Tosin Kehinde Shines For Man Utd U23s After Training With First Team
Published: December 18, 2017
Manchester United U23s were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City in a Premier League 2 game on Monday night, with two players of Nigerian descent tasting action at Leigh Sports Village Stadium.Tosin Kehinde (Manchester United) and Layton Ndukwu (Leicester City), both wearing the number 11 jerseys, went the distance for...
Everton Loanee Henry Criticized By Anderlecht Coach For The Umpteenth Time
Published: December 18, 2017
Henry Onyekuru is still in the bad books of Anderlecht manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck following his side's disgraceful 5-0 loss to Club Brugge in the Belgian First Division A on Sunday.Despite the Everton loanee spending approximately half an hour on the Jan Breydelstadion (Brugge) turf, he came under fire from the coach ...
(Photo Confirmation) Nigeria Target Kevin Akpoguma Extends Hoffenheim Contract
Published: December 18, 2017
Through a statement on their official webpage, German Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim have announced that they have extended their cooperation with Germany youth-teamer of Nigerian parentage Kevin Akpoguma.The new deal inked by the central defender will keep him at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena until at least the end of the ...
Arsenal In Talks With World Cup Bound Iwobi Over New Improved Contract
Published: December 18, 2017
Arsenal are locked in talks with Alex Iwobi and his representatives over a new contract, less than six months before the start of the 2018 World Cup, according to reports.The Sun is reporting that The Gunners are desperate to agree a new deal with the Nigerian international before he jets off to the World Cup next summ...
Ladapo, Oteh Score Braces For Crystal Palace, Queens Park Rangers In PDL
Published: December 18, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles invitee, Freddie Ladapo put in a masterclass with his double in Crystal Palace U23s 4-0 walloping of Bristol City U23s in the Professional Development League on Monday afternoon.The striker netted in the 62nd minute to establish a 3-0 lead before sealing the comprehensive win with his second 14 minutes...
Obi Mikel Reacts To Possibility Of Joining Everton In January
Published: December 18, 2017
Former Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel has reacted to sensational rumors which emanated from the press in his homeland that he's set to move to Premier League side Everton next month.The Super Eagles captain has made it crystal clear that his future lies with Chinese club Tianjin Teda, whom he helped to escape relegation ...
Nigeria's World Cup Rivals Croatia To Face African Opposition In June
Published: December 18, 2017
Nigeria's World Cup rivals Croatia have lined up a friendly with an African team, few days before they step out onto the pitch for their first game in the mundial at Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad against the Super Eagles. The 1998 World Cup bronze medalists will  will play two friendly matches against Peru and Mexi...
CAF Reveals Top Three Nominees, Moses Snubbed For APOTY
Published: December 18, 2017
The Confederation of African Football on Monday, December 18, revealed the top three nominees for all the categories of the Aiteo CAF Awards 2017.The big news for the Super Eagles faithful and Chelsea fans is that Nigeria Player of the Year Victor Moses is no longer in contention to win the prestigious African Player o...
Talented Nigerian Midfielder Rated One Of The Best Finishers At Chelsea
Published: December 18, 2017
It has not escaped the notice of Chelsea U18s manager Jody Morris that talented Nigerian midfielder Faustino Anjorin is one of the best finishers in his squad at the moment.Born November 23, 2001, Anjorin is still a schoolboy at Chelsea and has made an impact off the bench in recent games.The England youth internationa...
Arsenal Hero Thierry Henry : Kanu Remains The Best In Africa
Published: December 18, 2017
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has ranked former teammate Nwankwo Kanu the best player in the history of African football in terms of technique, adding that it was a privilege to play with him for five years.The 1998 World Cup winner was speaking at the Landmark Events, ‘Watch a Match with Thierry Henry’, which was a...
Oghenekaro Etebo Targeted By Rennes, No Contact With Porto
Published: December 18, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff, Oghenekaro Etebo is being linked with a move to the French Ligue 1 again.Rennes are interested in making a move for the versatile midfielder in the January transfer window are are believed to be in contact with his camp.Lyon had monitored the ...
Omeruo, Victor Moses, Maja, Mbakogu Named To Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: December 18, 2017
Team of the Week: Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performing Nigerians for their respective clubs abroad over the past weekend, with a couple of debutants emerging after putting in consummate displays for their different clubs.Francis Uzoho : The young goalkeeper posted his seventh shutout of the season from ni...
Super Eagles Defender Azubuike Egwuekwe Scores Again For SuperSport United
Published: December 17, 2017
Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe got in among the goals as Baroka FC toppled his SuperSport United side in an ABSA Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon.The towering defender rose highest at the back post to nod in an equaliser in the 52nd minute after Lucky Nguzana had given the Bakgaga the lead with 31 minute...
Aaron Samuel Pleased With 5-A-Side Tourney, Rainbow Stars Emerge Champions
Published: December 17, 2017
Rainbow Stars emerged champions of the second edition of the Aaron Samuel 5-a-side football tournament after beating favourites SKE 8-7 on penalties on Saturday at the Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt.SKE, who had swept aside their knockout stage opponents with ease, were favourites to win the N1million prize, and i...
Ndidi Enters Nigeria's History Books Following Red Card Vs The Eagles
Published: December 17, 2017
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has now entered the Nigerian history books after he was sent off in Leicester City's 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.In the 61st minute, the Foxes number 25 was dismissed for a second yellow card by referee Martin Atkinson.According to the BBC,  Wilfre...