Leicester City Boss Explains Why Musa Was Substituted Vs Manchester United
Published: February 05, 2017
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has cleared the air on why he had to be substitute Super Eagles assistant skipper Ahmed Musa before the start of the second half in their 3-0 loss to Manchester United.The Italian gaffer has suggested that Musa making way for midfielder Andy King was only a tactical substitution a...
EPL Wrap: Iheanacho, Adarabioyo Missing As Man City Get New Messiah; Ndidi, Musa Fall To Man Utd
Published: February 05, 2017
Round up of the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday, February 5.We start off at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City left it late to beat Swansea City 2-1. The most promising talent in Africa Kelechi Iheanacho was missing from the Citizens squad for the third straight game...
Ex-Flying Eagles Star Abdullahi Gets Off The Mark For Eintracht Braunschweig
Published: February 05, 2017
Former Flying Eagles striker Suleiman Abdullahi scored his first competitive goal for Eintracht Braunschweig in their 2-1 loss to St. Pauli in the 2 Bundesliga on Sunday, February 5.The 20-year-old came off the bench in the 58th minute, before netting in the sixth minute of stoppage time.Abdullahi’s progress has ...
Iheanacho : What Is Going On At Manchester City? Nigerians Demand Answers From Guardiola
Published: February 05, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho has been left out of Manchester City squad for their Premier League clash against Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Having failed to make the 18-man squad for games with Spurs, West Ham and Crystal Palace, this is the fourth time that Iheanacho has not been considered by manager P...
Everton Next Big Hope Lookman : I Want To Be Like Lukaku
Published: February 05, 2017
England U20 international Ademola Lookman reserved special praise for Romelu Lukaku after the Belgian netted four goals in the Toffees 6-3 rout of Bournemouth in the Premier League.Lookman, who made his full debut against the Cherries, believes he can learn from playing alongside Lukaku in attack.“It was a brilli...
Iwobi To Settle Scores With Moses As Arsenal, Chelsea Clash In Beijing
Published: February 05, 2017
Arsenal rising star Alex Iwobi has been handed an opportunity to settle scores with international teammate Victor Moses even before the start of the 2017-2018 season.The Gunners will face Chelsea in a pre-season fixture at Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing on July 22, 2017, and both Nigerians are expected to feature...
Steven Gerrard Watches As Teen Sensation Adekanye Continues To Make Noise For Liverpool
Published: February 05, 2017
Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye continues to make a name for himself at Liverpool with another imperious display for Liverpool in their 2-2 draw with West Brom in the U18 Premier League on Saturday.The Netherlands youth internationals was one of the standout performers at Kirkby Academy, and retired England star St...
Young Striker Linked With Move To Wurzburger Kickers Agrees Terms With Portuguese Club
Published: February 05, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the promising striker Orji Maduka has agreed a deal with Portuguese setup Clube Desportivo Carapinheirense, who play in the Campeonato de Portugal Prio or third-tier.If Orji’s work permit application is successful, the two-and-a-half-year contract which he has signed will be ...
Nigeria International Striker Makes Debut For Notts County
Published: February 05, 2017
 EFL League Two club Notts County have strengthened their offensive ranks with the capture of Nigeria international Shola Ameobi. The 35-year-old Ameobi has committed his future to The Magpies until June 30, 2017.The striker played most recently for Fleetwood Town and is well known for his time at Newcastle United...
Ex-Nigeria U20 Dazzler Michael Olaitan Released By Panionios
Published: February 05, 2017
Ex-Nigeria U20 international Michael Olaitan is on the lookout for a new employer following his release by Greek Super League club Panionios on Friday, February 3.Panionios decided to terminate the contract of the attacking midfielder because he was not in the plans of manager Vladan Milojevic. The 24-year-old Olaitan ...
CSKA Moscow Striker Samuel Issues Come-And-Get-Me Plea To Chelsea
Published: February 04, 2017
Nigeria international Aaron Samuel has revealed his desire to play for Chelsea when he departs CSKA Moscow .The former Guangzhou R&F striker penned a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Army Men in January, but will not play on the same team as Ahmed Musa, who moved to the English Premier League last summer.&nbs...
Nigerian Midfielder Stars As Man City Extend Unbeaten Run To 19 Games
Published: February 04, 2017
Highly-rated youngster Tom Dele-Bashiru was on parade at Derby Football Academy as Manchester City extended their unbeaten run in the U18 Premier League to 19 games following a 2-1 win versus Derby County.Dele Bashiru was part of City’s three-man midfield along with Matt Smith and Phil Foden.The visitors were one...
Birmingham City YPOTY Solomon-Otabor Debuts For Okocha Former Club
Published: February 04, 2017
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor made his competitive debut for Bolton Wanderers in their 1-1 draw with MK Dons in League One on Saturday, few days after completing his loan move from Birmingham City.The young winger started on the bench, before playing the final 21 minutes of the contest at Stadium mk.Jay...
Cameroon Coach : Liverpool Star Matip Will Be Called Up For WCQ Vs Nigeria If....
Published: February 04, 2017
Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos has hinted that Liverpool star Joel Matip will be called up for the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria if he rescinds his decision to retire from the Indomitable Lions. The German-born central defender was initially included on the provisional roster for the 2017 African Cup of ...
Everton Fans Gush Over Nigerian Wonderkid: He Is Better Than Messi, Next Thierry Henry
Published: February 04, 2017
The Everton faithful were impressed with the performance of Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman on his full debut for the Toffees in their 6-3 rout of Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.Lookman, who was signed from Charlton Athletic in January, did not look out of place in the Everton attack and was full of tri...