Coach Amuneke Names Starting Eleven For South Africa Clash
Published: February 25, 2015
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has named his starting eleven for the Caf Under 17 African Championship clash against South Africa, which will hold at  Stade Général S. K., Niamey, starting from 1600 hours.In goal is Akpan Udoh, who has played every single game in the tournament so far for the Golden Eaglets....
2023 African Cup Of Nations Will Held In June
Published: February 25, 2015
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has hinted that the 2023 African Cup of Nations will be held in June instead of January and February. The shift has become necessary because football’s showpiece event, the World Cup, has been tentatively fixed for November and December 2022.That date should be ratified next m...
Non - League Team Okagbue Academy Beat Enugu Rangers In Friendly
Published: February 25, 2015
Ahead of the start of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Enugu Rangers squared off against Okagbue Academy in a friendly held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Tuesday. The non - league side defeated their illustrious opponents 2 - 0, with Chidioke Abia and Kelechi registering their names on the score - sheet in ...
Watford Marksman Odion Ighalo Set To Beat Personal Scoring Record In A Single Season
Published: February 25, 2015
Former Nigeria youth international Odion Ighalo is the leading marksman in the top four divisions in England in 2015.His brace in Watford’s 3 - 0 defeat of Rotherham United on Tuesday night took his tally for 2015 to 13, and 17 goals cumulatively since the start of the 2014 - 2015 campaign. With 13 matches to go ...
Kelechi Iheanacho Injured Again , Replaced After Ten Minutes In UEFA Youth League Game
Published: February 24, 2015
After months on the sidelines, Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho returned to action, as Manchester City defeated Schalke 04 to progress to the quarter - finals of the UEFA Youth League.The attacker started the game on the bench, but was introduced in the 69th minute, replacing England youth - teamer Brandon...
Wilfred Osuji Backing Ex Milan Teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang To Shine Against Juventus
Published: February 24, 2015
Modena midfielder Wilfred Osuji is not surprised that former teammate at AC Milan, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, developed into a fearsome striker after severing ties with  The Red and Blacks four years ago.Ahead of the Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus on Tuesday night, Osuji has cautione...
Agent Annoyed By Rumours Linking Olarenwaju Kayode With Maccabi Netanya Exit
Published: February 24, 2015
Scoutpush, the Israeli agency that manages the affairs of Olarenwaju Kayode, has distanced itself from reports linking the Maccabi Netanya striker with a move to Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ironi Kiryat Shmona.In a bid to balance their books, The Diamonds are reportedly in talks with a number of clubs in Israel, and the plan ...
Dad Backs Arsenal Starlet Alex Iwobi To Wear Nigeria Jersey Ahead Of England
Published: February 24, 2015
Arsenal Under 21 skipper Alex Iwobi is keen to represent Nigeria at senior level despite having caps for the youth teams of England, and his father, Chuka Iwobi, a lawyer, has backed him all the way.The 18 - year - old has been fraternizing with the Nigeria Under 23s since January, and would have debuted against Gabon ...
Done Deal : Dinamo Bucharest Loan Out Ex Fulham Defender Dapo Kayode To ACS Berceni
Published: February 24, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Romanian side Dinamo Bucharest have loaned out Dapo Kayode to cooperative club ACS Berceni until the end of the 2014 - 2015 campaign. The ex Fulham fullback put pen to paper on an 18 - month contract with Dinamo earlier in February.But the leadership of The Red Dogs have farmed him...
Daniel Chima Handed Number 27 Shirt At Shanghai Shenxin
Published: February 24, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Shanghai Shenxin new signing Daniel Chima will sport the number 27 jersey for the Chinese Super League club. That was the same kit number he wore during his last season with Norwegian champions Molde.Daniel Chima has penned a two - year deal with Shanghai Shenxin, and he trained with hi...
Sylvester Igboun Will Not Rule Out Departure From FC Midtjylland In The Summer
Published: February 24, 2015
Speaking after scoring his eighth goal in the Danish Superliga against OB Odense, Sylvester Igboun says he loves playing against the opponents.The Nigerian striker has netted 8 goals in the topflight this term, and 50 percent of the goals were scored against OB Odense, including his hat - trick last August.“The g...
Lukman Ruled Out Of Semi - Final Clash Against South Africa
Published: February 24, 2015
Golden Eagles defender Zakari Lukman Halilu will miss Wednesday’s CAF Under 17 Championship clash against South Africa due to a one - game ban handed by the governing body of African football.The Unity Academy, Kaduna starlet was cautioned two times in the group phase - in games against Guinea and Zambia.Born...
Emmanuel Emenike Mocked By Fenerbahce Fans After Loss To Akhisar Belediyespor
Published: February 24, 2015
Emmanuel Emenike was criticized by supporters of Fenerbahce in the wake of their 2 - 1 loss to Akhisar Belediyespor on Monday night.In the 21st round tie, the Nigeria international missed several scoring opportunities, and in the end the Yellow Canaries paid dearly for the fluffed chances, with their first loss at home...
SWAN FCT Chapter Congratulates Patrick Ngwaogu On His Election Into FCT FA Board.
Published: February 23, 2015
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, FCT chapter, has congratulated one of its members Mr. Patrick Ngwaogu who on Monday emerged the Vice Chairman 1, of the FCT Football Association in an election conducted in Abuja.The chairman SWAN FCT chapter, Kayode Adeniyi while speaking after results of the elections ...
Frenage Academy Celebrates Golden Eaglets Chile Qualification
Published: February 23, 2015
As the Nigeria U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, booked a place in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled for Chile, Frenage Soccer Academy has congratulated the Emmanuel Amuneke led technical crew .The Ibadan based soccer school described the feat as a great source of motivation for every other youngster at the academy a...