Super Eagles Striker Scouted By Chelsea In FA Cup Clash Against Tottenham Hotspur
Published: February 19, 2017
Former CSKA Moscow coach Leonid Slutsky was one of the distinguished guests at Craven Cottage, where Fulham took on Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday.It has been reported that the ex-Russia manager, who was sitting next to Alan Pardew, was in the stands to run the rule over the playe...
Ex-Everton Star Yakubu : I Found It Difficult To Return To Form After 2010 AFCON
Published: February 19, 2017
Out-of-favour Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that he found it difficult to adjust to the Premier League whenever he returned to England from the African Cup of Nations.The Coventry City number 22 does not have a good view about the pitches in Africa, adding that it took him up to two weeks to get b...
Akinfenwa, Delfouneso On Target For Wycombe, Blackpool In League Two
Published: February 19, 2017
Two players of Nigerian descent registered their names on the scoresheet in the English League Two on Saturday, but could not help their clubs record wins.Ex-Aston Villa wonderkid Nathan Delfouneso opened the scoring after eight minutes in Blackpool’s 2-2 draw with Crewe Alexandra at Bloomfield Road.The 26-year-o...
Man City Reply Nigerian : We Can Beat Barcelona Not Huddersfield, Football Is Amazing
Published: February 19, 2017
English Premier League side Manchester City have replied a Nigerian supporter, who was bothered that they could not beat Huddersfield Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.During the group stage of the Champions League, City registered a 3-1 victory over mighty Barcelona but could only battle to a goalless ...
African Champions Cameroon Line Up Friendly Against Eagles In March
Published: February 19, 2017
Newly-crowned African champions Cameroon have lined up a friendly with the Tunisian national team, Eagles of Carthage, in March ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.The friendly between the two African powerhouses will take place at Mustapha Ben Jannet stadium in Monastir on March 24. The Tunisian Footbal...
Leicester Star Musa Writes Off Millwall : They Scored With Their Only Chance
Published: February 19, 2017
Ahmed Musa was disappointed in the wake of Leicester City’s elimination from the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, and has stressed that the Premier League champions controlled large spells in the game but were unlucky to lose. The Nigeria international has admitted that his teammates and manager Claudio Ranieri cut f...
Bayern Munich Join Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton In Race For Nigerian Whizkid
Published: February 19, 2017
Bayern Munich have entered the race for the signature of England youth international of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke, with the striker set to depart Chelsea in the summer. The German champions are facing stiff competition in their bid to lure Solanke to Bavaria, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Everton also interested i...
Nigerians Urge Rohr To Call Up Millwall Young Sensation Fred Onyedinma
Published: February 19, 2017
Millwall exciting winger Fred Onyedinma caught the eye of followers of the beautiful game back in his homeland after his imperious display against Leicester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. And they have urged Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr to invite him to the national team as soon as possible before...
Good Job Done By Moses As Chelsea Eliminate Carl Ikeme & Wolves From FA Cup
Published: February 18, 2017
English football standard-bearers Chelsea are through to the sixth round of the Emirates FA Cup following a 2-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday evening.Two important members of the Nigerian national team in the shape of Carl Ikeme and Victor Moses started and lasted the distance for their respective teams, w...
FA Cup Wrap : Iheanacho, Ndidi, Agboola Benched; Onyedinma Shines; Musa Goes 90; Ikeme, Moses Start
Published: February 18, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday.At John Smith’s Stadium, Kelechi Iheanacho made Manchester City’s matchday squad for the first time in six matches but was one of the four players not used by the Citizens.Tosin Adarabioyo was i...
Uwakwe Stars As Chelsea Thrash Brighton 13-0, Aina Will Not Face Wolves
Published: February 18, 2017
Tariq Uwakwe was in action for Chelsea U18s on Saturday afternoon as they recorded a 13-0 win over Brighton in the U18 Premier League at Cobham.Though the attacking midfielder did not register his name on the scoresheet, he gave a good account of himself.On 13 minutes, Uwakwe had a chance to break the deadlock, but his...
Exclusive: No Orlando Pirates Debut For Emmanuel Daniel, Did Not Travel To Cape Town
Published: February 18, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Dream Team VI goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel will not make his competitive debut for Orlando Pirates in their PSL clash with Cape Town City on Saturday evening.Daniel was not in The Bucs traveling party to the South African legislative capital on Friday, and has been ruled out of the t...
Chelsea Loanee Tammy Abraham Will Not Debut For Nigeria Against Senegal
Published: February 18, 2017
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham will not make his international debut for Nigeria when they face Senegal in an international friendly next month. While the Nigeria Football Federation have not yet convinced the attacker to dump his country of birth, England, for the Super Eagles, he is not in contention to be selected for...
Nigeria Highest Paid Player Scores First Brace For Chinese Team
Published: February 18, 2017
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is enjoying a new lease of life at his Chinese club Changchun Yatai F.C.Three days ago, the former Watford and Granada star scored on his debut as Changchun Yatai were held to a 3-3 draw by a South Korean team at their training camp.Lee Jang-soo’s side have just finished another ...
Man City, Chelsea Talents Of Nigerian Descent Feature In England 5-1 Loss To Spain
Published: February 18, 2017
England U16s were hammered 5-1 by Spain in their second match at the ongoing UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament on Friday night at Harrison Park.Manchester City defender Nathaniel Ogbeta and Chelsea youngster Faustino Anjorin were handed their first starts in the competition by manager Dan Micciche.The Spanish side w...