Official : Zulte Waregem Bring In Talented Nigerian Winger From AS Trencin
Published: January 26, 2017
Belgian First Division A club S.V. Zulte Waregem have announced that they have struck a deal with Slovakian champs AS TrenÄ�ín over the signing of young Nigerian winger Aliko Bala.The 19-year-old offensive all-rounder will remain at Zulte Waregem until the end of the 2019-2020 season, having appended his signat...
Official : Ex-Reading Defender Ujah Joins Chesham United
Published: January 26, 2017
Chesham United have announced via their official website the signing of experienced central defender Curtis Ujah.Ujah had a stint with The Generals last season and made his debut for the Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division outfit in August 2016, and scored 6 goals from 48 appearances.He has also defended the colo...
Official : Tianjin Teda Finally Confirm Capture Of Chelsea And Nigeria Hero Mikel
Published: January 26, 2017
Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda finally announced the capture of John Obi Mikel on Thursday January 26, 20 days after Chelsea informed they have parted company with the Nigeria international.While the financial terms and duration of the contract were not revealed by Tianjin Teda, it is understood that the centra...
Official : Ex-Real Madrid, PSG Trainee Abuchi Obinwa Snapped Up By Columbus Crew
Published: January 25, 2017
Major League Soccer outfit Columbus Crew have strengthened their ranks with the signing of United States youth international of Nigerian descent Abuchi Obinwa .The 20-year-old joins Columbus Crew from German side Hannover 96, for whom he played for in the Under-19 Bundesliga North/Northeast.A native of Columbus , Obinw...
Daniel Akpeyi Clarifies : I Have Not Signed A New Contract With Chippa United
Published: January 25, 2017
Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has dismissed reports in his homeland that claimed that he has extended his contract with the South African Premier Division team.It is correct that the Chilli Boys are hoping to tie him down to a new deal but he has not yet signed the proposed contract.“Daniel Akpeyi has not...
Sunderland Make Move For Nigerian Super Kid Osayi-Samuel
Published: January 25, 2017
The exciting Nigerian winger Bright Osayi-Samuel is attracting huge interest from teams higher up the pyramid. HITC.com says Sunderland and Brighton and Hove Albion are among the clubs keen on the Blackpool wonderkid. Bristol City and Derby County were interested in signing Osayi-Samuel last summer, while he has been s...
Kilmarnock Running The Rule Over Physical Nigerian Striker
Published: January 25, 2017
Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock have started running the rule over free agent Hakeem Araba.The physical striker featured in a test game for Kilmarnock on Tuesday and scored the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Hearts at Rugby Park. Araba is searching for a new team after he ran out of contract with Falkenbergs ...
Ex-Newcastle United Defender Onyewu Training With Philadelphia Union
Published: January 25, 2017
United States international Oguchi Onyewu has started training with Major League Soccer outfit Philadelphia Union, with a view to a transfer ahead of the 2017 season.Philadelphia Union are in the market for a central defender and will snap up the experienced Onyewu if he proves his fitness during their pre-season train...
Official : Ex-Ajax Cape Town Hitman Akpabio Joins Hapoel Katamon, Handed No 10 Kit
Published: January 25, 2017
Through a statement on their official website, Israeli Liga Leumit outfit Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem F.C have announced the acquisition of George Akpabio.The duration and financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed by Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem.Akpabio, who is a product of Plateau United, last defended the colo...
Everton Trying To Sign Man City Nigerian Defender Before Close Of Transfer Window
Published: January 24, 2017
Everton are hoping to complete the signing of England youth-teamer of Nigerian ancestry Tosin Adarabioyo before the close of the January transfer window. The well informed Liverpool Echo writes on its electronic edition that the Toffees U23 boss David Unsworth wants to strengthen the defense with the Manchester City ta...
Rangers Supremo Reveals They Are Not In Talks With Mamelodi Sundowns Over Sale Of Nigeria GK
Published: January 24, 2017
Enugu Rangers supremo Paul Uzor has dismissed reports linking Nigeria U23 shot-stopper Emmanuel Daniel with a transfer to South African club Mamelodi Sundowns before the close of the transfer window on January 31.It has been claimed that Daniel will travel to join The Brazilians this weekend but the General Manager of...
John Chibuike Lands In Israel For Talks With Hapoel Haifa
Published: January 24, 2017
John Chibuike landed in Israel on Tuesday afternoon ahead of his proposed move to Premier League side Hapoel Haifa.If he passes a medical examination and agrees terms, the attacking midfielder will sign a contract with The Sharks.And this will put an end to speculation surrounding his future with the free agent heavily...
Five Nigerian Wonderkids In Contention To Sign New Contracts With Arsenal
Published: January 24, 2017
Five players of Nigerian descent are in contention to be offered new deals by Arsenal ahead of the 2016-2017 season.The Gunners youth-team expert Jeorge Bird is reporting that the Emirates outfit are set to make a decision on the promising Hale End Academy products to offer scholarship deals.The five Nigerian talents b...
Official: Chelsea Loan Out Promising Nigerian Defender
Published: January 24, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the loan signing of promising Nigerian defender Fikayo Tomori until the end of the season.The Canadian-born player made his debut for Chelsea in a 1-1 draw with Leicester City at the end of the 2015-2016 campaign b...
Official : Portland Timbers Re-Sign Versatile Nigerian Defender Okugo
Published: January 23, 2017
Versatile Nigerian defender Amobi Okugo has been re-signed by Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers, ahead of the 2017 season. The former USA U23 international has accumulated 139 league appearances since his debut in the American topflight, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists. “Amobi will continue to giv...