Overused Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Complains Of Fatigue, Misses Volendam Clash
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria U20 skipper Kelechi Nwakali was not involved in MVV Maastricht’s league tie with FC Volendam at the Kras Stadion on Friday night.The Arsenal loanee has complained that he is suffering from fatigue and has been given some time off to recharge his batteries. “It’s the first time he has played a full season....
Official : Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Oyeleke Pens New Deal With Aldershot Town
Published: April 28, 2017
National League outfit Aldershot Town have confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Manny Oyeleke has penned a fresh one-year contract following his return to the club on a short-team deal this February.The Shots earlier announced that twelve players have signed new deals for next season, including Arsenal and Manchester Uni...
Man Utd Wonderkid Who Claims He Was Healed By TB Joshua Withdraws From England Squad
Published: April 28, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Manchester United wonderkid Angel Gomes will not represent England U17s at the forthcoming 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship finals in Croatia.Gomes was one of the five midfielders initially named to the 18-man squad list on Friday morning by Head Coach Steve Cooper.The 16-...
Ajax Amsterdam Superkid Niyi Makes Netherlands Final Squad To Face Germany
Published: April 28, 2017
Netherlands U15 coach Peter van der Veen has announced his final roster for two international friendly matches against Germany early next month. Ajax Amsterdam has contributed the most players to the 20-player squad list, eight in total, including the exciting wing-back Niyi Scholten, who has Nigerian blood flowing in ...
Football: The Sport That Connects Hearts
Published: April 28, 2017
All fans of football know that this sport unites around itself millions of people from all over the world. The green lawn, the judge’s whistle, the welcome roar of the stands ... and real magic begins.But football is not just a game. It is a full-fledged culture, with its own values, a long history, dramas and aspira...
Chelsea Coach Antonio Conte Delighted With Progress Of Nigeria Target Ola Aina
Published: April 28, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of the visit to Everton, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he is delighted with the progress being made by Nigeria target Ola Aina. Aina joined The Blues at Under 11 level and rose through the youth ranks before he was handed his first team debut by the Italian man...
Super Eagles Captain Mikel Returns To Chelsea, Will Be More Than Ready To Face South Africa
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has not participated in training for the whole of this week and will not be involved for Tianjin Teda when they travel to the Qinhuangdao Stadium to take on Hebei CFFC in the Chinese Super League on Saturday.In recent weeks, the defensive midfielder has been struggling to overcome a...
Emem Eduok Waiting To Hear From Kasimpasa Over New Contract
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria international Emem Eduok might depart Turkish Super Lig club Kasimpasa in the coming weeks, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The striker arrived Kasmpasa on a season-long loan from Esperance last summer, with an option to buy inserted into the deal.At this very moment, the Board of the Apaches have not communi...
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Descent Hoping To Emulate Chelsea Solanke, Makes England U17 Euro Roster
Published: April 28, 2017
England U17 boss Steve Cooper has announced his roster for the forthcoming 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship finals in Croatia.Tottenham Hotspur defender Timothy Eyoma is the only player of Nigerian descent included in the roster.The Young Lions have been grouped with Norway, Ukraine and the Netherlands in the prelim...
Super Eagles Legend Kanu Nominated For Best Arsenal Goal Scored At Tottenham
Published: April 28, 2017
Ahead of Arsenal\'s trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday for a crucial Premier League game, the official website of the Gunners has nominated five goals for the best goal at White Hart Lane.A strike from Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu made the shortlist along with efforts from Patrick Vieira, Tomas Rosicky, Mathieu Fl...
Official : Bristol City Offer Professional Contract To Talented Nigerian Striker Akpobire
Published: April 28, 2017
Through their official website, English Championship outfit Bristol City have announced that talented Nigerian striker Kel Akpobire has signed his first professional contract with the club.The teenager was among the seven second-year scholars offered new deals by the Robins ahead of next season.Akpobire was offered fre...
Enyeama Will Be Fit For Nigeria Get-Together In France, Ball Is Now In Rohr's Court
Published: April 28, 2017
Lille netminder Vincent Enyeama will undergo an arthroscopy of the left knee next week and will probably not play a competitive game for the French Ligue 1 club until next season.With the ex-Super Eagle expected to spend a minimum of two weeks on the sidelines, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr can still add the goalkeeper t...
PSG, Celtic, Everton, RB Leipzig Battling For Signature Of Man City Nigerian Wonderkid
Published: April 27, 2017
German Bundesliga surprise package RB Leipzig are looking to sign Manchester City prospect Tosin Adarabioyo in the summer transfer market. According to the Times, the central defender is unhappy over his lack of first-team opportunities despite assurances before the start of this season, and is eager to play for a team...
Return Of Jesus Keeps Iheanacho Out As Determined Man Utd Hold Man City
Published: April 27, 2017
Manchester United battled to a goalless draw in their Premier League encounter against neighbors Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night.The news for Nigerian fans is the absence of Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho in City's match day squad, while Tosin Adarabioyo's snub wasn't surprising.In an engag...
Arsenal, Spurs Linked Nigerian Teenage Sensation Nominated For Blackpool Goal Of The Season
Published: April 27, 2017
One of the five goals scored by Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel has been nominated for Blackpool's Goal of the Season award.Osayi-Samuel's effort against Newport in the fifth minute of stoppage time in which he chased his own through ball and fired beyond the goalkeeper is in the running for the award.The 19-y...