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Official : Prolific Nigerian Striker Joins MLS Club New York City FC
Published: December 05, 2016
With a statement published on their official website, Major League Soccer club New York City FC have announced the capture of the signature of Sean Okoli from FC Cincinnati.The Nigerian-American frontman was one of the breakout stars of the 2016 United Soccer League, ending the season with 16 goals from 29 games to win...
Iheanacho Set To Be Handed FINAL Opportunity To Impress Guardiola Before Jesus Starts City Career
Published: December 05, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho, 20, is set to be handed a final opportunity to impress Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before Brazil wonderkid Gabriel Jesus starts his career with the Etihad outfit.City have confirmed via their official webpage that Sergio Aguero will miss games against Leicester City, Watford, Arsenal and Hu...
Chelsea Wonderkid Dominic Solanke To Make Nigeria Debut Against Senegal, Claims NFF
Published: December 05, 2016
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke could make his international debut for the Super Eagles when they lock horns with Senegal in March, according to reports.The Guardian Nigeria, citing an unnamed source at the Nigeria Football Federation, has sensationally CLAIMED that Solanke is in line for a shock call-up to Gernot Rohr...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Amazed By Popularity Of Barcelona Superstar Messi
Published: December 05, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has reflected on the popularity of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi among kids at the Camp Nou. In an interview with UEFA TV, the Arsenal youngster said that the kids believe that it’s only Messi and refused to acknowledge the other stars in the ranks of Barcelona, and also spoke ...
Man City Whizkid Tosin Adarabioyo Turns Down Chance To Play For Nigeria
Published: December 05, 2016
Manchester City starlet Tosin Adarabioyo remains committed to England ahead of Nigeria at international level, having recently snubbed overtures from representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation.Born in England 18 years ago to Nigerian parents, the central defender has caps for England U16, U17, U18 and U19 teams...
Nigeria Monitoring Charlton Athletic Wonderkid Lookman ; Striker Prefers England
Published: December 05, 2016
Charlton Athletic wonderkid Ademola Lookman is on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation with respect to a possible call up to the national team in future.With two caps which came in friendly fixtures in June, it is all but confirmed that the highly-rated striker will make his competitive debut for England U19s i...
Afro-Russian Defender Brian Idowu Opens Premier League Account
Published: December 05, 2016
Brian Idowu scored his first ever goal in the Russian Premier League as Amkar Perm defeated Gazovik Orenburg 3-0 in game week seventeen on Monday afternoon.The 24-year-old was one of three Nigerian players that was handed game time at Stadion Zvezda, the others being Super Eagles midfielder Fegor Ogude and former Norwa...
Why Chelsea Star Victor Moses Committed His International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: December 05, 2016
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses might have represented the senior national team of England rather than the Super Eagles, but was convinced by his family and his former coach in Nigeria to choose the African powerhouse.The former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic star was advised by his camp to snub the Three Lions...
Fenerbahce Join Leipzig, Anderlecht & Hoffenheim In Race For Henry Onyekuru
Published: December 05, 2016
Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahçe have joined the race for the signature of KAS Eupen’s Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru in the January transfer window.Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad claims the Yellow Canaries are monitoring the performance of the 19-year-old frontman with a view to a bid in the coming we...
Top Scorer In Greece Ideye Opens And Closes Scoring In Olympiakos Rout
Published: December 05, 2016
Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye opened and closed scoring and was named Man of the Match as Olympiakos cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Levadiakos on Sunday in the Greek Super League.Ideye’s brace (48th and 74th minute) took his tally in the league to nine goals from ten appearances, and statistically ...
Toronto Whizkid Akinola Ends 2016 With 19 Goals For USA U17 After Scoring Against Brazil
Published: December 05, 2016
Toronto FC Academy product Ayo Akinola scored and bagged an assist as the United States U17 National Team wrapped up group play at the 2016 NIKE International Friendlies Tournament with a 3-0 thrashing of Brazil.Akinola started the onslaught when he pounced on a defensive error to open the scoring two minutes before th...
Ex-Manchester City Target Ohi Omoijuanfo Saves Stabaek From Relegation
Published: December 04, 2016
Stabaek will compete in the 2017 Norwegian Tippeligaen after a 2-0 win over Jerv in the second leg of the playoffs on Sunday. The Bærum-based side were on the brink of playing in the second-tier next season after losing the first leg 1-0 and today’s fixture was heading for a draw until Ohi Omoijuanfo struck...
Arsenal Striker Oshoala, Two Nigeria Stars Named In AWCON Team Of The Tournament
Published: December 04, 2016
Arsenal Ladies striker Asisat Oshoala is one of three Nigerian players included in the 2016 African Women Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, but Swedish-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi who sparkled in Cameroon has been overlooked.Oshoala is joined in the ceremonial Best Eleven by Rivers Angels defender Osinachi Ohale ...
Ex-Nigeria U20 Star Sammy Ameobi Inspires Bolton Wanderers To FA Cup Win
Published: December 04, 2016
Former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi produced an assured display as Bolton Wanderers advanced to the third round of the Emirates FA Cup thanks to their 3-2 win over Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon.The Newcastle United loanee’s goal, plus a Gary Madine strike and an effort from Josh Vela assisted the...
Ejaria Benched, Ibe Shines As Liverpool Lose Seven-Goal Thriller To Bournemouth
Published: December 04, 2016
Liverpool blew their chance to move to second position in the Premier League standings after losing to Bournemouth in a seven-goal thriller at Dean Court on Sunday afternoon.England U21 international Jordon Ibe came off the bench at the start of the second half in his first competitive match against his former club, wh...