Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Back On The Goal Trail, Alli Nets Beauty; Odemwingie&Ibe Feature; Iheanacho&Moses Start From Bench
Published: January 23, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday.Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe played the last 26 minutes of West Brom’s goalless draw with Aston Villa at the The Hawthorns. That was his fourth appearance in the league this term. Former E...
Ex AC Milan Starlet Henty Ezekiel Pledges Immediate Future To NK Olimpija Ljubljana
Published: January 23, 2016
NK Olimpija Ljubljana striker Henty Ezekiel will not be departing the Slovenian PrvaLiga side in the winter transfer market despite interest from a couple of clubs overseas.This season has been his best since he moved to Europe as a teenager from Flying Sport Academy, with 8 goals to his name from 21 appearances in the...
Flying Eagles Star Akinjide Idowu Delighted With Move To Portland Timbers
Published: January 23, 2016
Flying Eagles star Akinjide Idowu has expressed his delight at sealing a move to MLS outfit Portland Timbers and hopes to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Fanendo Adi who assisted the Oregon outfit win the MLS Cup in 2015.Though the duration of the contract has not been disclosed by The Timbers, it is understood t...
Official : Portland Timbers Announce Signing Of Akinjide Idowu
Published: January 23, 2016
Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers have announced the signing of Nigeria youth international Akinjide Idowu, subject to the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate.The financial terms and duration of contract have not been disclosed per league and club policy.Aged 19, the defensive midfielder had been ...
Musa Yahaya Will Not Debut For Portimonense Against Desportivo Aves
Published: January 23, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria youth international Musa Yahaya will not make his competitive debut for Portuguese club Portimonense on Saturday when they take on Desportivo Aves due to missing paperwork.Since the announcement of his signing by the Segunda Liga side, the attacking midfielder has been left...
Michael Olaitan Makes Debut For KV Kortrijk
Published: January 22, 2016
Michael Olaitan made his debut for new club KV Kortrijk in their Belgian Pro League clash with Oostende on Friday night at the Guldensporenstadion. Xavier Mercier and Rolland were on target for Kortrijk while Fernando Canesin scored the only goal for the visitors.With the scoreboard reading 1-0 in favour of the home t...
Exclusive : Chelsea Reject Bid From Shanghai SIPG For Obi Mikel
Published: January 22, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that English Premier League club Chelsea have turned down a bid from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG for the services of John Obi Mikel. Shanghai SIPG, who are managed by ex England boss Sven Goran Eriksson, were willing to pay six million pounds transfer fee and offered the Niger...
Olarenwaju Kayode, Anthony Omoijuanfo & Uzochukwu On Target For Clubs
Published: January 22, 2016
Olarenwaju Kayode was on target as Austria Vienna secured a 2-1 victory against Sandhausen in a friendly on Friday.The Austrians took the lead one minute out of intermission thanks to their Nigerian forward only for the opponents to equalize through Ranisav Jovanovic in the 76th minute, but Alexander Gorgon decided the...
Stanley Okoro Hails Big Brother Osas Okoro After MOTM Performance Vs Tunisia
Published: January 22, 2016
Former Almeria winger Stanley Okoro says he is not surprised one bit that his elder brother Osas Okoro has been one of the standout players in the Super Eagles squad at the ongoing African Nations Championship.The Enugu Rangers star notched a helper - his third of the tournament in two games - as the Super Eagles were ...
Exclusive : Chinese Club Dalian Yifang And Aalesund Thrashing Out Leke James Terms
Published: January 22, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com’s editorial staff, Chinese League One club Dalian Yifang are thrashing out terms with Aalesund over the signing of Leke James.The 23 - year - old is in the final twelve months of his contract with AaFK, meaning he can sign a pre-contract with any team in t...
Super Eagles Hang On To Draw With Tunisia
Published: January 22, 2016
It was a one-all draw between Tunisia and Nigeria in the 2016 African Nations Championship Group C clash on Friday in Kigali.Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh made three changes to his starting line for the game with Chisom Chikatara, Austin Obaroakpo and Usman Mohammed all getting their first starts in Rwanda.In the op...
Sunday Oliseh Makes Alterations To Super Eagles Starting XI
Published: January 22, 2016
Sunday Oliseh has made three changes to the Super Eagles starting XI for their game against Tunisia at the African Nations Championship on Friday afternoon.Abia Warriors skipper Austin Oboroakpo is restored to the team having served a one - match ban and he is joined in defense by Chima Akas, Stephen Eze and Etim Matth...
Sunday Oliseh Misses Super Eagles Team Walk
Published: January 22, 2016
Coach Sunday Oliseh excused himself from the Super Eagles team walk that was completed a few hours ago.The former Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfielder remained in his hotel room studying the tape of the Tunisians and was making last - minute strategies that will give the team victory and a ticket to the quarterfinals...
Tunisia Coach To Make Changes To Starting Lineup
Published: January 22, 2016
Tunisia coach Hatem Missaoui might make two changes to his starting lineup when the North Africans tackle Nigeria at the African Nations Championship on Friday afternoon.CS Sfaxien midfielder Mohamed Ali Moncer and Esperance striker Adem Rejaibi both started in the 2-2 draw with Guinea on Monday but are likely to start...
West Ham Confirm Approach For Fenerbahce Striker Emmanuel Emenike
Published: January 22, 2016
West Ham manager, Slaven Bilic, has confirmed that the Hammers are working on a deal to sign former Nigeria national - teamer Emmanuel Emenike from Fenerbahce before the close of the transfer market.The 28-year-old will not have work permit problems as he was an important member of the Super Eagles until October when h...