Chelsea Hero Babayaro Names The Best Player In The World; Talks About Mikel's Return To Super Eagles
Published: May 28, 2019
Chelsea legend Celestine Babayaro opted for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi ahead of Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo when he was asked to name the best player in the world at the moment. Although the former Super Eagles left back considers Ronaldo as an excellent player, he believes the Portuguese is not on the same le...
Official : Former Brighton & Hove Striker David Ajiboye Joins Sutton United
Published: May 28, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, National League side Sutton United have announced the capture of promising Nigerian striker David Ajiboye. The 20-year-old enjoyed a remarkable season with Worthing, ending the 2018-2019 campaign with 16 goals to his name. Ajiboye's brilliant form for the Isthmian L...
Chelsea's Moses Reveals The Most Important Manager He's Ever Had, Responds To Inter Milan Link
Published: May 28, 2019
Victor Moses has described Antonio Conte as the most important manager he's ever worked with, adding that the Italian football tactician left a mark on his career. Prior to the arrival of the former Juventus and Italy boss at Chelsea, the right winger had spent three successive loan spells at Liverpool, Stoke City and...
Multi-Eligible Striker Ohio Rejects New Man City Deal Amid Interest From Bayern, Ajax
Published: May 28, 2019
Nigeria-eligible striker Noah Ohio has rejected a contract extension with Premier League champions Manchester City,  according to Sky Sports. The highly-rated 16-year-old has refused penning a fresh three-year contract with The Citizens as he sees greater opportunities for a first team breakthrough if he joins a fo...
Manchester United Defender Of Nigerian Descent Keen To Continue His Career In Europe
Published: May 28, 2019
One-cap United States international of Nigerian descent, Matthew Olosunde has started his search for a new club ahead of the 2019-2020 season. ESPN FC has confirmed that the right back will be leaving Manchester United upon the expiration of his contract on June 30 and is keen to continue his career in Europe -- pre...
Ex-Super Eagles Invitee To Represent England At 2019 Toulon Tournament
Published: May 28, 2019
Former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze has been selected to represent England at the upcoming  Maurice Revello Tournament. England U20s head coach Paul Simpson has named the Queens Park Rangers whizkid among the six strikers he is taking to France. The Young Lions, who have won the title for the last three ye...
Nigeria U20 Coach Aigbogun Reveals Exact Reason Why Dele-Bashiru Was Substituted Vs USA
Published: May 28, 2019
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has explained why Tom Dele-Bashiru was substituted in the 31st minute of his side's 2-0 loss to United States in a FIFA U20 World Cup clash on Monday evening. It was a move that shocked everyone and there had been speculation that the Manchester City midfielder suffered an injury, b...
Chelsea-Owned Striker Abraham Responds To Question About His Aston Villa Future
Published: May 28, 2019
Nigeria-eligible striker Tammy Abraham has refused to rule out extending his stay at Aston Villa. The England U21 international was one of the key players as Villa secured promotion to the Premier League by beating Derby County in the Championship play-off final, scoring 26 goals in 40 appearances over the course o...
Ex-Manchester United Midfielder Must Improve To Become A Celebrated Star In Dream Team VII
Published: May 28, 2019
Former Manchester United midfielder, Tosin Kehinde pledged his international future to Nigeria in 2018 after meeting with Gernot Rohr in London.His decision to commit his future to Nigeria was a great one because the West African side presents him better opportunities to have a successful international career than Engl...
U20 World Cup : Five Things We Learned From Flying Eagles Loss To United States
Published: May 27, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi presents five takeaways from Monday's 2-0 defeat of Nigeria's U20 side to the United States. 1. Flying Eagles Defending Was AbjectThe Flying Eagles had a game to forget as the USA ran them ragged with their tireless movements at the Bielsko-Biala stadium.The Nigerian defenders had a poor game and lef...
Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs USA : Dele-Bashiru Struggles; Aliu Not Rated; Utin Checkmated; Effiom Passenger; Offia Ineffective
Published: May 27, 2019
The Flying Eagles lost 2-0 to USA in their second group game of the U-20 World Cup on Monday. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the players in action thus : The Starters GoalkeeperOrewale Oremade: Had to scramble behind a Tim Weah's shot with barely 20 minutes into the clash.Had no answer to either of Sebastien...
USA 2 Nigeria 0 : Soto Brace Helps The Stars and Stripes Beat Disappointing Flying Eagles
Published: May 27, 2019
Nigeria fell to a 2-0 defeat against the United States of America in their second Group D game of the 2019 U-20 World Cup at the Bielsko-Biała Stadium on Monday evening.Paul Aigbogun made just one change from the starting XI that trounced Qatar last time out, with Jerome Akor replacing Tijani Muhammad upfront.It was t...
Man City's Dele-Bashiru, IK Sirius' Offia Start As Aigbogun Unveils Starting XI Vs USA U20
Published: May 27, 2019
Flying Eagles manager Paul Aigbogun has announced his starting line-up for the national team's second Group D fixture at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland.Aigbogun has opted to name Olawale Oremade as the starting goalkeeper for the second straight game, meaning Detan Ogundare and Jonathan Zaccala will watch on ...
Abraham Leads Aston Villa Attack To Grab Premier League Ticket Against Tomori's Derby County
Published: May 27, 2019
Tammy Abraham and his on loan club Aston Villa on Monday picked up a promotion ticket to the English Premier League for the 2019/2020 season with a 2-1 win over Derby County that paraded another England youth international with Nigerian heritage Fikayo Tomori.Both players were in action for 90 minutes and gave good acc...
France Ahead Of Nigeria, England In Race For Ex-Chelsea Youth Team Playmaker
Published: May 27, 2019
Highly-rated Reading FC midfielder Michael Olise is poised to make his international debut early next month after receiving a call-up to the French national team for the prestigious 2019 Toulon Tournament. The former Chelsea youth-teamer has opted to represent France at the tournament though he is eligible to turn o...