NFF Explain Why Arsenal Linked Striker Henry Is In Line To Make Competitive Debut
Published: June 01, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have explained the reason behind Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr naming Arsenal linked frontman Henry Onyekuru in his 23-man roster for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Onyekuru caught the eye last season, registering 24 goals in all competitions for Eu...
EPL New Boys Newcastle Open Talks To Sign Chelsea's Nigerian Super Talent
Published: June 01, 2017
Newcastle United are working on a deal to sign England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham, according to reports.The electronic edition of The Sun is reporting that The Magpies are currently holding negotiations with Premier League champions Chelsea over a loan deal, and are willing to cover his £25,00...
Betting And Soccer: The Two Sides Of The Story
Published: June 01, 2017
The world of gambling and the world of sports overlap in several ways. The relationship between the two is most of the times open and positive, leading to the advancement and betterment of both. Sometimes, in turn, there is something dark lurking behind the scenes that robs the world of sports of its very soul, turning...
Man Of The Moment Lookman : Always Been My Dream To Represent England At World Cup
Published: June 01, 2017
Everton wonderkid Ademola Lookman is still basking in the euphoria of netting his first pair of goals in a Fifa tournament, and has revealed that it was his dream to represent England at the World Cup.The former Charlton Athletic star has dazzled in South Korea, and was unfortunate not to bag his first brace of the tou...
PSG Monitoring Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool, Everton English-Born Nigeria Talents At Fifa U20s
Published: May 31, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that French Ligue 1 moneybags Paris Saint-Germain have sent their representatives to South Korea to monitor the outstanding talents at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup.Six players of Nigerian descent are wearing the jersey of England at the tournament : Dominic Solanke , Fikayo Tomo...
Official : Blackpool Activate Okija-Born Winger Osayi-Samuel One-Year Contract Extension
Published: May 31, 2017
Newly promoted EFL League One club Blackpool have taken up the option to extend the contract of Bright Osayi-Samuel by one year, dashing his hopes of moving onto pastures new as a free agent in the summer transfer window.Blackpool activated the clauses in the contracts of Osayi-Samuel and nine other first teamers, with...
Official : Cambridge United Announce Signing Of Third Nigerian Player Within A Week
Published: May 31, 2017
EFL League Two club Cambridge United have snapped up Nigerian central midfielder Emmanuel Osadebe on a two-year deal, writes The U's on their official website.Previously with Gillingham, Osadebe becomes the third player of Nigerian heritage signed by Cambridge United in the off-season, joining David Amoo and Jabo Ibehr...
Spurs, Chelsea, Everton Nigerian Stars Celebrate Ahead Of Possible Matchup Vs Senegal
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton players of Nigerian descent have celebrated England U20s qualification for the quarterfinals of the Fifa U20 World Cup following their 2-1 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.Fikayo Tomori, Josh Onomah, Dominic Solanke and Ademola Lookman started for the Young Lions, and it was the E...
Exclusive: German, Belgian Clubs Approach Arsenal Over Loan Move For Kelechi Nwakali
Published: May 31, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, topflight clubs based in Germany and Belgium have contacted FA Cup winners Arsenal over a loan move for Nigeria U20 skipper Kelechi Nwakali.He suited up for the last time in a MVV Maastricht shirt on Sunday when they lost 1-0 to Roda in the Dutch Playoffs Third...
Exclusive: Real Reason Chelsea Ace Moses Withdrew From Nigeria Squad, Hits Lagos June 14
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea star Victor Moses has withdrawn from the latest Nigeria squad that will prosecute the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Bafana Bafana citing fatigue, contrary to speculation in the local media that he is set to undergo surgery for a toe problem.The former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic winger is ...
German-Nigerian Defender Feeling Dejected As Germany Are Eliminated By African Champions
Published: May 31, 2017
Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha Berlin) and Emmanuel Iyoha (Fortuna Düsseldorf) have ended their participation in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after Germany lost a seven-goal thriller to African champions Zambia on Wednesday at the Jeju World Cup Stadium.Philipp Ochs from 1899 Hoffenheim opened the scoring for the Germans ...
Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City Stars, Eight Uncapped Players Named In Nigeria Squad To Face RSA
Published: May 31, 2017
Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr has named a 23-man roster for the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Uyo on June 10.Six players on the roster were not part of the Super Eagles training camp in Corsica and Paris, while Mountain of Fire FC pair Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatubosun have no...
Crossbar Denies Lookman Hat-trick, Tomori Stars As England Continue World Cup Adventure
Published: May 31, 2017
England have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2017 Fifa Under 20 World Cup after beating Costa Rica 2-1 at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Wednesday, courtesy of two goals from Everton striker of Nigerian descent Ademola Lookman.Lookman made no mistake to score his maiden goal in a World Cup competition, finishin...
Liverpool Top Ten Academy Goals : Ojo's Beauty Against Tottenham Picked
Published: May 31, 2017
Sheyi Ojo's beautiful goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League 2 fixture in February has been picked among  Liverpool's Top Ten Academy goals of the season.Trailing 2-1, the England U20 international equalized for the Reds in the first minute of the second half with a wonderful left-footed effort.Ojo picked ...
Super Eagles Star Oghenekaro Etebo Reacts To Olympique Lyonnais Link
Published: May 31, 2017
A representative of Oghenekaro Etebo has reacted to reports at home and abroad linking the Nigeria international with a possible move to Olympique Lyonnais in the near future.The CD Feirense star has been scouted by Lyon in Portuguese league games, and the Ligue 1 club will continue to observe the attacking midfielder ...