AFCONQ Vs Libya: Iwobi, Isaac Success, Omeruo Named In Nigeria's 24-Man Squad; Mikel Omitted
Published: October 01, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced a 24-man roster for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in Uyo and Sfax. An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, nine defenders, four midfielders and eight players classed as strikers have been invited for the matches. There...
Chelsea Coach Reveals Why He Handed Debut To Nigerian Defender Jordan Aina Vs Norwich City
Published: October 01, 2018
Chelsea U18s coach, Andy Myers has explained why he handed a debut to young Nigerian defender Jordan Aina in his side's 5-1 rout of Norwich City in the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday. Aina was an unused substitute for U18 Premier League games against Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and AstonVilla before making hi...
Nigerian TOTW: Iwobi Beats Ola Aina To Player Of The Week; Victor Moses Returns; Eduok & Ilori Impress
Published: October 01, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com reveals the most outstanding Nigerian players in each position in the last one week and the Player of the Week award goes to Arsenal's Alex Iwobi. Goalkeeper Robin Udegbe (RW Oberhausen) : In a week that saw Nigeria goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa inactive for ...
Ex-Tottenham Starlet Oduwa Ready To Fight For First Team Spot At Vejle
Published: October 01, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur product Nathan Oduwa is determined to fight for a starting spot after completing a move to Danish Superliga side Vejle Boldklub. Although the former Nigeria U23 international has not played in a competitive match since May 2018, he is not lacking in fitness as he had been training with Championship...
Ex-Flying Eagles Stars Bentley, Fatai & Umar On Target; Ebiye Puts Himself In Shop Window
Published: September 30, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their European clubs on Sunday, September 30. Former Flying Eagles striker Aminu Umar has taken eight games across all competitions to open his account for Rizespor after finding the net as they beat Fenerbahçe 3-0 at the çaykur Didi Stadyumu (Rize). Umar...
Kanu Cup: Kanu, Saha, Pirès, Essien, Yakubu Among The Scorers In 13-Goal Thriller With Wenger Watching
Published: September 30, 2018
Premier League Masters thrashed African Masters 9-4 in the Petrolex Kanu Cup 2018 game staged at the Hive Stadium on Sunday, September 30, with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger among the spectators. Former Nigeria internationals Nwankwo Kanu, Christoper Kanu, Danny Shittu, Peter Odemwingie, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and...
Doubts Over Joel Obi's Fitness Pre-Libya As Super Eagles Midfielder Misses Second Straight Game
Published: September 30, 2018
There are doubts over the fitness of Joel Obi ahead of Nigeria's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya next month after he was left out of the Chievo Verona squad against Torino on Sunday. Chievo Verona coach, Lorenzo D'Anna had named 24 players on the provisional roster prior to today's home game at S...
Leganes Have A Pleasant Surprise For Super Eagles, Chelsea Fans After Revealing Team News Pre-Betis
Published: September 30, 2018
Super Eagles and Chelsea fans will be delighted with the latest team news from Leganes ahead of their La Liga match against Real Betis at Estadio Benito Villamarín (Sevilla) on Sunday evening. The surprise inclusion in the Leganes 19-man squad is Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo who is in line for a competitive...
Arsenal Continue To Sing The Praises Of Iwobi: His Introduction Ignited Attack
Published: September 30, 2018
Arsenal have continued to sign the praises of their number 17, Alex Iwobi following his imperious display on match day seven against Watford in the Premier League on Saturday after coming off the bench. The Hale End Academy product was at the heart of both goals scored by The Gunners, first forcing Craig Cathcart to...
Three Stats That Prove Huddersfield No-Nonsense Nigerian Midfielder Outshone Tottenham's World Cup Stars
Published: September 30, 2018
Statistics provided by Whoscored have highlighted the fact that Huddersfield Town's Nigerian midfielder Philip Billing was one of the most influential players on the pitch despite his team losing 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. With the visitors lining up in a 3-4-3 formation, t...
Liverpool's Adekanye Showing A Lot Of Promise, Starts Against Chelsea After Injury Scare
Published: September 30, 2018
Bobby Adekanye started for Liverpool in their 3-1 win at Chelsea in the Premier League 2 on Saturday afternoon after suffering a knee injury from a heavy fall in the penultimate round of matches against Arsenal. Having resumed full training few days before the trip to Aldershot, the Ibadan-born winger started and pl...
Parent Club Rule: Chelsea Set To Block Nigerian Defender From Playing For Derby County
Published: September 30, 2018
Championship outfit Derby County have been drawn away to Premier League side Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Nigerian defender Fikayo Tomori helped the Rams reach this stage of the competition, going the distance against Oldham Athletic, Hull City and Manchester United but is unlikely to feature agains...
Crotone Sensation Benali Headlines Libya's 22-Man Roster To Face Nigeria (Full List)
Published: September 29, 2018
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) on Saturday announced a 22-man roster for their upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles. The squad list is headlined by Crotone sensation and former England U17 star, Ahmad Benali. Manager Adel Amrouche included Ali Al Musrati (Vitoria Guimarãe...
Top Marks: Nigeria's Arsenal, Leicester City, Chelsea Stars Rated In Big Premier League Battles
Published: September 29, 2018
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi (Arsenal), Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City), Victor Moses (Chelsea) all played huge roles in their teams' impressive games on Saturday in the English Premier League.Alex Iwobi's team, Arsenal defeated Watford 2-0 at the Emirates, the duo of Kelechi Iheanacho played thei...
Akinfenwa, Eduok, Bankole, Igboun, Onuachu, Ogbu & Aiyegun Score For Euro Clubs
Published: September 29, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective European club on Saturday, September 29. Adebayo Akinfenwa's late goal was not enough as Wycombe Wanderers were beaten 3-2 at home by Southend United in a League One clash at Adams Park. The physical and experienced striker netted four minu...