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...
EPL Wrap: Ademola Makes Full Debut; Barkley Scores, Assists; Anichebe Missing; Dele Starts; Success, Robson-Kanu Subbed In
Published: February 04, 2017
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared on game week 24 in the English Premier League on Saturday.In the early kickoff, Arsenal lost 3-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses starting for their respective teams. The Blues number 15 subbed out with two minutes left on the clock.Over to...
Moses Impresses, Iwobi Goes 90 As Arsenal Are Ruled Out Of Title Race After Loss To Chelsea
Published: February 04, 2017
Arsenal’s title hopes are hanging in the balance after a 3-1 loss to Chelsea on game week 24 in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 4.As for team news, Alex Iwobi lasted the distance for the Gunners, Victor Moses started and subbed out with two minutes remaining, while England youth-teamers Dominic S...
Rangers GM Christian Chukwu Reacts To Reports Daniel Has Agreement With Orlando Pirates
Published: February 04, 2017
Enugu Rangers new General Manager Christian Chukwu has reacted to reports that claimed Nigeria U23 netminder Emmanuel Daniel has penned a preliminary contract with South African powerhouse Orlando Pirates.Yet to be confirmed reports from a source close to Rangers indicate that the Buccaneers have not made any official ...
Official : Shenzhen FC Announce Capture Of Ex-Sunderland Target Obasi
Published: February 04, 2017
Chinese League One club Shenzhen FC have officially announced with pride the signing of Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi. Though the duration of the contract Obasi signed was not disclosed, it is understood he will remain with the team coached by Sven-Goran Eriksson until the end of the 2017 campaign.The 30-year-old...
Arsenal Rising Star Iwobi Prepared For First Individual Battle Against Chelsea Ace Moses
Published: February 04, 2017
Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi believes he is well prepared for the titanic clash against Premier League pacesetters Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.The Hale End Academy product was not in the Gunners squad for both fixtures during the 2015-2016 season, but started the 3-0 win at the Emir...
Leicester New Star Ndidi Contender For Prestigious Belgian Golden Shoe
Published: February 04, 2017
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi is one of the contenders for the prestigious Belgian Golden Shoe, an award given at the end of each calendar year to the best player in the Belgian First Division A. Voetbalprimeur.be has selected the eight major contenders for the award, with the ex-Racing Genk midfielder making the...
Nigerian Striker Gives N1.1 Million Tip To Broke Taxi Driver
Published: February 04, 2017
San Jose Earthquakes frontman Quincy Amarikwa showed an act of kindness to a cab driver by cutting a cheque of $2,200 (approximately N1.1 million ) after learning that he was behind in his mortgage payments. The California native was on his way to the airport when he entered a cab driven by Argentinian Pedro Hahamian, ...
Official : Ex-Nigeria U17, U20 Skipper Musa Mohammed Joins Bosnian Club FK Zeljeznicar
Published: February 03, 2017
Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League club FK Željezni�ar Sarajevo announced the loan signing of Nigeria international right back Musa Mohammed on Friday.Because of his lack of playing opportunities, especially in the Turkish Super Lig, Istanbul Basaksehir have decided to loan out the defender to FK Željezni�...
Eight Most Expensive Transfers Involving Nigerian Players In January 2017
Published: February 03, 2017
Following the close of the transfer window in the major leagues in Europe, allnigeriasoccer.com’s transfer market expert gives an overview of the eight most expensive transfer deals involving players of Nigerian descent.Most of these players movements were loan deals or their previous employers allowed them to le...