Golden Eaglets Star Tijani Says He's Learning From Mikel That The Captain Has To Set An Example
Published: April 18, 2019
Collins Edwin SC wonderkid Samson Tijani scooped the Man of the Match accolade after the Golden Eaglets' hard fought 1-0 win over Angola on Wednesday afternoon. In a post-match interview, Tijani acknowledged that he's leading by example and is inspired by the leadership skills of Super Eagles captain and Chelsea le...
U17 AFCON : All Eyes On Record-chasing Chelsea Youngster
Published: April 18, 2019
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria started their U17 AFCON campaign on with a last-ditch victory in a nine-goal thriller against Tanzania last Sunday.Prior to the interesting game, all eyes were on Chelsea youngster Adrian Akande not just because of his potential but because of the record he was about to create with the Gol...
Yobo Blames Porto For Not Taking Their Chances Against Liverpool
Published: April 17, 2019
SuperSport analyst, Joseph Yobo has laid blames on Portuguese side, Porto following their inability to make the most of the opportunities that came their way after their second leg loss to Liverpool at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday evening.Porto attackers Jesus Corona and Yacine Brahimi all had decent chances to s...
Yobo Singles Out One Tottenham Player For Praise As Pochettino's Side Beat Man City On Away Goals
Published: April 17, 2019
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur played out one of the most exciting games in Champions League history at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, with the London club going through on the away goals rule (4-4 on aggregate). There were a total of seven goals scored, with South Korea star Son Heung-Min and England...
U17 AFCON : Golden Eaglets Coach & MOTM Tijani React To Win Against Angola
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria are on the brink of sealing a place in the semifinals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of their 1-0 win against Angola on Wednesday afternoon. A lone goal from Olakunle Olusegun after 20 minutes was enough for the Golden Eaglets to secure all three points. In his post-match interview, Nigeri...
Photo : Golden Eaglets Captain Tijani Scoops CAF's Man Of The Match Award
Published: April 17, 2019
The Confederation of African Football has named Samson Tijani as the Man of the Match in Wednesday afternoon's encounter between the Golden Eaglets and Angola at the National Stadium in Dar Es Salaam. Five-time world champions, Nigeria are on the brink of qualifying for the semifinal of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations...
Rohr Offers An Explanation Why Super Eagles Star Kalu Suffered An Injury Relapse
Published: April 17, 2019
Samuel Kalu has appeared in only two league matches for Bordeaux in the last two months and is struggling to be in tiptop condition before Gernor Rohr submits his provisional roster for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles manager has revealed that the winger suffered a relapse because he was desperate t...
Nigeria U17s Player Ratings Vs Angola : Ubani Free-kick Expert; Tanko Superb; Stephen Effective; Tijani & Ishaya Solid; Akinkunmi Descent
Published: April 17, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Golden Eaglets players following their disciplined 1-0 victory over Angola in their second U-17 AFCON group game thus : The Starters Goalkeeper Sunday Stephen: Was largely left untroubled by the hesitant Angolans and aside shoveling a low shot from Zito behind had very lit...
U17 AFCON: Four Takeaways From Nigeria's 1-0 Win Against Angola
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria's U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets on Wednesday defeated Angola 1-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the 2019 CAF U-17 Nations Cup and more crucially a place at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at four takeaways from the game.1. Olusegun, Ubani Must Be More ...
Updated U17 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0 : Olusegun's First Half Goal Enough To Secure Three Points
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria beat Angola 1-0 in their second Group game of the 2019 U-17 AFCON competition at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, with Olakunle Olusegun's solitary goal proving the difference.Golden Eaglets manager, Manu Garba largely elected to go with the same team that beat Tanzania last time out,...
U17 AFCON: Chelsea & Bournemouth Starlets On The Bench As Nigeria Unveil Starting XI Vs Angola
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria U17s head coach Manu Garba has announced his starting lineup to take on Angola at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, starting from 1200 hours. The 2013 World Cup-winning manager has kept faith with the players who started the 5-4 win vs Tanzania in their opener, with the exception of Hofafa FC glovesman Su...
England U17 Whizkid Of Nigerian Descent Agrees Two New Deals With Arsenal
Published: April 17, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the most talented player of Nigerian descent in the ranks of Arsenal U16s, Miguel Azeez, has agreed two new deals with Arsenal ahead of the 2019-2020 season. The 16-year-old Azeez has penned a scholarship deal with the Gunners which will be activated on July 1, 2019. The agr...
Teenage Nigerian GK Included In Arsenal Traveling Squad For Europa League Clash Vs Napoli
Published: April 17, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that two former England U16 internationals of Nigerian descent have been named in Arsenal's provisional squad for their Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash against Napoli on Thursday, April 18. Apart from Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi, goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was told by f...
Middlesbrough Hand Trial To Talented Nigerian Winger Who Is On Charlton Athletic Radar
Published: April 17, 2019
EFL Championship club Middlesbrough have handed a trial to promising Nigerian winger Samuel Folarin with a view to a transfer. This isn't the first time the teenager has been linked with a transfer from his present club, non-leaguers Tooting & Mitcham United Football Club, as he trained with League One club Charlt...
Has Iwobi Done Enough To Make Arsenal Starting Lineup Against Crystal Palace?
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria and Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi started and went the distance against Watford in Monday's Premier League fixture. The Hale End Academy product was awesome throughout the encounter as he showed great attacking prowess to help the Gunners win three points at Vicarage Road.However, it remains to be seen if his d...