Enyimba CEO Says Club Will Not Block Mfon Udoh Proposed Move To Al Merreikh
Published: November 02, 2016
Enyimba supremo Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu has refused to deny reports linking Nigeria international Mfon Udoh with a possible move to Sudanese Premier League club Al Merreikh.It is known that many clubs in North Africa are looking to sign the beautiful bride, including Al Ahly, Zamalek and CS Sfaxien, after netting nine...
Nigeria, USA & Canada In Three-Way Battle For Toronto Biggest Prospect Ayomide Akinola
Published: November 02, 2016
U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach John Hackworth has named the outstanding Toronto FC striker Ayomide Akinola in a 22-player roster that will attend a training camp in Jamaica from Oct. 30-Nov. 9.The 16-year-old Akinola could add to his international caps when the United States U17s face off with Jama...
Chelsea Great : Moses Played His Best Game In A Chelsea Shirt Vs Southampton
Published: November 02, 2016
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin reckons that Victor Moses played probably his best game in a Chelsea shirt in their win at Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.And the former Scotland international has praised Moses or his professionalism, adding that the Nigerian didn’t complain when he was not considered...
Revealed : Ogun Sports Commissioner, FA Boss Slap Each Other
Published: November 02, 2016
Much has been said and written about the events that characterized the un-played but won match between Abubakar Bukola saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC Week 14 NNL Group B2 match with Gateway FC, except for some behind the scene incidences that will shock you.The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development in Ogun state, Afola...
Ex-Juventus, Arsenal & Stoke City Target Iheanacho Happy To Be Part Of Man City Squad
Published: November 02, 2016
Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted that he’s delighted being a Manchester City player in the wake of their impressive 3-1 win over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday night.As previously revealed by allnigeriasoccer.com, the Taye Academy product was a transfer target for Juventus, Arsen...
Ex-Super Eagles Striker Benedict Akwuegbu Named Board Member At Mighty Jets
Published: November 02, 2016
The President of Nigeria National League Side, Mighty Jets FC of Jos, Alhaji Ismaila Mabo, has reconstituted a new Management board for the team ahead of the 2016/2017 Nigeria National league season.The President appointed Alexander Noel Wukari the new Chairman of the Club.  Wukari is expected to take over from th...
Algeria Coach : Nigerians Will Know Everything After Two Minutes If....
Published: November 02, 2016
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Algeria coach Georges Leekens is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of the World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles, and has refused to disclose how he plans to beat the team in Uyo. “We will not reveal all, if not two minutes after the Nigerian coach knows a...
Champions League Wrap : Iwobi Subbed In; Iheanacho Benched; Efe, Akpom Missing; Alaba Notches Helper
Published: November 01, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared on match day four in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.Alex Iwobi entered into the fray in the 90th minute in Arsenal’s hard fought 3-2 win over Ludogorets Razgrad at Vasil Levski National Stadium. England U21 international Chuba Akpom missed out on select...
UEFA Youth League Wrap : Adarabioyo & Man City Lose To Barca; Eyoma Comes Off Bench; Bola Benched; Dele-Bashiru, Kigbu, Ogbeta, Okafor Not Involved
Published: November 01, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday.At the Academy Stadium, Manchester City lost 2-0 to Barcelona, with England youth international Tosin Adarabioyo working a full shift for the home team. He was cautioned in the 68th minute. Ashinme Kigbu, Dele Bashiru, Elewa...
Chelsea Star Mikel Reveals The Toughest Opponent He Has Faced
Published: November 01, 2016
John Obi Mikel has revealed that ex-Juventus hero Alessandro Del Piero is the toughest opponent he has faced in his professional career, admitting that he was too inexperienced to stop the number ten when Chelsea tackled the Serie A powerhouse in the Champions League.The Nigeria international faced off with Del Piero i...
Leicester City Star Musa Puts Injury Fears To Bed Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: November 01, 2016
If there were doubts surrounding the fitness of Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa for the upcoming meeting with Algeria in eleven days time, they were extinguished on Tuesday.The Foxes number seven has traveled with the first team squad for their Champions League game with FC Copenhagen on Wednesday. Musa suffered what...
Algeria Coach : We Have No Messi, We Will Do Everything To Beat Nigeria
Published: November 01, 2016
Speaking at a press conference shortly after the list of 18 foreign-based professionals summoned for the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria was announced, Algeria manager Georges Leekens has stated that he will assist the national team qualify for the 2018 World Cup.“I arrived a little late, since only a few day...
Official: Mahrez, Slimani, Feghouli, Guedioura & Ounas Among 18 Pros In Algeria Squad For Nigeria WCQ
Published: November 01, 2016
The Algerian Football Federation in conjunction with newly appointed manager Georges Leekens have announced the roster for their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on November 12.For the time being, the Belgian tactician has summoned only 18 foreign-based professionals for the game, and he will wait for the outcome of...
Ex-Roda Winger Points Finger At Super Eagles Coach For Tyronne Ebuehi Gaffe
Published: November 01, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Garba Lawal has blamed coach Gernot Rohr for the embarrassment caused the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Eagles faithful in the wake of the withdrawal of Tyronne Ebuehi from the latest squad that will take on Algeria in a World Cup qualifier later this month.It can be reiterated...
Nigerian Football Expert : Rohr Showed His Weakness By Calling Up Ogu Instead Of Esiti
Published: November 01, 2016
The invitation of Hapoel Beer Sheva star John Ogu ahead of KAA Gent midfielder Anderson Esiti for the World Cup qualifier versus Algeria has raised question marks in the local media.Ahead of the announcement of the 24-man roster on Saturday, some sportswriters on the payroll of Goal.com (Solace Chukwu), africanfootball...