Nigerian Wonderkids Maja, Asoro Doubtful To Play Against West Brom Despite Injury Crisis
Published: October 01, 2016
Nigerian whizkid Joshua Maja is unlikely to make his Premier League bow against West Brom at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Though the offensive talent has been included in Sunderland’s provisional roster for today’s game at Stadium of Light, he was in action for the Development Squad in their 1-1 draw w...
Injured Sunderland Striker Victor Anichebe Will Not Face Old Club
Published: October 01, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Anichebe returned to the treatment room ahead of Sunderland’s Premier League clash with his old club West Brom at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The Black Cats medical staff had worked round the clock to get the striker back to fitness before he made his competitive debut last week...
Who Is Uche Agbo? Five Interesting Facts About New Super Eagles Invitee
Published: October 01, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has picked five facts about new Super Eagles invitee Henry Uche Agbo who could make his international debut in next Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Ndola.1) Uche Agbo was born in Kano on 4 December 1995, and started off his career with Bai Boys before spells with JUTH FC an...
Nigeria U17s Train At Match Venue Ahead Brazil Tie, Skipper Rasheedat Faces The Media
Published: September 30, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria’s U17 Women’s National Team, better known as the Flamingoes, had their final training session on Friday afternoon ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Brazil. Today’s workout was held at the King Abdullah Stadium, Amman, venue of the meeting between the...
Eleven Players of Nigerian Descent Receive England Call Ups
Published: September 30, 2016
England U20s Assistant Coach Paul Williams has announced his roster for the upcoming four-nation tournament which will take place in England from October 5-10.Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria has received his first international call-up at any level for England, putting his commitment to Nigeria in doubt having trained...
Former AC Milan Striker Ezekiel Claims He Has Been Racially Abused Three Or Four Times
Published: September 30, 2016
Henty Ezekiel claims he was racially abused before he joined Lokomotiv Moscow.The former AC Milan starlet, who made this disclosure while interacting with fans of the Railway Men, joined the Russian Premier League side from Olimpija in February. Ezekiel told Soviet Sport : “Is there racism in Russia? For me, such...
Fit Again FCIU GK Ikechukwu Ezenwa Hits Super Eagles Camp On Monday
Published: September 30, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can reconfirm that FC Ifeanyi Ubah netminder Ikechukwu Ezenwa is in tip-top condition ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Ndola next weekend. The 27-year-old had to be substituted in the second half of the Nigeria Professional Football League clash with Enyimba last we...
Man City Striker Kelechi Iheanacho Set For Super Eagles Camp
Published: September 30, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho will arrive the national team’s Bolton White Hotel and Apartments, Abuja in the coming week , according to his father James Iheanacho.The Manchester City striker is one of six Premier League stars included in the roster and would earn his sixth international cap against Zambia on October 9 if se...
Godfrey Oboabona Dismisses Lies: I Did Not Argue With Super Eagles Coach
Published: September 30, 2016
Rizespor stopper Godfrey Oboabona has moved quickly to dismiss lies published by a Nigerian blog notorious for fabricating stories that he was dropped from the Super Eagles squad after an argument with one of the assistant coaches. The central defender has made it crystal clear that he has never argued with a national ...
Man City Congratulate Iheanacho For Golden Boy Nomination; Challenges Iwobi, Dele, Rashford
Published: September 30, 2016
Premier League side Manchester City have congratulated Nigerian whizkid Kelechi Iheanacho after he was nominated for the prestigious 2016 Golden Boy award.To clinch the accolade, the Taye Academy product has to see off competition from two former England youth internationals of Nigerian heritage in the shape of Arsenal...
My Goals Can Take Super Eagles To Russia 2018, Says In-form Levski Sofia Star
Published: September 29, 2016
Former Sunshine Stars of Akure star player, Tunde Adeniji, says he is confident the Super Eagles will qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup. Adeniji, who was capped four times under former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh, added that with the quality of players available to new coach Gernot Rohr he is sure they can beat Al...
Europa League Wrap : Emenike Scores; Umar Aminu Bags Assist; Ekpai Debuts; Ideye Fires Blanks; Olomola, Echiejile Benched; Esiti Subbed In
Published: September 29, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Europa League on Thursday night. Injured Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun missed the first of his two games as Mainz 05 registered an impressive 3-2 win over Qabala at Bakcell Arena (Bakı ). Austria international Karim Onisiwo was on the bench for ...
Alex Iwobi Reacts To Arsenal 2-0 Win Over Basel
Published: September 29, 2016
Alex Iwobi was pleased after Arsenal registered their first win in the Champions League on Wednesday night and hailed his teammates for their performance.The Nigeria international retained his place in the starting line-up against Basel and had a good chance to put the London team 3-0 up in the 58th minute when he drov...
Champions League Wrap : Iwobi Helps Arsenal Secure Win; Iheanacho Benched Again; Alaba Plays Full Game; Akpom, Adarabioyo Absent
Published: September 28, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal continued their impressive start to the season with a 2-0 win over FC Basel. Super Eagles starlet Alex Iwobi helped the Gunners secure the win and logged 70 minutes before he was substitute...
Arsenal Star Mesut Ozil : I Loved Watching Austin Okocha
Published: September 28, 2016
Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil has showered praise on Alex Iwobi, stating that the Nigeria international reminds him of his uncle Austin Okocha, who played for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany before hanging up his boots. The 20-year-old has established himself as a first team regular at the Emirates after breaking into the quad...