Kano Pillars Star Gambo Mohammed To Be Handed International Lifeline If....
Published: July 07, 2016
Slovenian manager Ivo von Sajh-Scheich, who has applied for the vacant position of Super Eagles coach, is planning to hand an international lifeline to Kano Pillars ace Gambo Mohammed if he is named coach by the Nigeria Football Federation in the coming weeks.  Sajh-Scheich has opined that his former pupil, Leices...
Promising Youngsters Balogun, Odimayo Sign New Deals At Reading; Osho Turns Pro
Published: July 06, 2016
Two players of Nigerian heritage - Jamal Balogun and Akinwale Odimayo - recently penned scholarship deals at Championship side Reading.They were inducted at a ceremony held at the Madejski Stadium last Friday along with 12 other promising talents. The contracts the two youngsters appended their signatures to will run o...
Done Deal : Ex-Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Daniel Akindayini Joins New Club In England
Published: July 06, 2016
Margate have bolstered their attack ahead of the new season with the signing of Nigerian frontman Daniel Akindayini.The 20-year-old will remain on the books of the Vanarama National League South club until the end of the 2016-2017 season, having put pen to paper on a one-year contract. This would be Akindayini’s ...
Exclusive: Musa Flies To England On Thursday; To Sign Four-Year Deal With Leicester City
Published: July 06, 2016
Ahmed Musa will no longer arrive in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, ahead of his transfer to English Premier League champions Leicester City.CSKA Moscow and the Foxes have reached an agreement over the transfer of the Nigeria international, with  $21 million being mooted as the transfer fee.A top source told alln...
Five Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In England Squad For U19 Euros
Published: July 06, 2016
Five players of Nigerian descent have been selected by England U19s manager Aidy Boothroyd for the upcoming European Championship Finals in Germany.Eighteen players will represent the Young Lions during the tourney, with Dominic Solanke (Chelsea), Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool), Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Ademola Lookma...
Ex-Coach Says Leicester City Fans Would Love Musa For His Humility
Published: July 06, 2016
Slovenian manager Ivo von Sajh-Scheich, who assisted Ahmed Musa make his breakthrough at Kano Pillars, has tipped the striker to take the English Premier League by storm, adding that the player’s humility gives him an extra edge.Barring any last minute change of plans,  Musa will fly to United Kingdom on Wed...
Agent Plays Down Reports Linking Musa Mohammed With Celtic Move
Published: July 06, 2016
Musa Mohammed’s intermediary, Adams Mohammed,  has played down speculation linking the former Golden Eaglets skipper with a transfer to Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, or in other words there is nothing concrete. It was first claimed by local media that the agent that brokered the deal that took Efe A...
Nigeria Hoping To Beat England, Jamaica To Brighton Winger, Dubbed The Next Finidi
Published: July 06, 2016
Nigeria are ahead of England and Jamaica in the race for the services of the exciting Brighton & Hove Albion winger David Ajiboye at international level. David Ajiboye, 17, is one of the top prospects at the Seagulls and caught the eye last season, producing a string of fine performances for their U18s squad.&ldquo...
Southampton Teenage Sensation Joshua Debayo Chooses To Represent Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: July 06, 2016
Southampton young star Joshua Debayo has committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of England, and is eager to represent one of the youth teams of the African powerhouse.Born in London 19 years ago to a Nigerian dad, the central defender has not been called up to any of England youth teams, meaning the Nigeri...
Nigerian Superkid Joshua Maja Pens Professional Contract With Sunderland
Published: July 06, 2016
The highly-rated Nigerian teen Joshua Maja has penned his first professional contract with English Premier League club Sunderland. The 17-year-old striker is among the five players in the Academy Team of the Black Cats that has been rewarded with a professional deal, and has put pen to paper on a three-year con...
Nigeria Yet To Beat England For Services Of Oduwa As Winger Reports At Tottenham For Pre-Season
Published: July 06, 2016
Nathan Oduwa has put the disappointment of missing out on Nigeria’s provisional roster for the Olympic Games behind him, and has reported for pre-season training at Tottenham Hotspur.For the past five days, the winger has been at Hotspur Way taking part in gym work and training on the pitch ahead of the Developme...
Arsenal Talents Iwobi, Akpom Happy To Return To Training
Published: July 05, 2016
Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom are delighted to return to training at Arsenal after spending the whole of last month on vacation.The 20-year-olds were among the first team players that trained twice on Tuesday as the Gunners pre-season got underway.England U21 international Akpom tweeted : “Feels good to be back with...
Werder Bremen Confirm Ujah Is Joining Chinese Club, Liaoning Whowin
Published: July 05, 2016
With a statement on their official website, Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Chinese Super League team Liaoning Whowin F.C over the transfer of Anthony Ujah.Though Werder are keeping sealed lips on the transfer fee, it is being mooted that the Nigeria national-teamer...
NFF Needs N6 Million To Clear Kits As Nigeria U23s Travel To Mexico Wearing Adidas, Nike
Published: July 05, 2016
The cash-strapped Nigeria Football Federation is in a race against time to clear the kits supplied by Nike for the Nigeria U23s and other national teams ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games.Due to the shortage of kits, the Dream Team VI players traveled to Mexico for their friendly against the North Americans wearing differ...
Nigerian Defender To Play For Norwich City U18s Next Season
Published: July 05, 2016
Nigerian starlet Timi Odusina will feature for Norwich City U18s team in the 2016-2017 campaign.According to the official website of the Canaries, the central defender is among ten youngsters that will join the U18s next season as first-year scholars.Last season, Odusina was a regular for the U16s squad but featured in...