Nigerian Footballers in the English Premier League
Published: January 10, 2016
There are currently seven active Nigerian players in the English Premier League. Let’s take a look at who those players are, and how their seasons are going. Nigeria has been one of the most heavily represented countries in the English Premier League for many years now. Players like Jay-Jay Okocha, Joseph Yobo,...
Two Most Exciting Nigerian Footballers to Look Out For in 2016
Published: January 10, 2016
Nigeria has produced some sensational players over the years, and here we take a look at the two most promising Nigerian players for 2016. Nigeria has been the birthplace to a lot of talented footballers. Their U21s, U19s and U17s have always managed to impress in tournaments and scouts often visit their games in se...
Exclusive : Hapoel Haifa Leapfrog Bnei Yehuda In Race For Harmony Ikande
Published: January 10, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed by a representative of Harmony Ikande that the central midfielder will not be joining Israeli Premier League club Bnei Yehuda, despite interest from the Lions.The former Flying Eagles star is presently in Yehuda, where he is rooming with former FC Midtjylland striker Jude Nworuh, ...
Raja Casablanca Set To Close Deal For Michael Babatunde
Published: January 10, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Michael Babatunde is inching closer to bagging a deal with Moroccan club Raja Casablanca. The Super Eagles offensive allrounder and his intermediary jetted into Casablanca on Saturday to conclude negotiations with the Botola Pro team.The talks between Babatunde and Raja Casablanca ...
Wenger Hails Brave And Visionary Alex Iwobi
Published: January 10, 2016
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, had kind words to say about his young Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi after the Gunners 3 - 1 triumph over Sunderland in the FA Cup on Saturday.The teenager sparkled in his first start at the Emirates Stadium and was involved in the the equalizer netted by Joel Campbell in the first half .&l...
Ex - AC Milan Starlet Harmony Ikande Offered To Bnei Yehuda
Published: January 10, 2016
Free agent Harmony Ikande is being hawked around the Israeli Premier League in the January transfer window.The former Nigeria youth international is in the search of a new employer after terminating his contract with Bosnia and Herzegovina champs FK Sarajevo by mutual consent last month.Ikande, who is represented by an...
Roma Coach Delighted With New Nwankwo Kanu, Sadiq Umar
Published: January 10, 2016
Roma’s new kid on the block Sadiq Umar ended his scoring streak in the capital side’s 1 - 1 draw with AC Milan in the Serie A on Saturday. The 18 - year - old Umar has somehow forced his way into Roma’s first - team in recent games, with manager Rudi Garcia handing him his second consecutive start in ...
Kelechi Iheanacho : I Am Happy Playing With Sergio Aguero
Published: January 10, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho had nothing but praise for Argentina star Sergio Agüero in the aftermath of Manchester City’s 3 - 0 triumph over Norwich City in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening.The Argentina international was instrumental in the fifth goal Iheanacho scored in a City shirt in all competiti...
Kidnappers Of Fegor Ogude Wife Demand Ransom From Super Eagles Star
Published: January 09, 2016
Fegor Ogude will miss the start of Amkar Perm’s training camp scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from January 11 - 31 as a result of the abduction of his wife in Delta State, Nigeria.The General Director of Amkar Perm, Igor Rezvuhin, has revealed that the hoodlums have asked the Nigeria internati...
FA Cup Wrap : Iheanacho On Target; Iwobi & Solomon - Otabor Debut; Ikeme,Iorfa, Onuoha & Etuhu Go The Distance; Odemwingie, Umerah Benched
Published: January 09, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday evening.Holders Arsenal are through to the fourth round on the heels of their 3 - 1 victory over Sunderland at the Emirates. Super Eagles youngster Alex Iwobi made his debut in the competition lasting 67 minutes on the pitch b...
World Exclusive : Manchester City Turn Down Approach From Bournemouth, Sunderland & West Ham For Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: January 09, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Manchester City have turned down an approach from Premier League rivals Sunderland and A.F.C. Bournemouth to sign Nigeria national - teamer Kelechi Iheanacho on loan until the end of the season.West Ham have also contacted the Citizens suits about the possibility of snap...
Brown Ideye Insists Olympiakos Will Not Rest On Their Laurels
Published: January 09, 2016
Brown Ideye has declared that Olympiakos will not rest on their laurels despite the team winning their first 16 games in the Super League this term, which puts them a massive 18 points above nearest challengers AEK Athens.Ahead of Sunday’s league tie with Levadiakos, the Nigeria international is confident that th...
Arsenal Mulling Over Move For Watford Striker Odion Ighalo?
Published: January 09, 2016
Arsenal are considering a move for Watford striker Odion Ighalo in the summer transfer market, the Daily Mail is claiming on its electronic edition.The Gunners are said to be in the market for an offensive reinforcement before the start of next season and scouts close to the club have recommended Nigeria international ...
Exclusive : Michael Babatunde Issued Moroccan Visa, Set To Conclude Talks With Raja Casablanca
Published: January 09, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Moroccan club Raja Casablanca are in pole position for the signature of free agent Michael Babatunde, 23.The proposed move thought to have derailed is back on track, with the Botola Pro club assisting in fast - tracking his application for a visa to Morocco.The Nigeria internationa...
Olofinjana Drops Big Hint Taiwo Awoniyi May Be Loaned Out By Liverpool, Amid Interest From Kalmar
Published: January 09, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana has refused to rule out the possibility of Liverpool attacker Taiwo Awoniyi severing his ties with FSV Frankfurt before the close of the January transfer window.The German 2 Bundesliga club announced the arrival of the Nigeria youth international with pride hours leading up...