World Cup Winner Desailly : Nigeria Have A Strong Team, Semifinal A Possibility
Published: November 29, 2017
Former France international Marcel Desailly has rued the absence of Ghana from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and has tipped the Super Eagles to be one of the surprise teams of the mundial.Born in Accra, Ghana, the Chelsea legend was an important member of the French team that won the World Cup for the first time in the...
The Real Reason Brian 'Abuja' Idowu Accepted To Play For Super Eagles Vs Argentina
Published: November 29, 2017
Having rejected a call-up to the Nigerian national team ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Algeria in 2016, Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu said he accepted to play for the Super Eagles this month because they qualified for next summer's football festival in his homeland.Born in Saint Petersburg, Idowu has seen his...
Dominic Solanke: Move From Chelsea To Liverpool Was Easy For Me
Published: November 29, 2017
Chelsea product Dominic Solanke has admitted that he did not have to think twice about accepting a proposal from Liverpool in the summer.The England international of Nigerian descent ended his thirteen-year association with the Premier League champions in July and has thanked his teammates for helping him to settle qui...
Gernot Rohr Among 30 Coaches That Will Attend Friday's World Cup Draw
Published: November 29, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is amongst thirty coaches that will attend Friday's World Cup draw in the Russian capital.According to the official website of the Russian Football Union, 30 of the 32 head coaches of the teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia confirmed their presence at the team's sem...
Chelsea Set For Another Transfer War With Man Utd Over Arsenal Playmaker
Published: November 29, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race for Germany international Mesut Ozil, as per reports.The online edition of Metro UK , making reference to SportBild is reporting that Chelsea are a ‘hot candidate’ to sign Ozil, who is understood to be keen on remaining in the Premier League...
Versatile Nigerian Winger Reacts After His Best Display In An Arsenal Shirt
Published: November 29, 2017
Talented Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka was delighted to score a pair of goals in Arsenal's 6-0 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur in an U18 Premier League fixture at Shenley Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.In the game involving three Nigerian teenagers in the ranks of the Gunners, Saka opened the scoring for the home ...
Idowu Rates Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel As Super Eagles Best Player, Speaks On Iwobi, Iheanacho
Published: November 29, 2017
Newly capped Nigeria international Brian Idowu has spoken of his happiness at training with the Super Eagles stars ahead of an international friendly against Argentina on November 14.The Amkar Perm defender admitted that he moved to another class after two training sessions with ex-Chelsea ace John Obi Mikel, Arsenal's...
World Cup Odds : Super Eagles Are Africa's Hope To Win, Germany & Brazil Joint Favorites
Published: November 29, 2017
As the clock ticks towards the World Cup draw, the Super Eagles have been installed as Africa's likeliest team to win the competition in Russia, despite not ranked amongst the top five teams on the continent by Fifa in its latest world ranking.According to Irish bookmakers Paddy Power, Nigeria have been priced at odds ...
2018 World Cup Draw Countdown: Nigeria's Record Against Asia
Published: November 29, 2017
Ahead of the 2018 World Cup draw which takes place in Moscow's famous State Kremlin Palace on Friday, December 1, allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the Super Eagles previous performances against Asian opponents at the grandest of international football stage which is the World Cup.Nigeria's Asian opponents at the football f...
Adekanye Wins Penalty, Ejaria Features In Liverpool Loss To Sparta Prague PL Intl Cup
Published: November 29, 2017
Bobby Adekanye and England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder Ovie Ejaria were both in action for Liverpool U23s in their narrow 1-0 loss to Sparta Prague in a Premier League International Cup clash at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening.It was goalless at the break but both teams had chances to open the scoring, with Ben Wo...
Ndidi's Brilliant Season Continues With Assist For Leicester Against Tottenham
Published: November 28, 2017
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi played his part in his Leicester side's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, setting up Riyad Mahrez for the Foxes second in a thrilling clash at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday evening.Jamie Vardy got Claude Puel's side into the lead in the 13th minute, getting onto the end of a Marc...
NFF Explain Reason For Offering Rohr New Deal Ahead Of World Cup
Published: November 28, 2017
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has explained that the resolve of the Federation's leadership to ensure there are no distractions of any size or complexion around Nigeria's 2018 FIFA World Cup preparation and participation informed the offer of a fresh, two –year contract to Sup...
Stop The Presses : Alex Iwobi Undergoes Full Training Pre-Huddersfield Town
Published: November 28, 2017
Alex Iwobi might be available for selection in Wednesday night's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town at the Emirates Stadium after all. It is believed Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated that the Nigeria international might not be in contention to face The Terriers due to a dead leg because he h...
Conte Backing Abraham To Break Into Chelsea First Team
Published: November 28, 2017
Chelsea's Italian manager Antonio Conte reckons that the very talented England international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham stands a chance of becoming a first team regular at the Stamford Bridge outfit in the future.The Blues higher-ups have offered the Nigeria Football Federation target an opportunity to grow and ...
Chelsea Boss Conte: Victor Moses Is An Important Player For Us
Published: November 28, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, November 28, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has admitted that Victor Moses's hamstring problem was a blow to the Premier League champions.The Nigeria international was absent for eight matches after sustaining an injury against his old club Crystal Palace on October 14 and only...