Uche Agbo, Ighalo, Success, Four Other Nigerians Make Watford Premier League Squad
Published: September 02, 2016
The official website of the Premier League has confirmed that Watford completed the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Uche Agbo before the close of the transfer window on Wednesday night. The central midfielder has been shipped out on loan to Granada because he was unable to secure a work permit that will ena...
Madrid-Born Goalkeeper Nosa, Three Nigerian Talents Make Burnley Premier League Roster
Published: September 02, 2016
English Premier League newcomers Burnley included four players of Nigerian descent in their roster sent to the Premier League on Thursday, September 1. Goalkeeper Nosakhare Tony Aghayere, defenders Olatunde Bayode and Aderibigbe Olomowewe and Morakinyo Koiki could make their debuts in the English top-flight, having mad...
Wolves Goalie Ikeme, Zulte Waregem Newbie Madu Arrive In Uyo
Published: September 02, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has finally arrived in Uyo ahead of Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania at  Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.It was a full house on Thursday, with new S.V. Zulte Waregem acquisition Kingsley Madu also showing up at Le Meridien Hotel ...
Liverpool Send Awoniyi, Adekanye, Ejaria, Ojo, Ilori Names To Premier League
Published: September 02, 2016
Dream Team VI star Taiwo Awoniyi headlines the list of Nigerian players that can feature for Liverpool in the English Premier League this season. But the former Nigeria U17 international could be spending the whole of the 2016-2017 season at Dutch club NEC Nijmegen, pending the issuance of a work permit. Ibadan-born Bo...
Pep Guardiola Includes Four Nigerian Talents In Man City Premier League Squad
Published: September 02, 2016
Tosin Adarabioyo has moved a step closer to making his debut for Manchester City in the Premier League. The England youth international is among the four players of Nigerian descent named in the Citizens squad for the Premier League for the first half of the 2016-2017 campaign. The 18-year-old Adarabioyo is joined on t...
Seven Nigerian Young Stars Named In Arsenal Roster For Premier League
Published: September 02, 2016
London-based club Arsenal have lodged their squad list with the Premier League.Seven players of Nigerian descent can feature for the Emirates outfit in the English top-flight in the first half of the 2016-2017 campaign. Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi, England U21 international Chuba Akpom, Tolaji Bola, Aa...
Nigerian-Born Manchester City Defender Kigbu Makes Debut For England
Published: September 01, 2016
Talented Manchester City defender Ashinme Kigbu made his international debut as England U18s defeated their Italian counterparts 2-1 in a mini tournament at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood  on Thursday night.The 17-year-old stopper was one of the three players of Nigerian descent that made head coach Neil Dewsnip&rsq...
England Manager Allardyce Watches Lookman, Spurs Midfielder Onomah Feature For U20s
Published: September 01, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent were in action for England U20s as they drew 1-1 against Brazil in a behind-closed-doors friendly at St. George’s Park on Thursday, with England manager Sam Allardyce watching. Charlton Athletic striker Ademola Lookman was named in the starting line-up and completed the full game w...
Exciting Fulham Midfielder Tayo Edun Features As England Held By Holland
Published: September 01, 2016
Tayo Edun started for England Under-19s  as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Netherlands in an international friendly staged at New Bucks Head Stadium, AFC Telford United on Thursday . The Fulham midfielder was in action for 80 minutes before he was replaced by Chelsea youngster Dujon Sterling.England opened scorin...
Five Nigerian Players Named In Chelsea Squad For Premier League
Published: September 01, 2016
Chelsea have submitted their squad list for the 2016-2017 campaign to the Premier League following the close of the summer transfer window on Wednesday night. Five players of Nigerian descent, including two Super Eagles stars, were included in Antonio Conte’s roster.John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, Ola Aina, Fikayo ...
Hot Prospect Ovie Ejaria Resumes Training With Liverpool First-Team
Published: September 01, 2016
Ovie Ejaria, 18, was one of the youngsters called up to train with the first team of Liverpool  at Melwood on Thursday morning.Several of the first-teamers are away on international duty, including four that were named in the England squad for the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, and the Nigerian was invited ...
Chelsea Midfielder Mikel Evokes Memories Of Fight Between Diego Costa & Luiz
Published: September 01, 2016
John Obi Mikel has welcomed the arrival of Brazil international David Luiz at Chelsea, and has made a funny remark about the Blues number 19 Diego Costa. Luiz spent three and a half seasons at Stamford Bridge before he was sold to Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent two years.The 29-year-old South American has returned...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Replaces Chelsea Whizkid Solanke In England Squad
Published: September 01, 2016
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke has pulled out of the England U21 squad ahead of their UEFA European Championship Qualifier against Norway on Tuesday, September 6.The 18-year-old had to be substituted during the first half of Chelsea U23s 1-1 draw with Manchester United last weekend after a harsh challenge by an oppone...
Official : Nigerian Defender Signs Professional Contract At Crystal Palace
Published: September 01, 2016
Former Nigeria U17 invitee Jason Akiotu has signed a professional contract at Crystal Palace.The Eagles have announced via their official webpage that the left back will remain at the club, though he flirted with Premier League champs Leicester City before penning the new deal that he was offered. Born in Croydon 18 ye...
Official : West Brom Secure The Services Of Nigerian Winger On Two-Year Deal
Published: September 01, 2016
Premier League club West Brom secured the services of Welsh international of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu before the close of the summer transfer window on Wednesday night.The 27-year-old has penned a two-year contract with the Baggies, with an option for an additional season.Robson-Kanu was allowed to depart the W...