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 ...
Borussia Dortmund Urged To Sign Man City's Iheanacho : He Is A Complete Striker
Published: May 07, 2017
German Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund have been urged to sign Kelechi Iheanacho regardless of whether Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang departs the club.As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, Iheanacho could be used as part of the deal that could see the Gabon star move to Manchester City in the summer. "Reg...
Leicester City New Star Ndidi Sets His Target For Remainder Of The Season
Published: May 07, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi is hoping Leicester City finish in the top half of the Premier League when the season ends in the next two weeks.The Nigeria international registered his name on the scoresheet as the defending champions thrashed Watford 3-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, and that win guaranteed their Premier Leag...
Arsenal Starlet Alex Iwobi Pleads : I Want To Play Against Man Utd
Published: May 07, 2017
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he is unhappy over his lack of first team opportunities at Arsenal, and hopes to get some game time against Manchester United on Sunday.With the summer transfer window set to open for business in the coming weeks, the Nigeria international has ruled out a move away from the Emirates, saying...
Raheem Lawal Unsure Of Osmanlispor Future, Midfielder Weighing Up Offers
Published: May 07, 2017
Nigeria international Raheem Lawal may depart Osmanlispor when the summer transfer market opens for business, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.The central midfielder's loan deal with Kayserispor will end in the next one month and there is speculation on his next move.It is understood that Lawal has several offers on th...
Toronto FC Prodigy Akinola Notches Assist As USA Qualify For World Cup
Published: May 07, 2017
One of the top performers at the ongoing 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, Ayo Akinola, dazzled as United States qualified for the Fifa U17 World Cup courtesy of their 6-2 rout of Cuba in the classification stage.Prior to the contest at Estadio Maracaná de Panamá; Panamá City, the Toronto FC starlet tallied in games ...
Prolific Nigerian Striker Nominated For Chelsea Goal Of The Month Award For April
Published: May 06, 2017
One of the goals scored by Ike Ugbo is in the running to be named Chelsea's Goal of the Month for April 2017.The five-goal shortlist include strikes from the Chelsea youth-teamer, Marcos Alonso, Nemanja Matic, Diego Costa and Pedro. Ugbo scored a stunning overhead kick in the final second leg of the FA Youth Cup agains...
Osayi-Samuel Named EFL Young Player Of The Month, Reveals He Was Scouted By Man Utd
Published: May 06, 2017
Okija-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel has been named the EFL Young Player of the Month for March after helping Blackpool secure a spot in the League Two playoffs.During the period under review, Osayi-Samuel made four appearances for the Seasiders in the division, scoring three goals and providing two assists.The 19-yea...
Raheem Lawal Having His Most Productive Season In Turkey, Bags First Career Brace
Published: May 06, 2017
Raheem Lawal is having his most productive season in the Turkish top-flight, with the central midfielder bagging a brace in Kayserispor's 3-2 road win over Trabzonspor.In scoring two goals, the Nigeria international will finish the season with at least four goals to his name, his best tally in the Super Lig since he ar...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Scores; Iheanacho, Ibe Subbed In; Solid Shift For Anichebe; Success Benched; Lookman On The Bench
Published: May 06, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, May 6.We start off at the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City took on Crystal Palace. The Citizens strolled to a 5-0 win, with Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho coming off the bench in the 84th minute. Former E...
Nigerian Whizkid, Dubbed The New Dani Alves, Named In Man Utd Squad To Face Arsenal
Published: May 06, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Matthew Olosunde is in line to make his professional debut for Manchester United when they square off against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, May 7.Manager Jose Mourinho has included the defender in a 22-man squad for the visit to the Emirates Stadium in London.The Portuguese tactician is ex...
Nigerian Wonderkid Comes Off Bench To Score Crucial Goal For Manchester City
Published: May 06, 2017
Tom Dele-Bashiru was among the scorers in Manchester City's 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Trailing by a goal, manager Lee Carsley introduced the attacking midfielder in the 79th minute and the change ultimately paid dividends, with the Nigerian leveling the tie six minute...
Ex-Arsenal Winger Scores Brilliant Solo Goal After Running From Inside His Own Half
Published: May 06, 2017
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Nathan Tella scored one of the best goals of his career but turned from hero to villain as Southampton lost 4-2 to Manchester City in Premier League 2 on Friday.The exciting winger opened the scoring at the Academy Stadium when he ran from inside his own half, skipping past some City defende...