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...
Official : Southampton Loan Out Ex-Arsenal Striker Of Nigerian Descent Fela
Published: July 09, 2017
English Premier League club Southampton have announced that they have loaned out the promising Nigerian striker Olufela Olomola to Yeovil Town until January 3, 2018Olufela Olomola has already linked up with the EFL League Two club for pre-season training.The 19-year-old made his professional debut for the Saints in the...
Exclusive: Alhassan Ibrahim Misses Out On N438 Million Turkey Deal, Kalmar End Interest
Published: July 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that an unnamed Super Lig club have ended their pursuit of Nigeria national-teamer Alhassan Ibrahim this summer.The Akwa United sensation had been in talks with a representative of the Turkish club, who pulled the plug on the deal after the striker refused to issue him a mandate.Alhassa...
No Debut For Nigerian Duo As Manchester United Name Squad For USA Tour
Published: July 09, 2017
Two talented Nigerian teenagers will not make their debut for Manchester United this month in the United States as manager Jose Mourinho has omitted both from the traveling party to California.Defender Matthew Olosunde and midfielder Tosin Kehinde are presumably with the Red Devils U23 squad in Austria for pre-season t...
Official : Manchester United Legend Rejoins Everton After Thirteen Years
Published: July 09, 2017
Both Manchester United and Everton have informed via their official webpage that England star Wayne Rooney has completed his transfer to the Toffees.While the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed by the two clubs, Everton have confirmed that the attacker has penned a deal until the end of the 2018-2019 s...
Nigeria's Best Paid Sportsman Scores, Wins Penalty For Changchun Yatai
Published: July 09, 2017
Nigeria international Odion Ighalo was on target in Changchun Yatai's impressive 4-2 win over Shanghai SIPG FC at the Development Area Stadium on Sunday.The former Watford star made it 4-1 in the 58th minute when he slotted home after he was put through on goal by Huszti.His strike against Shanghai SIPG FC took his tal...
Nigerian Defender Aina: Chelsea's Display Vs Man Utd Best Of The Season
Published: July 09, 2017
Super Eagles target Ola Aina reckons that Chelsea display at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 was their best performance in the Premier League during the 2016-2017 season.The former England U19 skipper watched proceedings from the bench as Antonio Conte's side thrashed the Red Devils 4-0, with Pedro, Cahill, Hazard ...
Ex-Liverpool Boy Wonder Ibe In Spain For Pre-Season Training
Published: July 09, 2017
Former Liverpool wonderkid Jordon Ibe is presently in Marbella, Spain undergoing pre-season training with the first team of Premier League outfit Bournemouth.The England U21 international was among the eleven midfielders that departed for the South of Spain on Friday, July 7.Ibe will be seeking to impress the Cherries ...
Lukaku Expalains Why He Chose Manchester United : They Are Bigger Than Chelsea
Published: July 09, 2017
Belgium international Romelu Lukaku has explained why he chose Manchester United over Premier League champions Chelsea in the summer transfer window.The Red Devils and The Blues were the two main contenders for Lukaku's signature after he rejected a new Everton contract offer, but the striker has decided to move to Old...
Arsenal Next Big Thing Balogun Scores On U23 Debut, Six Nigerian Talents Feature Vs Bournemouth
Published: July 09, 2017
Arsenal U23s lost 2-1 to Bournemouth in their first pre-season game at London Colney on Saturday, July 8.Six players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Joseph Olowu, Tolaji Bola, Xavier Amaechi, Aaron Eyoma, Tobi Omole and Folarin Balogun featured for the Gunners, with the first four starting and playing only the firs...
No Going Back : Chelsea Number One Target Completes Manchester United Medical
Published: July 09, 2017
There's no going back regarding the imminent transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United, with the Belgium international undergoing a medical in Los Angeles on Saturday.The Everton star man has completed a routine medical and has posted pictures on Instagram to back up his claims.Before agreeing terms with Mancheste...
Friendlies Wrap: Olayinka Nets Hat-Trick; Osimhen, Ryan Sanusi, Aluko Score One Goal Each
Published: July 09, 2017
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that found the back of the net for their respective teams in pre-season friendlies on Saturday, July 8.German Bundesliga side VFL Wolfsburg notched up an impressive 8-0 win over Veltins-Selection. Nigeria international Victor Osimhen scored their last goal when he headed home...