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...
Wolves Glovesman Ikeme, Kingsley Madu Join Super Eagles Later Today
Published: September 01, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme will arrive the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Thursday, announces the Nigeria Football Federation. New S.V. Zulte Waregem signing Kingsley Madu is still being expected, but should link up with the squad later today after sealing his move to the Belgian top-flight club. Gent ex...
Gernot Rohr Clarifies : I Never Dismissed Super Eagles Assistant Coach Amapakabo
Published: September 01, 2016
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has denied reports in the local media that claimed he asked Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Imama Amapakabo to leave the team’s camp in Uyo. The Enugu Rangers FC head coach was part of the team’s first training session in the Akwa Ibom State capital on Tuesday evening before...
Official : Derby County Snap Up Ikechi Anya From Watford
Published: September 01, 2016
Scotland international of Nigerian descent Ikechi Anya has ended his association with Watford after penning a four-year contract with Championship club Derby County.The 28-year-old left the Scotland training camp to sign a contract with the Rams just before the close of the summer transfer window. Ikechi Anya spent his...
Official : Bolton Wanderers Sign Ex-Flying Eagles Winger Sammy Ameobi
Published: September 01, 2016
Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of former England youth international Sammy Ameobi on loan from Newcastle United. The 24-year-old has penned a short-term deal that will keep him at the Macron Stadium until January 2017.Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Ameobi has spent the whole of his career at Newcastle United...
Official : Tottenham Hotspur Loan Out Nigeria U23 Winger To Peterborough United
Published: August 31, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Nathan Oduwa has joined League One side Peterborough United on loan until January, Tottenham Hotspur have announced via their official website. The 20-year-old previously had loan spells with Luton Town, Glasgow Rangers and Colchester United.This season, the former England youth-teamer has mad...
Agent Confirms Nwakali Has Joined MVV Maastricht; Arsenal Talent Still In England
Published: August 31, 2016
Kelechi Nwakali’s intermediary, Allwell Nwakali, has confirmed that that the Nigeria U20 international has joined Dutch Eerste Divisie club MVV Maastricht on loan from Arsenal.The attacking midfielder was acquired by the Gunners this summer but can’t represent the club in official matches because he has not...
Official : Anderson Esiti Joins Moses Simon, Rabiu Ibrahim At KAA Gent
Published: August 31, 2016
Belgian top-flight club KAA Gent have completed the signing of out-of-favour Nigeria international Anderson Esiti from Portuguese setup Estoril. The defensive midfielder has committed his long term future to the 2015 league champions by penning a four-year deal which will see him remain at the East Flanders province un...
Breaking : Bristol City Bid Of 0.6 Million Pounds For Osayi-Samuel Rejected By Blackpool
Published: August 31, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Football League Two club Blackpool have rejected a 600,000 pounds bid from Bristol City for Bright Osayi-Samuel, with few hours left before the close of the summer transfer window.The winger attempted to push his move to Bristol City to the last day which was today but the owner of...
Official : Bologna Borrow Nigeria U23 Star Umar Sadiq From Roma
Published: August 31, 2016
Young Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq has joined Italian Serie A club Bologna on loan from AS Roma, writes the official website of the Rossoblu. The Nigeria U23 international will spend the remainder of the 2016-2017 campaign at Bologna, with an option to make the deal permanent next summer. Roma have also the right to exe...