Middlesbrough Emerge As Frontrunners To Sign Football's Most Expensive 14-Year-Old, Ojo?
Published: August 09, 2017
EFL Championship outfit Middlesbrough have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Nigerian winger Sheyi Ojo, according to reports. ESPN claims Middlesbrough are closing in on a loan move for the Liverpool winger, and the England U20 star favours a move to Garry Monk's side.Sheyi Ojo has been heavily linked with a move awa...
(Photo Confirmation) Norwich City Loan Our Versatile Nigerian Winger DJ
Published: August 09, 2017
With a statement published on their official webpage, EFL Championship club Norwich have confirmed that the young Nigerian winger Diallang Jaiyesimi has been loaned out to Grimsby Town.Jaiyesimi will spend the whole of the 2017-2018 campaign on loan at The Mariners.Last season, the Nigerian was the joint top-scorer for...
(Photo Confirmation) : Super Eagles World Cup Star Joins South African Club Ajax
Published: August 09, 2017
Through official channels, South African Premier Soccer League Ajax Cape Town have announced the acquisition of Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi.The former Enugu Rangers poster boy has appended his signature to a four-year deal, tying him to the Urban Warriors until 2021.Uzoenyi is very popular in South Africa thank...
Injury Prevents Liverpool From Watching Bayern Munich's Nigerian Wing-Back Alaba
Published: August 09, 2017
Premier League club Liverpool were interested in last weekend's German Super Cup match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The well informed Scouts In Attendance says a Liverpool scout was at the German Super Cup on August 5, and 18-year-old Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic scored a lovely goal against th...
Stoke City, Brighton Circling For Warri-Born Defender Nedum Onuoha
Published: August 09, 2017
Nedum Onuoha could make a return to the Premier League before the transfer window closes for business, according to reports. The Mirror is reporting that the ex-Manchester City defender is attracting interest from Stoke City, who face competition from Brighton & Hove Albion.If Onuoha joins the Potters, he will reunite ...
Monaco Whizkid Of Nigerian Descent Set To Snub Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea To Join PSG
Published: August 09, 2017
Monaco striker of Nigerian descent Kylian Mbappé is set to snub a move to the Premier League and Real Madrid, and join Paris Saint-Germain.TF1 claims the France international wants to join Neymar at PSG and and has informed the leadership of Monaco.PSG are expected to make an initial offer of 155 million euros for Kyl...
(Photo Confirmation) : Nigeria International Midfielder Mikel Joins Bursaspor
Published: August 09, 2017
Turkish Super Lig club Bursaspor have announced that they have struck a deal with Portuguese setup Porto over the loaning of Mikel Agu.The Nigeria international midfielder has joined The Green Crocodiles on a season-long loan.Mikel Agu trained for the first time with his new teammates on Tuesday, and could make his com...
Arsenal Talent Iwobi Poised To Start Against Iheanacho's Leicester, Wenger Hints
Published: August 09, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has strongly hinted that the likes of Alex Iwobi and Bellerín will start Friday night's Premier League opener between the Gunners and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium.Speaking at a press conference this morning, the Frenchman stated that he will likely field the players that racked ...
Arsenal 6 Watford 1: Promising Nigerian Winger On Target, Olowu Features
Published: August 09, 2017
Arsenal U23s wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 6-1 hammering of Watford on Tuesday, August 8.Two English-born Nigerian talents Aaron Eyoma and Joseph Olowu were handed game time as the Hornets were taught a lesson by the Gunners.A brace from Donyell Malen and additional goals from Eddie Nketiah, Aaron Eyoma, ...
American-Born Nigerian Midfielder Delighted After Stunning Strike For MK Dons
Published: August 09, 2017
American youth international of Nigerian parentage Gboly Ariyibi has spoken of his happiness after netting the winning goal in MK Don's 1-0 win over Forest Green Rovers in the Carabao Cup.A brilliant 25-yard strike from the Nottingham Forest loanee in the 110th minute handed MK Dons a narrow win at The New Lawn (Nailsw...
Chelsea & Man Utd Engage In Transfer Battle Once Again As Clubs Target Tottenham Star
Published: August 09, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea and Manchester United will do battle once more in the transfer market, this time with Tottenham Hotspur star Danny Rose in the spotlight.The Sun says Antonio Conte is targeting the Spurs left back as it looks increasingly unlikely they will be able to sign Alex Sandro from Juventus.Chel...
Manchester United Throw In The Towel In Their Pursuit Of Real Madrid Winger
Published: August 08, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has thrown in the towel in his pursuit of Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale.Prior to tonight's Super Cup clash at Telekom Arena, Skopje, the Portuguese had admitted that he will make a move for the Wales international if he was omitted from the starting line-up.But that wasn't the c...
Chelsea's Nigerian Striker Ike Ugbo Denied Maiden Professional Goal
Published: August 08, 2017
Young Nigerian striker Ike Ugbo was denied his maiden professional goal in Barnsley's 4-3 win over Morecambe in the opening round of the Caraboa Cup on Tuesday night.The England U20 international was involved in the build-up to The Reds second goal in the 22nd minute, and was initially credited with the goal, but it wa...
Man Utd 1 Real Madrid 2: Lukaku Scores Debut Goal, Matic Promising, Fellaini Stars, Ronaldo Subbed In
Published: August 08, 2017
European champions Real Madrid have added to their trophy collection following an entertaining 2-1 win over Europa League champions Manchester United in the Super Cup final at the Telekom Arena, Skopje on Tuesday night.There was a pacy start to the game with both sides moving the ball quickly as they searched for the o...
Real Madrid Vs Man Utd Team News : Lukaku, Matic & Lindelof Debut, Ronaldo On The Bench
Published: August 08, 2017
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and Manchester United's Jose Mourinho have both named their starting line-ups for Tuesday night's European Super Cup final in Skopje.The Portuguese gaffer has handed competitive debuts to summer signings Victor Lindelöf, Nemanja Matić and Romelu Lukaku.Lindelöf starts in defense alon...