Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper Named In Team Of The Week In The Netherlands
Published: April 18, 2017
Abdul Ajagun has been named in the Eredivisie Team of the Week for his performance against Ryan Sanusi's Sparta Rotterdam this past weekend.The ex-Flying Eagles captain put in an impressive display and scored two goals for Roda JC in their 3-1 win over the opponents. Foxsports awarded Ajagun thirteen points and a spot ...
NFF Pay Tribute To Super Eagles Defender Adefemi On Sixth Anniversary Of His Death
Published: April 18, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have paid tribute to former Nigeria international Adefemi Olubayo on the sixth anniversary of his death.The versatile defender tragically lost his life on April 18, 2011 in a car crash in Kavala, Greece as he was traveling to Nigeria to arrange his wedding to Folashade Adeshina.''Today w...
Ex-Chelsea Striker Of Nigerian Descent Threatened With Deportation From Indonesia
Published: April 18, 2017
Ex-Chelsea striker of Nigerian descent Carlton Cole has been threatened with deportation from Indonesia for violating immigration rules.Cole and Michael Essien featured in Persib's goalless draw with Arema on the opening day of the season without a valid work permit in the country. Persib have argued that they didn't h...
Ex-Leicester Coach Ranieri Rejected Approach From Nigeria's WCQ Opponents
Published: April 18, 2017
Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he turned down the chance to manage the Algerian national team before the FAF appointed Spanish tactician Lucas Alcaraz.Ranieri thinks he was recommended to the Algerian Federation by two of his former pupils Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani.''It's true that Algeria appr...
Leicester City's Ndidi To Miss Champions League Semifinal If.....
Published: April 18, 2017
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi is doubtful to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal, second leg on Tuesday night, according to the official website of UEFA.The central midfielder will need to undergo a late fitness test before stepping out onto the King Power Stadium turf.With defenders Robert ...
Ex-Real Madrid Youth-Teamer Osede Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Nigeria Legend Okocha
Published: April 18, 2017
Former Real Madrid youth-teamer Derik Osede is in contention for Bolton Wanderers Player of the Year for the 2016-2017 season.The official website has asked fans to choose the most impressive player of the season, with the central defender, Birmingham City loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor, Newcastle United's Sammy Ameobi and ...
Chelsea, Arsenal Loanees Tomori, Akpom Promoted To The Premier League
Published: April 18, 2017
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori and Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom could be playing in the English Premier League next season if Brighton & Hove Albion retain their services. Only yesterday, The Seagulls sealed promotion to the Premier League from the Championship for the first time in their history following their 2-1 win...
Moses Ogbu Scores, Picks Up Assists In IK Sirius Road Win
Published: April 18, 2017
Moses Ogbu opened his account for the season in IK Sirius's 2-0 road win over Norrkoping in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Monday at Ostgotaporten in front of 7,083 spectators. On 70 minutes, Ogbu slipped through the defense to break the deadlock after meeting a teammate's cross from the left side of the box.In the fifth m...
Iwobi Benched As Arsenal Main Men Deliver In Win Against Middlesbrough
Published: April 17, 2017
Arsenal are back in the hunt for fourth spot following their 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Monday night.Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is still finding game time hard to come by, but the Hale End Academy product was an unused substitute tonight unlike last week's clash versus Crys...
Fulham's Aluko Has Contributed To 20 Goals This Season After Scoring Against Aston Villa
Published: April 17, 2017
Fulham strengthened their playoff chances after beating Aston Villa 3-1 at Craven Cottage on game week 43.Nigeria national-teamer Sone Aluko helped Fulham to secure their third win on the bounce after netting his eighth goal in the second-tier on 56 minutes. A cross found the winger and his volley hit Aston Villa goalk...
Chelsea Loanee Abraham Finishes Off 31-Pass Move To Score For Bristol City
Published: April 17, 2017
Bristol City were denied a win after a goal from Sam Gallagher in the 71st minute handed Blackburn Rovers a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park on Monday afternoon.England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham had given the visitors the lead in the 14th minute, latching on to a pass before flicking the ball beyond the...
Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester Nigerian Stars To Rest For Two Days Before Joining Nigeria Training Camp
Published: April 17, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles will begin their training camp in France on Tuesday, May 23rd ahead of June\'s African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. The group of players that will be called up to the get-together in Corsica will form the core of the group that will tackle Bafana ...
Manchester United Nigerian Defender Adds Goals To His Game, Scores Messi-Like Goal
Published: April 17, 2017
American-born Nigerian starlet Matthew Olosunde has added goals to his game after emerging Manchester United U19s top scorer at the most prestigious youth tournament in the United States, the Dallas Cup.Tommy Martin's side faced off against Chivas, Coritiba and Real Salt Lake in the competition, with Olosunde accountin...
Ireland Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For Manchester United Winger Deji Sotona
Published: April 17, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation are lagging behind their Republic of Ireland counterparts in the race for the services of Manchester United wonderkid Ayodeji Sotona.The Football Association of Ireland have identified the talented winger as a future star and moved fast to cap him for their youth teams though he is eligi...
Hoffenheim Refuse To Deny Interest In Africa's Most Promising Talent Iheanacho
Published: April 17, 2017
Hoffenheim have refused to deny or confirm reports they are interested in signing Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho.The Taye Academy product could quit Manchester City in the summer, with the village team facing competition from Bayer Leverkusen for his signature. Hoffeinheim's media manager Christian Frommert wa...