Sunderland On Verge Of Announcing The Signing Of Chelsea Defender
Published: January 06, 2018
EFL Championship side Sunderland are on the verge of announcing the signing of Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter.According to Roker Report, Jake Clarke-Salter is set to seal a loan move to Sunderland for the rest of the season and become Chris Coleman's first signing since taking charge of the troubled Black Cats. An...
FA Cup Wrap: Lookman Notches Secondary Assist; Ejaria, Kehinde & Olosunde Not Involved
Published: January 05, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players who were in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Friday January 5th.Liverpool pipped Everton 2-1 in an enthralling FA Cup encounter at Anfield in the third round of the competition.A Virgil Van Dijk's 84th minute header proved just enough in ousti...
Done Deal: Talented Goalkeeper Extends Contract With Chelsea
Published: January 05, 2018
Talented young goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has extended his contract with Premier League champions Chelsea.Chelsea TV's Lee Parker has informed that Baxter has inked a new deal tying him to the Stamford Bridge outfit until June 30, 2020.He signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in June 2016, and the agreement...
(Photo) Pacy Nigerian Winger Delighted To Sign New Arsenal Contract
Published: January 05, 2018
Very talented Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi has spoken of his happiness at signing a new contract with Premier League side Arsenal.The Gunners confirmed via their official website on Friday that Xavier Amaechi has signed his first professional contract with the club.Although the duration of the deal signed by Amaechi ...
(Photo Confirmation) English-Born Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent Completes Move To Chelsea
Published: January 05, 2018
Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed the signing of England international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley, writes the official website.The 24-year-old ended his thirteen-year association with Everton by inking a five-and-a-half year contract with Chelsea on Friday, January 5.''I'm overwhelmed, I'm l...
Official: Oxford United Loan Out English-Born GK Who Wants To Play For Nigeria
Published: January 05, 2018
Through their official website,  EFL League One club Oxford United have confirmed that English-born goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Manny Agboola has been loaned out to National League South outfit Hampton and Richmond.The two clubs have reached an agreement which stipulates that Agboola will remain at Hampton and Rich...
Ex-Argentina Coach Basile: Nigeria Are Good In Attack, With Messi We Can Beat Anybody
Published: January 05, 2018
Legendary Argentinian coach Alfio Basile has commented on Argentina's opponents in Group D of the 2018 World Cup, and has praised the Nigerian national team but highlighted their major weakness.Basile was in charge of La Albiceleste when they beat the Super Eagles 2-1 at the 1994 World Cup, despite Samson Siasia giving...
Official: Liverpool Announce Outgoing Transfer Of Versatile Defender
Published: January 05, 2018
With a statement on their official website, Liverpool have announced that promising defender Corey Whelan has joined Yeovil Town on loan for the remainder of the 2017-18 season. The 20-year-old appended his signature to a new deal with the Reds in December, shortly after celebrating his birthday.Whelan has been on the ...
Official: Defensive Midfielder Bids Farewell To Chelsea After Extending Loan Deal
Published: January 05, 2018
Promising defensive midfielder Jordan Houghton has more or less bid farewell to Chelsea after extending his loan deal at EFL League One team Doncaster Rovers until the end of the season.The deal was completed in time, allowing him to feature in the Emirates FA Cup third round tie against Rochdale on Saturday,Houghton'...
Official: Sanmi Odelusi Joins Cheltenham Town Until End Of The Season
Published: January 05, 2018
EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town have confirmed on their official website that Nigerian striker Sanmi Odelusi has completed his move to The Robins following a successful trial.The 24-year-old has penned a deal that will see him remain at Cheltenham Town until the end of the 2017-2018 season.''Sanmi has got good expe...
Mourinho Reveals The Likeliest Player That Will Start In Goal For Argentina Against Nigeria
Published: January 05, 2018
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is backing his second-choice goalkeeper Sergio Romero to in between the pipes when Argentina face Nigeria in a crucial Group D game at the 2018 World Cup.If Mourinho's prediction comes to pass, it would be the third time Romero has started for the two-time world champions against...
Talented Nigerian Winger Signs New Contract With Arsenal
Published: January 05, 2018
Talented Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi has been rewarded with a new deal by Premier League side Arsenal.Arsenal youth-team expert Jeorge Bird writes on his blog that Amaechi has signed his first professional contract with the club on the same day he celebrated his 17th birthday. Born January 5, 2001, the highly-rated ...
Chelsea Set To Announce Signing Of English-Born Midfielder Of Nigerian Parentage
Published: January 05, 2018
Premier League champions Chelsea are on the verge of announcing the signing of England international of Nigerian parentage, Ross Barkley.According to The Times' Paul Joyce, Barkley will have a medical today at Chelsea after they agreed a fee in the region of 15 million pounds with Everton.The 24-year-old has not played...
Africa XI: Man Utd Star Named Best Defender Ahead Of Ekong; Ajayi Beats Mane Best AM
Published: January 05, 2018
Bursaspor defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on being named to the CAF Finest XI even though he came first in the Twitter poll.The final collation of results by the Confederation of African Football revealed that Manchester United star Eric Bailly was picked as one of the central defenders in a 3-4-3 formation.Th...
CAF Player Of The Year: Mikel, Four National Team Coaches Chose Moses Ahead Of Salah
Published: January 05, 2018
Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah was crowned African Player of the Year 2017 at the Aiteo CAF Awards Gala 2017, held on Thursday, 4 January 2018, at the International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana.The manager and captain of each national team were given the opportunity to nominate a first, second, third, fourth an...