Saka Reacts After Debuting For Arsenal In Third Competition, Breaks Akpom's Nigerian Record
Published: January 06, 2019
Bukayo Saka was a late substitute for Alex Iwobi in Arsenal's comprehensive 3-0 win over Blackpool in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday evening. When the 17-year-old stepped out onto the Bloomfield Road turf in the 86th minute, he was making his debut for the Gunners in the third competition this se...
Official: Nigerian-Born Striker Returns To Wolves After Failing To Extend Loan Spell
Published: January 06, 2019
Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock FC have announced that Benin City born striker Bright Enobakhare has returned to English Premier League club Wolves following the end of his loan agreement. It was all but confirmed that Enobakhare's stay at Killie will not be prolonged as he found first-team opportunities diffic...
Chelsea Tell Ex-Super Eagles Defender : Pay N4.05B & Fabregas Moves To Monaco
Published: January 06, 2019
Monaco's Sporting Director Michael Emenalo is set to reunite with his former player at Chelsea, Cesc Fabregas. According to French sports daily L'Equipe, the Principality side and Chelsea are finalizing the final terms of the transfer of the central midfielder. To release the player six months before the expirati...
Chelsea's Nigerian Striker To Join Wolverhampton Wanderers, Subject To FIFA Approval
Published: January 06, 2019
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in advanced talks with Chelsea for the signing of England U21 striker of Nigerian parentage Tammy Abraham. The Express and Star says Abraham is edging nearer to joining Wolves on a temporary basis for the rest of the season – with no option to buy him permanently. Fifa states that pl...
Bournemouth Boss Reveals When Ex-Liverpool Starlet Solanke Could Make His Debut
Published: January 06, 2019
England U21 star Dominic Solanke is unlikely to make his competitive debut for Bournemouth before February 2019, according to manager Eddie Howe. The striker completed his transfer to the South Coast club on Friday but cannot be utilized by the club because of a hamstring injury, the same ailment that saw him miss o...
Emirates FA Cup : Wingers Iwobi, Lookman On Target For Arsenal, Everton
Published: January 05, 2019
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that were on target in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 5. At Bloomfield Road, Arsenal booked their spot in the fourth round with a comprehensive 3-0 win against Blackpool. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was involved in the buildup play whic...
Official : Nigeria U20 International Striker Dubbed The New Drogba Joins SonderjyskE
Published: January 05, 2019
Through their official website, Danish Superliga side SønderjyskE have informed that they have completed the signing of Nigeria U20 international Nazifi Yahaya, who has been likened to Didier Drogba, for an undisclosed fee. The 18-year-old has inked a one-year contract following a successful trial but SønderjyskE...
United States Join Nigeria, England, Canada In Race For 6 Ft 6 In Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper
Published: January 05, 2019
The United States Soccer Federation have handed a call-up to Vancouver Whitecaps starlet Chituru Odunze. Born in London, United Kingdom in 2002, the promising goalkeeper is also eligible to represent Canada, England and Nigeria at international level. The three-time African champions are lagging behind their riv...
Nigerian Striker On His Way Back To Chelsea As Loan Deal Ends
Published: January 05, 2019
EFL League One club Scunthorpe United will not be extending the loan of London-born Nigerian striker Ike Ugbo. The Iron bolstered their squad in August 2018 with the temporary signing of Ugbo and their agreement with Chelsea will expire on Sunday, January 6, according to BBC Humberside Sport. The 20-year-old has...
Newcastle United Challenge Crystal Palace For Nigerian Goalscoring Sensation
Published: January 05, 2019
Newcastle United have joined the battle for Nigerian goalscoring sensation Josh Maja, according to reports. Sunderland are prepared to sell the former Super Eagles invitee this month as he has refused to sign a new deal, with the deadline expiring on Friday. The Daily Mail says Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Hud...
Southampton's Nigerian Midfielder Notches Brace In 5-1 Rout Of Okocha's West Ham U18
Published: January 05, 2019
Nigerian teenager Roland Idowu netted his first brace in England as Southampton thrashed West Ham 5-1 in an U18 Premier League fixture staged at Staplewood Training Ground on Saturday afternoon. The 16-year-old was not the only player of Nigerian descent named in the starting line-up as his teammate David A...
Fenerbahce, Galatasaray In Talks With Ex-Watford Star Ighalo; No Contact With Southampton
Published: January 05, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that it is looking likely that former Watford striker Odion Ighalo will return to Europe in the January transfer window as Turkish Super Lig clubs Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are interested in his signature. The future of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations leading marksman has...
Pinnick Reveals What He Will Do If Chelsea's Moses Does Not Reverse Decision To Quit Super Eagles
Published: January 05, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick believes he can still convince Victor Moses to rescind his decision to quit the Super Eagles and is set to travel to England for talks with the Chelsea winger. In August 2018, Moses decided to call time on his international career in order to focus fully on his ...
Chelsea Block Wolves-Linked Striker Abraham From Playing For Aston Villa Today
Published: January 05, 2019
England U21 star Tammy Abraham will not be available for selection when Aston Villa tackle Swansea City in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 5. There has been speculation linking the striker with a permanent switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the winter transfer market but Aston Villa bos...
Crystal Palace Ahead Of Huddersfield, Cardiff City In Race To Sign 15-Goal Nigerian Striker
Published: January 05, 2019
Crystal Palace have emerged as early favourites to sign Sunderland striker Josh Maja in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old comes off contract with the Black Cats at the end of the season but it is all but confirmed that he will leave the Stadium of Light this month as they are looking to recoup their previ...