Solanke, Onomah And Ojo Set To Debut For England Under 19s
Published: August 27, 2015
Three players of Nigerian descent were included in the first roster named by England Under 19s manager Aidy Boothroyd this season. Josh Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur) is amongst the six midfielders that was summoned for the trips to Croatia and Germany next month, and joining him in the 20 - man roster are Dominic Solanke ...
Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Gets Maiden England Under 20s Call - Up
Published: August 27, 2015
Chelsea defender Ola Aina has been promoted to England’s Under 20 squad, with head coach Keith Downing including him on the roster for the forthcoming game against Czech Republic.Prior to this call - up, the 18 - year - old had worn with pride the jerseys of England Under 16s to Under 19 teams.The Anglo - Nigeria...
Ahmed Musa Celebrates CSKA Moscow Win Over Sporting Lisbon
Published: August 27, 2015
Ahmed Musa took to social media to express his happiness after netting the winning goal as CSKA Moscow beat Sporting Lisbon 3 - 1 to advance to the group stage of the Champions League.The Nigeria international posted a picture of himself and Ivory Coast international and strike partner Seydou Doumbia in a joyous mood. ...
Rilwan Hassan Confident FC Midtjylland Will See Off Southampton
Published: August 27, 2015
FC Midtjylland’s Rilwan Hassan has stated that the Danish champions will not sit back and protect their 1 - 1 first leg advantage when they face off against Southampton in the Europa League play - offs on Thursday .The winger as well as Nigeria Under 23 international Paul Onuachu have both been named in the 18 - ...
Exclusive : No Besiktas Move For Obi Mikel
Published: August 27, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that reports linking Mikel Obi with a summer move to Turkish Super Lig club Beşiktaş are wide of the mark. It is being claimed that the Super Eagles star is heading for the Stamford Bridge exit, with the Istanbul side turning their attention on the central midfielder after fai...
NWPL: Confluence Queens Return To Winning Ways
Published: August 27, 2015
Nigeria Women Premier League side, Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja on Wednesday bounced back to winning ways following a 1-0 victory over Ibom Angels Football Club of UyoA late first half minute goal from midfielder, Ameachi Ojini, was all the Wada Queens needed to sealed the three needed points as the NWPL gradually co...
Champions League Wrap : Ahmed Musa Nets Game - Winner; Onazi And Lazio Stumble
Published: August 26, 2015
Ahmed Musa scored the match - winner as CSKA Moscow qualified for the group stage of the Champions League on Wednesday night after beating Sporting Lisbon 4 - 3 on aggregate.The Muscovites conceded in the 36th minute but gathered themselves together after the interval, with Doumbia netting a brace before Musa’s g...
Gbolahan Salami Departs Super Eagles Camp On Thursday
Published: August 26, 2015
Gbolahan Salami has been permitted by Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh to depart the Super Eagles camp in Abuja on Thursday morning in order to attempt to retrieve his international passport from the Norwegian embassy, the Warri Wolves striker has revealed. The 24 - year - old claimed that an unnamed Norwegian club were int...
Liverpool Loanee Sheyi Ojo Pleased To Score First Senior Goal
Published: August 26, 2015
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Sheyi Ojo was pleased to score his first senior goal on Tuesday night in the Capital Cup.Reacting to his man of the match performance against Barnet on his personal Twitter account, the Liverpool loanee thanked the supporters for standing by the team. “Great win. Buzzing to get my ...
Fit - Again Kehinde Olanrewaju Set For Kfar Saba Debut
Published: August 26, 2015
Kehinde Olanrewaju has resumed full training with Kfar Saba F.C ahead of their game in the Israeli Premier League against Maccabi Haifa on Saturday.The Nigerian striker sat out last weekend’s clash against Hapoel Ra’anana after failing a late fitness test, having pulled out of training a day before the game...
Ifeanyi Ubah Promises To Support Sports Writers
Published: August 26, 2015
The Proprietor of FC Ifeanyi Ubah of Nnewi Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has promised to support the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in ensuring that they meet up with the challenges of the 20th century sports reporting.Dr. Ubah who was decorated as the National Patron of SWAN said the sports reporters are limit...
Ahmed Musa Keen To Add To His Champions League Goal Tally
Published: August 26, 2015
Ahmed Musa was keen to add to his goal tally in the UEFA Champions League ahead of CSKA Moscow’s tie against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday night at Arena Khimki.The Nigeria international has scored 4 goals in 17 appearances for the Muscovites in the most prestigious club competition in the world.“I will do e...
Kettering Town Striker Dubi Ogbonna Faces Spell On The Sidelines
Published: August 26, 2015
Dubi Ogbonna would be out of action for some weeks if scan results of the injury he sustained against Poole Town show he has a serious injury.The Nigerian - born attacker has not featured for Kettering Town since their opening fixture of this season as a result of the ailment.“I got injured in the first game but ...
Uche Ihuarulam Slaps In Letter To Quit Lobi Stars
Published: August 26, 2015
Talented striker Uche Ihuarulam has written to Lobi Stars indicating he wants to quit the Nigeria Professional Football League outfit.Ihuarulam joined the Pride of Benue as a free agent after he terminated his contract with Bayelsa United in 2014.The young forward said that he hasn’t been well treated at the club...
Exclusive : Nigeria Federation Holding Talks With ND Gorica Over Release Of Dream Team Invitee Blessing Eleke
Published: August 26, 2015
Slovenian PrvaLiga rave of the moment, Blessing Eleke, has been rewarded for his brilliant start to the season, with Samson Siasia inviting him to the Dream Team ahead of next month’s All - Africa Games.The competition is outside the Fifa calender for international matches but the Nigeria Football Federation are ...