Abraham, Bola, Uwakwe Start For England; Edun Stars; Akpoguma Benched; Alaba Notches Assist; Arase Loses; Asoro Missing
Published: March 25, 2017
Catch up on how players of Nigerian descent fared in international matches on Friday, March 24.In an international friendly held in Wiesbaden, Germany, England U21s narrowly lost 1-0 to Germany. Fit-again Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham put in a full shift for the Young Lions.Another Nigeria target in the shape of Fortuna...
Nigeria-Burkina Faso Friendly On The Brink Of Being Cancelled, Only 8 Players Granted Visa
Published: March 25, 2017
The proposed friendly between Nigeria and Burkina Faso at the Hive Stadium in London is on the brink of being cancelled.The President of the Burkinabé Football Federation, Sita Sangaré, stated that the invited players, officials and coaching staff encountered difficulties with their visa applications to t...
Official : Djurgardens Announce Signing Of Long-Term Target Haruna Garba
Published: March 25, 2017
Swedish Allsvenskan outfit Djurgårdens IF have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Haruna Garba following a successful trial.If all goes well, the 23-year-old will remain with The Blue Stripes until the end of the 2019 season, having put pen to paper on a three-year deal.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands tha...
Ex-Etalons Coach Rohr Names Burkina Faso Danger Men Ahead Of Friendly
Published: March 25, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has named the key players in the Burkina Faso team ahead of the international friendly match at the Hive Stadium on Monday, March 27.Rohr had coached Burkina Faso before accepting the Nigeria job, so knows the strengths and weaknesses of the West African country.“It is a different...
Rohr Explains Why Nigeria Did Not Start At Full Throttle Against Senegal
Published: March 24, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team started slowly before gradually gaining momentum in the international friendly with Senegal on Thursday night.The Super Eagles drew 1-1 with Senegal after Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored a late equalizer .“It is a fact that Leon (Balogun), (W...
Leicester City Star Musa Dispels Injury Fears Ahead Of Burkina Faso Friendly
Published: March 24, 2017
Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa has moved to dispel suggestions that he won’t be fit for Monday’s international friendly between Nigeria and Burkina Faso in London.The experienced Super Eagles star had to be substituted after 75 minutes against Senegal after picking up a knock, but that minor injury will ...
Exclusive : Djurgarden, Four Swedish Clubs To Scout NPFL Hotshot Stephen Odey Against Enyimba
Published: March 24, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria Professional Football League top scorer Stephen Odey is attracting genuine interest from Scandinavia ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.Representatives of Djurgårdens IF and four unnamed Swedish Allsvenskan teams will be at the Agege Township Stadium o...
Echiejile Says Senegal Were A Good Test For Super Eagles
Published: March 24, 2017
Sporting Gijon defender Elderson Echiejile was pleased with the comeback draw against Senegal in an international friendly at the Hive Stadium on Thursday night.The ex-Nigeria U20 international put in a full shift against the West African opponents and picked up a caution in the 64th minute. In his tweet, Echiejile ack...
AFC Wimbledon Goalkeeper Visits Super Eagles London Camp, Holds Talks With Rohr
Published: March 24, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu visited the Super Eagles Crowne Plaza Hotel camp on Wednesday, ahead of their friendly with Senegal.Contrary to speculations in the local media, the former Charlton Athletic wonderkid was never in contention to be handed a late call-up...
Super Eagles Messiah Against Senegal, Iheanacho : The Game Was Tough
Published: March 24, 2017
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Senegal in an international friendly staged at the Hive Stadium on Thursday.The former Golden Eaglets sensation admitted that the Teranga Lions were a tough nut to crack, and has turned his focus to the upcoming match aga...
Wolves GK Carl Ikeme Unlikely To Recover Before Burkina Faso Friendly
Published: March 24, 2017
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme is unlikely to recover before the Super Eagles next international friendly with Burkina Faso at the Hive Stadium.The Nigeria Football Federation are optimistic that the Super Eagles first-choice goalie has not suffered a serious injury as they await the result of the scan c...
How Iwobi, Musa, Balogun & Troost-Ekong Reacted After 1-1 Draw With Senegal
Published: March 24, 2017
Super Eagles stars have taken to social media to react to their 1-1 draw with Senegal in an international friendly at the Hive Stadium on Thursday night.Nigeria went behind early in the second half to a goal from Fenerbahce’s Moussa Sow before Kelechi Iheanacho equalized from the penalty spot with seven minutes r...
Solanke Scores, Lookman & Onomah Start For England U20; Iyoha, Ohis Play For Germany U20
Published: March 24, 2017
Catch up on how players of Nigerian descent fared in international matches on Thursday, March 23.Ademola Lookman (Everton), Josh Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur) and Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) were included in the starting line-up was England U20s were held to a 2-2 draw by Portugal in a Four Nations Tournament taking place i...
Man City Take Note Of Iheanacho Performance After Netting Fifth Goal In Six Games
Published: March 24, 2017
Manchester City took note of the performance of Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles clash versus Senegal at the Hive Stadium on Thursday night in their review of players on international duty.The Citizens number 72 equalized with 83 minutes on the clock after dispatching the penalty he had won.“Moussa Sow put S...
Leicester Midfielder Ndidi Named Man Of The Match After Lively Display Vs Senegal
Published: March 24, 2017
Leicester City rising star Wilfred Ndidi produced an imperious display in Thursday night’s international friendly between Nigeria and Senegal at the Hive Stadium.The Nigeria Football Federation are in agreement with the spectators and journalists who watched the game, and named the former Racing Genk midfielder t...