Tosin Kehinde Among Six Players Of Nigerian Descent At Manchester United
Published: June 12, 2017
At least six players of Nigerian descent are expected to remain at Manchester United across all levels when pre-season training starts in the coming weeks, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.The Premier League have already confirmed that Lagos-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde has been retained by the Old Trafford outfit, an...
Luke Amos, Five Players of Nigerian Descent Staying At Tottenham Hotspur
Published: June 12, 2017
The Premier League have confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur wish to retain the services of six players of Nigerian descent ahead of the start of pre-season training.The Nigerian players retained include the outstanding midfielder Dele Alli, England youth internationals Timothy Eyoma, Keanan Bennetts, Luke Amos and Josh On...
Crystal Palace Challenge West Ham For Signature Of Africa's Most Promising Talent
Published: June 12, 2017
According to the Mirror, Crystal Palace have joined the race for the signature of Africa's Most Promising Talent, Kelechi Iheanacho.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has declared the Nigeria international surplus to requirements ahead of the start of pre-season training, and is willing to allow him depart the Etiha...
Prolific Chelsea Striker Of Nigerian Parentage On Target For England Ahead Of U21 EURO
Published: June 12, 2017
England completed their training camp for the upcoming European U21 Championship with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Iceland at St George's Park this past weekend.The Young Lions thrashed the Nordic country 3-0, with Chelsea striker of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham registering his name on the scoresheet.Norwic...
Exclusive: Leicester City Star Musa NOT In Talks With West Brom, Brighton; Quotes Forged
Published: June 12, 2017
Reports linking Ahmed Musa with summer moves to West Brom and Premier League newcomers Brighton & Hove are incorrect, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm one hundred percent.A top source close to Musa has stressed that the two clubs have not not made contact with the Leicester City number seven, and quotes credited to his...
Arsenal, Newcastle, Leicester, Galatasaray To Scout Chelsea's Nigerian Hotshot At U21 EURO
Published: June 12, 2017
Scouts representing top European teams will monitor the outstanding talents when the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship starts in Poland on Friday, June 16.According to trscouts.com, scouts representing Arsenal, Newcastle United, Leicester City, Everton, Huddersfield Town, Southampton and Galatasaray are among th...
Nigerian Striker Delighted To Win World Cup Award Previously Won By Man Utd's Pogba, Maradona
Published: June 12, 2017
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke scooped the adidas Golden Ball at the 2017 Under-20 World Cup, and emulated the achievement of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Robert Prosinečki, Javier Saviola and Paul Pogba.Solanke was chosen ahead of Federico Valverde and Yangel Herrera for his goals and all-round performance which we...
NFF Protects Rohr From Being Quizzed About Iheanacho, Chelsea's Omeruo Goof
Published: June 12, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr was bombarded with questions by local media after the Super Eagles' loss to South Africa on Saturday.The Nigerian Federation spokesman, Ademola Olajire, came to the rescue of the German tactician when he was quizzed about some of his naive tactical decisions like starting Awaziem instead of ...
What Rohr Told Super Eagles In The Dressing Room After Shock Loss To RSA
Published: June 12, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr remained calm in the wake of the national team slumping to a shock 2-0 loss to South Africa in their first game of the 2019 African Nations Cup qualifiers.The young Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem and goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi are being scapegoated for the Super Eagles first-ever loss to B...
How Did Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs Nigerian Talents React To England First World Cup Win In Over 50 Years
Published: June 11, 2017
England are world champions for the first time in over fifty years after their U20 team defeated Venezuela 1-0 at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in the final of the Fifa U20 World Cup.Five players of Nigerian descent lined up for the Young Lions in the showpiece game in South Korea : Dominic Solanke, Fikayo Tomori, Josh O...
Nigerians Blast Rohr For Starting Awaziem Ahead Of Chelsea's Omeruo : Not A Super Eagles Material
Published: June 11, 2017
Nigerian fans have criticized Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr for starting the inexperienced Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem ahead of Chelsea's Kenneth Omeruo in Saturday's shock 2-0 loss to South Africa.Awaziem was at fault for the first goal conceded by the Super Eagles, was lucky not to have given away a penalty in...
NFF Fail To Stop Highly-Rated Defender From Making Competitive Debut For Switzerland Senior Team
Published: June 11, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have missed out on the services of highly-rated FC Basel defender Manuel Akanji.The Swiss Football Association cap-tied Akanji when he was named in the starting lineup for Switzerland's 2-0 win over Faroe Islands in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.Akanji was born in Wiesendangen near Win...
Chelsea, Liverpool Talents Of Nigerian Parentage Feature As England Are Crowned World Champions
Published: June 11, 2017
England are U20 World Cup champions following their hard-fought 1-0 win over Venezuela at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Five players of Nigerian descent in Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Solanke (both Chelsea), Josh Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Ademola Lookman (Everton) and Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool) tasted action ...
Liverpool In The Spotlight Again Over Tapping Up Of Chelsea Hotshot Of Nigerian Descent
Published: June 11, 2017
Chelsea have threatened to report Liverpool to the Premier League over an illegal approach for England U20 international of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke.Premier League rules state that out-of-contract players can talk to domestic clubs after the third week in May.However, the Sun reported back in February that a de...
Super Eagles Allow The Dust To Settle A Bit, Ask Nigerians For Forgiveness : Don't Kill Us
Published: June 11, 2017
The Super Eagles have apologized after losing to South Africa on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Second half goals from Tekelo Rantie and Pacy Tau handed Bafana Bafana the coveted three points, and their first win against Nigeria in a competitive match.''We ...