CAF Reveals Top Three Nominees, Moses Snubbed For APOTY
Published: December 18, 2017
The Confederation of African Football on Monday, December 18, revealed the top three nominees for all the categories of the Aiteo CAF Awards 2017.The big news for the Super Eagles faithful and Chelsea fans is that Nigeria Player of the Year Victor Moses is no longer in contention to win the prestigious African Player o...
Talented Nigerian Midfielder Rated One Of The Best Finishers At Chelsea
Published: December 18, 2017
It has not escaped the notice of Chelsea U18s manager Jody Morris that talented Nigerian midfielder Faustino Anjorin is one of the best finishers in his squad at the moment.Born November 23, 2001, Anjorin is still a schoolboy at Chelsea and has made an impact off the bench in recent games.The England youth internationa...
Arsenal Hero Thierry Henry : Kanu Remains The Best In Africa
Published: December 18, 2017
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has ranked former teammate Nwankwo Kanu the best player in the history of African football in terms of technique, adding that it was a privilege to play with him for five years.The 1998 World Cup winner was speaking at the Landmark Events, ‘Watch a Match with Thierry Henry’, which was a...
Oghenekaro Etebo Targeted By Rennes, No Contact With Porto
Published: December 18, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff, Oghenekaro Etebo is being linked with a move to the French Ligue 1 again.Rennes are interested in making a move for the versatile midfielder in the January transfer window are are believed to be in contact with his camp.Lyon had monitored the ...
Omeruo, Victor Moses, Maja, Mbakogu Named To Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: December 18, 2017
Team of the Week: Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performing Nigerians for their respective clubs abroad over the past weekend, with a couple of debutants emerging after putting in consummate displays for their different clubs.Francis Uzoho : The young goalkeeper posted his seventh shutout of the season from ni...
Super Eagles Defender Azubuike Egwuekwe Scores Again For SuperSport United
Published: December 17, 2017
Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe got in among the goals as Baroka FC toppled his SuperSport United side in an ABSA Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon.The towering defender rose highest at the back post to nod in an equaliser in the 52nd minute after Lucky Nguzana had given the Bakgaga the lead with 31 minute...
Aaron Samuel Pleased With 5-A-Side Tourney, Rainbow Stars Emerge Champions
Published: December 17, 2017
Rainbow Stars emerged champions of the second edition of the Aaron Samuel 5-a-side football tournament after beating favourites SKE 8-7 on penalties on Saturday at the Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt.SKE, who had swept aside their knockout stage opponents with ease, were favourites to win the N1million prize, and i...
Ndidi Enters Nigeria's History Books Following Red Card Vs The Eagles
Published: December 17, 2017
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has now entered the Nigerian history books after he was sent off in Leicester City's 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.In the 61st minute, the Foxes number 25 was dismissed for a second yellow card by referee Martin Atkinson.According to the BBC,  Wilfre...
Moses Delighted To Reach New Milestone With Chelsea In The Space Of Four Days
Published: December 17, 2017
Victor Moses says he is delighted to reach another milestone with Chelsea in the space of four days.The right wing-back made his 200th career Premier League appearance at Huddersfield on his 27th birthday, before making his 50th Premier League start for the Blues in their 1-0 win over Southampton at Stamford Bridge on...
Tosin Kehinde Edging Closer To Manchester United Debut, Trains With First Team
Published: December 17, 2017
Promising Lagos-born Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde is edging closer to his first team debut for Manchester United, three years after he officially joined the Old Trafford outfit.The 19-year-old was chosen by manager Jose Mourinho to train with the Red Devils first-team on Friday ahead of their visit to The Hawthorn...
Porto Working On Deal To Sign Oghenekaro Etebo In January?
Published: December 17, 2017
Primeira Liga powerhouse Porto are interested in signing Oghenekaro Etebo, if we are to believe various reports in the Portuguese press.Sports newspaper Ojogo , making reference to RTP, has claimed that the versatile midfielder is heading to Porto in the January transfer window.Etebo is interesting to clubs as he can p...
Chelsea Boss Drops Big Hint Moses Will Not Be Rested Against Bournemouth
Published: December 17, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has dropped a big hint that Victor Moses will not be rested when the Premier League champs tackle Jordon Ibe's Bournemouth in the quarterfinals of the League Cup in three days time.Match hero against Southampton Marcos Alonso received his fifth caution of the season on Saturday while Italy...
Sunderland Boss Hails Nigerian Wonderkids After First Home Win In 2017
Published: December 17, 2017
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman had nothing but praise for Nigerian wonderkids Josh Maja and Joel Asoro after they came off the bench to help the Black Cats secure a 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Maja needed only five minutes to net the winner after his introduction and gave Sunderland their ...
Alex Iwobi Reacts To Arsenal's 1-0 Win Vs Newcastle United
Published: December 17, 2017
Nigeria talent Alex Iwobi was delighted to play a part in Arsenal's hard fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday evening.The Hale End Academy product was one of the most impressive players on the Emirates Stadium turf, and had a chance to double the Gunners advantage in the 66th minute when he wriggled free in...
Ex-Netherlands U18 Captain Segun Owobowale Eager To Represent Nigeria
Published: December 17, 2017
Netherlands youth international Segun Owobowale, 20, has admitted that he would consider playing for the Super Eagles if he is approached by the Nigeria Football Federation.The NEC Nijmegen attacking midfielder was born in Leiden to a Nigerian father and Dutch mom, and has been capped at U15, U16, U17 and U18 level by ...