West Ham GK Becomes Provisionally Cap-tied To Nigeria; Also Eligible For England, Ireland
Published: October 27, 2019
Daniel Jinadu has become provisionally cap-tied to Nigeria after making his competitive debut for the African giants as the U17 team left it late to beat Hungary 4-2 on Saturday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The West Ham goalkeeper conceded two goals in the first half and had basically nothing to do in the...
Nigeria Wait For News On Adductor Injury Suffered By Lille Striker Osimhen
Published: October 27, 2019
Lille striker Victor Osimhen has emerged as an injury doubt ahead of Nigeria's upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. The number seven had to be substituted in the 58th minute of Lille's 3-0 win over Bordeaux in the Ligue 1 on Saturday and will undergo further tests in the coming d...
Man Of The Match Tijani Hails Nigeria U17 Teammates After Comeback
Published: October 27, 2019
The Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup with a sensational 4-2 victory over Hungary on Saturday evening at the Estádio Olímpico, Goiânia. One of the architects of the win was Collins Edwin SC defensive midfielder Samson Tijani who scored a brace and also exhibited his leadership qua...
Five Takeaways From Golden Eaglets Win Over Hungary In FIFA U-17 World Cup Group B Game
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria twice came from behind to outclass Hungary and won 4-2 in their first Group B game of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil on Saturday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi presents the five talking points from the game.1. Hungary Frustrated The Eaglets With Defensive Solidity Despite eventually l...
Nigeria U17 Player Ratings Vs Hungary : Tijani Leads By Example; Jinadu Composed; Amoo Provides The X-Factor
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria twice came from behind to beat Hungary 4-2 in Goiânia to kickstart their 2019 World Cup tournament in Brazil.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the players scorecards from the goal-laden affair :The Starters GoalkeeperDaniel Jinadu: Was composed and thoroughly exposed by his defenders for the two goals he let in, o...
Brazil 2019 Nigeria 4 Hungary 2 : Tijani Scores Brilliant Free-kick; Ibrahim, Adenyi Net Late Goals
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets began their quest for a sixth FIFA U-17 World Cup title with a 4-2 win over Hungaryon Saturday evening.The Hungarians scored the game's opener in the six-goal thriller as early the third minute through Gyorgy Komaromi who profited from a cross on the right side of the Nigerian defence.Wisdom Ub...
EPL Wrap : Iwobi Loses With Everton; Balogun Benched; Solanke Subbed In; Success, Dele-Bashiru Not In 18
Published: October 26, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 26. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.Everton were beaten 3-2 at the American Express ...
On The March For Sixth U-17 Crown: How Golden Eaglets Have Fared At Previous World Cups
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will on Saturday 9pm Nigerian time begin their campaign at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup with a match against Hungary.Izuchukwu Okosi recalls the past editions of the cadet tournament and how the Nigerian boys performed.1985 (China)The Golden Eaglets won the inaugural edition of the tournament i...
Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Reacts After Scoring In Roda Victory
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigerian-eligible striker, Ike Ugbo has reacted following his scintillating showing in Roda JK's 4-2 win over NAC Breda in their Eerste Divisie clash on Friday evening.The youngster who is currently on loan at the Dutch club from Stamford Bridge opened the scoring at the Parkstad Limburg Stadium after ten minutes befor...
Nigerian Striker Scores First Goal In 20 Months As Leicester City Thrash Southampton U23s
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigerian striker Josh Eppiah registered his name on the scoresheet as Leicester City thrashed Southampton 3-0 in a Premier League 2 clash at Holmes Park on Friday evening. Eppiah has returned from a long-term back injury that saw him miss the whole of the 2018-2019 season and yesterday's game against the Saints was ...
Nigeria U17 Star Reveals Hungary's Best Player Ahead Of World Cup Opener
Published: October 26, 2019
Golden Eaglets striker Divine Nwachukwu has warned his teammates that Racing Genk striker András Németh is the best player in the Hungarian team ahead of both countries World Cup opener at the Estádio Olímpico, Goiânia on Saturday evening. The South African-born Nemeth is capable of playing several offensive p...
Nigeria U17 Coach Pre-Hungary : Every Word On Style Of Play, Emulating 2015 Team, Pressure To Win
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba and Riverline FC striker Divine Nwachukwu attended the mandatory pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of their World Cup opener against Hungary at the Estádio Olímpico, Goiânia.  Here's what Manu Garba told the media present : How the Golden Eaglets will play in Bra...
Ndidi Stars As Rampant Leicester Destroy Southampton To Create EPL History
Published: October 25, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was in action for 90 minutes and was one of the best players on the night as Leicester City in devastating form thrashed 10 man Southampton 9-0 at the rainy St Mary's Stadium to create Premier League history for the biggest away win in the Premier League reports allnigeriasoccer.co...
Chelsea Boss Lampard Wants Tomori To Sign New Contract
Published: October 25, 2019
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has revealed that he wants Fikayo Tomori to commit his future to the club. It has been widely reported that The Blues have started talks with the central defender to extend his contract until June 2024 and the London club are confident that they will reach an agreement with the player. ...
EPL : Top Three Players Of Nigerian Descent On The Cusp Of Their League Debuts
Published: October 25, 2019
English Premier League football returns this weekend, and football fans can't help but be excited. Breaking into a team's mainstream in the English football topflight is quite a tough ask for youngsters and while we prepare to witness another round of games in the division, let's briefly look at three who will be eage...