Official : Popular Lagos-Born Defender Extends Maidstone United Contract
Published: June 02, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Maidstone United have announced that Lagos-born defender Magnus Okuonghae has penned a new contract with the Vanarama National League club.Okuonghae initially joined Maidstone United in February and started their last five games of the season in the division.A product of Fulh...
FA Cup Kings Arsenal Hail Their Nigerian Wonderkid After Heroics Against Togo
Published: June 02, 2017
FA Cup winners Arsenal were delighted with the performance of their winger Alex Iwobi in the Super Eagles 3- 0 hammering of Togo on Thursday, June 1.The Hale End Academy provided the two assists for both goals scored by Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa in the first half. Iwobi posted on Twitter : ''Delighted With The ...
Akpeyi Reveals When He'll Report For International Duty, Super Eagles Check Out Of Hotel
Published: June 02, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi is still in South Africa, about a week after the conclusion of the South African Premier Division.The Super Eagles goalkeeper has revealed that he will link up with his international teammates in Abuja this coming weekend ahead of the crucial A...
Newcastle United On Brink Of Deal For Chelsea's Nigerian Teenage Sensation
Published: June 02, 2017
Premier League newcomers Newcastle United are expected to wrap up a deal for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham in the coming days, according to reports.Chronicle Live's Lee Ryder has reported that the Magpies are hopeful of completing a season-long loan deal for the England U21 international in the next 48 hours if everyth...
Osimhen Enters Nigeria History Books, But Player He Replaced Holds The Record In The Team
Published: June 02, 2017
Wolfsburg teenage sensation Victor Osimhen made his debut for the senior national team when he came off the bench after 45 minutes in their 3-0 rout of Togo in an international friendly in Paris on Thursday.In doing so, he became the first Nigerian player born in 1998 to represent the three-time African champions in a ...
Super Eagles Return To Uyo On Tuesday Ahead Of RSA Clash, Chelsea Defender Expected
Published: June 02, 2017
The Super Eagles will fly to Uyo on Tuesday ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.The national team will resume their preparations for the AFCON qualifier upon their arrival in Abuja on Friday, June 2.''The Super Eagles are heading back to Nigeria on Friday.Will arrive Lagos en route Abuj...
How Did Arsenal, Man City Wonderkids React To Super Eagles Biggest Win In Four Years
Published: June 02, 2017
Two of Africa's most talented youngsters Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho have spoken of their happiness in the wake of the Super Eagles 3-0 hammering of Togo in an international friendly on Thursday evening.The Arsenal and Manchester City wonderkids played key roles in the big win, with Iwobi providing two assists and...
King Of The Brace Musa Reacts After Netting Tenth Brace In Three Years Vs Togo
Published: June 01, 2017
Ahmed Musa was delighted after bagging a brace in the Super Eagles 3-0 hammering of Togo in an international friendly in Paris on Thursday evening.The Leicester City striker struck two goals in a single match for the third time while wearing the jersey of the senior national team.Musa first scored a brace on the bigges...
Leicester's Musa Grabs The Headlines, Arsenal's Iwobi Bags Assists, Ten Players Debut As Nigeria Thrash Togo
Published: June 01, 2017
Premier League duo Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho registered their names on the scoresheet as Nigeria completed their training camp in France with a 3-0 thrashing of West African neighbors Togo on Thursday evening in Paris.Gernot Rohr's side effectively sealed the win after a devastating first twenty seven minutes wh...
Fulham Midfielder Tayo Edun Named In England Squad Ahead Of U19 EURO
Published: June 01, 2017
A player of Nigerian descent has been named in the England U19 squad for a training camp in Spain ahead of this summer's 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.Fulham starlet Tayo Edun has been selected in a 23-man roster announced by the English FA on Thursday.The 19-year-old impressed as the Young Lions qualified f...
Arsenal, Man City Stars Start, Two Porto Talents Make Debut As Nigeria Announce Starting XI vs Togo
Published: June 01, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for Thursday's international friendly against Togo at Stade Municipal, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt in Paris, starting from 1800 hours.Two players in the shape of Porto duo Mikel Agu and Chidozie Awaziem will make their international bow for the three-time African...
Official : Ex-Chelsea Striker, Who Trained With Golden Eaglets, Changes Clubs In England
Published: June 01, 2017
Through official channels, Ryman League Premier Division club Leatherhead have announced the capture of the signature of Nigerian striker Chike Kandi from Woking FC.The 21-year-old began his career with the youth team of Birmingham City, before a dream move to Chelsea, where he signed his first professional contract in...
Nigeria International Defender Set To Miss Champions League Final In Cardiff
Published: June 01, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, it is all but confirmed that Super Falcons star Ngozi Ebere will not be in action for Paris Saint-Germain when they tackle Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Thursday. The defender was not in PSG's traveling party to the Welsh capital, ahead of ...
Super Eagles Move To Fourth Place In Fifa Ranking (Africa) After 14-Month Unbeaten Run
Published: June 01, 2017
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria climbed two spots, and now occupy the 38th position, while they are fourth in the continental ranking.Nigeria are undefeated since losing 1-0 t...
NFF Shed Light On Omission Of Chelsea Defender Aina From Nigeria's Latest Roster
Published: June 01, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that the promising Chelsea wing-back Ola Aina was omitted from the Super Eagles 23-man roster to face South Africa because his application for a change of allegiance from England to Nigeria has not been approved by Fifa.For the same reason, the former England U19 skipper d...