Ex-Newcastle Star Martins Labelled One Of The Best Players In Africa
Published: February 27, 2017
Beijing BG star Leke James has reserved special praise for Obafemi Martins, labeling the Nigeria international one of the best players in Africa.Both strikers faced off in a friendly between Shanghai Shenhua and Beijing BG on Sunday, with the Chinese Super League side winning 1-0. James posted on social media with an a...
Babajide Scores First Competitive Goal For Watford Before Linking Up With England Squad
Published: February 27, 2017
Rinsola Babajide netted her first competitive goal for Watford Ladies in their 3-2 loss to London Bees on Sunday afternoon in a FA WSL Spring Series fixture.On 25 minutes, the Golden Girls were awarded a penalty after Babajide was brought down as she was about to pull the trigger and she got up to put Watford 1-0 up.Wa...
Dele Alli Dad Reveals He Paid N10 Million Every Year For Spurs Star To Attend Private School In Nigeria
Published: February 26, 2017
Dele Alli’s father, Kehinde Alli, has pleaded with the Tottenham Hotspur sensation to let him back into his life. It has come to light that multi-millionaire Kehinde paid school fees pegged at 20,000 pounds per annum (approximately N10 million using the unofficial rate) when Dele relocated to Lagos to join his da...
Arsenal Wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali Returns To Nigeria
Published: February 26, 2017
Nigeria U20s skipper Kelechi Nwakali has returned to his homeland, Owerri, for a short break.The attacking midfielder has been granted three days leave by MVV Maastricht and is scheduled to return to the Netherlands on Wednesday, March 1 to resume training with the Eerste Divisie outfit. Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.co...
Nigeria Coach Clears The Air On Forged Quotes Credited To Him On City Striker Iheanacho
Published: February 26, 2017
Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba is unhappy with fabricated quotes credited to him on Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho about his lack of game time at the Etihad outfit.Garba, who tutored Iheanacho at U17 and U20 level, has revealed that he never granted any interview to the local media.“I did not even speak ...
Leicester City Striker Ahmed Musa Breaks Silence Over The Dismissal Of Ranieri
Published: February 26, 2017
Ahmed Musa has expressed regret over the dismissal of Claudio Ranieri and has wished the Italian manager the best in his future endeavors. Following a poor run of results in domestic competitions, the Premier League champions parted company with Ranieri on Thursday night, nine months after he guided the Foxes to their...
Nigerian Defender Comes Off Bench To Score 89th Minute Winner For Arsenal
Published: February 26, 2017
The young Nigerian defender Tobi Omole was on target as Arsenal beat Swansea City 1-0 in an U18 Premier League encounter at Shenley Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.The Gunners penultimate game before the end of the South Division was heading for a draw until Tobi Omole stole the headlines by scoring his first goa...
Nigerian Federation In Talks With Barnet FC Over Hosting Of Friendly Against Senegal
Published: February 25, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, the Nigeria Football Federation are in talks with EFL League Two club Barnet F.C over the hosting of the international friendly between the Super Eagles and fellow African powerhouse Senegal next month.Nothing has been cast in stone yet, but barring any last mi...
Central Defender Turned Striker Elijah Adebayo Continues To Catch The Eye At Fulham
Published: February 25, 2017
Fulham secured top spot in their Premier League Cup group with a game to spare thanks to their 4-2 win over Charlton Athletic at Motspur Park on Friday night.A brace from George Williams and goals from Nigerian striker Elijah Adebayo and Matt O’Riley helped the Cottagers record a convincing win over their London ...
Chelsea, Liverpool, Everton Talents Of Nigerian Descent Get New Coach
Published: February 25, 2017
The English FA has reported via its official website that Paul Simpson will take charge of England U20s at this summer’s Fifa Under 20 World Cup in South Korea.As many as six players of Nigerian descent, including Liverpool wonderkids Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria, Chelsea trio Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Solanke and Tamm...
Super Eagles Coach Gets Huge Injury Boost Ahead Of Naming Of Squad
Published: February 25, 2017
Osmanlıspor striker Umar Aminu is back in contention to be named in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and Senegal.Having missed the last five games played by his Turkish club in all competitions, including two crucial Europa League games versus Olympiakos, Aminu is set to resume full t...
Nigeria Hoping To Persuade Chelsea Whizkid Solanke Ahead Of WCQ Against Cameroon
Published: February 25, 2017
Reading-born striker Dominic Solanke has played for the U16-U21 national teams of England but remains eligible to represent Nigeria through his father.Despite his exploits for Chelsea’s youth team, he has not been able to break into the first team which has led to speculations he could leave Stamford Bridge in th...
Chelsea Nigerian Right Wing-Back Out Of Swansea City Clash
Published: February 25, 2017
Logically, Chelsea right wing-back Ola Aina will not be available for selection when English football pacesetters tackle Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday, 1600 hours kickoff.The England youth international was on parade at London Colney training ground on Friday afternoon as the Blues were hammered 4-1 by...
Chelsea Reveal Saturday Is A Memorable Day For Victor Moses If....
Published: February 24, 2017
Saturday, February 25 will be a memorable day for Victor Moses if he is named in the starting line-up for the game between Chelsea and Swansea City in the Premier League.Reviewing the tie at Stamford Bridge, the official website of the Blues has revealed that Moses, if selected, will make his 50th start for the Blues.T...
Official : 2010 World Cup Star Kalu Uche Returns For Third Spell With Almeria
Published: February 24, 2017
Nigeria international Kalu Uche has returned for a third spell at Spanish Segunda División outfit UD Almeria, writes the official website of the Andalusian club.After passing a medical examination, the experienced striker has penned a deal that will keep him at Almeria until the end of the 2016-2017 season.Previ...