Exclusive: Real Reason Chelsea Ace Moses Withdrew From Nigeria Squad, Hits Lagos June 14
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea star Victor Moses has withdrawn from the latest Nigeria squad that will prosecute the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Bafana Bafana citing fatigue, contrary to speculation in the local media that he is set to undergo surgery for a toe problem.The former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic winger is ...
German-Nigerian Defender Feeling Dejected As Germany Are Eliminated By African Champions
Published: May 31, 2017
Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha Berlin) and Emmanuel Iyoha (Fortuna Düsseldorf) have ended their participation in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after Germany lost a seven-goal thriller to African champions Zambia on Wednesday at the Jeju World Cup Stadium.Philipp Ochs from 1899 Hoffenheim opened the scoring for the Germans ...
Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City Stars, Eight Uncapped Players Named In Nigeria Squad To Face RSA
Published: May 31, 2017
Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr has named a 23-man roster for the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Uyo on June 10.Six players on the roster were not part of the Super Eagles training camp in Corsica and Paris, while Mountain of Fire FC pair Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatubosun have no...
Crossbar Denies Lookman Hat-trick, Tomori Stars As England Continue World Cup Adventure
Published: May 31, 2017
England have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2017 Fifa Under 20 World Cup after beating Costa Rica 2-1 at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Wednesday, courtesy of two goals from Everton striker of Nigerian descent Ademola Lookman.Lookman made no mistake to score his maiden goal in a World Cup competition, finishin...
Liverpool Top Ten Academy Goals : Ojo's Beauty Against Tottenham Picked
Published: May 31, 2017
Sheyi Ojo's beautiful goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League 2 fixture in February has been picked among  Liverpool's Top Ten Academy goals of the season.Trailing 2-1, the England U20 international equalized for the Reds in the first minute of the second half with a wonderful left-footed effort.Ojo picked ...
Super Eagles Star Oghenekaro Etebo Reacts To Olympique Lyonnais Link
Published: May 31, 2017
A representative of Oghenekaro Etebo has reacted to reports at home and abroad linking the Nigeria international with a possible move to Olympique Lyonnais in the near future.The CD Feirense star has been scouted by Lyon in Portuguese league games, and the Ligue 1 club will continue to observe the attacking midfielder ...
Official: Club Brugge Strike Terms With Zorya Luhansk Over Ex-Nigeria U15 Star
Published: May 31, 2017
Belgian First Division A club Club Brugge have struck a deal with their Ukrainian counterparts Zorya Luhansk over the immediate transfer of former Nigeria U15 international Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis.The attacking midfielder and striker will remain at the Jan Breydel Stadium until the end of the 2020-2021 season, havi...
Wolfsburg's Osimhen On The Cusp Of Making History Sends Message To Nigerians
Published: May 31, 2017
Wolfsburg striker Victor Osimhen has joined the Super Eagles in their training camp in Paris ahead of Thursday's international friendly against Togo at the Stade Municipal de Saint Leu La Foret.The former Golden Eaglets star has a good chance to become the first player of Nigerian descent born in 1998 to debut for the ...
Ex-Arsenal Striker, Approached By Nigeria, Scores Maiden Goal For England
Published: May 30, 2017
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Fejiri Okenabirhie netted his maiden goal for England C as they were beaten on penalties by Jersey in a friendly on Tuesday.Okenabirhie came off the bench in the 60th minute and it turned out to be an inspired substitution, with the Dagenham & Redbridge frontman scoring thirty seconds after ...
Exclusive: Why Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Has Not Joined Super Eagles Training Camp
Published: May 30, 2017
Promising Chelsea defender Ola Aina has not yet turned up in the Super Eagles training camp in Paris because of the delay in the processing his onetime allegiance switch to Nigeria.A top source close to the right wing-back is optimistic that the switch will be approved by Fifa before the end of this week.''Ola Aina has...
Official : English-Born Nigerian Striker Departs Chelsea After Thirteen Years
Published: May 30, 2017
Through a statement on their official website, Liverpool have announced that they have agreed a deal to sign England U20 international Dominic Solanke.The duration of contract and financial terms have not been disclosed by the Anfield side. This effectively brings an end to speculation surrounding his future with repor...
Wolfsburg's Osimhen Can Still Become First Player Born After 1998 World Cup To Represent Eagles
Published: May 30, 2017
Wolfsburg teenage sensation Victor Osimhen is on his way to Paris to link up with the Nigerian national team at their training camp, according to the Nigeria Football Federation.The 18-year-old would have joined the team before now, but Wolfsburg were involved in the promotion/relegation playoffs after finishing 16th o...
Nigerian Superkid Signs Professional Contract With Scottish Powerhouse Rangers
Published: May 30, 2017
The young Nigerian striker Adedapo Awokoya-Mebude has been rewarded for his imperious displays for the youth team of Scottish Premiership side Rangers after signing a new deal.The 16-year-old announced via social media on Tuesday that he has signed his first professional contract with Rangers.''Happy to have signed my ...
Manchester City's Iheanacho Returns To Paris, 19 Eagles Named To Face Togo
Published: May 30, 2017
Manchester City wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho has re-joined the Super Eagles at their get-together in the French capital, ahead of Thursday's international friendly against Togo.The Citizens number 72 left the squad on Saturday for yet-to-be-disclosed reasons, shortly after they arrived from Corsica where they faced the ...
Liverpool On Brink Of Deal For Chelsea's Nigerian Goal Poacher
Published: May 30, 2017
Liverpool are on the brink of announcing the capture of England U20 international of Nigerian heritage Dominic Solanke.Various reports in the United Kingdom claim that the Reds will have to pay three million pounds for the striker, a fee that has to be determined by a tribunal since he is under the age of 24.Solanke ha...