The WORST News Possible For Rohr, Super Eagles Fans As Elche Provide Update On Uzoho
Published: November 05, 2018
Elche goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will not be permitted to link up with the Nigeria National Team players at their get-together in Asaba next week after suffering a serious injury in the second half of his side's 5-1 loss to Cadiz on Sunday. It would be recalled that Uzoho was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher a...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Praises PSG Boss For Dealing With 'Latecomer' Mbappe
Published: November 05, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has praised Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel for the way he handled World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe. It would be recalled that the most exciting teenager in the world was dropped from PSG's starting lineup against Marseille on October 28 simply because he turned up 25 minutes late fo...
Brighton Loanee Feared By Rohr Headlines South Africa Squad Vs Nigeria; 19-Goal Striker Called Up Too
Published: November 05, 2018
South Africa on Monday morning announced their roster for the crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria in Johannesburg on Saturday, November 17. Stuart Baxter's squad is dominated by home-based players as you would expect, with  Mamelodi Sundowns contributing five players and Bidvest Wits having...
'He's Got Unbelievable Pace'- Southampton Boss Hails First Nigerian Born This Century To Play In EPL
Published: November 05, 2018
Nigerian striker Michael Obafemi was showered with praise by Southampton boss Mark Hughes despite the Saints 6-1 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday evening at the Etihad Stadium. Having starred for the Saints U23 side for whom he has scored 4 goals in 8 games this term, Obafemi was included in t...
Chelsea Loanee Aina Remains Hot In Italy After First-Ever Assist In Europe's Top Five Leagues
Published: November 05, 2018
Ola Aina was credited with an assist in Torino's impressive 4-1 road win against Sampdoria at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris (Genova) on Sunday. With Torino leading 2-0 thanks to a brace from Andrea Belotti, Iago Falque joined in on the act ten minutes into the second half with a left-footed strike from inside the a...
Yakubu Tells Gor Mahia Stars To Market Themselves, Liverpool Scout To Watch Kenyans Take On Everton
Published: November 05, 2018
Retired Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegebeni has urged the Gor Mahia players to market themselves when they take on his former club Everton in a high profile friendly match at Goodison Park on Tuesday. According to Standard Media, Liverpool Chief scout Barry Hunter has confirmed that he will witness tomorrow's ga...
Former Nigeria Striker Ameobi Hails Lacazette For Arsenal Goals, Praises Iwobi For Assist Vs Liverpool
Published: November 05, 2018
Former Nigeria striker Shola Ameobi has offered explanation on why Arsenal striker Alexander Lacazette has been in a huge goal scoring form for the North London side.Lacazette grabbed a vital equaliser for Arsenal in their 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Saturday evening at the Emirates Stadium which was his fifth Premie...
Solanke & Ughelumba On Target, Adekanye Provides Two Assists As Liverpool Beat Leicester U23
Published: November 04, 2018
England 21 star Dominic Solanke impressed while playing for Liverpool's U23 squad on Saturday and has been praised by manager Critchley after finding the back of the net in their 3-1 win over Leicester City. Three players of Nigerian descent contributed to all the four goals scored at Liverpool’s Academy Ground, w...
Uzoho Goes From Hero To Zero, Doubtful For AFCONQ Vs RSA After Suffering Rib Injury
Published: November 04, 2018
Francis Uzoho had been in form before Elche took on Cadiz in a Segunda División clash at Estadio Ramón de Carranza on Sunday afternoon. The home team humiliated Elche 5-1 with the Super Eagles goalkeeper conceding five goals in a single game for the first time in his career and this also includes the national team...
Club Brugge Deny Interest In Tijani, Why Eaglets Captain Risks Being Dropped For U17 AFCON
Published: November 04, 2018
Belgian First Division A team Club Brugge have distanced themselves from reports linking them with a move for Nigeria U17 international Samson Tijani, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The midfielder put himself in the shop window after winning the Golden Ball award as the Most Valuable Player of the WAFU-UFOA Zone...
Villarreal's Chukwueze Overtakes Ex-Barca Star Okunowo As 5th Youngest Nigerian To Debut In La Liga
Published: November 04, 2018
Super Eagles invitee Samuel Chukwueze became the fifth youngest Nigerian to debut in La Liga when he was named in the starting line-up as Villarreal were held to a 1-1 draw by Levante on match day 11. The winger's unexpected full debut on Sunday evening saw him overtake former Barcelona defender Gbenga Okunowo as th...
'Moses Is More Suitable For Playing Wing-back' - Chelsea Boss Indicates Nigerian Star Is Surplus To Requirements
Published: November 04, 2018
Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri has indicated that Victor Moses is surplus to requirements ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Sunday evening. Antonio Conte used to set up his team in a 3-4-3 formation and Moses flourished after he was converted to a wing-back but has not shown enough ver...
Nigerian Striker Fires Hat-trick For Manchester United Youth Team
Published: November 04, 2018
Manchester United U16 team thrashed Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 in their latest match and the star of the show was  Nigerian striker Mipo Odubeko. Odubeko scored all the three goals in the Red Devils demolition of Wolverhampton Wanderers. He has scored a lot of goals for United's youth teams no matter the le...
Seven Is The Number! English Press Rate Iwobi As Arsenal Snatch Draw Against Liverpool
Published: November 04, 2018
Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi came off the bench Saturday evening at the Emirates Stadium to produce an inspired performance as Arsenal came from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the top drawer Premier League match of the weekend and maintain their unbeaten run after thirteen games in all competi...
Arsenal Products Aneke, Fela Strike; Charlton's Aribo, Lincoln City's Akinde, Mladost Lucani's Odita Also On Target
Published: November 03, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Saturday, November 3. In the EFL League One, central midfielder Joe Aribo netted for Charlton Athletic as they claimed a 2-0 win against Doncaster Rovers at The Valley. On 18 minutes, he fired home the rebo...