Joel Obi Making Torino's Matchday Squad Vs Spal Will Delight Rohr & Super Eagles Fans
Published: May 12, 2018
Joel Obi is in contention to wear the Torino jersey again after more than three weeks on the sidelines as he has been named in their provisional squad for tomorrow's Serie A clash against Spal at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Coach Walter Mazzarri has selected 23 players for the game which begins at 1500 hours an...
Guinea Bissau 2 Nigeria U20 2 : Wasiu Alalade Brace Adds to Growing Reputation
Published: May 12, 2018
Nigeria's Flying Eagles squandered a dominant position as Guinea Bissau U20 team recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 and give themselves hope in the first leg 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations second round qualifying fixture on Saturday. A brace from Wasiu Alalade had put Paul Aigbogun's side into a commanding po...
'He Was Trying To Clear': Rotherham Manager Won't Blame Ihiekwe For OG
Published: May 12, 2018
Rotherham United manager, Paul Warne has refused to blame Nigerian defender, Michael Ihiekwe for his unfortunate own goal in The Millers 2-2 draw with Scunthorpe in their League One semifinal playoff game at the Glanford Park. Scunthorpe and Rotherham squared off on Saturday in the battle for Championship promotion af...
Hot Everton Prospect Wanted By Nigeria Scores, Adds Two Assists In Final Bundesliga Match
Published: May 12, 2018
In what should be his final game for RB Leipzig, England U20 World Cup-winning winger Ademola Lookman was on target as they cruised to a 6-2 win over Hertha BSC at the Olympiastadion Berlin (Berlin) on Saturday afternoon. The Everton loanee was named in the starting line-up while Jordan Torunarigha returned to the H...
Official: Ex-Chelsea GK Of Nigerian Descent Pens Two-Year West Ham Deal, Okocha Too
Published: May 12, 2018
With a statement published on their official website, English Premier League club West Ham have finally confirmed that they have snapped up promising Nigerian goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu. Jinadu, who has joined the Hammers from Chelsea, has put pen to paper on a two-year scholarship deal which will see him play for the...
Official: Nigeria Target Returns To Liverpool After Loan Spell
Published: May 12, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation target Ovie Ejaria will not be re-engaged by Sunderland following the conclusion of his loan spell with the demoted Championship club. Liverpool have published on their official website photos of their penultimate training session ahead of their final home game of the season against Brigh...
Man City Prodigy Of Nigerian Descent Shortlisted For Premier League 2 POTY Award
Published: May 12, 2018
Talented Manchester City striker of Nigerian descent Lukas Nmecha is in the running for the Premier League 2 best player of the season award.The German-born starlet is set to be rewarded for a sensational breakout season with the Citizens which saw him earn promotion from the youth ranks to play for Pep Guardiola's sen...
Forecasting Nigeria's 35-Man World Cup Roster Ahead Of Its Release
Published: May 12, 2018
On Monday, May 14, Nigeria manager, Gernot Rohr is expected to hand in his 35-man provisional roster for the Russia World Cup and it is likely to have a lot riding on it.The German could be forced into making tough decisions as some of the valuable team members like Oghenekaro Etebo, Wilfred Ndidi and Tyronne Ebuehi ar...
Super Eagles GK Coach Yet To Show Up In RSA, Akpeyi Prepared For World Cup Duties
Published: May 12, 2018
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Super Eagles goalkeeper coach Alloy Agu is still in the country amid speculations in the local media that Daniel Akpeyi is being put through his paces by the former MVV Maastricht first choice goalie. With the Super Eagles set to open their World Cup trainin...
Iwobi Poised To Equal Okocha In Key Premier League Stat On Final Day Of Season
Published: May 12, 2018
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi is poised to equal his uncle's career-high eleven Premier League assists if he steps out onto The John Smith's Stadium in West Yorkshire against Huddersfield Town on Sunday afternoon. Okocha racked up eleven assists during his four-year stay with Bolton Wanderers, currently one more than his ...
Lille Monitor Nigerian Iniesta But Midfielder Is Likely Heading To The Gulf
Published: May 12, 2018
A representative from French Ligue 1 outfit Lille was among the spectators that watched CS Sfaxien take on Club Africain in the Tunisian topflight on Thursday, May 10, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm. Super Eagles attacking midfielder Kingsley Sokari, who has been labelled the Nigerian Iniesta in his homeland, was ...
Messi's Biggest Fan May Not Attend World Cup Cracker Against Nigeria
Published: May 12, 2018
Argentine President Mauricio Macri may not attend the 2018 World Cup Group D fixture between the two-time world champions and Nigeria, according to various reports emanating from the South American country. La Nacion says Macri must decide whether to stay at home and help negotiate a line of credit from the Internat...
Rohr And Agents Are At Loggerheads Over Nigeria's Provisional World Cup Roster
Published: May 12, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that some agents have attempted to influence his choice of players for the national team ahead of Monday's deadline of naming a 35-man provisional squad for the World Cup. The former Bayern Munich defender admitted that there has been renewed pressure from these agents as ...
Super Eagles Right Back Might Have Played His Last Game For ADO Den Haag
Published: May 11, 2018
Super Eagles right-back Tyronne Ebuehi might have played his last game for Dutch Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag. ADO Den Haag have informed through their official website that Ebuehi will not be in the squad that will take on Vitesse in the second leg of the semifinals of the Europa League playoffs on Saturday, May 12...
Iheanacho Partners Alexis In Attack In Premier League Team Of The Week
Published: May 11, 2018
Kelechi Iheanacho has been recognized for his fine display against Arsenal in a rescheduled Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening after he was named in the Team of the Week. Football statistics website Whoscored has selected the best performing players for each position for the six Prem...