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...
Nigeria International Striker Arrives In Belgium To Complete Move To KV Mechelen
Published: August 24, 2016
Nigeria international Osaguona Ighodaro flew out of Abuja on Tuesday night and arrived in Belgium this morning, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.It can now be revealed that the former Enugu Rangers star is the mysterious attacker being linked with a summer move to  Belgian First Division A team KV Mechelen.If all ...
Top Five Biggest Transfers Involving Nigerian Players This Summer
Published: August 24, 2016
With the transfer window set to close for business in the major European Leagues at the end of this month, allnigeriasoccer.com’s transfer market expert reveals the top five deals involving Nigerian players so far this summer.1) Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow to Leicester City)CSKA Moscow made a profit of 14 million eur...
Victor Moses Pleased His Goal Helped Chelsea Qualify For Third Round
Published: August 24, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses was pleased after netting his first goal for Chelsea in over three years in Tuesday night’s Cup clash against Bristol Rovers. Prior to the game at Stamford Bridge, the winger had not found the back of the net for the Blues since May 2, 2013 when he hit target in the 52nd minute...
Chelsea Boss Hints Talented Nigerian Defender Ola Aina Will Get More Game Time
Published: August 24, 2016
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has hinted that Nigerian defender Ola Aina will get more playing opportunities this term.The 19-year-old fullback made his first-ever appearance for Chelsea in their hard fought 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night, and had to be substituted in the 78 minut...
Nigerian Exports: Moses, Ighalo, Akpan, Abraham, Adekugbe Score; Osadebe Shines; Shodipo, Osayi-Samuel Feature; Aina Debuts
Published: August 23, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night.At Selhurst Park (London), Crystal Palace beat Bright Osayi-Samuel’s Blackpool 2-0, with the teenage winger in action for the last 20 minutes. The Eagles striker Freddie Ladapo did not make the 18-man squad.Que...
Breaking : Ola Aina Makes Chelsea Debut; Moses Starts First Game In Three Years
Published: August 23, 2016
Ahead of Tuesday night’s Football League Cup clash against Bristol Rovers, Premier League club Chelsea have congratulated their English defender of Nigerian descent Ola Aina for making the starting XI.Aina, an England youth international, will play his first competitive match for the Blues since his arrival at th...