Former Super Eagles Stars Udeze, Chukwu Ndukwe, Erico Thumb Up Mikel's AFCON Selection
Published: May 15, 2019
The addition of Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi in the 25-man provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations released on Tuesday has been applauded by the trio of Ifeanyi Udeze, Chukwu Ndukwe and Joe Erico.Mikel has not played for Nigeria since the 2018 World Cup in Russia and his inclusion has divided opinio...
Aston Villa To Battle RB Leipzig For Abraham If They Return To Premier League
Published: May 15, 2019
Championship club Aston Villa will join the race to sign prolific Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham if they return to the Premier League at the end of the 2018-2019 season. Aston Villa are one game away from achieving their main goal for the season after beating West Brom on penalties in the Championship playoff semifi...
'No Need To Speak On Chelsea's Pedigree' - Revs' Nigerian Defender Excited To Face One Of The Best
Published: May 15, 2019
New England Revolution's American-born Nigerian defender Jalil Anibaba is relishing the prospect of facing Chelsea in Wednesday evening's charity game dubbed 'Final Whistle On Hate'. Anibaba explained that the match is significant because it will help to create awareness in the fight against racism and discriminatio...
Four Players With The Biggest Points To Prove In Nigeria's Provisional AFCON Squad
Published: May 15, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr on Tuesday, May 15th unveiled a 25-man roster which will begin preparations for next month's Africa Cup of Nations tournament and while he had largely kept faith with the host of players that earned the ticket to the finals, a handful of them will still have a lot to do in justifying th...
Why Tottenham Hotspur Product Rejected Call-Up To Nigeria U20 Squad
Published: May 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Tottenham Hotspur product Keanan Bennetts passed up an opportunity to wear the colours of the Nigeria National Team at the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup. Flying Eagles boss Paul Aigbogun had wanted to name Keanan Bennetts on the provisional roster but the versatile winger rejected...
Chelsea-Owned Nigerian Striker Fires Aston Villa Into Richest Game In Football
Published: May 15, 2019
Aston Villa are through to the Championship playoff final after beating West Brom 4-3 on penalties in the semi-final, second leg at The Hawthorns on Tuesday evening. Craig Dawson's 29th minute effort took the aggregate score to 2-2 and both teams could not be separated at the end of regular and extra-time. Chelse...
Rohr Wins The Battle For Chukwueze's Services Plus Four Other Takeaways From Provisional AFCON Squad
Published: May 15, 2019
Gernot Rohr's provisional squad list for the upcoming AFCON competition scheduled to take place between June 21 and July 19 in Egypt was unveiled on Tuesday evening.The Super Eagles gaffer has invited 25 players to camp, while six have been placed on standby.After a critical look at the list, allnigeriasoccer.com has c...
Why Sadiq Umar Failed To Impress Under Liverpool Legend Gerrard
Published: May 15, 2019
Nigerians celebrated Sadiq Umar's loan move to Rangers prior to the start of the season because they believed he will develop his game under Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard.The former Nigeria U23 Star officially linked up with the ex-England International in July, hoping to improve his goalscoring prowess with the help...
Flying Eagles Camp News : $100 Parting Gift For 9 Players Decamped; Impressive 1-1 Result Vs RB Salzburg Youth
Published: May 14, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that nine players departed the Flying Eagles Monarch Hotel in Bad Gögging on Tuesday morning after a team meeting. Before leaving for the airport in Frankfurt, the Flying Eagles officials gave the dropped players a parting gift of US$100.00 each which did not go down well with the ...
Iwobi, Mikel, Omeruo, Ndidi, Balogun Named To Nigeria's 25-Man Provisional AFCON Roster
Published: May 14, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation have officially announced the 25 players named in the Super Eagles provisional Africa Cup of Nations roster ahead of the tournament in Egypt. A total of ten players owned by English clubs have been called up for the first phase of the Super Eagles AFCON preparations which begins in As...
Chelsea Loanee Moses Is Most Valuable Player In Turkish Super Lig
Published: May 14, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has been recognized as the most valuable player in the Turkish Super Lig. Transfermarkt.com has updated the market values of players in the Turkish top flight and the former Nigeria international is the most expensive player, with a price tag of fourteen million euros. The Fenerbahc...
Four-Time AFCON Veteran Mikel Set To Return From Self-Imposed International Wilderness
Published: May 14, 2019
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, who has not played for the Nigeria National Team since last year's World Cup, could return to the Super Eagles for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The central midfielder had been on a sabbatical as he wanted to focus on his career with Middlesbrough and struggled with injuries in h...
Nigeria U20 Invitee Dubbed The Next Wilfried Zaha Offered New Contract By Everton
Published: May 14, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U20 invitee Korede Adedoyin has been offered a new contract by Premier League side Everton. The winger's contract with the Toffees runs out on June 30, 2019 and the Merseyside club are looking to tie him down to a new deal but he has other options. A few clubs are s...
NFF Target Named In Chelsea First Team Squad For Post-Season Friendly In United States
Published: May 14, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation target Ike Ugbo has been included in the Chelsea squad for a post-season friendly with Major League Soccer club New England Revolution. The young striker was part of The Blues 23-man squad that touched down in Massachusetts on Monday ahead of the friendly. Although Ugbo has been inacti...
Manchester City-Linked Winger Chukwueze Should Learn From Mahrez's Situation
Published: May 14, 2019
Villarreal and Nigeria youngster Samuel Chukwueze is reportedly a prime target for Premier League clubs, including Manchester City and Liverpool. Both clubs had a wonderful season but it was the Citizens who won the Premier League title following their 4-1 victory over Leon Balogun's Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday....