Ex-Super Eagles Star Emenalo Speaks On Chelsea LFC Coach Signing New Deal
Published: October 24, 2017
Former Super Eagles star Michael Emenalo has commented on Emma Hayes penning a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea Ladies FC.Hayes was offered fresh terms on the back of Chelsea's brilliant start to the Women’s Super League (WSL) season and qualifying for the last sixteen of the UEFA Women's Champions Lea...
Iwobi Snr: Alex Is In Super Eagles Squad On Merit, Not Because Of Okocha
Published: October 24, 2017
Alex Iwobi's dad, Chuka Iwobi, has dismissed claims that the Arsenal winger was favoured and fast-tracked into the Super Eagles squad because former Nigeria captain Austin Okocha is his uncle.Iwobi, capped at U16, U17 and U18 level by England, was invited to train with Nigeria's U23 national team in 2015, before he was...
Why Nigerian Duo Will Not Make Manchester United Debut Against Swansea City
Published: October 24, 2017
Manchester United's Nigerian-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde will definitely not make his competitive debut for the Red Devils when they face Swansea City in the Carabao Cup round of sixteen on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old has been an influential player for the U23s this season, starting their last four matches in the P...
Teenage Nigerian GK Highly Rated By Wenger Trains Again With Arsenal First Team
Published: October 24, 2017
Promising Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo participated in Arsenal's final workout ahead of Tuesday night's League Cup tie against Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal youth-team expert Jeorge Bird has reported that the recently turned 16-year-old schoolboy trained with the Gunners first-teamers on Monday, Oc...
Man City & Inter Milan Super Kids, 18 Players Included On Argentina Roster For Nigeria Friendly
Published: October 24, 2017
The Argentina Football Association have announced via their official webpage that twenty promising youngsters under the age of twenty will travel to Russia for the upcoming international friendly against the Super Eagles.The 20 players will travel as a support group for the first-teamers Messi, Aguero and others for th...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr : Ikechukwu Ezenwa Was Fourth Choice Goalkeeper
Published: October 24, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Ikechukwu Ezenwa was the fourth choice goalkeeper before he recently became the national team's first-choice.Based on the statement of the German-born manager, it is thought that Wolves star Carl Ikeme, Daniel Akpeyi and Dele Alampasu were ahead of Ezenwa in his pecking ...
Fifa Awards : Omagbemi Is Best Non-European Coach, Receives Votes From Seven Captains
Published: October 24, 2017
Former Super Falcons manager Florence Omagbemi and captain Rita Chikwelu differed in their choice of The Best FIFA Women's Player 2017 at the The Best FIFA Football Awards.Having received 21.72% of total votes, Barcelona star Lieke Martens was named the best Women's Player ahead of Carli Lloyd (16.28% ) and Deyna Caste...
How Nigeria Voted : Mikel & Rohr Chose Messi To Win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
Published: October 24, 2017
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has retained The Best FIFA Men's Player Award ahead of fierce rival Lionel Messi and PSG's Neymar in the second edition of the prestigious Award held in London on Monday.In the voting by national team coaches, captains and media, Ronaldo earned 43.16 percent, Messi finished secon...
Nigerian Exports: Kayode Assists, Uzoho Starts, Nwakaeme & Friday Score, Ogu Fails Fitness Test
Published: October 23, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players for their foreign clubs on Monday, October 23.Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Francis Uzoho came under scrutiny in Deportivo La Coruna's La Liga tie against Girona at Estadio Municipal de Riazor.The 18-year-old was beaten from the spot by Aday in the ...
Manchester United 1 Liverpool 3 PL2: Ejaria Scores, Adekanye & Kehinde Feature
Published: October 23, 2017
Liverpool U23s recorded their seventh victory of the 2017-18 season after beating Manchester United 3-1 in the Premier League 2 at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Monday night.Red Devils right back Matthew Olosunde is still on the mend and was not available for selection, Tosin Kehinde played the full game and former G...
Arsenal Last Workout Pre-Norwich : Iwobi Set To Return To Starting XI, Akpom Out
Published: October 23, 2017
Barring a last-minute change by manager Arsene Wenger, Alex Iwobi is set to return to Arsenal's starting eleven for Tuesday night's League Cup tie against Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium.This month, the Nigeria international has not figured for the Gunners against Red Star Belgrade (Europa League) and Everton (Pre...
Odubeko, Oko-Flex Feature As Rep. Of Ireland Begin Victory Shield With Win
Published: October 23, 2017
Republic of Ireland began their campaign in the prestigious Victory Shield tournament on a winning note by beating rivals Northern Ireland 1-0 at the Bangor Fuels Arena on Monday afternoon.Manchester United striker Ademipo Odubeko and Arsenal wonderkid Armstrong Oko-flex were named in the starting line-up by Republic o...
Omole, Balogun Debut For Arsenal U23 In Five-Goal Thriller Vs Tottenham
Published: October 23, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 3-2 in a Premier League 2 encounter staged at Hotspur Way Training Centre (London) on Monday afternoon.With an eye on Tuesday night's League Cup round of 16 tie against Norwich City, the Gunners decided to field a weakened side, and a couple of promising youngsters were handed their compe...
Chelsea's Ola Aina Continues to Impress On Loan At Hull City
Published: October 23, 2017
It's been a memorable year so far for Chelsea's Ola Aina who received his first call-up for Nigeria at the beginning of October, whilst impressing fans with his solid performances in the Championship for Hull City this season.Aina turned 21 years old on October 8 and capped off a breakthrough month by making hi...
Vejle's Nigerian-Brazilian Striker, Dom Says He's Open To Play For Super Eagles
Published: October 23, 2017
Vejle Boldklub striker Dominic Vinícius Eberechukwu Uzoukwu will not turn down the chance to represent the Super Eagles if he is approached by the Nigeria Football Federation, despite his close ties to Brazil.The 22-year-old has caught the eye since moving to Scandinavia in 2016, scoring 22 goals in 42 appearances for...