Official : Liverpool Confirm Signing Of Golden Ball Winner Of Nigerian Descent
Published: July 10, 2017
Liverpool have re-confirmed the signing of England U20 international of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke on undisclosed terms, informs the official website of the Reds.The Golden Ball winner at the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup will wear the number 29 jersey for the 2017-2018 campaign.''It feels amazing and everyone has made...
Ezenwa, Alhassan, Odey, Ali, 26 Others Named In Nigeria Squad For CHAN Qualifier
Published: July 10, 2017
Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has named a 30-man roster for a get-together ahead of a 2018 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against the winner between Togo and Benin Republic. An analysis of the roster revealed that four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and nine strikers have been invited...
Swope Park Rangers 'Nigerian Nightmare' Wins USL Goal Of The Month
Published: July 10, 2017
Former Dream Team VI trainee Nansel Selbol has scooped the United Soccer League Goal of the Month award for June 2017.The Swope Park Rangers sensation was nominated for the accolade for his goal against LA Galaxy II on July 1, shortly after his introduction as a substitute.Selbol beat off competition from Didier Drogba...
Exclusive: Manchester City's Iheanacho Passes Medical Ahead Of 29 Million Pounds Move To Leicester
Published: July 10, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Premier League champions Leicester City are on the brink of announcing the signing of Kelechi Iheanacho after agreeing a fee of 25 million pounds with Manchester City.If performance related incentives are included into the mix, the transfer fee the Foxes will pay for Iheanac...
Barcelona Star Neymar: I Could Join Manchester United
Published: July 10, 2017
Brazil poster boy Neymar was pressed on his future amid speculations linking him with a transfer to Manchester United this summer, and gave a tongue-in-cheek reaction.On July 1, 2016, The Barcelona winger signed a new deal tying him to the La Liga powerhouse until the end of the 2020-21 season.''Who knows what will hap...
Official : Former Liverpool Trialist Ezeh Joins Norwegian Club Lillestrom
Published: July 10, 2017
Through their official website, Norwegian Tippeligaen club Lillestrom have confirmed the signing of young Nigerian defensive midfielder Charles Chinedu Ezeh.The 19-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Canaries following a successful trial that lasted two weeks.Ezeh trained with Premier League club Liverpool in...
Omeruo, Victor Moses, World Cup Winning Defender Train With Chelsea First Team
Published: July 10, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo, Victor Moses and World Cup-winning central defender Fikayo Tomori have started training with Chelsea's first team ahead of the forthcoming season.Thirty players participated in the Blues first training session on Monday morning, including the three players of Nigerian descent, according to Chelsea exper...
Official : Tranmere Rovers Announce Signing Of England International Of Nigerian Descent
Published: July 10, 2017
Vanarama National League club Tranmere Rovers have completed the signing of former Stoke City youth-teamer James Alabi.The 22-year-old will remain at Prenton Park until at least June 30, 2019 after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract.Alabi was on the radar of a number of lower division teams in England due to h...
Exclusive: Vitoria Guimaraes Working On Deal To Sign Flying Eagles LB, Dubbed The New Marcelo
Published: July 10, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Portuguese club Vitória Guimarães SC are working on a deal to sign Nigeria U20 international Udochukwu Anumudu.The Primeira Liga outfit have firmed up their interest by inviting the wing-back to undergo trials in Portugal ahead of a potential acquisition. Subject to a successful visa ...
Babayaro: Chelsea's Moses, Arsenal's Iwobi Not In The Same Class As Kanu, Okocha
Published: July 10, 2017
Former Nigeria U23 international Emmanuel Babayaro has posited that the likes of Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi and Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses are not in the same class as his former teammates Nwankwo Kanu and Austin Okocha.Babayaro has argued that the current Super Eagles players are not as valuable as the past stars,...
Manchester United Set To Beat Chelsea To Another Transfer Target Again
Published: July 10, 2017
Manchester United's battle with Chelsea to sign transfer targets continues, with the Red Devils on the brink of announcing the signing of Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko.The Express is reporting that Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal to hijack Chelsea’s move for Tiemoue Bakayoko.The Old Trafford side have...
Manchester United In Advanced Talks To Loan Out One Of England's Most Promising Goalkeepers
Published: July 10, 2017
Aston Villa are in advanced negotiations with Manchester United over a loan deal for former England U20 glovesman Sam Johnstone.The goalkeeper was left out of United's traveling party to the United States to enable him complete his season-long loan move to Aston Villa.Johnstone has struggled to break into the first tea...
Golden Ball Winner Of Nigerian Descent Is Liverpool's Second Fittest Player
Published: July 10, 2017
England U20 international of Nigerian parentage Dominic Solanke is among the fittest players at Liverpool during pre-season training.The Reds first-teamers, including Solanke, Roberto Firmino, Lucas Leiva, Joel Matic, Solanke, James Milner and Jordan Henderson, underwent a lactic acid test to determine their fitness.Ex...
Arsenal Drop Big Hint: Two Nigerian Wonderkids Omitted From Tour Squad
Published: July 10, 2017
Rumours surrounding the future of two Nigerian wonderkids Chuba Akpom and Kelechi Nwakali will continue to grow in the coming days, with manager Arsene Wenger omitting the duo from a training camp in Australia and China.Hale End Academy product Akpom had trained with the first team before they departed for Australia on...
Official : Chelsea Announce Signing Of Germany International Of Sierra Leonean Descent
Published: July 09, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have announced the signing of Germany international of Sierra Leonean descent Antonio Rüdiger from AS Roma.The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2021-22 season.Technical Director Michael Emenalo told Chel...