Former Fulham GK Debuts For Nigeria, Replaces Injured Rufai At 'Legends World Cup'
Published: July 17, 2017
Nigeria goalkeeper at the 2017 Star Sixes tournament at London's 02 Arena, Peter Rufai, could not complete the Super Eagles Legends quarterfinal clash against Spain on Saturday.Former Birmingham City and Fulham netminder Maik Taylor, who is a retired Northern Ireland international, had to enter into the fray with the S...
Arsenal Super Kid Bola Clarifies : I Am Not Eligible To Play For Nigeria
Published: July 16, 2017
Arsenal superkid Marc Bola has clarified that he is not eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams, but can turn out for the Democratic Republic of Congo sides. The left wing-back shares the same surname as England U18 star of Nigerian parentage Tolaji Bola, which led to the mix-up regarding his international el...
Manchester United Announce New Deal For Argentina GK Who Has Faced Nigeria Three Times
Published: July 16, 2017
Manchester United have announced through their official website that Sergio Romero has penned a new contract with the club. The Argentina international has been rewarded with a fresh four-year deal, with the option to extend for a further year, after helping the Red Devils win the Europa League last season, and qualify...
World Cup-Winning Midfielders Of Nigerian Descent Omitted From Liverpool Squad (Full List)
Published: July 16, 2017
Manager Jürgen Klopp has revealed his 25-man roster for Liverpool's Premier League Asia Trophy commitments in Hong Kong. The German tactician has opted not to include England U20 World Cup-winning midfielders Ovie Ejaria and Sheyi Ojo for the trip to Asia, and this will certainly prompt questions over their future wit...
Chelsea Starlet Aina Deployed As A Left Back On Hull City Debut
Published: July 16, 2017
The versatile defender Ola Aina made his maiden appearance for Hull City in their 2-1 loss to Oxford United in a pre-season friendly at their training camp in Portugal on Saturday night.In a 4-4-1-1 formation, the Chelsea loanee was deployed as a left wing-back by manager Leonid Slutsky for the game staged at the Estad...
In-Form Super Eagles Star Ighalo Nets Brace, Maradona-Like Goal Disallowed
Published: July 16, 2017
In-form Nigeria international Odion Ighalo continued his rich vein of form in the Chinese Super League with a brace for Changchun Yatai in their hard-fought 3-2 win over Guangzhou R&F at the Development Area Stadium on Sunday.The former Watford star equalized for his team in the 55th minute after Ye Chugui had opened t...
Chelsea Confirm Super Eagles Star Omeruo Captained Team For 71 Minutes Vs Crawley Town
Published: July 16, 2017
In their official match report, Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed that Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo captained a Chelsea XI that were held to a 1-1 draw by League Two club Crawley Town on Saturday evening.It is thought the Super Eagles star was handed the captain's armband because he was the most e...
Friendlies Wrap : U21 Talents Ibe, Henry, Eze Come Off Bench To Score For European Clubs
Published: July 15, 2017
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that registered their names on the score-sheet for their European teams in pre-season games on Saturday, July 15.England U21 international Jordon Ibe scored in the 54th minute as Bournemouth beat Estoril 2-1 at the Marbella Football Center in Portugal.The winger came off the ...
Ex-Arsenal Star Among The Scorers As Nigeria Lose 3-0 To Brazil
Published: July 15, 2017
Super Eagles Legends lost 3-0 to Brazil in their final group game at the ongoing Star Sixes six-a-side indoor football competition in London on Saturday afternoon. Brazil number 20 Júlio Baptista, well known for his stint with Arsenal, opened the scoring for the South Americans with a thunderous shot that beat goalkee...
Fulham Teen Sensation Of Nigerian Descent Speaks Ahead Of U19 EURO Showpiece Game
Published: July 15, 2017
Fulham defensive midfielder of Nigerian heritage Tayo Edun is set for the biggest game of his young career when he steps out onto the Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium, Gori turf for the final of the European U19 Championship on Saturday.The young star lasted ninety minutes on Wednesday as the Young Lions set up a meeting with...
Yakubu Has Still Got It, Ex-Everton Striker Nets Third Goal As Nigeria Lose To Italy
Published: July 15, 2017
Nigeria lost 2-1 to Italy in their second match at the ongoing Star Sixes six-a-side indoor football competition on Friday night.The Italians took the lead in the 19th minute, Alessandro Del Piero was on hand to tap home a rebound after goalkeeper Peter Rufai had parried the ball into his path.Rufai was beaten again wh...
Arsenal Winger Iwobi : England Wanted Me To Play For U21 Team Before My Nigeria Debut
Published: July 15, 2017
Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi has revealed that the English Football Association attempted to persuade him to represent their U21 national team before he made his competitive debut for the Super Eagles.Born in Lagos, the 21-year-old Hale End Academy product previously represented England's U16, U17 and U18 teams but did...
Nigeria Coach Visits Chelsea Dazzler Moses In London, NFF Boss Checks On Wolves' Ikeme
Published: July 14, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has visited Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme in the United Kingdom.According to the Nigerian Federation, Rohr was accompanied on the trip to England by NFF President Amaju Pinnick.It is thought that the German traveled to London to c...
Nigerian Striker Who Scored 14 Goals In One Game, Arsenal & Liverpool Stars Named In England Squad
Published: July 14, 2017
 Watford goal machine of Nigerian descent Rinsola Babajide has been included in England U19 roster for the 2017 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship that will take place in Northern Ireland (8–20 August).The 19-year-old is among the five strikers that made the squad list announced by manager Mo Marley.Arsenal duo Chlo...
Yakubu Bags Brace, Okocha With World-Class Assist As Nigeria Beat China 3-2
Published: July 14, 2017
Nigeria began their campaign at the 'Star Sixes' Tournament  with a 3-2 win over China on Thursday night, with former Everton strikers Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Daniel Amokachi finding the net for the African powerhouse.On 15 minutes, Aiyegbeni slotted past the goalkeeper after a loose ball fell kindly to him, then added a...