Nigeria Coach Urges West Ham, Everton Target Iheanacho: Make The Right Choice This Time
Published: May 19, 2017
Nigeria U15 coach Danladi Nasidi has commented on the imminent departure of his former pupil, Kelechi Iheanacho, from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.The Super Eagles striker has been linked with possible moves to Borussia Dortmund, TSG Hoffenheim, Everton and West Ham, and Nasidi has advised the Man City...
Six Players Of Nigerian Descent Expected To Make Waves At Fifa U20 World Cup
Published: May 19, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on six talented players of Nigerian descent expected to makes waves at the forthcoming Fifa U20 World Cup in South Korea (20 May 2017 – 11 Jun 2017).The Flying Eagles who have participated in their tourney eleven times in the past will not be one of the African Nations in Korea, so ...
Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Returns From Trip To Naples
Published: May 19, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina is back in London after his trip to Naples, Italy earlier in the week.The former England U19 skipper had accompanied his good pal and teammate Nathaniel Chalobah, who spent time on loan at Napoli last season, to visit Napoli striker Dries Mertens.Nathan Ake, who received his first senior c...
Chelsea Delay Decision On Signing Nigerian Prodigy Until After Pre-Season
Published: May 19, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that English Premier League champions Chelsea are still interested in signing Nigerian prodigy Toyosi Olusanya from AFC Wimbledon in the summer. The Blues were given permission by The Dons to take him on trial last month, but have not made a decision on whether or not to offer him a con...
Very Promising Box-To-Box Nigerian Midfielder Offered Scholarship Deal By Wolves
Published: May 19, 2017
EFL Championship outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced their full time academy scholars ahead of the start of pre-season training.The promising Nigerian midfielder Owen Otasowie has been offered a scholarship deal, along with eight other youngsters.Otasowie has predominantly been used as a box-to-box midfielder...
Gent Winger Kalu Has Not Lost His Nose For Goal; Scores One, Creates Two
Published: May 19, 2017
The young Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu had not scored a goal for Gent for the past two months, but on Thursday he contributed to three goals in their 5-2 rout of Zulte-Waregem at the GHELAMCO-arena.At the break, Gent were two goals to the good, with their Nigerian wonderkid setting up the second goal scored by Saief.Jus...
Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Finally Living Up To His Billing As A Future Star, Nets Third League Goal
Published: May 18, 2017
Taiwo Awoniyi is finally living up to his billing as a future star, with the Nigeria U23 international finding the net for the third game in a row in a playoff game staged at the JenS Vesting Stadion between Emmen and NEC Nijmegen.Awoniyi came off the bench on the hour mark before scoring to give the visitors a 3-1 lea...
Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali Scores Third Goal Of The Season
Published: May 18, 2017
MVV Maastricht were held to a 1-1 draw by SC Cambuur in the semifinal of the playoffs at the De Geusselt (Maastricht) on Thursday night.Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali opened the scoring in the ninth minute but his goal was cancelled out nine minutes later by Sander van de Streek.The SC Cambuur defenders fail...
Eupen Wonderkid Earns Maiden Nigeria Call-Up, Replaces Kayode; Eagles To Play Togo
Published: May 18, 2017
Gernot Rohr has called up Belgium –based forward Henry Onyekuru in place of Austria Wien FC poacher Olanrewaju Kayode, who is being held back by club engagement, for the national team's get-together in France.The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Eagles will play two international friendly matc...
Everton, West Brom & Middlebsrough Watch Onyekuru Score 22nd Goal Of The Season
Published: May 18, 2017
Representatives of four current Premier League clubs traveled to Belgium to watch the in-demand Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru this week.ESPN says Everton, West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough all scouted the Eupen wonderkid in the Belgian First Division A playoff match against Mouscron-Péruwelz on ...
Official : Former Barcelona Youth-Team Skipper Ekpolo Offered New Deal By Fleetwood Town
Published: May 18, 2017
EFL League One outfit Fleetwood Town have confirmed their retained list following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 campaign. Nigeria U23 international Godswill Ekpolo might remain at The Fishermen next season as he has been offered a new contract. The former Barcelona youth-team skipper joined Fleetwood Town in No...
West Ham, Everton, Borussia Dortmund Set To Spark Bidding War For City's Iheanacho
Published: May 18, 2017
West Ham are mulling over a move for Manchester City's Nigeria international striker Kelechi Iheanacho. The Citizens are prepared to listen to offers for Iheanacho to assist them have more funds to do transfer business in the summer, according to Standard Sport. Borussia Dortmund, Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen and...
Wolverhampton Wanderers Defender Iorfa A Target For Derby County
Published: May 18, 2017
EFL Championship side Derby County are being linked with a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Dominic Iorfa. The Express and Star says the England U21 international would command a transfer fee in the region of £4 million. Iorfa has plenty of experience in the Championship, with 83 starts under his belt...
Official : Super Eagles Star Released By Relegated Blackburn Rovers
Published: May 18, 2017
This is official. Nigeria international Hope Akpan will have to look for a new employer before the start of next season.After holding talks with the central midfielder, Blackburn Rovers have informed him that he will not be offered a new deal when his contract comes to an end next month.Akpan joined Blackburn Rovers in...
Official : Ex-Chelsea Goalscoring Defender Ayo Obileye Available For Sale
Published: May 18, 2017
Former Chelsea defender Ayo Obileye has been transfer-listed by Vanarama National League club Eastleigh, meaning he is available for sale in the summer transfer window.Obileye joined Eastleigh last summer, and has been unable to break into starting eleven despite scoring important goals for the club from his defensive ...