Nigeria Announce First 2019 Roster: Iwobi, Aina, Omeruo, Balogun Included; Mikels, Iheanacho Omitted
Published: March 04, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the national team's first roster for 2019 ahead of upcoming matches against Seychelles (Africa Cup of Nations qualifier) and Egypt (international friendly). An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, four midfielders and eight strikers a...
Nigerian Team Of The Week : Victor Moses, Awoniyi, Iwobi, Etebo, Semi Ajayi Make The Cut
Published: March 04, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best of the country's exports from the past week in its Team of the Week thus,GoalkeeperStanley Nwabali (Enyimba) Nwabali posted a shut out as The People's Elephant were held to a goalless draw by Bendel Insurance  at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in their NPFL game.DefendersWilliam T...
Photo Confirmation : Norwegian Club FK Bodø/Glimt Snap Up Flying Eagles Striker
Published: March 04, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Norwegian Eliteserien club FK Bodø/Glimt have pulled off a transfer coup by signing highly-rated Nigerian striker Victor Okoh Boniface. The 2000-born player has been offered a deal after impressing in two trial matches against Aalesund and Valerenga, scoring two goals against t...
Kidnappers Demand N50 Million To Release Samuel Kalu's Mom
Published: March 04, 2019
According to the Guardian Nigeria, Samuel Kalu's mother has been abducted by gunmen believed to be kidnappers and taken to an unknown destination. The report added that Mrs Kalu was driving with some of her children to the Okpulu Umuobo area when gunmen blocked her vehicle, ordered the children out of the car and to...
Taiwo Awoniyi Named In Belgian First Division A Team Of The Week
Published: March 04, 2019
In-form Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi has been named in the latest Team of the Week in the Belgian First Division A. Voetbalkrant has selected the top eleven players for each position with the former Nigeria U23 international making the cut in a 3-5-2 formation. Awoniyi led the attack and was partnered by K.V. K...
Rizespor's Okechukwu Reveals The Key Attributes Of Victor Moses After Duel With Chelsea Loanee
Published: March 04, 2019
Rizespor midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu has hailed the qualities of Chelsea loanee Victor Moses after a duel with the winger in his team's 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce in a Turkish Super Lig game on Saturday, March 2. Moses and Okechukwu were on the same Super Eagles team that lost 1-0 to Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations ...
Stoke City Coach On Etebo: 'It’s Clear That He’s Not A Training Ground International'
Published: March 04, 2019
Stoke City boss Nathan Jones reserved special praise for his number eight, Oghenekaro Etebo in the wake of his side's 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest in the last round of matches in the Championship. The former Warri Wolves star broke into the Nigeria setup in March 2016 on the back of his fine performances for th...
Udinese Reveal The Stat Nigerian Striker Excelled Most At In Win Vs Bologna
Published: March 04, 2019
Italian Serie A club, Udinese have hailed the impact of Nigeria-eligible striker, Stefano Okaka in their 2-1 victory over Bologna on Sunday evening.Bianconeri have acknowledged that the Watford loanee , alongside teammate Rolando Mandrago and Bologna's Rodrigo Palacio made the most ball recoveries at the Dacia Arena, h...
Tottenham Hotspur Linked With A Move For Highly-Rated Nigerian Teenager
Published: March 03, 2019
English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur are mulling over a move for Notts County wonderkid Kion Etete, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The striker underwent a trial with Tottenham Hotspur youth team last week and started for the U18s in their 5-3 win against West Ham in an U18 Premier League fixture on Satu...
Three Super Eagles Players Whose 2019 AFCON Places Are Threatened
Published: March 03, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the possibility of some Super Eagles players losing their places in the team ahead of the 2019 AFCON in Egypt due to their inconsistent form, injuries or by the sheer quality and encouraging form of other players in their positions.1. Leon BalogunThe Brighton & Hove central defender has played ...
Etebo Provides Update On Groin Injury Suffered Against Nottingham Forest
Published: March 03, 2019
Oghenekaro Etebo has played down fears that the groin injury he suffered against Nottingham Forest in a Championship clash on Saturday is serious. The Nigeria international produced a trademark bullet shot from the edge of the box to open the scoring at the Bet365 Stadium in the 15th minute but had to be replaced 2...
Roma Loanee Sadiq Scores A Worldie But Gets Sent Off; Igboun Takes Tally To 4 Goals
Published: March 03, 2019
Round-up of the Nigerian players who found the net for their clubs in league matches across Europe on Sunday, March 3. In an Italian Serie B clash staged at the Stadio Renato Curi, former Nigeria U23 international Umar Sadiq netted for the second successive game as Perugia beat Salernitana 3-1. The lanky forward ...
Super Eagles Star Echiejile Labelled 'World Class' By HJK Helsinki Coach
Published: March 03, 2019
Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile has been labelled world class by HJK Helsinki manager, Mika Lehkosuo. The left-back is training with the Finnish champions at their get-together in Turkey with a view to a transfer this month. The experienced Super Eagles defender has caught the eye of HJK's coach, accordi...
In-Form Chelsea Loanee Aina At Risk Of Missing Super Eagles AFCONQ Vs Seychelles
Published: March 03, 2019
Nigeria have suffered an injury blow ahead of their first two matches this year, an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and friendly against Egypt after Ola Aina was ruled out of Torino's ongoing Italian Serie A clash against Chievo Verona. The Chelsea loanee had been named in the starting line-up but...
Man Utd's Nigeria-Eligible Whizkid Rewrites History Again After Debuting In U18 PL
Published: March 03, 2019
Shola Shoretire continues to etch his name into the history books after setting a new record on Saturday in Manchester United's 2-2 draw with West Brom in the U18 Premier League. He was aged 15 years and one month when he entered into the game as a 68th minute substitute, replacing Helm for his competitive debut for...