Eight Most Expensive Transfers Involving Nigerian Players In January 2017
Published: February 03, 2017
Following the close of the transfer window in the major leagues in Europe, allnigeriasoccer.com’s transfer market expert gives an overview of the eight most expensive transfer deals involving players of Nigerian descent.Most of these players movements were loan deals or their previous employers allowed them to le...
Alukos, Iwobi, Lookman, Dele, Akinde Nominated For London Football Awards
Published: February 03, 2017
Six players of Nigerian ancestry have been nominated for the prestigious London Football Awards, an award ceremony that celebrates the very best of London Football.The Nigerian nominees include Sone Aluko and his senior sister Eniola, Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi, Charlton Athletic teen sensation Ademola Lookman, Dele Al...
Official : Changchun Yatai Announce Signing Of Ighalo, Begins Training On Monday
Published: February 03, 2017
Through official channels, Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai have announced the signing of Odion Ighalo on undisclosed terms. It is envisaged that the former Lyn Oslo sensation will lead Changchun Yatai’s attack in the 2017 season along with another new signing, ex-Fluminense forward Marinho.Changchun Yat...
Official : Former Chelsea Defender Joins The Eagles
Published: February 03, 2017
Bedford Town have officially announced the signing of the promising Nigerian defender Melvin Adesida.The 18-year-old joins The Eagles on dual registration terms with Vanarama National League North side Nuneaton Town. Prior to moving to Nuneaton Town, Adesida played for the academy teams of Chelsea, Millwall and Reading...
Barcelona Beat Tunisian Club To Signature Of Ezekiel Bassey
Published: February 03, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that La Liga champions Barcelona beat an unnamed Tunisian club to the signature of Super Eagles winger Ezekiel Bassey. The Enyimba loanee had been offered to the Tunisian club by a Nigerian intermediary but they kept dragging their feet on offering him a deal until news surfaced t...
Arsenal Best Goal At Chelsea : Nigeria Hero Kanu Topping The Poll
Published: February 03, 2017
The official website of Arsenal has asked fans to pick their best goal scored by an Arsenal player at Chelsea ahead of Saturday afternoon’s London derby at Stamford Bridge.Nigeria hero and Gunners legend Nwankwo Kanu is among the five players nominated alongside Silvinho, Winterburn, Vieira and Andre Santos. The ...
One Of The Best Defenders In 2 Bundesliga Akpoguma Brightens Chances Of Germany Call Up
Published: February 03, 2017
Kevin Akpoguma has brightened his chances of playing for his country of birth, Germany.The central defender is known to have snubbed the advances of the Nigeria Football Federation, who have contacted him to play for the Super Eagles,  admitting that he fancies his chances of playing for the senior team of Germany...
Bayern Munich Join Real Madrid, PSG in Race To Sign English-Born Nigerian Midfielder
Published: February 03, 2017
German champions Bayern Munich have started planning for reinforcements in midfield ahead of the 2017-2018 season. The Times has reported that the Bavarians are plotting a move to sign Tottenham Hotspur star of Nigerian descent Dele Alli, and will submit a bid for him in the summer. It is thought that Spurs would only ...
Hardworking Midfielder Ndidi Added To Leicester City Champions League Roster
Published: February 03, 2017
English Premier League champions Leicester City have submitted their updated Champions League roster to UEFA following the close of the January transfer window, with Super Eagles hardworking midfielder Wilfred Ndidi included.Ndidi, 20, participated in the group stage of the Europa League but is eligible to play for the...
Eight Very Talented Nigerian Youngsters Make Arsenal Roster For Premier League
Published: February 03, 2017
London-based club Arsenal have lodged their squad list with the Premier League.Eight players of Nigerian descent have been registered by the Emirates outfit for the second half of the 2016-2017 campaign. The eight players are very talented youngsters and were all registered as U21 players, including Super Eagles rising...
Seven Nigerian Players Named In Chelsea Squad For Premier League
Published: February 03, 2017
Chelsea have submitted their squad list for the second half of the 2016-2017 campaign to the Premier League following the close of the January transfer window on Tuesday night.Seven players of Nigerian descent, including in-form Nigeria international Victor Moses, were included on Antonio Conte’s roster. England ...
Ex-Nigeria U23 Invitee Adeloye Released By Greater Manchester Club After Four Games
Published: February 02, 2017
Through official channels, Vanarama National League North club Altrincham have announced that they have parted company with ex-Dream Team VI invitee Tomi Adeloye. The 20-year-old joined Altrincham about three weeks ago after he was recommended to the club by Chester FC boss Jon McCarthy. Adeloye showed promise on his d...
Ex-Watford Ace Ighalo Beats NBA Star Iguodala To Title Of Highest Paid Nigerian Sportsman
Published: February 02, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Odion Ighalo will jet off to China on Saturday, February 4 to join his new team Changchun Yatai.The former Watford star has already appended his signature to a 4+1 year contract with Changchun Yatai after passing a clinical examination conducted in London on Monday.Ighalo has now become...
Arsenal Include Two Nigerian Young Stars In Champions League Squad, EIGHT Omitted
Published: February 02, 2017
English Premier League club Arsenal have sent their updated Champions League roster to UEFA, ahead of their round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich later this month.As many as ten players of Nigeria descent remained on the books of the Gunners after the transfer window closed for business on Tuesday night.They incl...
New Bolton Signing Wants To Play For Nigeria Ahead Of England, Hails Okocha
Published: February 02, 2017
Viv Solomon-Otabor would love to represent the Super Eagles rather than the country of his birth England, and hopes his performances for Bolton Wanderers in the next three months will attract glances from the Nigeria coaches.After a breakthrough season in which he won Birmingham City’s Young Player of the Year aw...