Manager of Arsenal Arsene Wenger will most likely stop rising star Alex Iwobi from participating at this summer Olympic games in Rio as it might cause the 19 year old to suffer burn out.

Brazil U-23 midfielder Rafinha Alcantara has heaped praises on 21 year old Nigeria midfielder Sodiq Popoola for his showing when Nigeria shock the U-23 of Brazil 1-0.

English Championship side Bristol Rovers were able to snatch a point from their game with Rotherham United thanks to a goal from their on loan Nigeria forward Peter Osaze Odemwingie.

Celtic of Scotland defender Efe Ambrose has turned down a mega offer from a team in Kazakhstan but might still leave the Scottish side this summer.

The meeting of members of the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with the minister for Youth,Sports and Culture just ended few minutes ago and Owngoalnigeria.com can reveal discussions were held on the issue of foreign coach for the Super Eagles.

Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal that Nigeria U-23 and Enugu Rangers goalkepper Emmanuel Daniel is currently being monitored by French giants AS Monaco.

According to a survey carried out by Septal Health Agency For Drug Free Sports more than 85% of Players in the Nigeria Professional Football League are drug cheats.

No fewer than four Chinese Super League team want West Ham United on loan forward Emmanuel Emenike when his loan comes to an end in the summer.

The Most Valuable Player of CHAN 2014 Ejike Chrisantus Uzoenyi will in the summer leave Mamelodi Sundowns to team up with SuperSport United on a free transfer.

According to scoop gathered by Owngoalnigeria.com from various news sources at English Premier League side Chelsea, the Nigerian duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Victor Moses are set to be shown the exit door by the new manager of the team.