U17 World Cup Final Rosters : Four Nigeria-Eligible Players In Line To Represent Other Nations
Published: October 17, 2019
Countries have finalized their rosters for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup, including Nigeria, which will hold in Brazil 26 October – 17 November. U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team head coach Raphael Wicky has chosen Nigerian-born defender George Bello and Leicester City goalkeeper Chituru Odunze on his final 21-man l...
Bukayo Saka Labelled 'Amazing Player' By Arsenal Midfielder
Published: October 17, 2019
Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock has heaped plaudits on young Nigerian forward and fellow academy graduate Bukayo Saka whom he calls an "amazing" player and likely to be promoted to the U21 England team. Saka has been in and out of the Gunners' first team in the Premier League and has particularly impressed in the Europ...
Nigeria U17 Coach Identifies The Two Key Weaknesses In His Squad Despite Thrashing South Korea
Published: October 17, 2019
Nigeria U17 head coach Manu Garba was delighted to see his team beat South Korea 4-2 in their latest friendly despite travel difficulties before the game. ''It is a good omen, good omen in the sense that we lost the first match against Sao Paulo 2-1,'' Manu Garba said. ''We were able to travel two and a half hours ...
Why Semi Ajayi Has Emerged As The Most Important Player For Promotion Hopefuls West Brom
Published: October 17, 2019
West Brom are riding high in the standings of the English Championship following an impressive start to the 2019/2020 season, accruing 22 points from a possible 33 and have lost just one of their eleven fixtures so far to emerge as strong contenders to earn promotion to the topflight next term.If there is one player in...
South Korea Coach Reveals The Two Things That Impressed Him About Nigeria U17s
Published: October 17, 2019
South Korea U17 boss Kim Jung-soo heaped praise on the Golden Eaglets following his side's 4-2 defeat suffered at the hands of the five-time world champions on Wednesday evening. Olakunle Olusegun enhanced his growing reputation by scoring a brace for Nigeria while Divine Nwachukwu and Charles Etim also found the n...
Nigeria U17 4 South Korea U17 2 : Olusegun Bags Brace; No Debut For Ebiowei, Jinadu
Published: October 17, 2019
Five-time world champions at U17 level, Nigeria returned to winning ways in their penultimate friendly ahead of the World Cup by thrashing South Korea 4-2 on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Manu Garba-led team lost 2-1 to Sao Paulo youth team in their first friendly on Brazilian soil on October ...
Arsenal's Nigerian Midfielder Tipped For Big Things, Azeez Likened To Liverpool Hero
Published: October 17, 2019
Arsenal's Nigerian starlet, Miguel Azeez recently teamed up with elite company for an important advert campaign and his style of play has even been likened to a former Premier League legend.The 17-year-old who starred in an advertisement for sportswear giants Adidas on famous Predator Boots alongside illustrious names ...
Besiktas To Make January Move For Leicester City Striker Iheanacho If.....
Published: October 16, 2019
Erdal Torunogullari, who is Besiktas presidential candidate's close ally, has promised to sign Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho if Ahmet Nur Cebi is elected. According to Fotospor, Iheanacho has been sounded out about joining the Istanbul club following talks between Torunogullari and the striker's representative. ...
Missing Against Brazil, Ola Aina Gets The Medical Green Light To Face Udinese
Published: October 16, 2019
Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina is now available for selection ahead of Torino's clash with Udinese after returning from a short-term injury.The 23-year-old pulled out of the Nigeria squad that played a 1-1 draw with Brazil due to a domestic injury. The Chelsea Academy product trained on his own for two days and wasn'...
Confirmed : Huddersfield Town Loan Out Versatile Nigerian Midfielder
Published: October 16, 2019
Championship club Huddersfield Town have confirmed that versatile Nigerian midfielder Tim Akinola has joined  Northern Premier League Division One North West club Brighouse Town F.C. The agreement between both clubs will keep the 18-year-old at Town until November 9 inclusive. Akinola made his debut for Brighouse...
The Premier League's Greatest Ever Nigerian Players
Published: October 16, 2019
Throughout the years, the English Premier League has played host to some truly fantastic players.From world class stars such as Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney to  mavericks like Dimitar Berbatov, the EPL has long been a hotbed of talent from across the globe.Some nations tend to produce more talent than others, howeve...
KFC Uerdingen Midfielder On International Future; Akpoguma, Torunarigha Choosing Germany; Maduka Okoye
Published: October 16, 2019
KFC Uerdingen midfielder Topmann Ugochukwu Izuwa has insisted that he is open to representing the Nigeria National Teams but will not turn down an invitation from the German Football Association to play for Germany. Born to Nigerian parents in France, he is eligible to represent three countries namely Nigeria, German...
Real Madrid Eye Swoop For Chukwueze To Replace Gareth Bale
Published: October 16, 2019
Real Madrid are considering a swoop for Samuel Chukwueze to replace Wales star Gareth Bale if he leaves the capital outfit in the upcoming transfer windows.   Bale has been regularly linked with a transfer to Manchester United in recent months and saw a move to Chinese club Jiangsu Suning fall through at the last mi...
Top Five Nigerian Exports To Watch Out For This Weekend
Published: October 16, 2019
Club football hostilities will return in few days time after an adventurous international break which saw Nigeria's Super Eagles emerge with credit in their 1-1 draw with five-time world champions Brazil.While it promises to be successful outings for Nigerians plying their trade abroad as always, we will look at five o...
FIFA To Foot Francis Uzoho's Wages For Six Months Plus After Suffering TTD
Published: October 16, 2019
Football's governing body, FIFA will pay Francis Uzoho's wages during his spell on the sidelines, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Deportivo de La Coruña-owned goalkeeper could be out of action for a minimum of six months after suffering a fracture of the meniscus and the anterior cruciate ligament of his left kne...