Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Can't Play For England Or Nigeria Until Fifa Decides
Published: May 01, 2017
Chelsea defender Ola Aina will apply to football governing body, Fifa, to switch national teams from England to Nigeria next week. The London native is eligible to represent the Super Eagles if the grandfather rule is invoked, though he has caps for England U16-U20 national teams. “The documentation has been done and...
Free-Scoring Striker Of Nigerian Descent Named In Ireland Squad For Euros
Published: May 01, 2017
Republic of Ireland U17 manager Colin O’Brien has named College Corinthians striker of Nigerian and Irish extraction Adam Idah in his roster for the upcoming UEFA European Under 17 Championship in Croatia.The 16-year-old Idah is regarded as one of the most promising talents in the Republic of Ireland, and was nominat...
Exclusive: John Ogu Wins The Heart Of Rohr, To Train With Super Eagles In Paris
Published: May 01, 2017
Israeli-based John Ogu has been handed an opportunity to make the Super Eagles roster for the African Cup of Nations qualifying match with South Africa.The Hapoel Be'er Sheva star has been called up to attend the training camp in Corsica and Paris, where he will be monitored at close quarters by manager Gernot Rohr.Thi...
NFF Instruct Super Eagles To Arrive In Paris Latest 1200 Hours On May 23rd Or Miss Flight To Corsica
Published: May 01, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation have silently started preparations for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations qualifying match with South Africa in Uyo next month.A minimum of 19 foreign-based professionals are expected to participate in a training camp in Corsica and Paris, France...
Celtic, Club Brugge, FCK Target Odey Off To Abuja Tuesday, Agent Rules Out Move To Russia
Published: May 01, 2017
The bonafide representative of Mountain of Fire sensation Stephen Odey has ruled out a transfer to the Russian Premier League in the summer transfer window. FK Krasnodar have tested the waters regarding the acquisition of the leading scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League, but his advisers would prefer him ...
Nigerian Wonderkid To Cherry-Pick As Everton Join Arsenal, Chelsea In Race For Signature
Published: May 01, 2017
Everton are exploring ways to sign Eupen's Nigerian wonderkid Henry Onyekuru in the summer transfer market, according to reports.The Sun says the Toffees recently traveled to Belgium to close a deal for the striker, and would have to pay a large fee and wages to get Onyekuru as he has no caps for the Super Eagles.The l...
Porto Starlet Awaziem, Watford Loanee Agbo Instructed To Report For International Duty
Published: May 01, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will begin observing Porto central defender Chidozie Awaziem and Watford loanee Uche Agbo at close quarters when the national team begin their get-together in Corsica later this month.Both youngsters have been included in a 19-man list of foreign-based professionals guaranteed to be called u...
Exclusive: Arsenal Striker Chuba Akpom Left Out Of Nigeria Squad For Training Camp
Published: May 01, 2017
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is unlikely to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles when they tackle South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in June, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Akpom's good friend Alex Iwobi has been named in Nigeria's roster for the game in Uyo and even told to report to Corsi...
Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel Off To Qatar For Rehab After Hernia OP, Rules Himself Out Of Action For One Month
Published: May 01, 2017
John Obi Mikel is racing against the clock to be fit for Nigeria's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Uyo on June 10.An experienced European surgeon operated on the versatile midfielder in England this past weekend, and it has been estimated that he'll need at least three weeks to recover and star...
Exclusive: South African-Based Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi To Miss Nigeria Friendly Vs Corsica
Published: April 30, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that South African-based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will miss the Super Eagles friendly against Corsica on May 26 in Ajaccio.The Chippa United netminder has not been included in the list of professionals instructed to report to camp for the fixture.A day after the proposed friendly agains...
Spurs Star Alli Admits He Might Be Criticized For Missing Header Against Arsenal
Published: April 30, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Dele Alli was impressed with the atmosphere at White Hart Lane in his side's 2-0 win over Arsenal, but has admitted that he might come under severe criticism for missing a a gilt-edged chance in the first half.The England rising star missed a sitter in the 22nd minute, heading wid...
Alli Scores, Iwobi Benched As Arsenal Lose Last North London Derby To Spurs At White Hart Lane
Published: April 30, 2017
Arsenal have a lot of work to do to finish in the top four positions in the Premier League after losing 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in their final game at White Hart Lane on Sunday evening.While Spurs number 20 of Nigerian descent Dele Alli was involved for 90 minutes before he subbed out, Super Eagles attacking midfielde...
Victor Moses And Chelsea Heading For The Title After Winning Battle Of The Blues
Published: April 30, 2017
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea took a significant step towards winning the Premier League title following their 3-0 victory over Everton, with two former England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Victor Moses and Ross Barkley on parade at Goodison Park.The first half started in glittering fashion with two moments in ...
Exclusive: Success, Osimhen Handed Another Opportunity To Make Competitive Nigeria Debut
Published: April 30, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that ex-Golden Eaglets sensation Isaac Success and Victor Osimhen have been handed another opportunity to make their competitive international debut for the Super Eagles.Both strikers are among the 19 foreign-based professionals called up to attend a training camp in Corsica, France, st...
Exclusive: NFF Spark Club Vs Country Row As Injured Ikeme, Bazee Called Up For International Duty
Published: April 30, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation are set to spark off another club versus country row, with Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme and Hannover superkid Noah Bazee instructed to report for international duty next month in France.Since both players returned to their respective clubs after the last international br...