Nigerian Pair Ruled Out Of Liverpool's Reunion With Rafa Benitez
Published: September 30, 2017
Nigerian pair Bobby Adekanye and Ovie Ejaria might not be in contention to travel with the Liverpool squad for their Premier League encounter against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon.The talented teenagers started for the Reds in their opening game of the Premier League Cup against Charlton Athlet...
Five Facts About Nigerian Striker Who May Debut Against Manchester United
Published: September 30, 2017
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson labelled Freddie Ladapo an unknown quantity during his press conference ahead of Saturday afternoon's Premier League tie at Old Trafford.Ladapo has his biggest opportunity to date to make his debut for Crystal Palace, with a number of their first-teamers ruled out of the trip to M16 0...
Premier League Champions Chelsea Proud of Twenty-Year Links With Nigeria
Published: September 30, 2017
Chelsea have announced Star Beer as their official Nigerian beer partner, and the agreement will see Star sell Chelsea-branded bottles throughout Nigeria.The Premier League champions agreed to do business with Nigeria’s leading beer brand as the alliance will further help them grow their fanbase throughout Nigeria.In...
Arsene Wenger Provides Update On Fitness Of Alex Iwobi
Published: September 29, 2017
Arsene Wenger had provided a positive update on the fitness of Alex Iwobi ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove at the Emirates on Sunday, October 1.The Super Eagles star has been omitted from Arsenal's last two match day squads, against West Brom and BATE Borisov, due to injury, but the Frenchm...
Istanbul Basaksehir Loanee Musa Mohammed Misses Man Utd, Arsenal, West Ham Scouts
Published: September 29, 2017
Manchester United sent scouts to monitor Sporting Braga and İstanbul Başakşehir FK stars when both teams faced off in the Europa League on Thursday.As first reported by Primeira LigaFR, the Red Devils were among several Premier League clubs that sent their representatives to the Estádio Municipal de Braga (Braga).A...
Ex-Nigeria U20 Invitee May Debut For Eagles Against Manchester United
Published: September 29, 2017
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has hinted that former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo may make his first-team debut when they face Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday.Ahead of the trip to Old Trafford, injuries have hit the Eagles squad, with former Liverpool man Christian Benteke,  Wilfried Z...
Official: Okocha Voted Best Bolton Wanderers Player Of Last 20 Years
Published: September 29, 2017
Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha has been voted the best Bolton Wanderers player from the past twenty years in a poll conducted by the official website of the Trotters.Bolton Wanderers pulled off a transfer coup when the attacking midfielder joined the club on a free transfer after the 2002 Fifa World Cup, and he capt...
Nigeria Target Solomon-Otabor Happy With His Progress At Blackpool
Published: September 29, 2017
Birmingham City loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor is delighted with the progress he has made since joining newly promoted EFL League One club Blackpool in the summer transfer window.The Nigeria Football Federation target, who trained with the Dream Team VI prior to the 2016 Olympic Games, has started eight out of a possible te...
CSKA Striker Expecting Phone Call From Rohr, Uncertainty Over Iwobi's Availability
Published: September 29, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has not been contacted by either the Nigeria Football Federation or Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr over a late call-up to the national team for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday.Speculation is rife that Alex Iwobi may withdraw f...
Southampton Strikers Obafemi & Afolabi Named In Ireland U19 Squad
Published: September 29, 2017
Republic of Ireland U19 Head Coach Tom Mohan has named two players of Nigerian descent in the roster for the forthcoming UEFA U19 Championships Qualifying Round mini-tournament.Southampton strikers Michael Obafemi and Jonathan Afolabi have been called up for international duty ahead of games against Azerbaijan, Greece ...
Spartak, Arsenal Tula, Red Bull Stars Named To Zambia 23-Man Roster Vs Nigeria
Published: September 29, 2017
Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has called up 23 players for a critical World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next Saturday, October 7 in Uyo, with eleven foreign-based professionals making the cut.The in-form Spartak Moscow striker Fashion Sakala has been recalled to the Copper Bullets after serving a one-game suspension o...
Victor Moses Eager To Face Manchester City But Conte Will Decide
Published: September 29, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says all the players in the first team are eager to start in Saturday's huge clash against Manchester City in the Premier League.Victor Moses could make the starting line-up against the Citizens, but the decision lies with the Italian gaf...
Gero Insists Penalty Call Was Correct, Rates Jordan Torunarigha Highly
Published: September 29, 2017
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero has supported Italian referee Luca Banti, saying he was correct to award a controversial penalty to östersunds FK in their 1-0 victory over Hertha BSC in the Europa League on Thursday night.Nigerian defender Jordan Torunarigha was competing for the ball with Gero when it came f...
Etebo Reports For International Duty On Sunday, GK Akpeyi Monday
Published: September 29, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo will report for international duty on Sunday, October 1, a day before the Super Eagles are expected to begin preparations for their penultimate World Cup qualifier against Zambia.He will feature for CD Feirense in their Primeira Lig...
UEL Wrap: Nwakaeme Strikes, Eze Assists, Gero Earns Penalty, Alhassan Debuts
Published: September 28, 2017
How players of Nigerian descent fared on game week two in the Europa League on Thursday night.As previously reported, Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom was a non-playing substitute as Arsenal recorded a 4-2 win at BATE. Alex Iwobi, Aaron Eyoma and Tolaji Bola were not in the Gunners traveling party to Belarus.At the Doo...