Aina Shines, Sees Yellow As Torino Shock Inter Milan
Published: January 27, 2019
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was in brilliant form Sunday evening for his Italian Serie A side Torino who defeated ten man Inter Milan 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.Torino's goal was scored by Armando Izzo in the 35th minute albeit the home side created far more goal scoring chances.The on loan Chelsea def...
'Even If Ronaldo Is In Super Eagles, We Have To Play As A Team' - Etebo On AFCON Chances
Published: January 27, 2019
Stoke City midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has emphasized that the Super Eagles must play as a team if they are to succeed at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Egypt this summer. The likes of Samuel Kalu, Samuel Chukwueze, Kenneth Omeruo and Ola Aina are making waves for their respective European clubs but the ...
Ex-Arsenal Striker Akpom, FC Zürich's Odey On Target As Clubs Record Big Wins
Published: January 27, 2019
Two Nigerian strikers Chuba Akpom and Stephen Odey were on target for their European clubs on Sunday, January 27. In the Greek Super League, Arsenal product Akpom put in his best display since his summer move to PAOK from the Gunners after notching a brace and providing an assist in his side's 4-0 rout of OFI. Th...
'Newcastle United Players Know I'm Physically Strong' - Watford's Success Reacts To FA Cup Goal
Published: January 27, 2019
Nigeria international Isaac Success came out on top in his physical battle with three Newcastle United central defenders as Watford progressed to the next round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening. The Hornets number ten capped off a fine individual display when he bundled home from close range to make it 2-0 right a...
Awaziem Lands Firmly On His Feet As Rizespor Climb Out Of Relegation Zone On Debut
Published: January 27, 2019
Rizespor have climbed out of the relegation zone following their 3-1 win against Akhisarspor on match day nineteen in the Turkish Super Lig. The game at the çaykur Didi Stadyumu (Rize) did see Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem make his competitive debut for Rizespor, five days after completing a loan move to t...
'One Of The Standout Moments Of My Career' - Brighton Striker Delighted To Score First Goal For Nigeria
Published: January 27, 2019
Brighton & Hove striker Ini Umotong has described her maiden international goal as one of the standout moments of her career. The Super Falcons finished third in the maiden Wuhua Four-Nation Tournament in China thanks to their 4-1 win over Romania and Umotong completed the scoring in the 83rd minute after coming of...
Bordeaux New Boy Sends Message To Sunderland Fans After Acrimonious Departure From Stadium Of Light
Published: January 27, 2019
Former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja has taken to social media to send a message to everyone connected with Sunderland after sealing a transfer to Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux on Saturday, January 26. Maja departed the Stadium of Light in acrimonious circumstances after he refused to sign a new deal on the advice of his...
Manchester United Hero Labels Ehizibue 'Brave' For Snubbing Genoa After Passing Medical
Published: January 27, 2019
Manchester United hero Jaap Stam has hailed Nigerian defender Kingsley Ehizibue after he snubbed a move to Italian club Genoa despite passing a medical. Both Genoa and PEC Zwolle had reached an agreement for the transfer of the right back with a transfer fee of between 2-3 million euros being mooted, only for the 2...
'He Is A Quality Player' - Middlesbrough Boss' Thoughts On Mikel After Debut
Published: January 27, 2019
One of the positives taken from Middlesbrough's disappointing 1-1 draw with Newport County in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday was the impressive display of John Obi Mikel. Boro manager Tony Pulis has said that Mikel's 62 minute cameo was an indication of his quality despite his inactivity for clu...
Chelsea & Liverpool Loanees, Rotherham's Ajayi, Bradford City's Akpan, Osimhen Score For Euro Clubs
Published: January 27, 2019
Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target for their respective European clubs in league matches on Saturday, January 26. In the EFL Championship, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has now tallied 19 goals in the league alone after netting a brace as Aston Villa defeated Ipswich Town 2-1. The England...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Drops Big Hint He May Make Fenerbahce Debut On Monday
Published: January 27, 2019
Victor Moses has indicated that he is in line to make his debut for Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce when they take on Yeni Malatyaspor at the Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sükru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on Monday evening. It has been more than three months since the former Nigeria international last featured in a com...
Isaac Success Becomes First Watford Player To Score In Three Different Competitions This Season
Published: January 26, 2019
Watford have progressed to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup after beating Newcastle United 2-0 at St James' Park on Saturday evening. The fans had to wait until the 62nd minute before the deadlock was broken, and it came from the visitors as Andre Gray lashed inside the near post after a fine assist from Will ...
Nigeria Captain Obi Mikel Reacts After Starring On Middlesbrough Debut
Published: January 26, 2019
John Obi Mikel was delighted to make his competitive debut for Middlesbrough as they were held to a 1-1 draw by EFL League Two club Newport County in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. The Chelsea hero last featured in a competitive match on October 28, 2018 before stepping out onto the Riverside S...
Watford Whizkid Adebiyi Commits International Future To Nigeria Over England
Published: January 26, 2019
A potential tug-of-war between the Nigeria Football Federation and English Football Association has been avoided after versatile midfielder Emmanuel Adebiyi pledged his international future to Nigeria over the Young Lions, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. Adebiyi has earned rave reviews from the Watford youth team...
West Ham Exploring Possibility Of Signing Nigerian-Born Striker
Published: January 26, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that English Premier League club West Ham are mulling over a move for talented Nigerian striker Ayomide Faniyan. The 2000 born player has been training with The Hammers for more than eight weeks with a view to a transfer in the coming weeks. Despite the transfer window closing fo...