NFF Supremo, Super Eagles Coach Happy With Display Against Mali
Published: May 28, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick and interim coach of the national team, Salisu Yusuf, were pleased with the display of the Super Eagles against Mali at the Stade Robert Diochon on Friday.A 77th minute strike from substitute Kelechi Iheanacho was enough to secure victory over the West African opp...
Foreign-Born Central Defense Partners Balogun,Troost-Ekong Proud To Play For Nigeria Again
Published: May 28, 2016
FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong and Mainz stopper Leon Balogun were delighted to be part of the Super Eagles squad that beat Mali in an international friendly staged at the Stade Robert Diochon (Le Petit-Quevilly) on Friday.There were no doubts regarding the commitment of the former Holland youth-teamer to th...
Chelsea Defender Kenneth Omeruo Finally Arrives In France After Visa Hitch
Published: May 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Kenneth Omeruo has finally arrived in France to link up with his international teammates after he encountered problems securing a visa.The Chelsea defender was at the Team Hotel before the squad left for the Stade Robert Diochon but was not given a run-out against Mali as he was tr...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Hails Iheanacho For Winner; Reacts To Change In Jersey Number
Published: May 27, 2016
Arsenal rising star Alex Iwobi has hailed his good pal, Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho following his maiden goal in a Super Eagles jersey.The strike in question came in the 77th minute and it handed the national team a 1-0 win over Mali in an international friendly held in France on Friday evening.“Gre...
Man City Congratulate Iheanacho For Scoring His Maiden Goal For Super Eagles
Published: May 27, 2016
English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City have congratulated their teenage striker Kelechi Iheanacho for opening his account for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win over Mali in an international friendly on Friday evening.The former Golden Eaglets star, who started on the bench, netted the game-winner in the 77th...
Man City Wonderkid Iheanacho Hops Off Bench To Score Maiden Goal For Nigeria
Published: May 27, 2016
Nigeria beat Mali 1-0 at the Stade Robert Diochon in Rouen on Friday night.The solitary goal of the international friendly game came from Manchester City youngster Kelechi Iheanacho.The teenager scored the game’s only goal in the 77th minute. The Eagles of Mali tried to level up matters but Nigeria’s Super ...
Iorfa Features As England Beat Japan To Qualify For Toulon Final With Perfect Record
Published: May 27, 2016
The England U21s have qualified for the final of the 2016 Toulon Tournament after beating Japan U23s 1-0 on Friday at the Stade Leo Lagrange. The Young Lions maintained their 100 percent record in the competition thanks to Lewis Baker’s strike from the penalty spot after John Swift was fouled in the box.Head coac...
Alex Iwobi To Wear Arsenal Number 17 Jersey Vacated By Alexis
Published: May 27, 2016
Alex Iwobi will wear Arsenal’s number 17 jersey next season, the Gunners have officially announced via their official Twitter page. The departure of Czech Republic international Tomáš Rosický at the end of the 2015-16 season allowed Alexis Sánchez to change his shirt number from number...
Injured Maurice Edu Gutted To Miss Copa America
Published: May 27, 2016
Philadelphia Union captain Maurice Edu is disappointed that he won’t be involved at the 2016 Copa América Centenario which will hold in his homeland next month.The experienced midfielder has not kicked a ball in a competitive fixture this season due to a stress fracture in his left leg.“It’s o...
Exclusive : City Striker Iheanacho,Aminu Dropped; Iwobi,Ighalo,Etebo Start Against Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles interim coach Salisu Yusuf has announced his starting line-up ahead of Friday evening’s international friendly against Mali in Rouen.The big news is that FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong will step out onto the pitch from the start, despite having one tra...
Lillestrom Continue To Check On The Fitness Of Super Eagles Striker Chinedu Obasi
Published: May 27, 2016
Lillestrom coach Rúnar Kristinsson continues to run the rule over Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi before making a decision on whether to offer him a short-term contract.The current sporting director at Lillestrom was a director at Obasi’s first professional club Lyn Oslo during his first stint in Norwa...
Spurs Winger Oduwa, Liverpool Striker Awoniyi Headline List Of Players Named To Nigeria U23s Roster
Published: May 27, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has announced a 20-player squad list for the upcoming Suwon Invitational Tournament in South Korea.The roster features 12 players who ply their trades in the domestic championship, including Ubong Ekpai who is famous for scoring the winner against Brazil in March, and 8 foreign-based pr...
VVV Venlo Set For Huge Pay Day If Musa Joins Leicester City
Published: May 27, 2016
VVV Venlo will pocket a percentage of the transfer fee from CSKA Moscow’s proposed sale of Ahmed Musa to an English Premier League club, thought to be Leicester City.The Nigeria international was on the books of VVV Venlo for about fifteen months before he was sold to the Army Men, and the Eerste Divisie club had...
Kenneth Omeruo To Return To Chelsea For Pre-Season Training
Published: May 27, 2016
Kenneth Omeruo is set to return to his parent club Chelsea following the expiration of his loan agreement with Turkish Super Lig side Kasımpa�a S.K. And at this point in time, the Nigeria international cannot stick his neck out and reveal the team he would play for next season but what is clear is that the central...
Super Eagles Confident Of Victory Over Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
The Super Eagles are confident of securing victory when they clash with West African opponents Mali in an international friendly in Rouen on Friday evening.Having failed to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations, the national team needs a boost ahead of the World Cup qualifiers which resume in October and wins aga...