Ex-England U19 Captain Ola Aina To Train With Nigeria Squad In France
Published: April 30, 2017
Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina will train with the Nigerian national team in Corsica this coming month.There had been fears that the Chelsea right fullback is reconsidering his decision to suit up for the three-time African champions, but the Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that he has been included in ...
Prolific Nigerian Striker John Akinde Scores 80th League Goal For Barnet
Published: April 30, 2017
The prolific Nigerian striker John Akinde netted his 80th league goal for Barnet in their 3-1 win over Grimsby Town at The Hive Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Akinde headed into the net from Nelson's long ball to open the scoring, a week after he scored against Hartlepool United, making him the all-time top goalscorer f...
(Photo Confirmation) Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel Undergoes Successful Surgery, Starts Rehab Soon
Published: April 29, 2017
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel underwent successful surgery in England this week, the player has announced via social media. The Nigeria international had to undergo a procedure after picking up an abdominal injury at Tianjin Teda, an ailment that made him miss the last four matches in the Chinese Super Lea...
Boxing Legend Foreman Backing Arsenal Fan Anthony Joshua To Beat Klitschko
Published: April 29, 2017
Boxing legend George Foreman is backing Arsenal fan Anthony Joshua to defeat Wladimir Klitschko when they do battle on Saturday night in front of 90,000 spectators at Wembley.The Watford-born Nigerian boxer is aiming to retain his IBF heavyweight title and the vacant WBA (Super) and IBO titles are also on the line.“I...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Shown First Straight Red Card Of His Pro Career
Published: April 29, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo was sent off in Alanyasspor's 3-0 loss to Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.The Chelsea loanee took the walk of shame in the 45th minute for a foul on Brazilian striker Welliton, who would have been in a clear goalscoring position if he had not been brought down by the Nigerian defender.Th...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Sparkles; Anichebe Goes Down; Ex-Gunner Kanu Injured; Young Stars Maja, Asoro & Fela Missing; Ibe Benched
Published: April 29, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 29.Hull City continued their fight to avoid the drop after playing out a goalless draw with Southampton at the St. Mary’ s Stadium.No Nigerian involved in this one, with the Tigers fullback Moses Odubajo still...
World Exclusive: Man City Offer Borussia Dortmund Iheanacho In Deal To Sign Aubameyang
Published: April 29, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho may continue his professional career in the German Bundesliga next season. English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City are prepared to offer Kelechi Iheanacho to Borussia Dortmund as a a sweetener in the proposed de...
World Exclusive: Celtic Hoping To Beat FC Copenhagen, AIK To NPFL Goal Machine Odey
Published: April 29, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Scottish champions Celtic have set the ball rolling in their bid to sign Nigerian Professional Football League top scorer Stephen Odey in the summer transfer market.The Mountain of Fire FC sensation is edging towards a move to the United Kingdom, with The Bhoys sending him an...
New Obi Mikel, Uwakwe Scores Brilliant Goal From 30 Yards As Chelsea Beat Liverpool
Published: April 29, 2017
Tariq Uwakwe scored a brilliant goal in Chelsea's hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool in an U18 Premier League encounter at the Academy Ground in Merseyside on Saturday afternoon.Uwakwe, who has been touted as the New Obi Mikel, was named in the starting line-up along with Chelsea Academy poster boy Ike Ugbo, while Ibad...
Official : Gent Loan Out Nigerian Wonderkid Hailed As The Next Wilfred Ndidi To FKH
Published: April 29, 2017
Through their official website, Norwegian Tippeligaen outfit FK Haugesund have announced the signing of highly-rated Nigerian youngster Anthony Ikedi on loan from Belgian club KAA Gent.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands the 18-year-old Ikedi joined Gent on a three-year deal and had been issued a Belgian work permit befor...
Super Eagles Defender Troost-Ekong Makes Team Of The Week In Belgium
Published: April 29, 2017
Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong has been named in the Team of the Week for the fifth round of the Belgian First Division A playoffs.The central defender shone in Gent's road win over Zulte-Waregem on Tuesday, and assisted goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic to post a shutout.Troost-Ekong's performance was more impressi...
Former Chelsea Midfielder Obi Mikel Replaced As Captain Of Tianjin Teda
Published: April 29, 2017
Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has been replaced as captain of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda for the time being, with the midfielder expected to spend at least three weeks on the sidelines due to injury.Serbian international Nemanja Gudelj has been appointed the new captain of Tianjin Teda until the Nigeri...
Alhassan, Olatunbosun, Ezenwa, Odey Being Considered For AFCON Qualifier Vs South Africa
Published: April 29, 2017
At least three players based in the domestic championship are expected to be named in the Super Eagles provisional roster for their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.German tactician Gernot Rohr will begin running the rule over Alhassan Ibrahim ‘Muazam’ of Akwa United, Sikiru Olatunbosun from MF...
Tottenham Hotspur Beat Arsenal To England's Top Young Talent Alli, Wenger Reveals
Published: April 29, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that the club scouted Dele Alli several times before he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015.Ahead of the Gunners visit to White Hart Lane on Sunday, the Frenchman has heaped praise onto the Tottenham Hotspur number 20, describing him as a goalscoring midfielder.“He play...
Son Of Ex-Enugu Rangers Star Named In Birmingham City Squad To Face Man Utd
Published: April 28, 2017
Birmingham City starlet Nicholas Okoro is set to be on parade for the U17 team of the Championship team when they host Manchester United in a friendly at St Andrew's on Saturday night, having made the 18-man squad.The game is part of Blues Academy’s traditional end of season play on the pitch series of friendlies for...