Nigeria Number 1 Daniel Akpeyi Lands In Atlanta To Resume Training
Published: July 24, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi will resume training with the Nigeria U23 National Team as from Sunday, July 24. Akpeyi, 29, boarded a plane bound for Atlanta, United States from Johannesburg around 1800 hours on Saturday and will arrive at the Dream Team VI training camp thi...
Arsenal-Bound Nwakali Reacts To Flying Eagles Exit At The Hands Of Sudan
Published: July 24, 2016
Nigeria U20s skipper Kelechi Nwakali says he is gutted that the national team failed to qualify for the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after a 4-3 loss to Sudan in Lagos on Saturday.But unlike coach Emmanuel Amuneke, the ASJ/Diamond Academy midfielder has refused to blame his teammates for the loss to the Sudanese te...
Complacent Flying Eagles World Cup Hopes Are Over After Loss To Sudan
Published: July 23, 2016
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles kissed goodbye to 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Saturday in a pulsating 4-3 defeat to Sudan U20 that saw the holders crash out via away goals rule.The final round of the qualifiers ended 5-5 on aggregate. The first leg encounter ended 2-1 in favour of the...
Ex-Barcelona Defender Ekpolo Departs Wolves Without Signing A Contract
Published: July 23, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Godswill Ekpolo is waiting to hear from Wolverhampton Wanderers whether or not he has been offered a contract following a trial. Ekpolo departed the Molineux Stadium outfit empty-handed without signing a deal, and former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana has refused to categorically stat...
Eight Players That Started Against Mali At Fifa U17s Final Make Nigeria U20s Line Up Vs Sudan
Published: July 23, 2016
Nigeria U20s coach Emmanuel Amuneke has announced his starting XI for Saturday afternoon’s 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Sudan at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere.The former Barcelona and Zamalek winger has kept faith with most of the boys that prosecuted the first leg tie again...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Delighted To Get Game Time Against Lens
Published: July 23, 2016
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom was delighted to be involved in Arsenal’s first pre-season fixture on Friday.The England U21 international spent the whole of last season on loan at Hull City as a result of his lack of first team opportunities at the Emirates, and helped the Tigers secure promotion to the Premier Lea...
Olufela Olomola Handed Another Chance To Impress Southampton Manager
Published: July 23, 2016
Promising Nigerian striker Olufela Olomola was included in Southampton’s traveling party to Holland, where the Premier League club will continue preparations for the new season. The teenager and 27 other players landed in the Netherlands on Friday, July 22, ahead of today’s friendly against PEC Zwolle.Olufe...
Nigeria Make Move To Secure International Future Of Norwich City Starlet Jaiyesimi Ahead Of England
Published: July 23, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation have made a move to secure the international future of highly-rated Norwich City attacking midfielder Diallang Jaiyesimi ahead of England.Born in England, Jaiyesimi was linked with a plethora of teams in the Premier League before committing his future to the Canaries until the summer of ...
NAC Breda Open Contract Negotiations With Ex-Man City Striker Adarabioyo
Published: July 23, 2016
Dutch club NAC Breda have opened talks with former Manchester City striker Fisayo Adarabioyo over a contract, according to Dutch newspaper Bn Destem. The former Dream Team VI invitee has been in Holland undergoing trials with the Yellow Army and impressed the coaching staff during his audition. NAC Breda are in the mar...
Dream Team Defender Heartbroken After Siasia Snubs Him For Olympics
Published: July 23, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, SpVgg Greuther Fürth new signing Erhun Obanor is disappointed after he was left out of Nigeria U23s 18-man squad and alternate players that will prosecute the Olympic Games.But the former Mountain of Fire stopper has found solace in the fact that he was ab...
Efe Ambrose Welcomes Leicester City Record Signing Musa To Paradise
Published: July 23, 2016
Ahmed Musa, 23, is in line to make his second appearance for Leicester City on Saturday in a non-competitive fixture, an International Champions Cup clash against Celtic.Musa and eighteen players arrived in Glasgow on Friday before having a feel of Celtic Park, venue of the meeting.The former CSKA Moscow striker impres...
Chelsea Fan Colby Agu Named To United States Roster For Spain Tour
Published: July 22, 2016
Capital Area Railhawks sensation Colby Agu has been included in United States U19s roster for the 33rd International U-20 Men’s COTIF Tournament taking place in Valencia, Spain.Manager Brad Friedel invited 22 players for the trip to Spain, with Agu one of the four strikers named to the squad list.The North Caroli...
Iwobi Links Up Well With Akpom As Arsenal Are Held By Lens In Friendly
Published: July 22, 2016
Nigerian duo Chuba Akpom and Alex Iwobi were named in the starting lineup as Arsenal began their pre-season programme by playing out a 1-1 draw with French club Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Friday night. The Super Eagles attacking midfielder was in action for 77 minutes while the England U21 international...
Chelsea Striker Ike Ugbo Impressing In Pre-Season Friendlies
Published: July 22, 2016
England youth international of Nigerian descent Ike Ugbo was in action as Chelsea U23s team were held to a goalless draw by RC Lens in France on Friday afternoon. The scoreline did not reflect the hard fought game and how Chelsea came close to nicking a win, with Ugbo missing a scoring opportunity in the closing minute...
World Exclusive: Man City Slap 20 Million Pounds Price Tag On Nigeria Wonderkid Iheanacho
Published: July 22, 2016
Any club interested in the acquisition of Manchester City talent Kelechi Iheanacho will have to cough up 20 million pounds (approximately €24 million ) before they can land his signature, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.Soccerex recently rated the Nigerian striker as the ninth most valuable U21 player ...