Torino Coach Pushes Assistants For Refusing To Substitute Nigerian Midfielder Obi
Published: August 28, 2017
Torino manager Sinisa Mihajlovic was angry with his assistants Attilio Lombardo and Luca Castellazzi for refusing to substitute Nigeria midfielder Joel Obi in his team's 3-0 win over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.Mihajlovic had instructed the coaches to take off Obi, but they went ahead to substitut...
Mikels, Troost-Ekong, Ighalo, Etebo, Akpeyi & Ezenwa Report For International Duty
Published: August 28, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that at least seven players invited for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon have already reported for international duty.The Nigerian Federation have kept mute over the players in camp because some of these players chose to fly to Lagos from Europe, and things will become ...
Ex-Flying Eagles Invitee Attracting Interest From Scunthorpe United
Published: August 28, 2017
Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo is being linked with a transfer to EFL League one side Scunthorpe United.English journalist Alan Nixon claims Scunthorpe United are interested in signing the Nigerian striker on loan.Ladapo trained with the first team of Crystal Palace in pre-season, but has not been included...
Done Deal: Manchester United Set To Announce Transfer Of Midfielder?
Published: August 28, 2017
Manchester United are poised to announce the outgoing transfer of Brazil youth international Andreas Pereira, according to various reports.Spanish club Valencia will sign the midfielder on a season-long loan after agreeing a deal with Manchester United, it has been claimed.Pereira has not been utilized by manager Jose ...
Victor Moses Confirms His Availability For World Cup Qualifiers Against Cameroon
Published: August 28, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has confirmed his availability for Nigeria's crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon early next month.Shortly after helping the Blues win their second straight game in the Premier League, the Super Eagle took to social media to announce that he will soon join the national team...
Manchester United, Liverpool Make Check On Borussia Dortmund's Nigerian Wonderkid
Published: August 27, 2017
Two top Premier League clubs were interested in the recently concluded fourth edition of the Plus Lohman International Youth Tournament in IJzendijke, Netherlands.Pzc.nl says Manchester United and Liverpool talent spotters were in attendance during the two-day competition won by the U14 team of Borussia Dortmund.Boruss...
Manchester United Run The Rule Over Benfica Stars Again
Published: August 27, 2017
Four days before the end of the summer transfer window, Benfica players remain in the sights of Manchester United.According to  Scouts In Attendance, a representative of the Red Devils was among the 8,614 spectators at the Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube when Rio Ave took on Benfica in the Primeira Liga on Saturday,...
EPL Wrap : Alli On Target, Solanke Benched, Iwobi Crocked, Robson-Kanu Suspended, Moses Sparkles
Published: August 27, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent on match day three in the Premier League on Sunday, August 27.The day started with defending champions Chelsea beating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of goals from Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata.Victor Moses was in action for 89 minutes and was caut...
Chelsea 2 Everton 0 : Moses Unscathed, Tomori & Lookman Unused Subs, Morata Sets EPL Record
Published: August 27, 2017
Chelsea picked up their second consecutive win in the English Premier League after beating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.The good news for Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr and the Super Eagles faithful is that Victor Moses walked away from the pitch in the 89th minute unscathed, meaning he is in line to...
Iwobi Doubtful To Face Liverpool As Arsenal Insider Confirms Absence From Training
Published: August 27, 2017
Alex Iwobi is unlikely to feature for Arsenal when they take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, August 27.The Nigerian Football Federation announced earlier today that the Hale End Academy product has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad owing to injury concerns.Allnigeriasoccer.com has independent confirma...
Chelsea Vs Everton Team News : Moses Starts, Tomori & Lookman Bench, Barkley Omitted
Published: August 27, 2017
Both Chelsea and Everton coaches have revealed their starting line-ups for Sunday afternoon's Premier League tie between the two teams at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, starting from 1330 hours. There are no surprises as regards to the players of Nigerian descent expected to feature, with Blues number 15 Victor ...
Nigeria Squad Update : Aaron Samuel Replaces Injured Arsenal Star Iwobi, Agbo Called Up
Published: August 27, 2017
CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has been handed a late invitation to the Nigerian national team ahead of their World Cup qualifying match against African champions Cameroon.Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has withdrawn from the squad due to an undisclosed injury and the Nigerian Federation moved quickly to invite Samuel, w...
Cameroon Coach : Ex-Barcelona GK Rejected The Chance To Play Against Nigeria
Published: August 27, 2017
One of the surprise names omitted from the Indomitable Lions squad that is set to travel to Nigeria for a World Cup qualifier against Nigeria this week is Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper André Onana.Cameroon manager Hugo Broos had to explain that he did not call up the former Barcelona youth-teamer because he refused to pla...
Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Scores First Professional Goal For Barnsley
Published: August 27, 2017
Chelsea loanee Ike Ugbo, 18, scored his maiden professional goal in Barnsley's 3-0 rout of Sunderland in the latest round of matches played in the EFL Championship.Nineteen days ago, the prolific striker thought he had opened his account for the Reds in their 4-3 win over Morecambe in the opening round of the Caraboa C...
Dele Alampasu Handed Number One Jersey At CD Feirense
Published: August 27, 2017
Ex-Nigeria U17 international Dele Alampasu has been handed the number one jersey at Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit CD Feirense for the new season.That is not to say that Alampasu is now the first-choice goalkeeper at Feirense, but it is a clear indication that he is in the plans of manager Nuno Santos until at least t...