Exclusive: HJK Helsinki Readying Offer For Free Kick Expert Taye Taiwo
Published: January 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Finnish powerhouse HJK Helsinki are readying an offer for free agent Taye Taiwo in the January transfer window. The Veikkausliiga side are eager to offer the Nigeria international fresh terms after he was included in the Team of the Season for 2016.But HJK face competition for Taiw...
Solomon Okoronkwo Undergoing Trials With Famous Moroccan Club AS FAR
Published: January 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that one of the most successful teams in Morocco, AS-FAR Club are hoping to clinch the signature of former Flying Eagles star Solomon Okoronkwo in the January transfer window.To that end, the coaching staff of the Black Devils have started running the rule over the striker before ...
Brown Ideye : Olympiakos Are The Best In Greece, We Always Win
Published: January 09, 2017
Speaking after scoring his tenth Super League goal of the season, Brown Ideye has predicted that Olympiakos will win the title again in 2017 because they are the best team in Greece.Sixteen matches to the end of the campaign, The Reds are twelve points ahead of closest challengers Panionios.“For me I think nothin...
Nwakali Training With Manchester City Ahead Of January Move
Published: January 08, 2017
Nigerian prospect Chidiebere Nwakali has resumed training with Manchester City ahead of another departure on loan from the Etihad Stadium in the January transfer window.Because of work permit issues, the ex-Golden Eaglets sensation cannot be included in City’s Premier League roster, and he has suitors from German...
Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu Named Best-ever Draft Picks In MLS History
Published: January 08, 2017
The official website of Major League Soccer has compiled a club-by-club listing of the best-ever draft picks in MLS history, with two players of Nigerian descent Amobi Okugo and Maurice Edu included.Versatile former USA U23 international Okugo was named the best draft pick in the history of Philadelphia Union, while ex...
FA Cup Wrap: Moses, Edun Benched; Aina Subbed In; Aluko Dazzles; Ojo Works Full Shift; Ejaria Stars
Published: January 08, 2017
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the third round proper of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 8.Super Eagles winger Victor Moses remained on the bench for the entirety of Chelsea’s 4-1 rout of Peterborough United at Stamford Bridge. Young wing-back Ola Aina subbed in after 57 minutes.Domini...
Liverpool Teen Sensation Ejaria Makes FA Cup Debut, Ojo Returns To First Team
Published: January 08, 2017
Ovie Ejaria, 19, will make his first-ever appearance in the Emirates FA Cup with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp naming him in the starting XI to face Plymouth Argyle in the third round.England youth international Sheyi Ojo is making a return to first team action after starring for the Development Squad following h...
Barcelona Challenge Real Madrid For Signature Of English-Born Nigerian Midfielder
Published: January 08, 2017
Spanish champions Barcelona have joined Real Madrid in the race for the in-form Tottenham Hotspur midfielder of Nigerian heritage Dele Alli, according to reports.It is claimed by The Mirror that the White Hart Lane outfit would consider an offer in the region of £70 million, which is fourteen times the amount the...
Odemwingie Suffers Calf Injury, Offered New Contract By Rotherham United
Published: January 08, 2017
Peter Odemwingie is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a calf injury in the warm-up before Rotherham United faced off against Oxford United in the FA Cup on Saturday.The Super Eagles star was initially named in the starting eleven but had to make way for Blackstock due to the injury.Odemwingie will have ...
QPR Boss Sings The Praises Of Nigerian Starlets Eze, Shodipo Despite Cup Exit
Published: January 08, 2017
Queens Park Rangers boss Ian Holloway was disappointed after his side crashed out of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, but the positives he took away from the match against Blackburn Rovers was the display of two talented young Nigerian players. Striker Eberechi Eze lasted 18 minutes on his debut before subbing out due ...
Talented Nigerian Defender Olowu Debuts For Arsenal U23s
Published: January 08, 2017
The highly-rated young Nigerian defender Joseph Olowu will fancy his chances of breaking into the first team of Arsenal in the not too distant future. Four years after his arrival at the Emirates Stadium outfit, the center back played his first competitive game for the Gunners U23 squad in their 21 win over Der...
Shakhter Karagandy Trials For Ovye Monday Shedrack
Published: January 08, 2017
Kazakhstan Premier League side Shakhter Karagandy have handed a trial to Ovye Monday Shedrack with a view to a transfer in the January transfer window.The central defender will be hoping to impress the coaching staff of The Miners during their get-together in Turkey.Ovye last defended the colours of Moldovan club Zimbr...
Nigeria Target Obileye, Tom Adeyemi, Akinfenwa Score In FA Cup
Published: January 07, 2017
A couple of players of Nigerian descent were on target in the third round of the Emirates FC Cup on Saturday, January 7. Former Nigeria U23 trainee Ayo Obileye scored what turned out to be consolation as Eastleigh were hammered 5-1 by Brentford at Griffin Park.The defender bundled home from six yards out to bring the s...
Leicester Boss Hails Nigeria Stars Musa, Ndidi For Stellar Showing Against Everton
Published: January 07, 2017
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri was delighted with the performance of Nigerian internationals Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi in their 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday evening.The Premier League champs have to thank Musa for advancing to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after he came off the bench to score t...
Promising Nigerian Striker Debuts For QPR 24 Hours After Extending Contract
Published: January 07, 2017
Promising Nigerian striker Eberechi Eze has extended his contract with English Championship club Queens Park Rangers. The talented striker has committed his future to the Loftus Road outfit until the summer of 2019, a reward for his imperious displays for the Elite Development squad.Eze initially joined QPR from Millwa...