Lionel Messi : We Have To Overcome Nigeria, Croatia Before Thinking About Final
Published: December 19, 2017
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi says he wants to play in the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row, but stressed that the two-time world champions have to overcome Nigeria, Croatia and Iceland in the group stage first.The Barcelona number ten was speaking shortly after he was handed the Pichichi (top goal...
Who Is Tosin Kehinde? The Man Utd Teen Who Has Got Tongues Wagging
Published: December 19, 2017
Nigerian starlet Tosin Kehinde is fast becoming a household name in the English Premier League 2 and has undoubtedly caught the eyes after forcing himself into Jose Mourinho's plans, so it would be fair to say his debut for the first team is not very far from happening.Just last week, the 19-year old was drafted in to ...
Iwobi More Valuable Than Arsenal Stars Ozil, Walcott, Welbeck, Ramsey & Wilshere
Published: December 19, 2017
Alex Iwobi is more valuable than several established internationals in the Arsenal squad, with the Nigeria international ranked the sixth most expensive player by CIES Football Observatory.Only Alexandre Lacazette, Granit Xhaka, Hector Bellerin, Alexis Sanchez and Shkodran Mustafi cost more than the Super Eagles star a...
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...