Ex-Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Gives One Reason Why Manchester United Signed Him
Published: January 06, 2021
Odion Ighalo is of the opinion that Manchester United signed him last January because of his exploits during his time with Watford. The former Nigeria international was at Vicarage Road for two and a half seasons, scoring 39 goals in 100 appearances before sealing a big money move to Chinese Super League outfit Cha...
Fenerbahce Target Osayi-Samuel Backed To Break One Nigerian Transfer Record Held By Okocha
Published: January 06, 2021
Queens Park Rangers dazzler Bright Osayi-Samuel has been backed to break the Turkish transfer record for outgoing transfers if he moves to Super Lig giants Fenerbahce. The Nigerian-born winger has been linked with a departure from the Hoops in the summer, with Fenerbahce rumored to be in pole position for his signatur...
Guardiola Runs The Rule Over Nmecha Ahead Of Manchester City's Clash Vs Manchester United
Published: January 05, 2021
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has promoted talented German-born midfielder of Nigerian descent Felix Nmecha to first team training ahead of his side's meeting with city rivals Manchester United in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup. Nmecha was among the academy players the Spanish football tactician monitore...
Ex-Liverpool Coach Rodgers Ruled Out Of Chelsea Job Due To Comments About Victor Moses
Published: January 05, 2021
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers has been ruled out of managing Chelsea due to previous comments he made about the club concerning Liverpool's season-long loan signing of Victor Moses. It looks as if Frank Lampard's days at Chelsea are numbered following a poor run of results, with four losses in their last six ...
Snapped : Azeez Among Three-Nigeria Eligible Teenagers Promoted To Arsenal First Team Training
Published: January 05, 2021
Defending champions Arsenal continued their preparations for the third round of the Emirates FA Cup against Newcastle United with a training session held at London Colney on Tuesday, January 5. Training pictures published by the official website of the Gunners confirm that 18-year-old midfielder Miguel Azeez and 19-...
Official : Promising Nigerian Left-back Returns To Parent Club Arsenal
Published: January 05, 2021
EFL League One club Rochdale have officially announced that promising Nigerian left-back Tolaji Bola has returned to his parent club Arsenal following the conclusion of his loan spell. The Premier League and third-tier club had agreed previously that the defender would be spending three months at the Dale when he j...
Swansea City Recall Nigeria-Eligible Striker From Genoa Loan Spell
Published: January 05, 2021
Swansea City have recalled Nigeria-eligible striker Joel Asoro from his loan spell at Genoa. Italian transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio writes on his website that the Sweden U21 international has terminated his contract with Genoa before expiration. Asoro's spell at Genoa was hugely disappointing with no...
Manchester United Striker Ighalo Attracting Interest From Qatari, Saudi Arabian Clubs - Report
Published: January 05, 2021
Odion Ighalo is preparing to bid farewell to Manchester United before the January transfer window closes for business. Sky Sports claims that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer is attracting interest from unnamed clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Two English Premier clubs have made enquiries over the avai...
Reading's Olise Joins Barcelona, Real Madrid Legends In Maurice Revello Tournament TOTM
Published: January 05, 2021
In-demand Reading teenager Michael Olise has been included in the Maurice Revello Tournament Team of the Month for December 2020. The Team of the Month contains players who have featured in the prestigious competition formerly known as the Toulon Tournament. Olise was eligible to make the Team of the Month havin...
Southampton's Nathan Tella Shows Glimpses Of Potential In Win Against Liverpool
Published: January 05, 2021
Former Arsenal trainee Nathan Tella showed glimpses of his potential as Southampton defeated reigning champions Liverpool 1-0 at the St Mary's Stadium on Monday night. Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl introduced the Super Eagles target in the 32nd minute as a replacement for Moussa Djenepo, who succumbed to a hamstring in...
Talented Nigerian Goalkeeper, Who Last Played For Chelsea, Joins Leicester City
Published: January 04, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Leicester City are on the brink of announcing the signing of promising Nigerian goalkeeper Kelechi Chibueze, who last played for Chelsea youth teams. The former England U16 international has ended speculation over his future by signing a contract with the Foxes following a succ...
'It Was A Beautiful Goal' - Michael Owen Praises Palace's Eze For 'Goal Of The Season Contender'
Published: January 04, 2021
England U21 international of Nigerian parentage Eberechi Eze scored a stunning solo goal after coming off the bench to help Crystal Palace defeat Sheffield United 2-0 in the Premier League this past weekend. Six minutes into first half stoppage time, the former Super Eagles invitee breezed past a number of players...
Rotherham United Loanee Kayode, QPR Loanee Shodipo Named In Team Of The Week In England
Published: January 04, 2021
Two attack-minded players of Nigerian descent have been included in the latest League One and League Two Team of the Week powered by Whoscored.com ratings. While Queens Park Rangers loanee Olamide Shodipo was named in the Best XI players for League 1, Rotherham United-owned winger Joshua Kayode was selected in the ...
Arsenal Product Chuba Akpom Named In Championship Team Of The Week
Published: January 04, 2021
Arsenal academy product Chuba Akpom has been named in the Championship Team of the Week by Whoscored.com following the conclusion of the latest round of matches. The Super Eagles hopeful was the star of the show as Middlesbrough came from behind to register a 3-1 win over Adebayo Akinfenwa's Wycombe Wanderers. ...
Celtic, Rangers Have Huge Advantage Over EPL Clubs In Race To Sign Nigerian-Born Winger
Published: January 04, 2021
Glasgow Celtic and their bitter rivals Rangers are in the driving seat in the race to sign Queens Park Rangers' Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel, according to reports. The Athletic (subscription required) says the Scottish Premiership giants have the advantage over English Premier League clubs in the race f...