Forget Iheanacho... Ex-Super Eagles Coach Gives NFF One Last Chance To Grab Genuine No 9 Ohi
Published: June 13, 2017
Ex-Super Eagles coach Lars Lagerbäck did his former employers, the Nigeria Football Federation, a big favour when he did not hand a debut to former Manchester City trialist Ohi Omoijuanfo in Norway's 1-1 draw with Czech Republic in a World Cup qualifier last weekend.Assuming Ohi, who wore the number seven jersey on th...
Nigerian Defender, Whose Russian Mom Taught Maths In Bida Niger State, Joins FC Ural
Published: June 13, 2017
Through official channels, Russian Premier League club FC Ural have announced that they have completed the signing of Russian-Nigerian defender Adesoye Oyewole.The duration and financial details of the contract were not disclosed by the Yekaterinburg based club.A defensive midfielder or central defender, Oyewole is ret...
Nigeria World Cup Star Close To Inking New Deal With Notts County
Published: June 13, 2017
Nigeria international Shola Ameobi is close to inking a new contract with EFL League Two club Notts County.The Nottingham Post says Ameobi is on the brink of agreeing a new deal at Meadow Lane and could even put pen to paper this week.The experienced striker penned a short-term deal with the Magpies in February 2017, a...
Manchester City's Iheanacho Beats Chelsea's Victor Moses, Mikel To Award
Published: June 12, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho and ex-Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala picked up awards at the fourth edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards in Uyo this past weekend.Iheanacho saw off competition from Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses and Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel to be crowned King of the Pitch.The Manchester City number seventy...
Youngest-Ever Nigerian To Play In Premier League Confirms Liverpool, Arsenal Interest
Published: June 12, 2017
Liverpool are among the Premier League teams interested in signing Sweden U21 international of Nigerian descent Joel Asoro in the summer transfer window.The Sunderland Echo claims Southampton, Everton and Liverpool are all looking at Asoro, but it is Arsenal who are in pole position to snap him up from Sunderland.React...
Chelsea Linked Nigerian Wonderkid Kelechi, Dubbed The New Mikel, In Talks With Lazio
Published: June 12, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Houston Dynamo talent Kelechi Onyewuenyi has been offered to Italian Serie A club Lazio ahead of the opening of the transfer window.English FA licensed intermediary Shazad Yaqoob claims to be in talks with the Biancocelesti over the signing of the central midfielder, who has been l...
West Ham Readying Second Bid For Arsenal Linked Striker Henry, Remain In The Hunt For Kelechi
Published: June 12, 2017
Premier League side West Ham are preparing a second bid for in-demand Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru.A seven million pounds bid from the Hammers was rejected outright as it failed to meet Eupen's asking price, but the London Stadium outfit remain keen on the youngster.''West Ham are going to put in a second bid for He...
Tosin Kehinde Among Six Players Of Nigerian Descent At Manchester United
Published: June 12, 2017
At least six players of Nigerian descent are expected to remain at Manchester United across all levels when pre-season training starts in the coming weeks, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.The Premier League have already confirmed that Lagos-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde has been retained by the Old Trafford outfit, an...
Luke Amos, Five Players of Nigerian Descent Staying At Tottenham Hotspur
Published: June 12, 2017
The Premier League have confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur wish to retain the services of six players of Nigerian descent ahead of the start of pre-season training.The Nigerian players retained include the outstanding midfielder Dele Alli, England youth internationals Timothy Eyoma, Keanan Bennetts, Luke Amos and Josh On...
Crystal Palace Challenge West Ham For Signature Of Africa's Most Promising Talent
Published: June 12, 2017
According to the Mirror, Crystal Palace have joined the race for the signature of Africa's Most Promising Talent, Kelechi Iheanacho.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has declared the Nigeria international surplus to requirements ahead of the start of pre-season training, and is willing to allow him depart the Etiha...
Prolific Chelsea Striker Of Nigerian Parentage On Target For England Ahead Of U21 EURO
Published: June 12, 2017
England completed their training camp for the upcoming European U21 Championship with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Iceland at St George's Park this past weekend.The Young Lions thrashed the Nordic country 3-0, with Chelsea striker of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham registering his name on the scoresheet.Norwic...
Exclusive: Leicester City Star Musa NOT In Talks With West Brom, Brighton; Quotes Forged
Published: June 12, 2017
Reports linking Ahmed Musa with summer moves to West Brom and Premier League newcomers Brighton & Hove are incorrect, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm one hundred percent.A top source close to Musa has stressed that the two clubs have not not made contact with the Leicester City number seven, and quotes credited to his...
Arsenal, Newcastle, Leicester, Galatasaray To Scout Chelsea's Nigerian Hotshot At U21 EURO
Published: June 12, 2017
Scouts representing top European teams will monitor the outstanding talents when the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship starts in Poland on Friday, June 16.According to trscouts.com, scouts representing Arsenal, Newcastle United, Leicester City, Everton, Huddersfield Town, Southampton and Galatasaray are among th...
Nigerian Striker Delighted To Win World Cup Award Previously Won By Man Utd's Pogba, Maradona
Published: June 12, 2017
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke scooped the adidas Golden Ball at the 2017 Under-20 World Cup, and emulated the achievement of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Robert Prosinečki, Javier Saviola and Paul Pogba.Solanke was chosen ahead of Federico Valverde and Yangel Herrera for his goals and all-round performance which we...
NFF Protects Rohr From Being Quizzed About Iheanacho, Chelsea's Omeruo Goof
Published: June 12, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr was bombarded with questions by local media after the Super Eagles' loss to South Africa on Saturday.The Nigerian Federation spokesman, Ademola Olajire, came to the rescue of the German tactician when he was quizzed about some of his naive tactical decisions like starting Awaziem instead of ...