Internationals: Solanke Scores; Eyoma, Lookman Start As England Continue To Impress; Akpoguma Wins 64th Cap For Germany Youth
Published: March 29, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in international matches that took place on Tuesday, March 28.England U17s maintained their one hundred percent record in qualifying for the Euro U17 Championship in Croatia after a 1-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in Bijeljin, Gradski.Tottenham Hotspur d...
Official : FC Midtjylland Loan Out Promising Winger Babajide To Norwegian Club
Published: March 29, 2017
Norwegian First Division FK Jerv have completed the signing of talented Nigerian winger Babajide David on loan from Danish Superliga outfit FC Midtjylland.The agreement between the two Scandinavian teams will keep David in Norway until June 30, 2017.FC Midtjylland have a good relationship with FK Jerv and did transfer ...
Official : Ex-Flying Eagles Defender Ajayi Signs Permanent Deal With Rotherham United
Published: March 28, 2017
EFL Championship side Rotherham United have completed the signing of ex-Nigeria U20 international Semi Ajayi on a permanent deal from Cardiff City.The central defender, who initially joined the Millers on loan until the end of the season, has penned a contract that will see him remain at S60 1AH until June 30, 2020, su...
Exclusive: Belgian, Spanish, Turkish Clubs In Talks With Nigeria U17 Sensation Yahaya
Published: March 28, 2017
Nigeria U17 international Nazifi Yahaya is attracting interest from clubs overseas, according to his adviser, Muzammil Dalhatu Yola, the coordinator of Dabo Babes Academy.The 16-year-old put himself in the shop window at the recently concluded Guateng Future Champions Tournament that took place in South Africa.“W...
Leicester City Rising Star Ndidi Wows Chelsea Loanee Omeruo In Eagles Camp
Published: March 28, 2017
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo was impressed with Leicester City defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi during the Nigerian national team get-together in London.The ex-Nigeria U20 defender has publicly admitted his admiration for Ndidi, but the fact is that he set tongues wagging over his performance against Senegal last Th...
Youngest Nigerian To Play In Premier League Misses Chance To Display His Wares To Valencia
Published: March 28, 2017
Sunderland rising star Joel Asoro missed an opportunity to display his wares when Sweden U21s took on their Serbian counterparts in an international friendly last Friday.According to Super Deporte, representatives of Valencia were in Marbella to witness the game between the two European teams.Though it is claimed that ...
Nigerian Players With Dual Nationality Aina, Akpom, Ejaria Will Not Be Forced To Represent England
Published: March 28, 2017
England coach Gareth Southgate has insisted that he won’t force players who have dual nationality to represent the Three Lions, stating that they should be honoured to wear the England jersey without persuasion.In the last few days, the Nigeria Football Federation have held talks with Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom,...
Top Nigerian Scorer In England Top Four Divisions Makes EFL Team Of The Week
Published: March 28, 2017
Barnet striker John Akinde has been named in the English Football League Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in England.In a 3-4-3 formation, Akinde was named in attack alongside Chris Porter (Colchester United) and  Ivan Toney (Scunthorpe United).The official website explained why he was picked : &ld...
Sunderland Wonderkid Maja Fails To Turn Up For Super Eagles Practice Game
Published: March 28, 2017
Sunderland wonderkid Josh Maja did not turn up for the Super Eagles practice game at the Hive Stadium on Monday evening.The striker was handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles get-together in London by the Nigeria Football Federation after vising the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday night.“Josh Maja was not even ...
Ex-Man City, QPR Defenders Oseni, Ilesanmi Show Off To Rohr In Super Eagles Practice Game
Published: March 28, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr monitored two London-born central defenders on Monday evening.Former Manchester City defender Nathaniel Oseni and ex-Queens Park Rangers wonderkid Femi Ilesanmi featured in the practice game between the Super Eagles Team A and Team B at the Hive Stadium.Ot...
Nigerian Whizkid Confirms Move To Southampton From Arsenal
Published: March 28, 2017
Nigerian winger Nathan Tella has confirmed that his transfer from Arsenal to Southampton is now in the bag, and has sent an emotional farewell message to the Gunners faithful and ex-teammates. The 17-year-old decided to move on to pastures new after he was told by the Emirates outfit he won’t be offered a profess...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Returns To Nigeria Next Week For Scouting Mission
Published: March 28, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will return to Lagos next week ahead of June’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.The German tactician will run the rule over the top stars in the Nigerian Professional Football League while in the country.“Our immediate focus and preparations are on the 201...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England, Makes Debut
Published: March 28, 2017
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has finally been persuaded to represent Nigeria rather than the Three Lions at senior level, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Hale End Academy product featured in Monday’s friendly between the Super Eagles Team A and Team B at the Hive Stadium in London, alongside Chelsea right fu...
Chelsea Defender Aina May Make Competitive Debut Against South Africa, Rohr Hints
Published: March 28, 2017
Highly-rated Chelsea wing-back Ola Aina could make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles when they tackle South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in June, manager Gernot Rohr has hinted.The ex-Bayern Munich defender ran the rule over the former England U20 international on Sunday, before observing in a...
Internationals: Son Of Ex-Super Eagles Star Plays For Germany U20; Abraham, Bola, Edun In Action For England
Published: March 28, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in international matches that took place on Monday, March 27.England U21s hammered Denmark 4-0 in a friendly ahead of this summer’s European Championship. Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham played the last 14 minutes for the Young Lions as a second-half substi...