adeniyi will fill the role vacated by Chris McGinn, who cited interference as the major reason he left the club in April.The 36-year-old will take on t...
Official : Osimhen,Nwakali Headline List Of 18 Players Named To Flying Eagles Roster For Burundi Clash
Published: May 17, 2016
Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke has officially announced his 18-man squad for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Saturday, May 21. The former Barcelona and Zamalek winger made last-minute changes to the roster, with three players Abbas Usman, Ofe Opeh and Funsho Bamgboye missing out.Otherwi...
Ex-Arsenal Striker Olufela Olomola Signs Professional Contract With Southampton
Published: May 17, 2016
Southampton have informed via their official webpage that the versatile Nigerian striker Olufela Olomola has signed his first professional contract with the club. Born in London, the 18-year-old was on the books of Arsenal before joining the Saints in the summer of 2014.Olufela Olomola was one of the four youth-teamers...
Wolves Stopper Dominic Iorfa Is Looking Forward To Representing England
Published: May 17, 2016
Dominic Iorfa , 20,  is eagerly looking forward to the start of the 2016 Toulon Tournament which will hold in France 18–29 May, having been named to the England U21s roster.The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender was part of the England U20s squad in 2015 and featured against Morocco, Mexico and the United Stat...