Kogi United Set for Dana Cup in Denmark
Published: November 28, 2016
If the news coming from Kogi United camp is anything to go by, the feeder team of the club will participate at the 2017 Dana Youth Cup taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark.Chairman of the club, Mallam Abdul Sule who disclosed on Monday this via a telephone conversation from Denmark noted that the arrangements was in the...
Chelsea To Open Contract Talks With Moses To Fend Of Barcelona Interest
Published: November 28, 2016
Chelsea will reportedly open contract talks with Victor Moses in the coming weeks in their bid to fend off interest from La Liga side Barcelona. Sky Sports says Chelsea higher-ups, including former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo who is the technical director, have been impressed with Moses in his new right wing-...
Finnish Version Of Leicester City Make Move For Hakeem Araba
Published: November 27, 2016
Finnish Veikkausliiga champions IFK Mariehamn are interested in signing Nigerian player Hakeem Araba, writes fotbolltransfers.comThe physical striker has been invited to train with IFK Mariehamn, and would be offered a contract if he impresses the coaching staff. Araba is on the lookout for a new club after running out...
Premier League Wrap : Ighalo, Okaka Feature; No Debut For Fela; Iwobi Benched; Akpom Snubbed; Ibe Returns; Ogbonna Logs 90 Minutes
Published: November 27, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday, November 27.Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo played 34 minutes of Watford’s 1-0 loss to Stoke City at The Vic. It was his 11th appearance of the season for the Hornets in the top-flight this term.Italy internatio...
Alex Iwobi Benched Again As Arsenal Return To Winning Ways
Published: November 27, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was a non-playing substitute for the second consecutive match in the Premier League as Arsenal got the win they needed to get themselves back on track after three successive draws in all competitions.The Gunners took the lead in the 12th minute through Alexis Sanchez after Steve Cook wa...
Arsenal V Bournemouth : Iwobi, Ibe Named On The Bench
Published: November 27, 2016
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has announced his starting XI for Sunday afternoon’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the Emirates.For the third time this season, Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi will start on the bench as he did against Southampton and Manchester United. The 20-year-old was a non-playing su...
Etebo May Depart CD Feirense In January After Making Noise For Nigeria
Published: November 27, 2016
Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo may depart CD Feirense in the January transfer window.The bonafide representative of the former Warri Wolves star has revealed that attacking midfielder could agree terms with a new employer as early as next month. “So many clubs have enquired about Etebo, but the teams are ...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Named Sports Personality Of The Year In Turkey
Published: November 27, 2016
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has been awarded the Sports Personality of the Year Award.The award which was bestowed on the Chelsea loanee towards his contribution to the industry by the African Entertainers based in Turkey.Omeruo who wrote on one of his social media media handles expressed his satisfaction to...
Iwobi : Jay-Jay Okocha Convinced Me To Choose Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: November 27, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that his uncle, Austin Okocha, and family played a big role to convince him to play for Nigeria rather than England. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Alex’s dad, former Vasco da Gama of Enugu defender Chuka Iwobi, personally brought him to Abuja to train w...
Nigeria Star Fegor Ogude Called Monkey By Arsenal Tula Player
Published: November 27, 2016
Amkar Perm midfielder Fegor Ogude has revealed that he didn’t realize that he was racially abused during the Russian Premier League match with Arsenal Tula on Saturday due to the language barrier.After the contest at Zvezda Stadion, Guinea international Sékou Condé claimed that Dmitry Aydov used...
Chelsea React To Victor Moses Barcelona Rumours
Published: November 27, 2016
Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte, has played down speculations Super Eagles striker Victor Moses could join Barcelona next summer.The Catalans are reportedly interested in Moses and have scouted the Nigerian international a few times this season.But the Italian tactician insists that his charges need to be focused rather th...
Solomon Kwambe Leaves Denmark Without Signing OB Odense Contract
Published: November 26, 2016
Danish club OB Odense have passed up the opportunity to sign Nigerian trialist Solomon Kwambe, but will keep monitoring his development back in his homeland.The Lobi Stars defender has returned to Nigeria empty handed without penning a deal after training with the Danish SuperLiga club for four days. “It’s ...
Injured Mikel To Train With Chelsea First-Teamers Next Week
Published: November 26, 2016
Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel will resume training at Chelsea next week.It has been claimed by Blues boss Antonio Conte that the holding midfielder has not featured for the London club in recent matches due to a muscular complaint. But the 29-year-old is making good progress in his bid to return to full fitness, ...
Peter Odemwingie Sent Off For Nasty Elbow On Leeds United Player
Published: November 26, 2016
Rotherham United striker Peter Odemwingie was sent off in his team’s 2-1 defeat suffered at the hands of Leeds United in the Championship on Saturday.Just before the half-hour mark, the 2014 World Cup star took the walk of shame for a nasty elbow on Liam Cooper.Meanwhile, the former West Brom and Stoke City star ...
Nigeria Next Big Hope Okobi Stars As Super Falcons Set Up Semifinal Meeting With South Africa
Published: November 26, 2016
Defending champions Super Falcons of Nigeria were in fine form as they annihilated Mali 4-0 to set up a semi final cracker with South Africa in the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.Goals from Ngozi Okobi, Faith Ikidi, Asisat Oshoala and substitute Desire Oparanozie proved to be enough for the highly fancied sid...