Confusion Over Togo Friendly, Eagles To Depart Paris On Proposed Date
Published: May 11, 2017
The Togolese Football Federation have announced via official sources that their national team will face Nigeria in an international friendly on Thursday, June 1.What doesn't add up is that the pronouncement is not coming from the Nigeria Football Federation, and the proposed date of the friendly is the same date the Su...
Nigerian Winger To Face Fitness Test Ahead Of Chelsea Vs West Brom Clash
Published: May 11, 2017
English-born winger of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu will undergo a fitness test ahead of West Brom's clash with champions-in-waiting Chelsea on Friday night.The Wales international has not been involved in the Baggies last two games in the Premier League due to a hamstring problem, and manager Pulis revealed at tod...
Stade Francois Coty In Ajaccio To Host Corsica-Nigeria Friendly, Game Starts 2000 Hours
Published: May 11, 2017
The Stade François Coty located in Ajaccio will host the international friendly between Corsica and Nigeria on May 26, starting from 2000 hours, the organizers have announced. The Ligue Corse de Football will begin selling tickets for the game on Friday, May 12 and it will end on May 23, though the Federation also ann...
Exclusive: Arsenal Linked Midfielder Etebo Courting Interest From German, Turkish Clubs
Published: May 11, 2017
Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo is attracting the interest of a plethora of teams based in Germany and Turkey, according to his representative. The attacking or central midfielder's contract with CD Feirense will run out at the end of next season, and the Portuguese setup may cash in on their prized jewel, rathe...
Official: Defender Who Rejected Playing For Nigeria At World Cup Released By Schalke
Published: May 11, 2017
Through official sources, German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 have announced that they will end their collaboration with Germany international Dennis Aogo at the end of this season.Aogo has been released by The Royal Blues along with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Phili Neumann, Timon Wellenreuther, Holger Badstuber and Sascha Rie...
Charlton, Scunthorpe, Hearts & Gillingham Interested In Nigerian Defender
Published: May 11, 2017
Charlton Athletic are among the clubs interested in signing Nigerian defender Deji Oshilaja in the summer transfer window.Football League Zone has claimed that the Addicks face competition, with Scunthorpe, Hearts and Gillingham also in the race for his signature.The 24-year-old spent the whole of this season on loan a...
Nigeria Is Ranked First In Africa, Ninth In The World In List Of Expatriate Footballers
Published: May 11, 2017
Football statisticians CIES Football Observatory have published a list of the countries with the most expatriate footballers in other leagues.Nigeria is the ninth largest soccer exporter, with no fewer than 292 of its citizens plying their trade in foreign leagues.In the continental ranking, Nigeria occupied the first ...
Official : Man City Product Released By Bolton, Ex-Real Madrid Defender Osede Retained
Published: May 11, 2017
Championship newcomers Bolton Wanderers have confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season.Former Manchester City defender Reece Wabara has been informed that he won't be offered a new deal when he comes off contract on June 30.The 25-year-old arrived the Trotters in Februa...
Five Nigerian Stars Set To Miss Out On Premier League Winners Medal For Chelsea
Published: May 11, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina risks missing out on a Premier League winners medal if he is snubbed by manager Antonio Conte for Friday's crucial meeting against West Brom at The Hawthorns.To receive a winners medal, a player needs to appear in 5 matches in a title-winning season, including substitute appearances.Aina h...
Nigeria-Germany Friendly Not On The Cards, Quotes From German FA Official Fabricated
Published: May 11, 2017
Suggestions that three-time African champions Nigeria will trade tackles with Germany in a high profile international friendly later this year are incorrect, according to the Nigeria Football Federation.Director of Communications of the NFF, Ademola Olajire, revealed that they only read about the proposed friendly in t...
No Tension For Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier Against South Africa
Published: May 11, 2017
Ex-Ajax Amsterdam star Tijani Babangida has admitted that the Super Eagles are not under pressure ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in June.Comparing and contrasting the upcoming meeting with Bafana Bafana to the semifinal of the 2000 African Cup of Nations semifinal, the winger said ...
Iwobi Benched As Sanchez & Giroud Score For Arsenal To Keep Top Four Hopes Alive
Published: May 10, 2017
There is still life for Arsenal in their race for the top four and a 21st consecutive Champions League appearance following their hard-fought 2-0 win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday night.Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi remains out of favour, as he was a non-playing substitute for the fi...
Spurs' Eyoma And Adam Idah Face Off As England, Ireland Clash In U17 Euro Quarterfinal
Published: May 10, 2017
Timothy Eyoma and England U17s have qualified for the quarterfinals of the ongoing  UEFA U17 European Championship thanks to their 3-0 rout of Netherlands on Wednesday.For the third straight game in Croatia, the Tottenham Hotspur defender started for the Young Lions and put in another solid shift.England earlier beat ...
Most Goals Top 20 Footballers U21 : Iheanacho Ranks Higher Than Mbappe, Sane, Rashford
Published: May 10, 2017
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has announced the list of top 20 footballers under the age of 21 with the most goals in their professional careers. Two players of Nigerian heritage, Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli, made the shortlist.The Nigeria national-teame...
Exclusive: Chelsea Starlet Ola Aina Yet To Obtain Nigerian Passport, FIFA Clearance
Published: May 10, 2017
Exactly one month before the Super Eagles face off against South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, Chelsea defender Ola Aina has not been issued a Nigerian passport.Fifa have not yet approved Aina's onetime international allegiance switch, and the Nigeria Football Federation have promised the former...