English-Born Nigerian Midfielder Departs Barcelona
Published: January 25, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will depart Barcelona along with other members of the first team on Wednesday, January 25.The White Hart Lane outfit are in Spain for a mid-season training camp ahead of their next domestic fixture, an Emirates FA Cup tie against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.After a slow start to...
Kilmarnock Running The Rule Over Physical Nigerian Striker
Published: January 25, 2017
Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock have started running the rule over free agent Hakeem Araba.The physical striker featured in a test game for Kilmarnock on Tuesday and scored the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Hearts at Rugby Park. Araba is searching for a new team after he ran out of contract with Falkenbergs ...
Watford Want 17 Million Pounds From English Clubs For Ighalo, Chinese Teams To Pay More
Published: January 25, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Watford want a minimum of 17 million pounds from English Premier League clubs interested in the signature of Odion Ighalo in the January transfer window. The Nigeria international’s proposed move to West Brom is on the brink of collapse because the Baggies offered only £12m,...
Ex-Newcastle United Defender Onyewu Training With Philadelphia Union
Published: January 25, 2017
United States international Oguchi Onyewu has started training with Major League Soccer outfit Philadelphia Union, with a view to a transfer ahead of the 2017 season.Philadelphia Union are in the market for a central defender and will snap up the experienced Onyewu if he proves his fitness during their pre-season train...
Bartholomew Ogbeche To Miss Rest Of The Season With Ligament Injury
Published: January 25, 2017
Former Nigeria national-teamer Bartholomew Ogbeche has been ruled out of action for the remainder of this season.The 32-year-old has been plagued by injuries since he joined the Eredivisie side from Cambuur last January, and the latest setback will keep him on the sidelines for six months. Ogbeche suffered an injury ag...
Tomori Reveals : Chelsea Wonderkid Abraham Convinced Me To Join Brighton
Published: January 25, 2017
Fikayo Tomori has revealed that another Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham advised him to join Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion.The talented Chelsea defender completed his switch to the Seagulls on Monday by penning a five-month deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the season.“Everyone knows...
Official : Ex-Ajax Cape Town Hitman Akpabio Joins Hapoel Katamon, Handed No 10 Kit
Published: January 25, 2017
Through a statement on their official website, Israeli Liga Leumit outfit Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem F.C have announced the acquisition of George Akpabio.The duration and financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed by Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem.Akpabio, who is a product of Plateau United, last defended the colo...
Nigeria Best Paid Player Scoring For Fun In China
Published: January 25, 2017
Shanghai Shenhua continued their preparations for the new season and the Asian Champions League qualifiers with a friendly against Gwangju FC at Hongkou Football Stadium on Tuesday, January 24.Nigeria international Obafemi Martins continued his rich vein of form by netting the only goal of the game.The experienced stri...
Everton Trying To Sign Man City Nigerian Defender Before Close Of Transfer Window
Published: January 24, 2017
Everton are hoping to complete the signing of England youth-teamer of Nigerian ancestry Tosin Adarabioyo before the close of the January transfer window. The well informed Liverpool Echo writes on its electronic edition that the Toffees U23 boss David Unsworth wants to strengthen the defense with the Manchester City ta...
Rangers Supremo Reveals They Are Not In Talks With Mamelodi Sundowns Over Sale Of Nigeria GK
Published: January 24, 2017
Enugu Rangers supremo Paul Uzor has dismissed reports linking Nigeria U23 shot-stopper Emmanuel Daniel with a transfer to South African club Mamelodi Sundowns before the close of the transfer window on January 31.It has been claimed that Daniel will travel to join The Brazilians this weekend but the General Manager of...
John Chibuike Lands In Israel For Talks With Hapoel Haifa
Published: January 24, 2017
John Chibuike landed in Israel on Tuesday afternoon ahead of his proposed move to Premier League side Hapoel Haifa.If he passes a medical examination and agrees terms, the attacking midfielder will sign a contract with The Sharks.And this will put an end to speculation surrounding his future with the free agent heavily...
Africa Hottest Youngster Iwobi In The Running For Arsenal Player Of The Month Award
Published: January 24, 2017
Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi is in the running for Arsenal’s Vitality Player of the Month for January 2017.The official website of the Gunners listed the Hale End Academy product as one of the favourites to clinch the accolade alongside Chilean Alexis Sanchez and Frenchman Olivier Giroud.Iwobi has started ...
Five Nigerian Wonderkids In Contention To Sign New Contracts With Arsenal
Published: January 24, 2017
Five players of Nigerian descent are in contention to be offered new deals by Arsenal ahead of the 2016-2017 season.The Gunners youth-team expert Jeorge Bird is reporting that the Emirates outfit are set to make a decision on the promising Hale End Academy products to offer scholarship deals.The five Nigerian talents b...
Official : Algeria Coach Throws In The Towel Ahead Of WCQ Against Nigeria
Published: January 24, 2017
Belgian tactician George Leekens has resigned his appointment as coach of the national team of Algeria, writes the official website of the Algerian Football Federation. The Desert Foxes crashed out of the ongoing African Cup of Nations on Monday after failing to win any of their Group B fixtures. “For the good of...
Chelsea Scout Watches Strongest Nigerian Player Score Against Luton Town
Published: January 24, 2017
Chelsea scout Christophe Lollichon was among the 5,387 spectators at Adams Park on Saturday for the League Two clash between promotion-chasers Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town.It has been suggested that the Frenchman was at the stadium to run the rule over goalkeeper Jamal Blackman , who is on loan at The Chairboys for...