Torino Midfielder Joel Obi Suffers Suspected Hamstring Injury
Published: September 26, 2016
Nigeria international Joel Obi is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury in the first half of the Serie A clash between Torino and AS Roma on Sunday. Tuttosport has suggested that the attacking midfielder sustained a hamstring injury and could spend up to three weeks on the sidelines due to the ailme...
Super Eagles GK Ezenwa Resumes Training After Injury Scare
Published: September 26, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa dispelled fears that he suffered an injury in Sunday’s league match against Enyimba after he took part in a recovery session on Monday morning.The shot-stopper had to be replaced in the second half of the Nigeria Professional Football ...
Nigeria Target Ikpeazu Pleased To Break His Duck For Cambridge United
Published: September 26, 2016
Uche Ikpeazu was delighted to score his maiden goal for Cambridge United in their 2-1 road win over Newport County in League Two on Saturday. In his fourth appearance of the season, the attacker restored parity in the 61st minute when he headed into the bottom right corner after Elito swung in a cross. “Happy to ...
San Jose Earthquakes Striker Amarikwa Set To Undergo MRI Scan
Published: September 26, 2016
San Jose Earthquakes striker Quincy Amarikwa is facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury in his team’s 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.In his first start in over a month, the Nigerian was substituted as early as the fourth minute after landing awkwardly on his left leg followi...
Super Eagles Watch : Iwobi, Nosa, Alimi Impress; Mikel, Iheanacho, 7 Invited Players Inactive; Shehu Red Carded; Balogun, Ezenwa Injured
Published: September 26, 2016
Rundown of Super Eagles players invited for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia fared in their respective leagues. Carl Ikeme : The Wolves glovesman started and played the full game in his team’s 3-1 win over Brentford at Molineux Stadium, his ninth straight appearance in the Championship this term.Ikechukwu E...
Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa Joins Super Eagles Walking Wounded Ahead Zambia Clash
Published: September 25, 2016
FC Ifeanyi Ubah netminder Ikechukwu Ezenwa has joined the list of invited Super Eagles players that are injured ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Ndola on October 9.The 27-year-old had to be replaced in the 73rd minute of FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s 1-0 win in the derby against Enyimba after rece...
Chinedu Obasi Targets Return To Europe Big Leagues After Writing Name In AIK History Books
Published: September 25, 2016
Swedish-based striker Chinedu Obasi has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that he has no plans to extend his contract with AIK at the end of this season, and has targeted a return to one of the big leagues in Europe. The Nigeria international is back to his best following a string of fine performances for AIK in the Allsve...
Emmanuel Emenike Gets The Ball Rolling As Fenerbahce Beat Gaziantepspor
Published: September 25, 2016
Emmanuel Emenike scored for the second consecutive game as Fenerbahçe registered a 2-1 win over Gaziantepspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday evening.In the game held at Å�ükrü SaracoÄ�lu Spor Kompleksi , the former Nigeria international got the ball rolling in the 22nd minute after he was set up ...
Arsenal Fans Disagree! Name Alexis Man Of The Match Vs Chelsea Ahead Of Iwobi
Published: September 25, 2016
Chile international Alexis Sanchez has been voted Arsenal Supporters Man of the Match in Saturday’s win at the Emirates against Chelsea in the Premier League.Whilst the Premier League recognized Iwobi as the most outstanding player in the clash, the Gunners faithful went for Alexis in a poll conducted by the club...
Ifeanyi Mathew Proving To Be The Big Fish In A Small Pond At Lillestrom
Published: September 25, 2016
Lillestrøm SK are one of the three teams below the red line in the Norwegian Tippeligaen and their 2-1 defeat to Sogndal on Sunday afternoon did not help their cause to beat the drop.Former Nigeria U20 international Ifeanyi Mathew made his first-ever start for the Canaries, and justified the faith reposed in him...
New Pogba, Ejaria Now Doing His Thing With Liverpool U23s; Features In Win Vs Sunderland
Published: September 25, 2016
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria helped Liverpool U23s secure a 3-0 win over Sunderland at Prenton Park (Birkenhead, Merseyside) in Premier League 2 on Sunday afternoon. The central midfielder had trained with the Reds first team last week, fueling speculation that he might make his debut in the English top-fl...
Impressive Joel Obi Subbed Out Against Roma After Picking Up Injury
Published: September 25, 2016
Out-of-favour Nigeria international Joel Obi might be set for another spell on the sidelines, with the Torino midfielder suffering an injury in his side’s ongoing Serie A clash against Roma.The former Inter Milan star requested to be substituted in the 23rd minute after he fell on the Olimpico di Torino turf.Prio...
Exciting Defender Manuel Akanji Will Not Battle Iwobi & Arsenal In Champions League
Published: September 25, 2016
Switzerland U21 international Manuel Akanji is definitely ruled out of FC Basel’s trip to the Emirates Stadium for the Champions League tie with Arsenal on Wednesday, September 28.The central defender has not been included in the FC Basel roster for the group stage of the Champions League, and it is thought he wa...
Ex-Liverpool Target Ayomide Jibodu Making A Name For Himself At Derby County
Published: September 25, 2016
Young Nigerian winger Ayomide Jibodu is impressing at Derby County in the ongoing campaign. The Rams saw off competition from Liverpool and Aston Villa before they succeeded in signing the highly-rated teenager from AFC United in June 2016. And he is making a name for himself with a string of fine performances for Derb...
Iwobi Beats Arsenal Stars Ozil, Alexis, Walcott To Man Of The Match Award Vs Chelsea
Published: September 25, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was pleased to receive the Man of the Match award after the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates on Saturday.The attacking midfielder put in one of his best performances in a red shirt though he didn’t cap it all off with a goal or assist before he subb...