Rohr: Obi Mikel Is Nigeria's Luka Modric, No Problem He Plays In China
Published: May 05, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has spoken about the importance of Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel to the national team ahead of the 2018 World Cup.The Chinese Super League may not be one of the most competitive leagues in the world but the German tactician has pointed out that his captain will be match fit headi...
Nigerian Right-Back To Miss Hull City's Final Game Of The Season
Published: May 05, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation target Moses Odubajo is unlikely to feature for Hull City in their final game of the season, manager Nigel Adkins hinted at Friday's press conference ahead of the trip to Brentford.28th May, 2018 will make it two years the former Dream Team VI invitee last played a competitive match for the ...
U17 Euros England 2 Israel 1: Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Debut, Saka Wins Penalty
Published: May 04, 2018
England toppled Israel 2-1 in their opening game of the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship played at the Proact Stadium, Chesterfield on Friday evening, with as many as four Nigerian youngsters starring for the young Three Lions.Manchester City's Nathan Ogbeta who made his debut for the team, Arsenal duo of Xavie...
Man Utd Linked Striker Dubbed The New Zlatan Ibrahimovic Has The World At His Feet
Published: May 04, 2018
It must be brought to reckoning that Norwich City most prized Nigerian asset, Adam Idah has had quite a banner year for the club's U18s which has culminated in many breakthroughs for the youngster.Aged just 17, the talented striker has already courted interest from Manchester United who have likened him to their former...
Fifa Asks Nigeria Fans To Choose 2018 World Cup Team Bus Slogan
Published: May 04, 2018
On Friday afternoon, Fifa asked Super Eagles fans to choose the slogan that will be emblazoned on their bus during the 2018 World Cup.Three slogans were shortlisted for each of the 32 participating nations – all submitted by a FIFA.com reader in the Be There with Hyundai Contest, and a Twitter poll will decide the wi...
Chelsea's Tino Anjorin Handed Iconic No 10 Jersey Previously Worn By Moses At U17 Euros
Published: May 04, 2018
Chelsea wonderkid of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin has been handed the iconic number ten jersey by the England U17s for the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship which began in England on Friday.There is plenty of history behind that shirt number as it is worn by Nigeria international Victor Moses when he won th...
Leicester City Latest Update On Ndidi's Injury Shed No Light On World Cup Hopes
Published: May 04, 2018
Leicester City have provided an update on the fitness of their players before they take to the pitch for Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham United.The Foxes manager Claude Puel was very cautious when he briefed reporters as he did not shed any light on the hamstring injury suffered by Wilfred Ndidi and did...
Good News For Argentina, Bad News For Eagles As Man City Confirm Striker Will Be Fit For World Cup
Published: May 04, 2018
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Sergio Aguero will be in tip-top condition before the start of the 2018 World Cup.The Argentina international, a sure candidate to make his country's World Cup roster, has not played for the Premier League champions since their loss to Liverpool in the Champions Le...
Nigeria's Record Appearance Holder At World Cup Backing Eagles To Beat Argentina
Published: May 04, 2018
Former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo has thrown his weight behind the national team, urging them to take the game as they come and put up a good fight against their Group D opponents.Yobo is the Super Eagles all-time record appearance holder at the World Cup, playing ten matches at the 2002, 2010 and 2014 tourname...
Kano Pillars Super Kid Resumes Training With Flying Eagles After Brondby Trials
Published: May 04, 2018
Kano Pillars super kid Nazifi Yahaya has resumed training with Nigeria's U20 National Team, the Flying Eagles, following his trip to Scandinavia, where he underwent trials with Danish Superliga outfit Brondby.The Dabo Babes Academy product has not yet attained the age of majority, and a top source close to the deal con...
Pinnick Proved Right As Leon Balogun Posts Positive Update On Rib Injury
Published: May 04, 2018
Leon Balogun has posted a positive update on his injury after undergoing individual training at his German club Mainz ahead of their Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, May 5.Earlier this week, Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick revealed that he has received assurances from Super Eagl...
Everton To Pocket N675.8M From Loaning Henry To Anderlecht
Published: May 04, 2018
Everton will pocket 1.55 million euros (approximately N675.8 million) in total if Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru extends his stay at Belgian First Division A outfit Anderlecht next season, as per reports.According to La Capitale, it has come to light that the Toffees loaned out the striker to Anderlecht for two s...
Visa Hitch Stops Nigeria GK Coach From Training Akpeyi In South Africa
Published: May 04, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Alloy Agu is still in Nigeria contrary to reports in the local press that he is already on his way to South Africa, where he will train Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi ahead of the 2018 World Cup.The Super Eagles goalkeeper coach did not travel to South Africa as a resu...
Nigeria International Defender Confirms He Is Returning To Chelsea
Published: May 04, 2018
Championship outfit Hull City have confirmed that Nigeria international left-back Ola Aina will not be signed on a permanent basis in the summer, meaning he has to return to his parent club Chelsea and mull over his options.With Hull City not involved in the playoffs, Aina will wear the Tigers shirt for the last time w...
Wenger Very, Very Sad Arsenal's Europa League Dream Has Died
Published: May 03, 2018
Arsenal were one game away from reaching the Europa League final but crashed out in the semifinal after losing 2-1 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday night.Speaking post-match, departing manager Arsene Wenger was disappointed that the Gunners were unable to reach the final.''...