Official: Promising Defender, Who Has Committed Int'l Future To Nigeria, Joins AFC Wimbledon
Published: June 08, 2017
Through a statement published on their official website, EFL League One club AFC Wimbledon have announced the signing of Nigerian defender Deji Oshilaja on undisclosed terms, with effect from July 1, 2017.The transfer effectively brings an end to his association with Cardiff City, where he has spent the last eight year...
Italy Coach Admits England Won Because Of Liverpool Winger Sheyi Ojo's Magic
Published: June 08, 2017
Italy U20 manager Alberico Evani has rued his side's 3-1 loss to England in the semifinal of the Fifa U20 World Cup, and admitted that the introduction of Sheyi Ojo changed the outcome of the game.The Liverpool winger of Nigerian descent was a constant threat after coming on in the 54th minute, hit the woodwork, had th...
Ndidi Reiterates Commitment To Leicester City Amid Manchester United Link
Published: June 08, 2017
Leicester City Young Player of the Year Wilfred Ndidi has reiterated his commitment to the Foxes amid previous speculations linking him with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window.The likes of Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy and Demarai Gray have been linked with an exit from the King Power Stadium outfit,...
How Did Liverpool-Bound, Chelsea, Spurs Wonderkids Of Nigerian Descent React To England Win
Published: June 08, 2017
Liverpool-bound striker Dominic Solanke, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori have expressed their joy after England qualified for their first World Cup final in over fifty years following their 3-1 win over Italy in the Fifa U20 World Cup on Thursday.Three players of Nigerian parentage So...
Rohr Admits Selection Headache Vs RSA, Rues Absence Of Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel
Published: June 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he faces a selection headache before the national team's first competitive game of 2017 against South Africa.Speaking to reporters at Thursday's press conference, the German rued the absence of recuperating trio John Obi Mikel, Leon Balogun and goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, and...
Liverpool's Ojo Changes Game, Solanke Bags Brace, Lookman Strikes As England Turn The Tables Vs Italy
Published: June 08, 2017
England will meet Venezuela in the showpiece game of the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after coming from behind to beat Italy 3-1 at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Thursday night, local time.Italy struck through Riccardo Orsolini with just two minutes played. The Juventus winger got ahead of Kyle Walker-Peters after a quic...
Super Eagles Coach Wowed By Arsenal, Manchester City, Leicester City Talents
Published: June 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf says he has been impressed by the young players in the team ahead of Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Of the 24 players invited to prosecute the game against the South Africans, eight are U21 players : Dele Alampasu, Chidozie Awaziem , Wilfred Ndidi, Alhas...
Exclusive: Ogu Battling Etebo For Midfield Spot; Rohr Goes For Chelsea's Omeruo & Ekong As Central Defenders
Published: June 08, 2017
Based on the Super Eagles last two training sessions, allnigeriasoccer.com's expert on ground in Uyo can report that Hapoel Beer Sheva's John Ogu is battling CD Feirense's Oghenekaro Etebo for the last spot in midfield, ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Ogu played as a central defender ...
Exclusive: Austria Vienna Hitman Kayode Suffers Injury Scare During Super Eagles Training
Published: June 08, 2017
Austria Vienna frontman Kayode Olanrewaju suffered an injury scare during the Super Eagles last training session on Wednesday.But the good news is that the in-form striker is available for selection in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa as he completed the training session yesterday.''It happened...
Super Eagles Stars Showing Signs Of Fatigue Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: June 08, 2017
Some of the Super Eagles players showed signs of fatigue during their first two training sessions in Uyo, ahead of Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Understandably, it has been a strenuous season for most of the lads, and they had to postpone their vacations, where they would have recharg...
Exclusive: AFC Wimbledon Set To Complete Deal For Cardiff's Oshilaja, Chooses To Represent Nigeria
Published: June 08, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that EFL League One club AFC Wimbledon are in advanced talks with representatives of Deji Oshilaja over a contract. A transfer to the Kingsmeadow is imminent, as the central defender has agreed personal terms with The Dons.The London-born Oshilaja had previously impressed during a stin...
Italy Identify Liverpool-Bound Striker Of Nigerian Descent As England's Biggest Threat
Published: June 07, 2017
The Italians are wary of Chelsea striker of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke ahead of Thursday's game against England in the semifinal of the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup.The Young Lions qualified for the last four after beating Mexico 1-0 courtesy of Solanke's strike two minutes into the second half, and Inter Milan defend...
Top Five Performers Super Eagles Training: Arsenal's Iwobi, Etebo Among Standouts
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles continued preparations for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, with a training session held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Wednesday morning.Based on the practice game between Team A and Team B, the standout performers were Alex Iwobi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kayode O...
West Ham Overtake Arsenal In Race For Super Eagles Striker Henry?
Published: June 07, 2017
West Ham have overtaken Arsenal in the race for the signature of Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru, according to Sky Sports.Belgian club Eupen are willing to sell the striker if an interested club meet the £7.85m release clause inserted into his contract.West Ham and Arsenal are battling for the signature of Onyeku...
Brighton Defender Of Nigerian Descent, Akindele Make Canada Provisional Squad For Gold Cup
Published: June 07, 2017
Two players of Nigerian descent Sam Adekugbe and Tesho Akindele have been named in a 40-man provisional roster by Canada manager Octavio Zambrano ahead of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.The squad will be reduced to 23 after a home international friendly match against Curaçao on June 14 in Montréal. Brighton & Hove defend...