Two Nigerian Whizz-Kids Help Man Utd Come Back From Two Goals Down Against Arsenal
Published: May 09, 2017
Manchester United fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Arsenal in a Premier League 2 encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.Two players of Nigerian descent Tosin Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde featured for the Red Devils and both the midfielder and right fullback played key roles in the draw earned...
Nigeria International Striker Nominated For Goal Of The Tournament At World Cup
Published: May 09, 2017
Abu Azeez's strike against Mexico has been nominated for the Goal of the Tournament at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.The Nigerian striker is in the running for the accolade along with goals from Paolo Palmacci, Daniel Cedeno, Bruno Xavier, Peyman Hosseini, Gabriele Gori, Dejan Stankovic, Bruno Novo, Rodrigo, Takasuke...
NFF Explain Why Wolves GK Ikeme Was Wiped Off The List Of Invitees To Training Camp
Published: May 09, 2017
As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, Wolverhampton Wanderers glovesman Carl Ikeme had been included on the list of players called up to the Super Eagles training camp.But when the list was made public on Monday, Ikeme's name was missing because he did not give assurances that he'll be in tiptop condition bef...
Moses Comes Close To Scoring Twice As Chelsea Thrash Middlesbrough
Published: May 09, 2017
Chelsea are a win away from being crowned champions of the English Premier League for the fifth time after thrashing Middlesbrough 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.Victor Moses worked an industrious 90 minutes in the win by the Blues, which puts them seven points ahead of nearest challengers for the title Tottenh...
Chelsea's Nigeria Talent To Wear Iconic Number 10 Jersey For England At World Cup
Published: May 08, 2017
England U20 head coach Paul Simpson has announced a 21-man roster for the upcoming Fifa U20 World Cup, with six players of Nigerian descent making the squad list.Chelsea duo Fikayo Tomori and Dominic Solanke, Liverpool midfielder Sheyi Ojo, Tottenham Hotspur starlet Joshua Onomah and Everton rising star Ademola Lookman...
NFF Invite Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City Starlets, Mikel To France Training Camp
Published: May 08, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have summoned 25 players, including four stars plying their trade in the Nigeria Professional League, to a training camp that will hold in France from May 23-31.As previously revealed by allnigeriasoccer.com, the invited NPFL players include Mountain of Fire duo Stephen Odey and Sikiru O...
Chelsea's Nigerian Wonderkid Enters Bristol City History Books, Wins Three Awards
Published: May 08, 2017
English-born Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham scooped three awards at Bristol City's End of Season awards on Sunday, May 7.The England U21 international enjoyed a fine season at the Robins and picked up theĀ  Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Top Goalscorer awards.In doing so, Abraham became the first play...
Arsenal, Chelsea, Club Brugge Transfer Target Onyekuru Tallies 20th Goal Of The Season
Published: May 07, 2017
Highly-coveted Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru scored what turned out to be a consolation goal in Eupen's 2-1 loss to Racing Genk in the Belgian First Division A playoffs on Sunday.Onyekuru punished some slack defending from the home team to fire past goalkeeper Matthew Ryan after 76 minutes.The 19-year-old's second ha...
Relieved Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Reacts After Netting First Goal In European Top Flight
Published: May 07, 2017
Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi gave glory to the Almighty God after netting an 89th winner as NEC Nijmegen beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1 in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday afternoon.The Nigeria U23 international has been firing on all cylinders in the reserve league with five goals from six games, but has struggled to replicate t...
Nosa Igiebor, Bright Edomwonyi On Song In Rizespor's 6-0 Win
Published: May 07, 2017
Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor opened his account for Rizespor in their 6-0 rout of Bursaspor on game week 30 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday afternoon.On his tenth league appearance for Rizespor, the attacking midfielder closed the scoring with a powerful header from outside the six-yard box in the 90th minute....
Zamalek Star Yusuf : Nobody Has Contacted Me About Super Eagles Call-Up
Published: May 07, 2017
Rumours that Zamalek star Maroof Yusuf has been called up to the Super Eagles squad for their friendly against Corsica on May 26 are wide of the mark.The 24-year-old has stated that he has not yet been contacted by manager Gernot Rohr or his lieutenants over an invitation to the national team, but he's willing to repre...
Iwobi Benched As Arsenal End Manchester United 25-Game Unbeaten Run
Published: May 07, 2017
Manchester United lost a league game for the first time in six and a half months when Arsenal beat Jose Mourinho's team 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.Because of some excellent goalkeeping, especially from David de Gea, the first half ended goalless, but Arsenal looked the better team and looked the most likely ...
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Heritage Stars As England Thrash Ukraine In U17 Euro
Published: May 07, 2017
England are on the verge of qualifying for the knock out rounds of the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship after thrashing Ukraine 4-0 at Stadion sv. Josipa Radnika, Zagreb on Sunday afternoon.Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian descent Timothy Eyoma made the Young Lions starting eleven and assisted goalkeeper ...
Nigerian Wonderkid Will Not Make Manchester United Debut Against Arsenal
Published: May 07, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has announced his starting line-up for the Premier League clash between his team and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The big news for expectant Nigerian fans is that Matthew Olosunde will not debut for the Red Devils, having failed to make their 18-man squad.T...
Exclusive: Full List Of Foreign-Based Professionals NFF Called Up For International Duty
Published: May 07, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation have officially informed nineteen foreign-based professionals to travel to Paris ahead of the Super Eagles international friendly against Corsica.Though the Federation is still deliberating on a few additions to the 19-man roster, many of ...