RB Leipzig Yet To Meet Everton's Asking Price For Lookman
Published: July 22, 2019
According to reports in the German media, Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are yet to meet Everton's asking price for young Nigeria-eligible winger Ademola Lookman. Sport Witness citing the print edition of Bild claims both clubs are still far apart in their valuations. Everton have demanded more than €20 million fo...
Crystal Palace Demand Nigerian Winger From Arsenal As Part Of Wilfried Zaha Deal
Published: July 22, 2019
Arsenal on Monday increased their bid for Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha but reports in the English press indicate that the Gunners have seen their £65m plus youngster Reiss Nelson on loan improved offer rejected. Unai Emery is hopeful of getting the deal over the line but Arsenal's bid of £55m paid upfront and £10m ...
'A Lot Of Historic Players (Zidane) Of French Football Came From Here' -Ex-Sunderland Star Maja On Why He Joined Bordeaux
Published: July 22, 2019
Former Sunderland star Josh Maja has revealed why he joined Bordeaux despite being courted by a plethora of teams in England in the January transfer window. Following a blistering start to the 2018-2019 season and with his contract set to run out, the young striker was linked with possible moves to Crystal Palace, ...
Former Manchester United Starlet Kehinde Inching Closer To Pro Debut
Published: July 22, 2019
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Tosin Kehinde could make his professional debut very soon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The attacking midfielder joined Danish Super Liga side Randers on a season-long loan earlier this month, and manager Thomas Thomasberg has given an indication that he's part of his plans after naming h...
26-Goal Hitman Could Be The Solution To Chelsea's Striker Problems
Published: July 22, 2019
Chelsea fans witnessed a change in managerial position when Frank Lampard was appointed as Maurizio Sarri's replacement earlier in the month.The Italian's team didn't score too many goals last season which is fast becoming a trend at Stamford Bridge.The Blues only managed 63 Premier League goals from 38 matches compare...
'New Aubameyang' Nets Maiden Goal For Club Brugge Ahead Of Season Opener
Published: July 22, 2019
New Club Brugge signing David Okereke netted his maiden goal for the Belgian club as they beat Sporting CP on penalties in a pre-season game on Friday evening. The Nigeria U23 international, whose playing style has drawn comparisons to Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, broke the offside trap before slotting in...
Reading Move For Former Nigeria U17 Invitee Gathers Pace
Published: July 22, 2019
Championship outfit Reading are closing in on the signing of former Nigeria U17 invitee Ovie Ejaria, according to reports. Reading Chronicle's Courtney Friday has tweeted that Reading's transfer embargo has been lifted, paving the way for the Royals to make new signings including Liverpool starlet Ejaria. The U20 ...
FC Midtjylland's Okosun Nets Winner; Sogndal's Adams Bags Brace
Published: July 21, 2019
Catch up on the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective European clubs in league matches that took place on Sunday, July 21. We begin at the MCH Arena in Herning where FC Midtjylland recorded a 2-1 win over Nordsjælland. The Wolves grabbed all three points thanks to Ayo Okosun's game winner in the...
Chelsea Handed Fitness Boost Pre-Barcelona As Abraham Returns To Training
Published: July 21, 2019
Chelsea have been handed a boost ahead of their high profile pre-season friendly against Spanish champions Barcelona at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama) on Tuesday, July 23, after Tammy Abraham returned to training. Abraham resuming training is a welcome development as manager Frank Lampard is expected to assess the s...
Photo Confirmation : Nigeria International Striker Joins Korean Club Jeju United
Published: July 21, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria international Osaguona Ighodaro has joined South Korean K League 1 club Jeju United. The 28-year-old will remain on the books of Jeju United until at least 2020, having put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the club. Ighodaro last played for Iran's Pers...
'I Hope We Sign World Class Players' - Iwobi Denies Quit Reports
Published: July 21, 2019
Alex Iwobi has distanced himself from reports which suggested that he may leave Arsenal should they sign Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha this summer. The Hale End Academy product has denied that he is looking to quit the North London club and has urged them to sign marquee players that will help the team achieve its ...
'Collins Is A Player With A German Mentality' - Rohr Offers Highest Possible Praise For 'Very Important' Super Eagle
Published: July 21, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has offered the highest possible praise for Paderborn 07 left-back Jamilu Collins, saying he is a 'very important' member of the senior national team and likened him to a German player due to the hard work he puts in in training. At the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations, Coll...
The Six Strikers Who Can Replace Physical Ighalo As Super Eagles Number 9
Published: July 21, 2019
Following Nigeria's third place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, striker Jude Odion Ighalo shocked Nigerian football faithful by announcing his international retirement after team captain John Mikel Obi announced his own expected retirement after 14 years service to the country.Izuchukwu Okosi in this...
Rohr Names The Four Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him At AFCON 2019
Published: July 21, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named four Super Eagles players who impressed him during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Of the 23 players the German football tactician named on his roster for the tournament in Egypt, Villarreal's new kid on the block Samuel Chukwueze, Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi, Leicester City's...
'The Players Coming Up From The Academy Are So Special' - Saka Generous In His Praise Of Arsenal Super Kids
Published: July 21, 2019
Bukayo Saka shone as Arsenal earned a merited and classy 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in an International Champions Cup clash on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gunners manager Unai Emery has named several Academy youngsters on his roster for the trip to America, including Saka and midfielder James Olayinka who ...