Manchester United Most Expensive Player Doubtful To Face Liverpool, CSKA
Published: September 14, 2017
France international Paul Pogba faces at least one month on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Manuel Akanji's FC Basel on Tuesday night.And the midfielder's recovery could extend to six weeks, meaning he may be absent for both United and the French national team.Pogba ...
Bobby Adekanye Debuts For Liverpool In 4-0 Demolition Of Sevilla In UYL
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye made his debut for Liverpool in the UEFA Youth League in their 4-0 demolition of Sevilla on Wednesday.The Netherlands youth-teamer entered into the fray in the 60th minute for his maiden appearance in the prestigious youth competition.Curtis Jones put the home side in front in the 23...
Aina Operates As Wing Back, Tomori Debuts, Ojo Assists As Hull Lose To Fulham
Published: September 14, 2017
Hull City lost their second straight game in the EFL Championship on Wednesday night after they were beaten 2-1 by Fulham at Craven Cottage, with three Nigerian players starting the contest.England U20 World Cup star Fikayo Tomori occupied the right side of central defense for the Tigers, teammate Ola Aina was deployed...
Super Eagles Drop To 44th In Latest Fifa Rankings, Africa's Top 20 Revealed
Published: September 13, 2017
Nigeria were impressive in their last two World Cup qualifying matches against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde but that has not paid off in the latest Fifa rankings set to be announced by the governing body of football on Thursday.The Super Eagles have fallen six spots and are now ranked 44th in the global ranking after lo...
Nigeria U20s Having A Torrid Time: Four Per Room, Served 'School Pupils' Meals
Published: September 13, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Nigeria Women's U20 team,the Falconets, are having a torrid time ahead of their 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Tanzania this weekend.The Falconets, who arrived in Benin City late on Tuesday night from Abuja by road, were paired four players per hotel room yesterday,...
Moses Hails Chelsea Stars For Teaching Qarabag A Lesson in Champions League
Published: September 13, 2017
Victor Moses was very pleased that Chelsea started their UEFA Champions League campaign with an excellent 6-0 win over Azerbaijani club Qarabag on Tuesday night, despite his omission from the starting line-up.Manager Antonio Conte had argued before yesterday's clash at Stamford Bridge that he had to rotate his squad; h...
Tottenham 4 Dortmund 0 UYL : Bennetts On The Mark, Eyoma Stars
Published: September 13, 2017
Three players of Nigerian descent made Tottenham Hotspur match day squad as they claimed a 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon.Whilst England youth internationals Keanan Bennetts and Timothy Eyoma started, Moroyin Omolabi was an unused substitute.Marcus Edwards fired Spurs int...
Chelsea Offer New Contract To Belgian Midfielder Until 2021
Published: September 13, 2017
Chelsea are in advanced talks with Belgium international Eden Hazard and his intermediaries over the renewal of the midfielder's contract, as per reports.According to Tuttomercatoweb there are positive signs that Hazard will pen a deal tying him to Chelsea until 2021 in the coming weeks.The number ten was on the radar ...
Victor Moses Given The Day Off By Manager Antonio Conte
Published: September 13, 2017
Nigeria international Victor Moses did not train with Chelsea's first team on Wednesday, September 13.According to Chelsea insider CarefreeYouth  Moses and other first-teamers were given the day off to enable them recharge their batteries after Tuesday's impressive 6-0 win over Qarabag.The Blues will resume training o...
Iwobi In Line To Make Tenth European Appearance, Trains With Arsenal Pre-Cologne
Published: September 13, 2017
Alex Iwobi could make his tenth appearance for Arsenal in European competitions when Bundesliga club Cologne visit the Emirates on Thursday night.Seven first-teamers Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny, Alexandre Lacazette, Danny Welbeck, Granit Xhaka, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey were not sighted at London Colney this morning...
Joel Obi Doubtful To Face Juventus, Out For At Least 10 Days
Published: September 13, 2017
Joel Obi is doubtful to make Torino's match day squad when they face Juventus in the derby on September 23.Through their official website, Torino have confirmed that the Nigeria international has suffered a muscular injury to the left thigh biceps, which led to his substitution after 10 minutes against Benevento.The Ma...
Super Eagles Stars, Pinnick Confident Omidiji Will Choose Nigeria Ahead Of USA
Published: September 13, 2017
Super Eagles stars including Kelechi Iheanacho and William Troost-Ekong are confident they can persuade Feyenoord wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr to commit his international future to Nigeria ahead of his country of birth, the United States.The Nigeria Football Federation, especially Amaju Pinnick and vice president Seyi ...
Kelechi Nwakali Starts For VVV Venlo In 5-1 Loss To Monchengladbach
Published: September 13, 2017
Forty eight hours after netting on his debut for VVV Venlo, Kelechi Nwakali was in action for the Limburg based club in a friendly against German opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach.Manager Maurice Steijn decided to give a run-out to a number of players that were not named in the starting eleven in Sunday's clash again...
Photo Confirmation: Cape Town City Make A Statement Signing In Victor Obinna
Published: September 13, 2017
South African Premier Soccer League outfit Cape Town City F.C have pulled off a transfer coup with the signing of free agent Victor Obinna.The financial terms and duration of the contract Obinna signed with the capital outfit have not yet been disclosed.In his first words after the signing was announced, Obinna explain...
Why Victor Moses Was Benched Vs Qarabag? Chelsea Coach Explains
Published: September 13, 2017
Victor Moses could not make his fifth Champions League appearance for Chelsea in their 6-0 rout of Qarabag on Tuesday night, with new signing from Torino Davide Zappacosta getting the nod to start from manager Antonio Conte.The former Italy gaffer has provided reasons why he started Zappacosta instead of his preferred ...