'He Is My Idol, I Respect Him Very Much' - Ighalo Credits Martins With Convincing Him To Join Shanghai Shenhua
Published: February 15, 2019
Odion Ighalo has admitted that he chose to join Shanghai Shenhua ahead of other Chinese League clubs in the winter transfer market after talks with Obafemi Martins. The 2019 AFCON qualifiers leading scorer was speaking to the media during his unveiling at Kangqiao on Friday. Ighalo has penned a three-year contr...
Victor Obinna Claims Ex-Inter Milan Boss Mourinho Is Not A Defensive Coach
Published: February 15, 2019
Former Nigeria international Victor Obinna has defended his former coach at Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho, saying that the Portuguese gaffer set up his team in an offensive shape contrary to popular belief. The Nerazzurri won the Champions League, Coppa Italia and Serie A title during the 2009-10 season with Mourinho i...
Photo Confirmation: Liverpool Snap Up Young Polish Goalkeeper
Published: February 15, 2019
English Premier League side Liverpool have bolstered their youth team ranks with the signing of Polish goalkeeper Oliver Karolak. Polish journalist Bartek Lodko of mlodziezowyfutbol.pl has informed that goalkeeper Oliver Karolak joined Liverpool after signing a contract. The youngster would be hoping to follow in...
Everton Winger Lookman Discloses The Three Individuals He Seeks Advice From After Matches
Published: February 15, 2019
Everton winger Ademola Lookman has given an insight on his post-match routines and the people he more often turn to for advice and a clear evaluation of his performance after every of his game for the Toffees. Speaking to Liverpool Echo, the 21-year-old revealed that his dad as well as two of his handlers during his...
IK Start Midfielder Aremu Rules Himself Out Of U20 AFCON Third Place Playoff
Published: February 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that IK Start ace Afeez Aremu has ruled himself out of Saturday's 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations third place playoff between Nigeria and South Africa. The central midfielder suffered a training ground injury two days before the Flying Eagles lost on penalties to Mali, and w...
Nigeria U17 Coach Begins Running The Rule Over Barcelona Escola, Go Ahead Eagles Youngsters; Bournemouth GK Missing
Published: February 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba and his lieutenants have started running the rule over at least four youngsters on the books of foreign clubs with a view to including the successful players on his roster for the 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations holding in Tanzania. This website can ...
Iwobi Gets 'Mixed Ratings' In Arsenal's Embarrassing Loss To BATE Borisov In Europa League
Published: February 15, 2019
Alex Iwobi played for 90 minutes as Arsenal slumped to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov in Thursday's Europa League Round of 32 first leg fixture. Unai Emery's men are faced with the task of winning the second leg with more than a goal advantage.These are how some of the media in England rated Iwobi on the n...
Watford Boss Explains Why Isaac Success Will Not Play Against QPR
Published: February 14, 2019
Watford manager Javi Gracia has decided to leave out his top scorer in Cup competitions this season, Isaac Success from the squad that will tackle Queens Park Rangers in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Friday evening. The Nigeria national-teamer did not feature for the Hornets in their last two games in the Premier...
Highly-Rated Leicester City Striker Eppiah Available For Nigeria Selection
Published: February 14, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that highly-rated Leicester City youth-teamer Joseph Eppiah could be open to representing the Nigerian National Teams if approached by the Nigeria Football Federation. The talented striker is spoilt for choice over the senior national team to represent in future as he is eligible to ...
NFF General Secretary Refuses To Be Drawn Into Debate On Whether Salisu Yusuf Is Coach Of Nigeria U23s
Published: February 14, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi has refused to be drawn into a debate on whether Salisu Yusuf is the coach of Nigeria's U23 National Team. It would be recalled that the Yusuf was banned for one-year from all football-related activities by the Nigeria Football Federation following its c...
'They Can Play In CHAN, U23, U20 Teams' - Rohr Planning To Snub NPFL Stars In AFCON Squad
Published: February 14, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has once again reiterated that no Nigeria Professional Football League player can walk into his team ahead of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations except he is exceptional. Rohr in an exclusive interview with Bunmi Blair believes the local-based players should try out the U20 and U23 teams first. ...
Nigerian Prodigy To Train With Man Utd, Man City, West Ham, Brighton, Nottingham Forest
Published: February 14, 2019
Nigeria U17 invitee Lateef Omidiji continues to be linked with a transfer to the Premier League in the near future. The Go Ahead Eagles teen sensation is presently in the country's capital, Abuja training with the national team ahead of their trip to Turkey for an invitation tournament. Football-wonderkids.co...
Manchester United Striker Of Nigerian Descent Called Up To England Youth Team
Published: February 14, 2019
Manchester United striker Shola Shoretire received a call-up to England U15 National Team this month. The Nigeria-eligible youngster was named in the starting line-up as the Young Lions were beaten 3-1 by their Belgian counterparts in an international friendly at at St George’s Park on Wednesday, February 13. S...
Kalmar FF Allow Sick Chidiebere Nwakali To Return To Nigeria
Published: February 14, 2019
Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF have permitted former Flying Eagles star Chidiebere Nwakali to return to his homeland as a result of illness. The new signing was training with his new teammates at their get-together in Belek, Turkey before he suddenly fell ill and has returned to Nigeria to continue his treatmen...
Chelsea-Owned Defender Omeruo Drawing Transfer Interest From German, Spanish Clubs
Published: February 14, 2019
Chelsea-owned defender Kenneth Omeruo is being linked with a permanent departure from the Stamford Bridge outfit in the summer transfer window.  According to The Sun UK, the Nigeria international is attracting interest from unnamed German and Spanish clubs thanks to his brilliant displays for Leganes, whom he joine...