Victor Anichebe Remains The Youngest Nigerian Player To Score In Premier League, Hails Iheanacho
Published: September 13, 2015
West Brom striker Victor Anichebe has jumped on the bandwagon in support of Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho after the teenager opened his account for the English Premier League vice - champions on Saturday.The former Evertonian also had kind words for Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, whose 59th minute strik...
Jordon Ibe Clarifies On International Future After Snubbing Nigeria For England
Published: September 13, 2015
The English Football Association has beaten Nigeria over the international future of Jordon Ibe at senior level, Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh has revealed.Though Ibe has played for the youth teams of England,  Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia and Sunday Oliseh had explored the possibility of the Liverpool w...
Ex Flying Eagles Star Edafe Egbedi Bags Brace For Prespa Birlik
Published: September 13, 2015
Former Flying Eagles star Edafe Egbedi bagged a brace for KSF Prespa Birlik in their 3 - 1 win over Kvarnby in the latest round of matches in the Swedish Division 2 Södra Götaland.The winger netted his first goal in the 23rd minute before grabbing a second three minutes out of intermission.Ex FC Midtjylland m...
Samir Nasri, Fernandinho Sing Praises Of Manchester City Teammate Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: September 13, 2015
More Manchester City players have paid tribute to Kelechi Iheanacho for scoring his first goal for the Etihad outfit on Saturday.The Nigeria youth international became the third youngest player to score for The Citizens in the Premier League after Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge, when he hit target in the 90th minu...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Relieved To Pick Up Three Points
Published: September 13, 2015
Watford striker Odion Ighalo was relieved to see his team pick up three points in the Premier League for the first time this season. Despite losing only one game prior to the contest against Swansea City, the Hornets were languishing near the bottom of the table after drawing three games on the spin .“It was a gr...
MLS Round - Up : Obafemi Martins, Tesho Akindele And Fatai Alashe On Target
Published: September 13, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the MLS this weekend.Kennedy Igboananike saw 77 minutes of action in Chicago Fire’s 3 - 2 loss to New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey). He was cautioned in the 51st minute. The ex AIK he...
Right Of Reply : Mighty Jets Deny Ten Million Naira Bribery Allegation
Published: September 13, 2015
Mighty Jets have reacted to allegations that claimed the club collected the sum of N10m naira from Niger Tornadoes FC to withdraw a genuine appeal case with the NFF appeal committee against Niger Tornadoes to aid their undeserved promotion and relegate the team. Very clear:Rivalry between Niger Tornadoes FC and Mig...
Mourning Uche Ikpeazu Dedicates Third League Goal To Granddad
Published: September 13, 2015
Watford loanee Uche Ikpeazu has dedicated his third league goal of the season in Port Vale colours to his grandfather who passed away earlier this month.The Anglo - Nigerian scored a dramatic winner for The Valiants right at the death in their hard fought 3 - 2 victory against Wigan Athletic at Vale Park (Stoke...
Dream Team Striker Saviour Godwin Opens KV Oostende Account After Only 4 Minutes
Published: September 12, 2015
Dream Team VI striker Saviour Godwin and Nigeria international Joseph Akpala both registered their names on the scoresheet in KV Oostende’s 5 - 1 thrashing of hosts Waasland-Beveren in the Belgian Jupiler League on Saturday,Ex Club Brugge and Charleroi star Akpala opened the floodgates in the 15th minute, tapping...
Mustapha Abdullahi Dedicates Maiden National Team Goal To Teammates
Published: September 12, 2015
Nigeria Under 23 international Mustapha Abdullahi has dedicated his first - ever goal in the colours of the national team to his teammates, and has stressed that he would not have scored if his colleagues had not assisted him.Ibrahima Keita gave the Senegalese the lead seven minutes from time, barely three minutes afte...
Aguero, Yaya Toure, David Silva And Raheem Sterling Lavish Praise On Iheanacho
Published: September 12, 2015
Manchester City stars took to social media to congratulate Kelechi Iheanacho for scoring the match - winner in their 1 - 0 victory over Crystal Palace.The Nigeria youth international was the hero for The Citizens, coming off the bench to score in the 90th minute and not only did that goal give City the maximum points, ...
Sunday Oliseh Gives High Five To Odion Ighalo And Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: September 12, 2015
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has congratulated two potential players he plans to invite to national team games in future after they both scored in the Premier League on Saturday.Odion Ighalo celebrated penning a new deal, literally, by netting the match - winner for Watford in their hard fought 1 - 0 win over Swans...
Kelechi Iheanacho Announces Arrival On World Stage With Maiden Goal For Manchester City
Published: September 12, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho hopped off the bench to score the game - winner for Manchester City in their 1 - 0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League.On 89 minutes and with the game between the early season pacesetters heading for a draw, the Nigeria youth international replaced Ivor...
Mustapha Abdullahi Scores Stoppage - Time Equalizer, As Dream Team Top Group
Published: September 12, 2015
Nigeria needed a late equaliser to avert a  defeat in the football event of the All-Africa Games on Saturday. Mustapha Abdullahi’s injury time goal earned the Dream Team VI a 1-1 draw against Senegal in Brazzaville. The Samson Siasia tutored side were undone in the 83rd minute when saw Ibrahima Keita his eff...
Sunday Oliseh Happy To See Mikel Start For Chelsea
Published: September 12, 2015
Coach Sunday Oliseh was delighted to see one of the most influential Super Eagles players, John Obi Mikel, named on the teamsheet for Chelsea in their Premier League clash against Everton.The defensive midfielder made Chelsea’s starting XI in the Premier League for the first time since the last fixture of last se...