EPL Wrap: Moses Makes 50th Start; Ademola, Barkley Shine; Teens Solanke, Maja, Asoro Missing, Success On The Bench
Published: February 25, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the table to eleven points after a 3-1 win over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Victor Moses made his 50th start for the Blues and subbed out in the 85th minute, Engl...
Nigerian Federation In Talks With Barnet FC Over Hosting Of Friendly Against Senegal
Published: February 25, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, the Nigeria Football Federation are in talks with EFL League Two club Barnet F.C over the hosting of the international friendly between the Super Eagles and fellow African powerhouse Senegal next month.Nothing has been cast in stone yet, but barring any last mi...
Chelsea Goal-Scoring Midfielder Uwakwe On Target Against West Ham Side Captained By Akinola
Published: February 25, 2017
Chelsea U18s ended their campaign in the Under-18 Premier League (South) in style with a 3-0 rout of West Ham at Little Heath Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon.Defender Olatunji Akinola captained the Young Hammers squad from the very beginning, and Chelsea midfielder Tariq Uwakwe was handed another start by manager J...
Official : IK Start Bolster Strike Force With Abubakar, Handed No. 19 Kit
Published: February 25, 2017
Norwegian First Division club IK Start have bolstered their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Nigeria international Ibrahim Abubakar from Gee-Lec Football Academy, Jos.The offensive all-rounder has appended his signature to a three-year contract that will keep him at Kristiansand until the end of the 20...
Central Defender Turned Striker Elijah Adebayo Continues To Catch The Eye At Fulham
Published: February 25, 2017
Fulham secured top spot in their Premier League Cup group with a game to spare thanks to their 4-2 win over Charlton Athletic at Motspur Park on Friday night.A brace from George Williams and goals from Nigerian striker Elijah Adebayo and Matt O’Riley helped the Cottagers record a convincing win over their London ...
Chelsea, Liverpool, Everton Talents Of Nigerian Descent Get New Coach
Published: February 25, 2017
The English FA has reported via its official website that Paul Simpson will take charge of England U20s at this summer’s Fifa Under 20 World Cup in South Korea.As many as six players of Nigerian descent, including Liverpool wonderkids Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria, Chelsea trio Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Solanke and Tamm...
Super Eagles Coach Gets Huge Injury Boost Ahead Of Naming Of Squad
Published: February 25, 2017
Osmanlıspor striker Umar Aminu is back in contention to be named in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and Senegal.Having missed the last five games played by his Turkish club in all competitions, including two crucial Europa League games versus Olympiakos, Aminu is set to resume full t...
Everton England Star Of Nigerian Descent Draws Battle Line With Moyes, Sunderland
Published: February 25, 2017
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has refused to write off the chances of Sunderland ahead of their visit to Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.Admittedly, Sunderland are struggling in the Premier League, but the England star of Nigerian descent has huge respect for the Black Cats manager David Moyes, who handed him his...
Kayserispor New Jewel Raheem Lawal Outshines Nigerian Trio In Goal-Fest In Turkey
Published: February 25, 2017
Super Eagles midfielder Raheem Lawal has taken five games to open his goalscoring account for Kayserispor.In a Turkish Super Lig clash at Yeni Rize Å�ehir Stadium on Friday, the Osmanlıspor loanee’s goal in the 15th minute kicked off a come-from-behind 4-2 win over RizesporThe home team had taken the lead in ...
Nigeria Hoping To Persuade Chelsea Whizkid Solanke Ahead Of WCQ Against Cameroon
Published: February 25, 2017
Reading-born striker Dominic Solanke has played for the U16-U21 national teams of England but remains eligible to represent Nigeria through his father.Despite his exploits for Chelsea’s youth team, he has not been able to break into the first team which has led to speculations he could leave Stamford Bridge in th...
Chelsea Nigerian Right Wing-Back Out Of Swansea City Clash
Published: February 25, 2017
Logically, Chelsea right wing-back Ola Aina will not be available for selection when English football pacesetters tackle Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday, 1600 hours kickoff.The England youth international was on parade at London Colney training ground on Friday afternoon as the Blues were hammered 4-1 by...
Honor Soccer with These Simple Mobile Games
Published: February 24, 2017
Soccer is by far the most followed sport in the world. Its fan base is huge - according to recent statistics, it exceeds 3 billion. Soccer is so big, it has spilled out of the playfield and into many other aspects of our everyday life. Today, we see soccer-related magazines, merchandise, blogs, clothing lines, and bran...
Super Eagles Midfielder Given Extra One-Game Ban By FA For Pushing Referee
Published: February 24, 2017
Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers have confirmed via their official webpage that Hope Akpan has been given an extra one-game ban following his dismissal against Sheffield Wednesday on February 14th.The defensive midfielder was first handed a three-game ban for pushing the referee after he was sent off, and an Indepe...
Chelsea Reveal Saturday Is A Memorable Day For Victor Moses If....
Published: February 24, 2017
Saturday, February 25 will be a memorable day for Victor Moses if he is named in the starting line-up for the game between Chelsea and Swansea City in the Premier League.Reviewing the tie at Stamford Bridge, the official website of the Blues has revealed that Moses, if selected, will make his 50th start for the Blues.T...
Rangers GM Reveals Orlando Pirates Tapped Up Emmanuel Daniel : He Is Our Player
Published: February 24, 2017
Enugu Rangers General Manager Christian Chukwu has insisted that Nigeria U23 netminder Emmanuel Daniel remains on the books of the Nigeria Professional Football League champions. Unofficial reports suggest that Daniel has penned a contract with Orlando Pirates, but Chukwu has revealed that the transfer is not valid and...