EPL Wrap : Success Receives A Yellow; Lookman, Solanke Subbed In; Ibe Benched; Balogun Still Out Of Favour
Published: April 27, 2019
A round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 27. At  Selhurst Park (London), England U21 winger Ademola Lookman was an 84th minute substitute as Everton were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace. Elsewhere, in a...
U17 AFCON : Four Takeaways From Golden Eaglets' 2-1 Defeat To Angola
Published: April 27, 2019
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were defeated 2-1 by Angola in AFCON U17 third-place match that was played at the Dar Es Salaam National Stadium earlier today.Allnigeriasoccer.com closely monitored the encounter and has come up with the top four lessons learned.Golden Eaglets Need More Clinical Strikers Before World CupW...
Nigeria U17 Player Ratings Vs Angola : Olaniyan The Best; Ubani Good; Average Marks For Stephen, Amoo, Ishaya, Olakunle
Published: April 27, 2019
Nigeria's AFCON U-17 adventure in Tanzania ended on a losing note after they went down 2-1 to Angola in the third place game on Saturday. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the players thus : The Starters GoalkeeperSunday Stephen: Well beaten by Capita's header and could do little about Zito's thunderous finis...
U17 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 2: Ubani Strikes But Golden Eaglets Lose Third Place Playoff
Published: April 27, 2019
Nigeria were beaten 2-1 by Angola in their AFCON U-17 third-place play off in Dar es Salaam on Saturday afternoon, with goals from Osvaldo Capembo and Zito Luvumbo proving their undoing. Right-back, Charles Etim made his first appearance of the competition, with Ogaga Oduko and Shedrack Tanko both dropping to the be...
Prolific Nigerian Striker On Target As Arsenal Are Crowned U18 PL South Champions
Published: April 27, 2019
Arsenal have been crowned champions of the U18 Premier League South following their 3-0 rout of Fulham in their final game of the regular season on Saturday. Regardless of the first team's position in the Premier League at the end of the season, the club would qualify for next season's UEFA Youth League if they beat...
U17 AFCON: Ubani To Lead Attack, Chelsea's Akande On The Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Angola
Published: April 27, 2019
Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba has changed his starting lineup for the fifth consecutive match at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations as his side battle Angola in the third place playoff on Saturday afternoon.The Golden Eaglets will play their final game of the tournament with Sunday Stephen in goal, meaning the chance...
Chelsea Plan To Replace Position Vacated By Ex-Nigeria Star With Legendary GK Cech
Published: April 27, 2019
Chelsea are reportedly planning to recruit Arsenal goalkeeper, Peter Cech in a backroom staff job when he hangs up his boots at the end of the season.The Telegraph UK has revealed that the Blues are preparing a massive revamp of their managerial office and are confident of tempting the 36-year-old who remains a cult he...
U17 World Cup-Winning Striker Scores First Career Brace For KSV Roeselare
Published: April 27, 2019
Former Nigeria U20 international Savior Godwin netted his first career brace to propel KSV Roeselare to a 4-0 win against AFC Tubize in a Proximus League Abstiegs-Playoffs clash on Friday evening. The first half ended goalless though the Nigerian striker missed a glorious opportunity to give his side the lead inside...
Chelsea Coach Reacts To Anjorin's Missed Scoring Chance Vs Barcelona
Published: April 27, 2019
Impact substitute Faustino Anjorin missed at least two scoring opportunities during Chelsea's UEFA Youth League semifinal tie against Barcelona on Friday evening which ended in favour of the Stamford Bridge outfit. The England U18 international fired straight at goalkeeper Arnau Tenas in the 81st minute before head...
Two Features That Show Tammy Abraham Could Become The 'Next Drogba' At Chelsea
Published: April 27, 2019
Former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba was no doubt one of the best strikers to have featured for the Blues in Premier League history.Drogba was a real threat to all Premier League goalkeepers and defenders due to his venomous shots that always find their way into the back of net.Unfortunately for the West London clu...
Saka Scores, Wins Penalty & Provides Assist; Okonkwo Posts Third Shutout As Arsenal U23 Thrash Leicester
Published: April 26, 2019
Arsenal U23s thrashed Leicester City 3-0 in their final competitive game of the 2018-2019 campaign - a Premier League 2 clash staged at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening - with two players of Nigerian descent putting up eye-catching performances.The game had ended as a contest inside the opening ten minutes, with ...
U17 AFCON Nigeria Press Conference : Every Single Word On World Cup Preparations, Angola, Injury Update, Chances Created & More
Published: April 26, 2019
Nigeria U17 assistant coach, Bunmi Haruna and midfielder Mubarak Gata attended the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of a potential meeting with Angola in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations third place playoff. On Friday, the Nigeria Football Federation filed a complaint to the Confederation of African Footba...
UYL Last Four: Chelsea's Secret Weapon Anjorin Scores In Shootout As Two-Time Champions Beat Barcelona
Published: April 26, 2019
Chelsea have qualified for a record-extending fourth UEFA Youth League final after beating Barcelona 5-4 on penalties in a semifinal clash at the Colovray Stadium, Nyon on Friday evening. England U18 international of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin recovered from a back injury and entered into the game as a substi...
NFF Demand Disqualification Of Guinea For Age Fraud, CAF Must Decide Within 24 Hours
Published: April 26, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation filed a complaint to the Confederation of African Football on Friday over two non-eligible players named in Guinea's starting lineup in their 10-9 victory on penalties against Nigeria in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations on April 24. The Ni...
Dutch-Born Nigerian Midfielder Pens New Deal With SC Heerenveen, Named In Flying Eagles Provisional Squad
Published: April 26, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Dutch Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen have announced that promising Nigerian midfielder Hamdi Akujobi has penned his first professional contract with the club. The Flying Eagles invitee has put pen to paper on a three-year contract that will keep him at The Super Frisians...