Europa League Arsenal 3 Cologne 1: Iwobi Bags Assist, Akpom Makes Squad
Published: September 15, 2017
Arsenal made a winning start to their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday night, beating Bundesliga side Cologne 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was handed his debut in the competition after manager Arsene Wenger named him in the starting line-up, while fellow Hale End Academy...
Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Mali: Ali, Adeleye, Friday Impress
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigeria and Mali played a drab game with a 0-0 result at the Cape Coast Stadium on Thursday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Super Eagles players in the Group A match.Ikechukwu Ezenwa 6/10A fine goalkeeper, and he proved it once more with superb stops during the game He kept his concentration when need...
GK Ezenwa Keeps Second Straight Clean Sheet As Nigeria Held By Mali
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigeria and Mali have been forced to settle for a point each in their WAFU Cup of Nations Group A opener following a goalless draw at the Cape Coast Stadium on Thursday afternoon.It was a bright start from Mali as Kone unleashed the first shot from outside the box in just the fifth minute to test goalkeeper Ikechukwu E...
(Photo Confirmation) One-Time Arsenal Target Chukwueze Completes Villarreal Move
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigeria U20 international Samuel Chukwueze has confirmed to allnigeriasoccer.com that he has completed his transfer to Spanish La Liga side Villarreal.The talented winger penned a five-year deal that will keep him at The Yellow Submarine until June 30, 2022 before the close of the summer transfer window.Chukwueze had a...
Ezenwa, Okoro Start As Nigeria Name Strongest Starting Line-Up Vs Mali
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigeria have named their strongest starting line-up to face Mali on Thursday with Ubong Friday and Gabriel Okechukwu included in the front line.The Super Eagles coach axed Anthony Okpotu and Samuel Mathias from his starting line-up that played in their opening 2-0 win against Sierra Leone in Cape Coast on Monday.The in...
Official : Manchester United Sign Promising England Youth International
Published: September 14, 2017
EFL League Two club Coventry City have announced the outgoing transfer of England U16 international Charlie McCann to Manchester United.The length of contract penned by the midfielder has not been disclosed by The Sky Blues, but his agreement with the Old Trafford outfit should not exceed three years if Fifa's rules on...
Tottenham Hotspur And Newcastle United Tracking Aaron Samuel
Published: September 14, 2017
Newcastle United have started preparing for the January transfer window and posted high level scouts to run the rule over Aaron Samuel when CSKA Moscow faced off with Benfica in the Champions League.As reported by clubcall.com, the Nigeria international is on the radar of several Premier League clubs, but Newcastle and...
Match Preview Nigeria Vs Mali: Past Meetings, Possible Lineups
Published: September 14, 2017
All eyes turn to the Cape Coast Stadium this afternoon as the colourful WAFU Cup of Nations continues, with tournament favourites Nigeria facing outsiders Mali.Goals by wing back Osas Okoro and forward Peter Eneji earned the Super Eagles a win in the knockout encounter against Sierra Leone on Monday night, while a brac...
Super Eagles Striker Eyeing Austria Vienna Debut Against AC Milan
Published: September 14, 2017
Alhassan Ibrahim will be hoping to make his competitive debut for Austria Vienna when they take on AC Milan at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in the Europa League on Thursday evening.The Nigeria international has been registered by the capital club for the competition and will wear the number eight jersey if he steps out onto th...
Manchester United Most Expensive Player Doubtful To Face Liverpool, CSKA
Published: September 14, 2017
France international Paul Pogba faces at least one month on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Manuel Akanji's FC Basel on Tuesday night.And the midfielder's recovery could extend to six weeks, meaning he may be absent for both United and the French national team.Pogba ...
Bobby Adekanye Debuts For Liverpool In 4-0 Demolition Of Sevilla In UYL
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye made his debut for Liverpool in the UEFA Youth League in their 4-0 demolition of Sevilla on Wednesday.The Netherlands youth-teamer entered into the fray in the 60th minute for his maiden appearance in the prestigious youth competition.Curtis Jones put the home side in front in the 23...
Aina Operates As Wing Back, Tomori Debuts, Ojo Assists As Hull Lose To Fulham
Published: September 14, 2017
Hull City lost their second straight game in the EFL Championship on Wednesday night after they were beaten 2-1 by Fulham at Craven Cottage, with three Nigerian players starting the contest.England U20 World Cup star Fikayo Tomori occupied the right side of central defense for the Tigers, teammate Ola Aina was deployed...
Super Eagles Drop To 44th In Latest Fifa Rankings, Africa's Top 20 Revealed
Published: September 13, 2017
Nigeria were impressive in their last two World Cup qualifying matches against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde but that has not paid off in the latest Fifa rankings set to be announced by the governing body of football on Thursday.The Super Eagles have fallen six spots and are now ranked 44th in the global ranking after lo...
Nigeria U20s Having A Torrid Time: Four Per Room, Served 'School Pupils' Meals
Published: September 13, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Nigeria Women's U20 team,the Falconets, are having a torrid time ahead of their 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Tanzania this weekend.The Falconets, who arrived in Benin City late on Tuesday night from Abuja by road, were paired four players per hotel room yesterday,...
Moses Hails Chelsea Stars For Teaching Qarabag A Lesson in Champions League
Published: September 13, 2017
Victor Moses was very pleased that Chelsea started their UEFA Champions League campaign with an excellent 6-0 win over Azerbaijani club Qarabag on Tuesday night, despite his omission from the starting line-up.Manager Antonio Conte had argued before yesterday's clash at Stamford Bridge that he had to rotate his squad; h...