Dad Hints Iheanacho Pulled His Muscle As Man City Striker Plays Down Injury
Published: August 25, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho’s father, James Iheanacho, has strongly hinted that the Manchester City talent pulled a muscle in Wednesday night’s Champions League tie against Steaua Bucharest.In the closing minutes of the encounter at the Etihad Stadium, the Super Eagle was stretchered off after picking up an injury.Ja...
Victor Moses Ready To Walk The Walk For Chelsea Coach
Published: August 25, 2016
Victor Moses has vowed to repay the faith shown in him by coach Antonio Conte after being involved in all three matches contested by Chelsea in the new season, including Tuesday’s Cup clash with Bristol Rovers. The Nigeria international has spent three years away from Stamford Bridge, playing on loan at Liverpool...
Nigerian Defender Floating After Making Competitive Debut For Chelsea
Published: August 25, 2016
Nigerian defender Ola Aina has expressed his happiness at making his competitive debut for Chelsea in their Football League Cup clash against Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old was thrown into the starting XI and impressed until the 77th minute when he had to be replaced after picking up an injury. “...
Nigeria U20 Star Okonkwo Now Being Looked After By Pogba Super Agent, Raiola
Published: August 25, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Paul Pogba’s intermediary, Mino Raiola, now handles the affairs of Nigeria U20 international Orji Okonkwo. The Italian-born Dutch football agent recently brokered the deal that took the young striker to Bologna from Football College Abuja and Spezia. It is understood th...
England Ahead Of Nigeria In Race To Cap Man City Whizkid Kigbu; Earns England Call-Up
Published: August 25, 2016
The English Football Association are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race to secure the international future of Manchester City wonderkid Ashinme Kigbu. The defensive all-rounder has been on the radar of the English FA for the past two years, they want him to pledge his international future to England rathe...
Four Highly-Rated Nigerian Youngsters Receive England Call-Ups
Published: August 25, 2016
Head coach Neil Dewsnip has invited three players of Nigerian descent to England Under-18s squad for a mini-tournament next month.  Tolaji Bola (Arsenal) and Dennis Adeniran (Fulham) are joined in the squad by the highly-rated Manchester City defender Ahogrenashinme Kigbu.The Nigerian trio will be hoping to be inv...
Done Deal : Nigeria Target Uche Ikpeazu Joins Cambridge United
Published: August 24, 2016
With a statement published on their official website, Football League Two club Cambridge United have announced the signing of free agent Uche Ikpeazu on a short-term deal. The attacker was released by the Hornets at the end of last season, and maintained his fitness during pre-season at Championship side Norwich City.T...
Done Deal : Ex-Arsenal Target Onduku Joins Moroccan Club RS Berkane
Published: August 24, 2016
Moroccan top-flight club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane have completed the signing of out-of-favour Nigeria international Gomo Onduku on undisclosed terms. The 22-year-old has been offered a contract by RS Berkane following a successful trial.Gomo Onduku had penned a preliminary contract with Wydad Casablanca this sum...
Injured Man City Striker Iheanacho Doubtful For Tanzania Game
Published: August 24, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Nigeria’s final African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania in Uyo next weekend after picking up an injury in Manchester City’s Champions League game with Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday night.In his first start under manager Pep Guardiola, the Nigeria internat...
Iheanacho Makes First-Ever Start In Champions League; Adarabioyo On The Bench
Published: August 24, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho will make his first-ever start in the UEFA Champions League in Wednesday night’s play-off tie between his team, Manchester City, and Romanian powerhouse Steaua Bucharest.Manager Pep Guardiola has named the Nigeria international in the starting line-up while England youth-teamer Tosin Adarabioyo ...
World Exclusive : Arsenal Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali Says He Is NOT Joining Viking
Published: August 24, 2016
Flying Eagles skipper Kelechi Nwakali is unhappy with reports which claimed that he is heading to Viking on loan from Arsenal.The central midfielder has admitted that the Gunners are in talks with a number of clubs over a loan move, but the Norwegian Tippeligaen club are not in the race for his signature.“Why are...
Nigeria Star Obi Mikel Hints He Is Staying Put At Chelsea
Published: August 24, 2016
Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has strongly hinted that he will be staying put at Chelsea in the 2016-2017 campaign, amid speculations linking him with an exit from Stamford Bridge this summer. The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract with the London club, and has targeted more trophies this season....
Nigerian Defender In Line To Make Champions League Debut For Manchester City
Published: August 24, 2016
Nigerian talent Tosin Adarabioyo is in the frame to make his Champions League debut when Manchester City face Romanian side Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday night. The England youth international was one of the Academy stars that trained with the first team of the Citizens on Tuesday, fueling speculation that manager Pep ...
Agent Dismisses Etebo Spain Link; Valencia Sporting Director Pitarch Mum On Interest
Published: August 24, 2016
Oghenekaro Etebo’s bonafide representative has poured cold water on reports linking the attacking midfielder with a possible transfer to Valencia, amid rumours that he will be scouted by the Spanish club. The 20-year-old put himself in the shop window at the recently concluded Olympic Games, starring in Nigeria&r...
Agent Shoots Down Rumours Linking Nwakali With Move To Norway; Viking Coach Unaware
Published: August 24, 2016
Kelechi Nwakali’s bonafide intermediary has moved quickly to dismiss reports linking the Nigeria youth-teamer with a transfer to Norwegian Tippeligaen club Viking in the January transfer window. It is a foregone conclusion that the central midfielder will be farmed out on loan to a club outside England in the com...