Southampton Join Reading, Norwich In Scramble For Arsenal Nigerian Winger
Published: March 08, 2017
Southampton have expressed an interest in signing Arsenal’s Nigerian winger Nathan Tella. The Saints have backed up their interest by inviting the Gunners U18 star for trials, with a view to a transfer in the summer. Nathan Tella is on the lookout for a new employer after he was told by the Arsenal hierarchy that...
Ex-Southampton Star Can Convince Lookman, Ejaria, Solanke, Aina To Play For Nigeria
Published: March 08, 2017
Former Southampton defender Reuben Agboola can play a key role in convincing Everton new kid on the block Ademola Lookman and other English-born born talents to commit their international future to Nigeria ahead of their country of birth.The ex-Charlton Athletic starlet is on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federatio...
David Alaba Shines As Bayern Set Champions League Record Against Arsenal
Published: March 07, 2017
Arsenal crashed out of UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night after losing 5-1 to German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of their round of 16 tie at the Emirates Stadium.Trailing 5-1 from the first leg in Munich, Walcott gave the Gunners a little bit of hope when he opened the scoring after his shot took Neue...
Iwobi Dropped From Arsenal 18-Man Squad For The First Time In 33 Competive Games
Published: March 07, 2017
Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi will play no part in Arsenal’s Champions League Round of 16, Game 2 tie against Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.The Hale End Academy product has not been named in the starting eleven and is not among the seven substitutes.Iwobi had made the Gunne...
Victor Osimhen Still Missing From Wolfsburg Training Two Weeks Before Trip To London
Published: March 07, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr might have to make do without the services of Victor Osimhen for the upcoming international friendlies with Senegal and Burkina Faso.The former Golden Eaglets sensation was a surprise inclusion in the 25-man squad because he underwent arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on January 25...
Key Defender Ruled Out Of Nigeria Vs Senegal Friendly
Published: March 07, 2017
Senegal coach Aliou Cissé will not be able to call on the services of R.S.C. Anderlecht defender Kara Mbodji for the upcoming international friendly against Nigeria in London. According to Jourdesport, Kara Mbodji will not be fully recovered by the time Senegal face off with the Super Eagles at the Hive Stadium ...
Official : Ex-Racing Genk Striker Nwanganga Joins FC Dinamo Batumi
Published: March 07, 2017
Georgian Premier League side FC Dinamo Batumi have completed the signing of former Golden Eaglets invitee Kennedy Nwanganga for the remainder of the 2017 season.Nwanganga’s last club was Finnish-based Inter Turku and he has joined FC Dinamo Batumi as a free agent, though the transfer window remains open for busin...
Prolific Watford Striker Prefers To Represent England Ahead Of Nigeria For The Time Being
Published: March 07, 2017
Watford Ladies sensation Rinsola Babajide has hinted that she prefers to represent the England youth teams rather than Nigeria for the time being.The highly-rated striker is currently with the England U19s squad at the La Manga tournament and found the back of the net as the Young Lionesses thrashed the Netherlands 5-0...
Arsenal Nigerian Striker Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead Of Tuesday Night Game
Published: March 07, 2017
Chuba Akpom will be assessed by Brighton & Hove Albion medical team before their trip to the New York Stadium where they face relegation-threatened Rotherham United in the EFL Championship on Tuesday night.The England youth international was not available for selection for last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Nottingha...
Bristol City Waiting For Chelsea To Give The Green Light To Play Tammy Abraham
Published: March 07, 2017
Tammy Abraham is doubtful to feature for Bristol City when they tackle Norwich City in a Championship encounter at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night.The Chelsea loanee has not played for the Robins since sustaining a thigh injury in a league match against Leeds United last month.Providing an update on the fitness of the Eng...
Talented 18-Year-Old Striker Benito Targets More Goals After Scoring On Saxan Debut
Published: March 07, 2017
Moldova-based striker Blessing Olabiran has targeted more goals after netting on his competitive debut for FC Saxan Gagauz Yeri in their 3-0 win over Zimbru on game week 21.The number thirteen scored his team’s third goal in the 72nd minute, and was delighted after the game at  Stadionul Ceadîr Lunga.S...
Official : Moses Ogbu Pens One-Year Contract With IK Sirius
Published: March 07, 2017
Nigerian striker Moses Ogbu has broken his contract with Jönköpings Södra IF, the Swedish Allsvenskan outfit have  announced via their official webpage.The 26-year-old has not wasted time to join a new employer, with newly promoted top-flight club IK Sirius announcing that he has signed a permanent ...
Fanendo Adi Named To Inaugural MLS Team Of The Week For 2017
Published: March 07, 2017
Fanendo Adi has been named to Major League Soccer’s Team of the Week for the opening day in the American top-flight.The Portland Timbers striker was recognized on the back of his performance in the Timbers 5-1 rout of Minnesota United in which he scored two late goals.In a 4-3-3 formation, Adi was named in attack...
Super Scout Who Spotted Kante: Ademola Lookman Is The Future Of Everton
Published: March 06, 2017
Everton Director of Football Steve Walsh reckons that the performance of England U20 international Ademola Lookman will attract more outstanding youngsters to the club.Lookman joined the Toffees from Charlton Athletic in the January transfer window and has been involved in every single game in the Premier League minus ...
Fifa Clarifies : Noah Bazee Can Play For Nigeria If He Has Permanent Nationality
Published: March 06, 2017
The international governing body for football, Fifa, has cleared the air regarding the eligibility of Hannover striker Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee for the upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso.A Nigeria Football Federation international expert earlier insisted that the German-born wonder...