Arsenal Youngster Targets Debut For Super Eagles After Choosing To Play For Nigeria Over England
Published: May 10, 2020
Having committed his international future to Nigeria over England, Arsenal center back Joseph Olowu is aiming to make his debut for the Super Eagles. Born in Ibadan on November 27, 1999, Olowu is not age-eligible to represent the Flying Eagles at the 2021 FIFA U20 World Cup and the 2024 Olympic Games, so his first ...
Super Eagles Star Balogun Says He Admires Kanu But Rates Okocha Higher Than Arsenal Legend
Published: May 10, 2020
Brighton & Hove's Nigeria international Leon Balogun believes Austin Jay-Jay Okocha was a better footballer than Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu. When it comes to trophies won at international level, Okocha shades it having lifted the Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles in 1994, while Kanu was more successful a...
German Clubs Monitoring Nigerian Striker Labelled The Fastest Manchester United Player
Published: May 09, 2020
Nigeria-eligible striker Deji Sotona's future appears to be away from Manchester United despite his impressive performances for the youth teams of the Old Trafford outfit. Manchester United first-team stars are shocked that the club's fastest player has yet to sign a professional contract after turning seventeen in D...
Arsenal Defender Olowu Says It's Up To Saka To Decide International Future; Hails 'Hungry' Martinelli
Published: May 09, 2020
Arsenal starlet Joseph Olowu dreams of playing for the Super Eagles, having committed his international future to the three-time African champions. The Ibadan-born central defender was in contention to make his debut for the Dream Team in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan but coach Imama Amapak...
'I Shouldn't Allow Him Turn' - Oboabona Reveals Mikel Helped Him Nullify Chelsea Icon Drogba At 2013 AFCON
Published: May 09, 2020
Godfrey Oboabona has detailed how he managed to stop Chelsea icon Didier Drogba from scoring at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The Nigeria international center back revealed that he received an instruction from Drogba's former teammate at Chelsea, John Obi Mikel that assisted him nullify the threat p...
'It Will Be A Very Exciting Summer For Me'- Heracles Marksman Dessers Gives Transfer Hint
Published: May 09, 2020
Heracles Almelo marksman Cyriel Dessers is looking forward to the summer transfer window. The Super Eagles hopeful has put himself in the shop window after emerging joint-top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie with 15 goals from 26 matches. In the January transfer window, Dessers was linked with possible moves...
'I Also Got Messi's Shirt' - Balogun Lifts Lid On Meeting With Barcelona Striker After Defeat To Argentina
Published: May 09, 2020
Brighton & Hove central defender Leon Balogun has confessed that he swapped jerseys with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi in the wake of Nigeria's 2-1 loss to Argentina at the 2018 World Cup. It was earlier thought that only Heartland goalie Ikechukwu Ezenwa collected a souvenir from the Argentina number 10 as he ma...
Nigeria Captain Reacts To Winning First League Title With Barcelona Femeni
Published: May 08, 2020
Super Falcons skipper Asisat Oshoala has broken her silence since winning her first league title in Europe following the declaration of Barcelona Femeni as the champions of the 2019/2020 Primera División Femenina season. Oshoala, 25 was sensational during the course of the concluded campaign, scoring 26 goals in all ...
Official : Former Golden Eaglets Midfielder Ishaq Completes Move To Swedish Club IFK Norrkoping
Published: May 08, 2020
Through a statement on their official website, Swedish Allsvenskan side IFK Norrkoping have confirmed the signing of former Nigeria U17 international Ishaq Abdulrazak. The attacking midfielder was offered a deal by IFK Norrkoping following a successful trial. Commenting on the capture of the Nigerian wonderkid, ma...
Ola Aina On Why He Chose Nigeria Over England; Ejaria Playing For Eagles; Tricky Chukwueze
Published: May 08, 2020
Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina has explained the thinking behind his decision to commit his international future to Nigeria after earning caps for England youth teams. The Torino defender confessed that it would have been difficult breaking into the Three Lions squad, adding that the Nigeria Football Federation d...
'He Has Agreed To Play For Nigeria' - Pinnick Confirms Liverpool-Owned Midfielder Has Switched Allegiance
Published: May 08, 2020
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has confirmed a report by allnigeriasoccer.com that Liverpool-owned midfielder Ovie Ejaria has switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria. The football administrator has claimed that Ejaria's paperwork has been filed with world football's govern...
Galatasaray Line Up Replacement For Monaco-Owned Winger Onyekuru
Published: May 08, 2020
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have started preparing for life without Henry Onyekuru. According to Tukrish media outlet Fotospor, Galatasaray have identified Boca Juniors' Colombia national-teamer Sebastian Villa as a replacement for Onyekuru if he departs the club at the end of this season. The Istan...
'He Understands How I Play' - Super Eagles Star Aina Discusses Relationship With Alex Iwobi
Published: May 07, 2020
Torino defender Ola Aina has opened up on his relationship with Alex Iwobi, stating they have known each other for a long time, having attended the same primary and secondary schools. The fathers of the two players also share a close relationship to this day despite Aina moving to Italy to join Torino and Iwobi switc...
'Adelakun Was The One Doing All The Job Looking For Players' - Nigeria Great Odegbami Blasts Rohr
Published: May 07, 2020
In a no-holds-barred interview with Nigerian television station Plus TV Africa monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, legendary Nigeria winger Segun Odegbami strongly criticized the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation to give a new contract to Gernot Rohr. The Franco-German football tactician is on the verge o...
Former Chelsea Star Ola Aina Not The Torino Player Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus
Published: May 07, 2020
Torino announced via a press release on Wednesday that one of their players tested positive for coronavirus, adding that the footballer, currently asymptomatic, was immediately placed in quarantine and will be constantly monitored. Italian Serie A clubs have been permitted to resume training following an eight-wee...