Nottingham Forest 4 Arsenal 2: Iwobi Flops, Akpom Subbed In As Holders Are Knocked Out
Published: January 07, 2018
Nottingham Forest stunned Arsenal 4-2 in a breathtaking Emirates FA Cup third round encounter at the City Ground to oust the holders from the competition.Alex Iwobi started for Arsene Wenger's side in the game while Nigerian striker, Chuba Akpom was named on the bench.Arsenal had their work cut out early on after gifti...
Chelsea Loanee Pleased To Net First Senior Goal After 40 Hours, 17 Minutes
Published: January 07, 2018
Super Eagles young defender Ola Aina celebrated his first senior goal for Hull City in their 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 6.Named in the starting line-up in  his favorite right back position, the Chelsea loanee repaid his manager's faith by scoring his fi...
Coutinho To Barcelona The Most Expensive, Top Ten Costliest Nigerian Transfers In EPL
Published: January 06, 2018
The transfer of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for an initial fee of 120 million euros is the highest ever transfer in the history of the English Premier League.The Liverpool star will become the second most expensive player in the world behind Neymar when he completes his move to the Blaugrana next week.The Brazil int...
Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina Scores First Professional Goal Against Blackburn Rovers
Published: January 06, 2018
Nigeria international Ola Aina finally scored his maiden professional goal in Hull City's 1-0 win vs Blackburn Rovers in an Emirates FA Cup third round clash at Ewood Park on Saturday evening.In his 31st game as a professional, Aina netted the game winner in the 58th minute as the Tigers secured a spot in the fourth ro...
Argentina GK, Who Conceded 4 Goals Against Nigeria, Breaks Silence On Defeat
Published: January 06, 2018
América de México's Argentina goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín has broken his silence on the humiliating defeat suffered by the two-time world champions in an international friendly against Nigeria in Krasnodar in November 2017.Despite conceding four goals against Nigeria, Marchesín is optimistic that he will be named...
Joel Obi Becomes Third Nigerian To Reach 100-Game Milestone In Serie A But Gets Injured
Published: January 06, 2018
Much loved Nigeria international Joel Obi became the third Nigerian player to reach a 100-game milestone in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, January 6.The attacking midfielder started Torino's 3-0 win over Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, and joined respected former Super Eagles stars Christian Obodo and S...
Bursaspor Confirm They Are In Talks With Leicester Over Signing Of Nigeria Striker
Published: January 06, 2018
Turkish Super Lig outfit Bursaspor have confirmed they are working on a deal to sign Nigeria international striker Ahmed Musa in the January transfer window.Allnigeriasoccer.com earlier reported that the Green Crocodiles were interested in signing the Foxes number thirteen but a permanent transfer is out of topic, and ...
Ex-Nigeria Schoolboy Dennis & Uduokhai Named Among Top 50 Young Talents By UEFA
Published: January 06, 2018
Two players of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis and Felix Uduokhai have been named in UEFA.com's 50 young players who could be big news by the end of 2018.UEFA's staff across the continent selected the top fifty youngsters based on their performances for their respective clubs in the current season.''A #UEL...
Ex-Argentina Coach Basile: Nigeria Are Good In Attack, With Messi We Can Beat Anybody
Published: January 05, 2018
Legendary Argentinian coach Alfio Basile has commented on Argentina's opponents in Group D of the 2018 World Cup, and has praised the Nigerian national team but highlighted their major weakness.Basile was in charge of La Albiceleste when they beat the Super Eagles 2-1 at the 1994 World Cup, despite Samson Siasia giving...
Mourinho Reveals The Likeliest Player That Will Start In Goal For Argentina Against Nigeria
Published: January 05, 2018
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is backing his second-choice goalkeeper Sergio Romero to in between the pipes when Argentina face Nigeria in a crucial Group D game at the 2018 World Cup.If Mourinho's prediction comes to pass, it would be the third time Romero has started for the two-time world champions against...
Africa XI: Man Utd Star Named Best Defender Ahead Of Ekong; Ajayi Beats Mane Best AM
Published: January 05, 2018
Bursaspor defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on being named to the CAF Finest XI even though he came first in the Twitter poll.The final collation of results by the Confederation of African Football revealed that Manchester United star Eric Bailly was picked as one of the central defenders in a 3-4-3 formation.Th...
CAF Player Of The Year: Mikel, Four National Team Coaches Chose Moses Ahead Of Salah
Published: January 05, 2018
Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah was crowned African Player of the Year 2017 at the Aiteo CAF Awards Gala 2017, held on Thursday, 4 January 2018, at the International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana.The manager and captain of each national team were given the opportunity to nominate a first, second, third, fourth an...
Liverpool Striker Mohamed Salah Named African Player Of The Year
Published: January 04, 2018
Egypt striker Mohamed Salah has been crowned the CAF African Footballer of the year 2017 in the Aiteo CAF awards which took place in Accra on Thursday evening, the player having been recognised for the phenomenal roles he had played for club and country over the calendar year.Salah who has been in awe-inspiring form fo...
CAF Awards : Oshoala Wins Women's POTY; Super Eagles, Rohr & Falconets Miss Out
Published: January 04, 2018
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was recognized as the best female player of the year 2017 in the Aiteo CAF Awards which took place at the Accra International Conference Centre on Thursday evening, thrumping South Africa's Chrestina Kgatlana and Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene of Cameroon to the gong.Super Eagles gaffer, Ger...
How Did Victor Moses Really Rate In Chelsea's 2-2 Draw Vs Arsenal?
Published: January 04, 2018
Confederation of African Football and BBC Player of the Year nominee, Victor Moses, fared badly in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.The Blues manager Antonio Conte did not criticize the Nigerian star post-match, but his performance was below standard so much so that he was repl...