USA U17 Star Of Nigerian Descent Offered Homegrown Deal By Toronto FC
Published: January 02, 2017
Major League Soccer playoffs runners-up Toronto FC are hoping to tie down United States U17 international Ayo Akinola to a new deal, according to reports.The Reds are in talks with Akinola regarding penning a homegrown deal, and the talented striker is currently studying the offer. Born in Detroit before moving to Cana...
Emmanuel Emenike Salary Scares Lokomotiv Moscow
Published: January 02, 2017
The likelihood of Emmanuel Emenike joining Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow in the January transfer window is low.The Railwaymen had been interested in signing the ex-Nigeria international on loan for the next six months, but his wages have proved a stumbling block and they are now looking at other candidat...
Official : Ex-West Ham Youth-Team Skipper Manny Onariase Joins Cheltenham Town
Published: January 02, 2017
Former West Ham central defender Emmanuel Onariase has joined EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town on loan for the remainder of the 2016-2017 season.The paperwork has been completed and the young Nigerian may make his debut against Colchester on Monday afternoon. Onariase, who models his game after ex-Super Eagles skipp...
Exclusive : Freddie Ladapo Returns To Crystal Palace, Will Not Extend Latics Stay
Published: January 01, 2017
Former Nigeria U20 invitee Freddie Ladapo is set to bid farewell to EFL League One side Oldham Athletic on Monday, January 2 and return to his parent club Crystal Palace.Ladapo joined Oldham Athletic few days before the close of the summer transfer window to enable him get more playing opportunities after the capture o...
Iwobi Scores First Headed Goal Of Senior Career As Arsenal Stroll Past Crystal Palace
Published: January 01, 2017
Arsenal moved within nine points of leaders Chelsea following a routine 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash at the Emirates on Sunday evening.The Eagles trailed 1-0 at the break after an outrageous moment of skill from Frenchman Olivier Giroud gave the Gunners the lead in the 17th minute.Chile sta...
Agent Reveals Nigeria U20 Star Okonkwo Will Not Depart Bologna In January
Published: January 01, 2017
Orji Okonkwo’s intermediary Oliver Arthur has revealed that the Nigeria U20 international will remain a player of Bologna when the transfer window closes for business despite interest from elsewhere.The offensive all-rounder is on the fringes of the first team of the The Red and Blues, and has recorded four appea...
Why Ighalo Finally Made Watford Starting XI After He Was Initially Omitted
Published: January 01, 2017
Odion Ighalo was included in Watford’s starting line-up against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon at the last minute before the start of the Premier League clash.Initially named on the bench, the Nigeria international replaced Juan Camilo Zuniga in the line-up after the Colombian wing-back injured his ankle i...
Official : First Class Graduate In Economics, Akinola Joins Barnet
Published: January 01, 2017
Sky Bet League Two side Barnet have announced via their official webpage that they have struck a deal with Braintree Town as regards to the signing of Simeon Akinola.Though the duration of the contract signed by the offensive all-rounder has not yet been disclosed, Barnet paid 40,000 pounds before acquiring him from th...
Ideye Bids Farewell To 2016 With A Personal Message To Nigerian Fans, Well-wishers
Published: January 01, 2017
Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye bid farewell to 2016 with a personal message to his fans and well-wishers on Instagram. The Nigeria national-teamer enjoyed success on the pitch in 2016, winning the Greek Super League with the Reds and his form earned him a recall to the Super Eagles for two crucial World Cup qualifiers....
Sunderland Striker Anichebe Ruled Out For Three Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Published: January 01, 2017
Victor Anichebe faces a minimum of three weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an injury in Sunderland’s 4-1 loss to Burnley on Saturday in the Premier League.Anichebe limped off in the closing minutes of the first half at Turf Moor, and Black Cats manager David Moyes has confirmed that the Nigeria internationa...
Lokomotiv Moscow Put Ex-Milan Talent Henty Ezekiel On Transfer List
Published: December 31, 2016
Henty Ezekiel’s days at Russian Premier League outfit Lokomotiv Moscow are numbered, according to reports emanating from the Russian Press. Match TV says the Flying Sport Academy product has been declared surplus to requirements and the Railway Men are willing to listen to offers for the Nigerian striker in the J...
Eberechi Eze Close To Joining Queens Park Rangers First Team
Published: December 31, 2016
Promising British-born Nigerian talent Eberechi Eze is inching closer to his competitive debut for Queens Park Rangers after making their 18-man squad for Saturday’s Championship game versus Wolverhampton Wanderers.The attacking midfielder was drafted into the match day squad after a string of imperious displays ...
EPL Wrap: Moses & Chelsea Equal Record; Robson-Kanu Scores Blinder; Anichebe Injured; Ogbonna Cautioned; Iheanacho, Ejaria Make Bench
Published: December 31, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 31.Victor Anichebe was forced off with injury as Sunderland were humiliated 4-1 by Burnley at Turf Moor. The Nigeria international was replaced before the start of the second half.Young stars Joel Asoro and J...
Official : Nigerian Striker Obafemi Joins The Blues
Published: December 31, 2016
Nigerian striker Afolabi Obafemi has signed a contract with Wingate & Finchley, the Ryman League Premier Division club have announced via official channels.Aged 22, he joins The Blues from Staines Town and previously had spells with Bedford Town, Welling United, Billericay Town and Hayes & Yeading United.His ot...
Highest Nigerian Goalscorer In England For 2016 Makes EFL Team Of The Season
Published: December 31, 2016
Prolific Barnet striker John Akinde has been named in the EFL Team of the Season for the 2016 calendar year.In a 3-4-3 formation, the English-born Nigerian attacker led the frontline alongside Will Grigg (Wigan Athletic) and  Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers).The official website of EFL writes : “Akinde leads th...