'He wants to stay at the club' - Arsenal coach Arteta reacts to Balogun's reported new contract
Published: April 14, 2021
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta faced the cameras on Wednesday morning ahead of his side's trip to the Czech Republic capital Prague, where they face Slavia in the Europa League quarter-final second leg.   One of the questions the Spaniard was asked was whether Folarin Balogun has signed a new deal with the club. Thou...
Anglo-Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun signs new four-year deal with Arsenal
Published: April 14, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that American-born Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract with Premier League club Arsenal. On Friday, April 9, the Hale End Academy product put pen to paper on a new four-year deal that will keep him at the Emirat...
Official : Kano Pillars confirm signing of Super Eagles captain
Published: April 14, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Nigeria Professional Football League powerhouse Kano Pillars have announced the signing of free agent Ahmed Musa. The Super Eagles captain is returning for a second stint with Kano Pillars as he played for the club  in 2009 where he ended the season as the top scorer in ...
Sanusi's Champions League dream is over despite Porto's 1-0 victory against Chelsea
Published: April 13, 2021
Porto have crashed out of the UEFA Champions League but went down fighting, beating Chelsea 1-0 on the night but losing 2-1 on aggregate. Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi went the distance for the Portuguese Primeira Liga champions. Manager Thomas Tuchel's game plan was clear from the start - avoid losing by thr...
Dessers sends Rohr reminder ahead of World Cup qualifiers with five goals for Racing Genk
Published: April 13, 2021
Belgian-born Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers sent Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr a reminder of his qualities by scoring five goals in a single game as Racing Genk thrashed Westerlo 5-1 in a friendly on Tuesday. Coach John van den Brom used the friendly to hand match minutes to some fringe players in the squad before...
Nigeria-eligible teenager pictured training with Manchester United first team pre-Granada
Published: April 13, 2021
Nigeria-eligible teenager Shola Shoretire was among the academy stars promoted to first team training by Norwegian football tactician Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of his side's Europa League quarterfinal clash against Granada. The 17-year-old was pictured working out with the first team at Aon Training Complex on Tue...
FC Midtjylland chief expects Racing Genk to sell Onuachu for at least 34 million euros
Published: April 13, 2021
FC Midtjylland director Claus Steinlein is expecting Racing Genk to sell their top scorer Paul Onuachu in the summer transfer window. Most European clubs have been dealt a huge financial blow in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and with that in mind Steinlein explained that the big clubs have to make new signin...
Derby County defender reckons Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool target Olise will leave Reading in summer
Published: April 13, 2021
Derby County defender Curtis Davies reckons that Michael Olise will bid farewell to Reading in the summer. The attacking midfielder is having an outstanding season at the Royals, leading to a scramble for his signature, with almost half of the Premier League clubs credited with an interest. Manchester City, Live...
West Ham interested in Slavia Prague's Nigeria international winger
Published: April 13, 2021
Nigeria international Peter Olayinka is drawing interest from this season's Premier League surprise package West Ham United. Czech sports website Ruiz is reporting that Olayinka is one of three Slavia Prague players on the radar of West Ham before the opening of the transfer window, the others being Abdallah Sima a...
Kano Pillars-bound Musa ranked 4th most valuable free agent, more expensive than ex-Chelsea stars
Published: April 13, 2021
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has been ranked the fourth most expensive player without a club by celebrated transfer market website Transfermarkt. The former Leicester City and CSKA Moscow winger, who is currently a free agent, could be off the market in the coming days as he is advanced talks to join Nigeria Pro...
CSKA Moscow dazzler Ejuke set four new personal records in win against FC Rotor Volgograd
Published: April 13, 2021
CSKA Moscow dazzler Chidera Ejuke set four new personal records in Monday's 2-0 win against FC Rotor Volgograd in the Russian Premier League. The Nigeria international opened the scoring with a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area in the first minute of first half stoppage time. According to the...
Ex-Man Utd striker Ighalo reveals why he turned down possible moves to Spurs, West Ham, West Brom
Published: April 13, 2021
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has revealed that he turned down possibles moves to West Brom and West Ham before switching to Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab in the winter transfer market. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer also confirmed that he rejected Tottenham Hotspur because he wanted to pl...
Super Eagles fullback Akpoguma shines in comeback game for Hoffenheim but goes off injured
Published: April 13, 2021
Super Eagles fullback Kevin Akpoguma helped TSG Hoffenheim keep a clean sheet in his first match after recovering from injury as they were held to a goalless draw by Bayer Leverkusen at the PreZero Arena on Monday night. Deployed as a center back, the former Germany U20 skipper put in a solid 88 minute shift before ...
Ex-Everton stars agree Iwobi had the best chance to nick a win for Toffees against Brighton & Hove
Published: April 12, 2021
Everton were held to a goalless draw by the Premier League draw specialists Brighton & Hove at the American Express Community Stadium on Monday night. Graham Potter's side dominated possession, had more shots on target and off target, but could not make the breakthrough. Alex Iwobi was passed fit to start on the bench...
Anjorin scores but misses penalty as Chelsea return to winning ways in Premier League 2
Published: April 12, 2021
Chelsea returned to winning ways after back-to-back draws in the Premier League 2 by beating Southampton B 3-1 at Kingsmeadow on Monday night.   Anglo-Nigerian winger Faustino Anjorin, who has been left out of the traveling party for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Porto, returned to the starting lineup afte...