Nigeria Make Two Changes To Starting XI Vs Angola, Revert To 4-3-3 Formation
Published: January 28, 2018
Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has made two changes to his starting line-up for Sunday evening's African Nations Championship quarterfinal tie against Angola at Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier.Kano Pillars legend Rabiu Ali returns to the starting line-up while Enyimba defender Ikouwem Udoh is preferred ahead of Daniel Itod...
CSKA Agree Loan Deal For Musa, Leicester Striker To Undergo Medical On Monday
Published: January 28, 2018
CSKA Moscow have reached an agreement with Leicester City over the signing of Ahmed Musa, according to the player's intermediary Tony Harris.If all goes well, the Nigeria international will be unveiled by the Muscovites before the English transfer window closes for business on Wednesday, as he will undergo a medical on...
League Management Company: Toothless Bulldog That Can Bark But Can't Bite (Part 2)
Published: January 28, 2018
When news emanated that the emergence of the League Management Company was to prevent the almost total collapse of the Nigerian Premier League which was plagued by legal , contractual , administrative and financial impediments, a large number of soccer loving Nigerians expressed happiness, some expressed optimism, othe...
Ex-Nigeria Star Makes First Signing For Monaco, Beats Chelsea & Man Utd To Italian Whizkid
Published: January 28, 2018
Retired Nigeria international Michael Emenalo has made his first signing since he was appointed sporting director of Ligue 1 outfit Monaco, with the club confirming the capture of Pietro Pellegri from Genoa for £22 million.Emenalo resigned from his position as Chelsea's technical director in November 2017, before he t...
Best Footballer On The Planet Targets Transfer To Chelsea
Published: January 28, 2018
Reports in England are strongly linking the 2017 FIFA Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo with a return to the Premier League.The Sun claims the Real Madrid star is unhappy with life in Spain after being taken to court over allegations he has failed to pay tax of £13.1 million, and is mulling over joining Chelsea in ...
Iheanacho Breaks Nigerian Scoring Record In FA Cup Previously Held By Yakubu (Top Ten Revealed)
Published: January 28, 2018
Kelechi Iheanacho helped himself to a double in Leicester City's 5-1 rout of Peterborough in the FA Cup on Saturday.In doing so, the Foxes number eight broke a record previously held by Yakubu Aiyegbeni, as he took his tally in the prestigious competition to nine goals in nine appearances.Ex-Super Eagle Yakubu notched ...
Iheanacho Rated Leicester City's Best Player Vs Peterborough, Had Most Shots OT
Published: January 28, 2018
Kelechi Iheanacho was rated the Foxes joint-best player in their 5-1 hammering of  Peterborough in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.The Nigeria international took his tally in his favourite competition to nine goals from nine appearances courtesy of his first half-brace at the ABAX Stadium...
Liverpool's New Nigerian Recruit Handed Number 20 Shirt
Published: January 28, 2018
Liverpool Ladies have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Rinsola Babajide.The Reds did not disclose the duration of the deal and her shirt number but checks by allnigeriasoccer.com reveal that the England U20 international will wear the number 20 shirt for the remainder of this season.Babajide, who joined Liverp...
Three Talented Nigerians Star As Arsenal Advance To Premier League Cup Semifinal
Published: January 28, 2018
Arsenal have progressed to the semifinals of the Under-18 Premier League Cup thanks to their 5-4 penalty shootout win over Norwich City at Shenley Training Centre on Saturday, January 27.Three talented Nigerians started for the Gunners : Folarin Balogun, James Olayinka, Bukayo Saka.At the end of ninety minutes, the sco...
Jerry Mbakogu Scores, Provides Assist In Carpi Win Vs Spezia
Published: January 27, 2018
Nigerian striker, Jerry Mbakogu inspired Carpi to a 2-1 victory against Spezia in the Italian Series B on Saturday afternoon.The 25-year old striker who had been in awe-inspiring form for the Biancorossi in the second tier scored his sixth goal of the league season while laying on the match winner for his teammate late...
Agent Of Musa : Leicester City Striker Will Join CSKA Moscow Next Week
Published: January 27, 2018
Tony Harris, the agent that handles the affairs of Ahmed Musa, is confident that CSKA Moscow will wrap up a deal for his client next week.Having said that, the Russian transfer window remains open until February 22, 2018, meaning the Muscovites have less than four weeks to complete the signing of the Nigeria internatio...
FA Cup Wrap: Replays For Ameobi & Fred; Aina, Iheanacho & Ndidi Progress; Success Bench
Published: January 27, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players who were in action for their respective clubs in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday January 27th.In the early kick off at the London Road, Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho scored a double as Leicester City thrashed 5-1 Peterborough to move into the fifth round of t...
Roma Star Tells Chelsea What They Must Do To Sign Him
Published: January 27, 2018
Chelsea have not given up in their pursuit of Roma striker Edin Dzeko, according to reports.According to Sky Sports, the Premier League champions are willing to pay Roma £26m for the Bosnia international.Dzeko has demanded from Chelsea a contract until June 30, 2021 with a salary of £ 90,000 (about N4.5 million ) a w...
Iheanacho Earns Praises From Leicester Boss After Tallying 9 Goals In 9 FA Cup Games
Published: January 27, 2018
Leicester City manager Claude Puel was full of praise for Kelechi Iheanacho post-match after his team's 5-1 rout of Peterborough United in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.The Nigeria international was one of the young stars picked out for special praise after scoring a first-half brace to t...
Peterborough United 1 Leicester 5: Iheanacho Nets Brace; Ndidi Opens Season Account
Published: January 27, 2018
Leicester City thumped Peterborough 5-1 in their FA Cup clash at the ABAX Stadium, with Super Eagles striker helping himself to a double in a rampant first half over their third-tier opponents while Ndidi opened his account for the season.Wilfred Ndidi was rested for a better part of the game after starting on the benc...