Nigerian Midfielder Dubbed The New Obi Mikel, Uwakwe On Target Again For Chelsea
Published: December 14, 2016
England U18 international Tariq Uwakwe continued his brilliant run of form with a goal in Chelsea’s 5-0 rout of Cardiff City in the FA Youth Cup on Tuesday evening at Aldershot.Having played several games for the U18s in recent weeks, the midfielder started on the bench and was introduced before the start of the ...
Why Nigeria International Striker Has Not Debuted For KV Mechelen
Published: December 14, 2016
It has come to light that Nigeria international Osaguona Ighodaro has yet to make his debut for KV Mechelen because of an injury. The former Enugu Rangers and Raja Casablanca star has been given the green light to play for KV Mechelen , with Fifa ruling in October that his transfer to the Belgian First Division A side ...
EPL & FA Cup Wrap : Iwobi Loses With Arsenal; Barkley Stars; Musa Subbed In; Amadi-Holloway, Obileye Advance; Aribo, Aneke Start
Published: December 13, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League and FA Cup on Tuesday night.Arsenal ended their 14-game unbeaten run after suffering a 2-1 loss at the hands of Everton at Goodison Park. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was introduced in the 71st minute, teammate Chuba Akpom was...
English-Born Nigerian Midfielder Plays Down PSG Link
Published: December 13, 2016
English-born Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli has played down speculation linking him with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain next summer. There had been reports that PSG were willing to pay 50 million pounds to secure his signature from Tottenham Hotspur, but Alli has suggested that he has had no contact with the Ligue 1 ...
Austria Vienna Striker Kayode Recounts Europa League Adventure
Published: December 13, 2016
Austria Vienna striker Kayode Olanrewaju said playing among the best in the Europa League gave him an extra motivation in doing well individually. The former Nigeria U20 star, who is one of the most in-form Nigerian forwards in Europe at the moment, disclosed that he was sad after his team exited the competition.Olanre...
Emenalo Praises Chelsea Defender For His Commitment After Penning New Deal
Published: December 13, 2016
Chelsea Technical director Michael Emenalo was delighted after Cesar Azpilicueta committed his future to the Blues for the next three and a half years.The retired Nigeria international praised the professionalism and commitment of the Spanish right-sided defender to Chelsea’s cause since his arrival at St...
Versatile Nigerian Midfielder Edun Scores Wonder Goal For Fulham Vs Brighton
Published: December 13, 2016
Fulham secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion on game week 12 in Premier League 2 on Monday night at Motspur Park (New Malden, Surrey).England U19 international Adetayo Edun struck in the 43rd minute to give the Cottagers a 2-0 lead heading into the interval. It was an excellent individual go...
Liverpool Winger Sheyi Ojo Scores Against Arsenal In PL2
Published: December 13, 2016
England youth international of Nigerian descent Sheyo Ojo continued his journey back to full fitness by turning out for Liverpool U23s in their 3-2 win over Arsenal in Premier League 2 on Monday night.Before moving to a central role, Ojo impressed on the left flank at Anfield and scored the Reds third goal in the 27th ...
Leicester-Bound Ndidi Set To Become Second Most Expensive Nigerian Teenager; Top Ten Revealed
Published: December 13, 2016
The imminent move of Wilfred Ndidi to English Premier League champions Leicester City is set to be the second most expensive transfer involving a Nigerian teenager, barring any last minute change. Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Racing Genk will pocket a minimum of €17 million transfer fee from the sal...
Wolfsburg Dismiss Sporting Director Who Approved Signing Of Victor Osimhen
Published: December 13, 2016
Bundesliga club Wolfsburg have parted company with their managing director of sport and communications Klaus Allofs following a poor run of results.After 14 matches in the German top-flight, The Wolves occupy the 15th position and have lost eight games, including last weekend’s 5-0 loss to champions Bayern Munich...
Official : Bromley Loan Out Exciting Nigerian Striker Ajakaiye
Published: December 13, 2016
Whyteleafe have announced the signing of exciting young Nigerian striker Daniel Ajakaiye.The 18-year-old has joined the Ryman League Division One South club on loan from Bromley.Ajakaiye spent the beginning of this season on loan at Grays Athletic, after making his first-team debut at Guiseley during the 2015-2016 seas...
2016 MLS Expansion Draft : List Of Protected & Unprotected Nigerian Players
Published: December 12, 2016
Major League Soccer clubs have announced their protected and unprotected list ahead of Tuesday’s 2016 MLS Expansion Draft. Nine players of Nigerian descent have been protected, while six others are unprotected including Philadelphia Union star and USA international Maurice Edu.Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Ade...
Official : Portland Timbers Acquire Rights To Igboananike, Adi & Arokoyo Protected
Published: December 12, 2016
Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers have announced that they have acquired the rights to Kennedy Igboananike from DC United in exchange for the 21st pick in the second round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.Portland Timbers also revealed that they have declined the Nigerian striker’s option for the 2017 ...
World Exclusive - Done Deal : Leicester City Complete Signing Of Racing Genk Star Ndidi
Published: December 12, 2016
Leicester City have completed the signing of Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, subject to international clearance from the Belgian FA and successful work permit application.The midfielder’s bonafide representative was contacted to confirm reports that his client missed training at Racing Genk on Monday because...
Nigeria Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi Undergoing Medical At Leicester City
Published: December 12, 2016
Wilfred Ndidi did not participate in training with Racing Genk on Monday ahead of their meeting with Charleroi in the quarterfinal of the Belgian Cup.According to reports in Belgium, including De Morgen, the Nigeria international has traveled to England where he will undergo a medical with Premier League champions Leic...