English-Born Nigerian Midfielder Linked With Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs Is Leaving Everton
Published: July 26, 2017
Manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed with certainty that Ross Barkley will not sign a new contract with Everton.Barkley's current contract with the Toffees is set to run out at the end of the 2017-18 campaign, and they will be forced to sell him before the close of this transfer window or he'll walk away as a free agent...
Brazilian Wonderkid Starts Training With Manchester United Ahead Of Possible Move
Published: July 26, 2017
Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli is training with Manchester United ahead of a possible move.A Manchester United youth-team expert has revealed that the 16-year-old Brazilian is undergoing trial at the Red Devils.The teenager is a minor and can only join the Old Trafford outfit when he attains the age of majority...
Prolific Chelsea Loanee Reacts After Netting First Goals As A Pro Footballer
Published: July 26, 2017
London-born Nigerian striker Ike Ugbo has reacted after netting his first goals as a professional in Barnsley's 2-0 win over Rochdale on Tuesday night.The England youth international opened the scoring for The Reds in the 69th minute, before increasing the lead with a minute left on the clock.''Nice to get 2 goals toni...
Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal Linked Striker Mbappe Was Eligible To Represent Nigeria - Punch
Published: July 26, 2017
According to an investigation by Punch Newspaper Nigeria, the in-demand Monaco teen sensation Kylian Mbappe has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins, meaning he was eligible to turn out for the Super Eagles prior to his competitive debut for the French national team.Kylian’s father, Wilfred Mbappe, who has Cameroonian...
Nigerian-Born Midfielder, Dubbed The New Paul Ince, Goes 90 Minutes In Manchester United Win
Published: July 26, 2017
Lagos-born Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde was in action for Manchester United U23 team in their come-from-behind win over Bradford City XI at Apperley Bridge on Tuesday.The 19-year-old and right wing-back Matthew Olosunde went the distance as the Red Devils secured a 2-1 win courtesy of goals from Zak Dearnley and D...
New Paul Pogba, Solanke Named In Liverpool Squad For Training Camp
Published: July 26, 2017
Liverpool have officially announced a 30-man roster that will travel to Germany for a training camp on Wednesday, July 26. Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has been considered for the trip by manager Jürgen Klopp, who has also included England U20 World Cup star Dominic Solanke.There is no place in the squad ...
Chelsea GK Of Nigerian Descent, Spurs Madueke Shine As England Beat Uruguay
Published: July 26, 2017
Two youngsters of Nigerian descent helped England U16s secure a 2-0 win over South American opponents Uruguay in an international friendly held at Heriott Watt University, Scotland on Tuesday.The highly-rated Chelsea U16 goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu was in between the pipes for the Young Lions, and he was joined in the sta...
Official: Canada International Of Nigerian Descent Loaned Out By Vancouver Whitecaps
Published: July 26, 2017
Major League Soccer outfit Vancouver Whitecaps have officially announced that Sam Adekugbe has joined Swedish Allsvenskan club IFK Göteborg on loan for the remainder of the season, subject to the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate.The London-born Canada international of Nigerian descent will spend less ...
Barcelona Want Liverpool Main Man To Be Their Third Most Expensive Signing, Bid N33.2B
Published: July 26, 2017
Barcelona are on the brink of announcing the signing of Liverpool top star Philippe Coutinho, according to matching press reports in England and Spain.Spanish media outlet RAC1 is reporting that Barcelona have now agreed personal terms in principle with Coutinho.Barca will test Liverpool's resolve to hold onto their pr...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Speaks Out On New Role : I Am An All-Round Wing Back
Published: July 26, 2017
Nigeria international Victor Moses demonstrated in Chelsea's friendly against Bayern Munich on Tuesday that he is a versatile player, switching to the left wing-back role when Fikayo Tomori came on in the 76th minute.Moses was originally a top striker in his formative years as a footballer, before the youth team coache...
Tottenham 2 Roma 3 : Dele Stars, Onomah Starts, Sadiq & Nura Non-Playing Subs
Published: July 26, 2017
Tottenham Hotpsur lost 3-2 to Italian club AS Roma in their second pre-season match staged at the Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey) on Tuesday night local time.England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder Josh Onomah started for the Londoners along with Three Lions sensation Dele Alli, but the two Nigerians on the book...
Chelsea Goal Machine Ike Ugbo Scores Twice In Barnsley Win Vs Rochdale
Published: July 25, 2017
The prolific Chelsea loanee Ike Ugbo opened his goalscoring account for EFL Championship outfit Barnsley as they claimed a 2-0 win over Rochdale in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday night.After a goalless first half, The Reds took the lead in the 69th minute through Ugbo, who came off the bench at half-time.The 18-year-...
Nigerian Striker Bags Brace As Manchester United Record Impressive Win In Super CupNI
Published: July 25, 2017
Young Nigerian duo Ademipo Odubeko and Shola Shoretire were named in Manchester United U15s starting XI for the second straight game at the ongoing SuperCupNI in Northern Ireland.The Red Devils recorded an impressive 4-2 victory over Co Fermanagh at Showgrounds, Ballymena on Tuesday evening.Odubeko gave United the lead...
Nigerian Defender Features As Man Utd Come From Behind To Beat Bradford City XI
Published: July 25, 2017
Nigerian right wing-back Matthew Olosunde was given a run out as Manchester United U23s came from behind to beat Bradford City XI 2-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Apperley Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.The Bantams were the better team in the first half and deservedly went in front courtesy of a goal from a winger...
New Paul Pogba In Contention To Make Liverpool Squad For Training Camp In Germany
Published: July 25, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets invitee Ovie Ejaria is in contention to travel with the Liverpool squad for a training camp in Germany this week.Though there are doubts over the fitness of the central midfielder, he was photographed training with other first-teamers at Melwood today.Ejaria was not in Liverpool's traveling party ...