Ex-Ireland Star Of Nigerian Descent Omitted As Man Utd Announce Squad Vs Barcelona
Published: June 29, 2017
Manchester United have announced their squad for a charity game against Barcelona Legends on Friday, June 30, with no player of Nigerian descent included in the 17-man roster.Former Republic of Ireland central defender Paul McGrath is one of the most famous players of Nigerian descent to have represented Manchester Uni...
Official: Ex-England Youth-Teamer Obadeyi Extends Oldham Athletic Contract
Published: June 29, 2017
EFL League One club Oldham Athletic have extended the contract of Birmingham-born Nigerian striker Tope Obadeyi by another twelve months.It means the former Bolton Wanderers youth-teamer will remain on the books of the Boundary Park outfit until at least the end of the 2017-2018 season.The 27-year-old penned a short-te...
Chelsea Fan Aaron Samuel : I Want To Become CSKA Moscow's Main Man
Published: June 29, 2017
Super Eagles striker Aaron Samuel is in tiptop condition and has resumed full training with Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow ahead of the new season which begins on July 15.Samuel has set himself targets for the 2017-2018 campaign, stating that he has put his injury worries behind him and wants to become the bes...
How Chelsea Goal Machine Of Nigerian Descent Reacted To England U21 EURO Exit
Published: June 29, 2017
The prolific Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham was disappointed after England lost to Germany in the semifinal of the European U21 Championship on Tuesday.With the tie at the Stadion Miejski, Tychy locked at 2-2 after extra-time, the Young Lions were unlucky in the shootout with Abraham and Redmond unsuccessful in their sp...
Chelsea Defender Omeruo: We Would Have Beaten South Africa If ......
Published: June 29, 2017
Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo has opined that the Super Eagles would have beaten South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier staged in Uyo this month if he was handed game time.In truth, one of the strange decisions taken by Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr was to name Chidozie Awaziem in the starting eleven ahead...
Fraudulent Ivorian Agent Alfred Obrou Dupes Nigerian Intermediary, Ex-Super Eagles Star Of N4.03 Million
Published: June 29, 2017
A popular Ivorian intermediary Alfred Obrou has defrauded an Italian-based Nigerian agent Ben Itorho and ex-Super Eagles star Prince Ike Ekong of 10,000 euros (equivalent of N4.03 million) following the transfer of Haruna Garba to Djurgårdens IF in March. Obrou, otherwise known as Alfredo in football circles, was intr...
Why Young Nigerian Goalkeeper Was Not Offered Fresh Terms By Arsenal
Published: June 29, 2017
England U16 goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Arthur Okonkwo has not been offered a fresh contract by Arsenal.It was previously reported that the netminder was in line to pen a scholarship deal with the Gunners with effect from July 1, 2017, but it has come to light that the Emirates outfit will make a decision at the end...
Official : Ex-Man City Midfielder Etuhu Signs Two-Year Deal With The Blues
Published: June 29, 2017
EFL League Two club Carlisle United have completed the signing of Nigerian-born midfielder Kelvin Etuhu on a free transfer.The Manchester City product has put pen to paper on a two-year contract that will keep him at the Blues until the end of the 2018-19 season.'Manager Keith Curle said to the club's official webpage ...
Will Emenalo Sanction Departure Of Chelsea Young Star Ake To Bournemouth For 20 Million Pounds?
Published: June 29, 2017
Netherlands international Nathan Ake is being linked with a transfer to Bournemouth.The central defender, who was concerned about his lack of first team opportunities, was due to hold showdown talks with The Blues technical director Michael Emenalo over his future at Stamford Bridge in the off season.Ake spent the firs...
Club Brugge New Boy Dennis Scores In His Second Straight Game
Published: June 29, 2017
New signing Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis was on target for the second straight game as Belgian First Division outfit Club Brugge thrashed Oudenaarde 6-0 in a friendly on Wednesday.The former Zorya Luhansk sensation netted on his unofficial debut for Club Brugge in their first pre-season fixture against Westkapelle last...
Arsenal Dish Out Squad Numbers To Five Nigerian Wonderkids
Published: June 29, 2017
Three players of Nigerian descent recently signed scholarship terms with FA Cup kings Arsenal, and they have been handed squad numbers for the new season along with two other talented Nigerians.England U16 international Xavier Amaechi will wear the number 72 kit and the highly-rated midfielder Folarin Balogun takes the...
Newcastle Hoping To Beat Boro, Burnley In Race For Football's Most Expensive 14-Year-Old
Published: June 29, 2017
Newly promoted Premier League club Newcastle United are in pole position for the signature of England U20 international Sheyi Ojo, according to reports in the English press.The Independent claims The Magpies are at the front of the queue to sign Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo on loan for next season but face competition fr...
Done Deals: Three Nigerian Midfielders Sign New Contracts At Arsenal
Published: June 29, 2017
According to the official website of Arsenal, their new intake of first-year scholars trained at London Colney for the very first time on Wednesday, June 28.Though the identities of the new scholars have not yet been disclosed by the Emirates Stadium outfit, Arsenal youth-team guru Jeorge Bird has revealed that three p...
Official : Talented Nigerian Prospect Departs Arsenal For Sheffield Wednesday
Published: June 29, 2017
The promising Nigerian defender Joshua Dawodu has departed Premier League side Arsenal.Through their official website, Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed the signing of Dawodu on undisclosed terms.The 16-year-old's transfer to the Owls suggests that he could not agree terms with the Gunners regardin...
Stephen Odey Scores 16th Goal Of The Season In Front Of Djurgardens IF Scout
Published: June 28, 2017
One-cap Nigeria international Stephen Odey scored his 16th goal of the season in  Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC's 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars in the latest round of matches played in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Wednesday.Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that representatives of Swedish All...