Ikechukwu Ezenwa Checks Out Of FCIU Hotel, Off To Join Super Eagles In Abuja
Published: November 07, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that FC Ifeanyi Ubah netminder Ikechukwu Ezenwa will not take part in victory celebrations in the wake of his team winning the Federation Cup on Sunday.The goalkeeper is about boarding a flight to Abuja, having checked out of the hotel FC Ifeanyi Ubah players lodged.The 28-year-old did ...
Algerian-Nigerian Midfielder Ejenavi Predicts : Algeria 2 Nigeria 1
Published: November 07, 2016
Algerian-Nigerian midfielder Nabil Ejenavi has tipped the Desert Foxes to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a win against Nigeria in Uyo.The 22-year-old was born to an Algerian mom and a Nigerian father from Warri, and has played two games for the U23 team of Algeria. “I think my father w...
Algeria Hold First Training Session Ahead Of Trip To Nigeria
Published: November 06, 2016
The Algerian national team started training for their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on Sunday, a day before their opponents in Uyo are scheduled to have their first workout.The training was held at the National Technical Centre Sidi Moussa under the guidance of Belgian manager Georges Leekens and his assistants.A...
Premier League Wrap : Ejaria Debuts For Liverpool; Musa Starts Ahead Of Vardy; Ighalo Logs 90 Minutes; Onomah, Robson-Kanu Benched
Published: November 06, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Premier League on Sunday.Liverpool now top the English top-flight following their 6-1 hammering of Watford at Anfield. Manager Jürgen Klopp handed Nigerian midfielder Ovie Ejaria his Premier League debut when he was introduced in the 87th minute.Te...
Jabo Ibehre, Gozie Ugwu & Akinfenwa On Song In FA Cup
Published: November 06, 2016
A brace from Jabo Ibehre helped Carlisle United defeat St.Albans 5-3 in the first round of the FA Cup on Sunday.The striker restored his team’s lead in the 71st minute before netting his second of the afternoon with nine minutes remaining to take his tally to seven goals from seventeen appearances for the League ...
Iwobi Continues Barren Run As Arsenal Settle For 1-1 Draw With Spurs
Published: November 06, 2016
Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi was in action for 70 minutes as Arsenal settled for a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday afternoon.The Gunners manager, Arsene Wenger, continues to keep faith with the Hale End Academy product despite failing to score since April, and selecte...
Injured Spurs Star Dele Alli Will Not Face Ikechi Anya & Scotland In WCQ
Published: November 06, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will not face Derby County’s ace Ikechi Anya when England tackle Scotland in a World Cup qualifier this coming Friday, with manager Mauricio Pochettino revealing that he is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in training.The Spurs number 20, who is no...
Team News North London Derby : Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Could Feature
Published: November 06, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent could figure in the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi is certain to step out onto the Emirates Stadium from the first minute, having made the starting XI.England U20 star Josh Onomah, who is wea...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Hits Camp On Monday, Set To Become A Nigeria Legend At 20
Published: November 06, 2016
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho will arrive the Super Eagles camp in Abuja on Monday, according to his father James Iheanacho.With four goals in his last four matches for the national team, the former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles star will be hoping to enter the history books if he finds the net against A...
Ex-Saint-Etienne Wonderkid Ejenavi Commits International Future To Algeria Ahead Of Nigeria
Published: November 06, 2016
The Algerian Football Federation are in pole position to secure the international future of ex-Saint-étienne wonderkid Nabil Ejenavi ahead of their Nigerian and French counterparts, with the midfielder proclaiming that he would love to play for the Desert Foxes rather than the Super Eagles. Ejenavi was born in M...
Spurs, Liverpool Target Ghezzal Suffers Groin Injury Ahead Of WCQ Vs Nigeria
Published: November 06, 2016
Olympique Lyonnais attacking midfielder Rachid Ghezzal is a big doubt to travel with the Algerian national team to Uyo for their World Cup qualifier with Nigeria.The former France U20 star asked to substituted midway through the second half in Lyon’s 2-1 win over Bastia in the Ligue 1 on Saturday.The initial prog...
Moses Hails Chelsea Backline After Fifth Consecutive Clean Sheet Vs Everton
Published: November 06, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses was delighted with Chelsea’s clean sheet in their 5-0 hammering of one of the best defensive sides in the Premier League, Everton on Saturday night.Antonio Conte’s side have not conceded a goal in the English top-flight since they were humiliated 3-0 by Arsenal at the Emir...
NFF Pay Flight Tickets Of Chelsea Stars Mikel & Moses, Man City Talent Iheanacho, 19 Foreign Pros
Published: November 06, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can independently confirm that the Nigeria Football Federation have finally paid for the flight tickets of all the 22 foreign-based professionals called up for the World Cup qualifier versus Algeria in six days time.A number of players had claimed that the Federation made On-Hold reservations and ...
Ademola Lookman Sends Warning To Nigeria U19s With Brace For Charlton In FA Cup
Published: November 05, 2016
England U20 international Ademola Lookman has literally sent a warning to the Nigerian U19 National Team ahead of Wednesday’s clash at the Continental Cup in South Korea.The Charlton Athletic wonderkid of Nigerian descent fired off two goals as the Addicks beat League One team Scunthorpe United in the first round...
Anichebe Exonerates Moyes From Sunderland Poor Form, Blames Players
Published: November 05, 2016
Victor Anichebe has dedicated his goal and Sunderland’s hard fought 2-1 win over Bournemouth to manager David Moyes, and suggested that the former Manchester United boss was not the reason behind the club’s poor form prior to the trip to Dean Court.  The Nigeria national-teamer opened his Premier Leagu...