Revealed : Alex Iwobi Found Out He Will Start Against Barcelona EIGHT Hours Before Game
Published: March 17, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi only found out that he was included in the starting XI to face Barcelona less than eight hours before the contest at the Camp Nou, it has come to light.And his uncle, Emmanuel Okocha, has revealed that he was not intimidated to be playing in front of more than 75,000 fans, given ...
Okocha Defends Iwobi : He Thought He Was Tripped And Did Not Moan
Published: March 17, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Emmanuel Okocha has defended his nephew, Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, over the incident during the first-half of the Champions League Round of 16, Game 2 between the Premier League club and Barcelona.No penalty was given in the 35th minute after Iwobi fell in the penalty area, and Okocha...
Ex-Barcelona Winger Amuneke Dismisses Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Claims To Be Awarded A Penalty
Published: March 17, 2016
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amuneke has declared that Russian referee Sergei Karasev was right not to award a penalty against the Azulgranas after Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi fell in the 18-yard box in the first half during the Champions League tie between the two teams on Wednesday.One of the major ta...
Real Salt Lake Midfielder Sunday Stephen Named 15th Best Player In Major League Soccer
Published: March 17, 2016
Real Salt Lake defensive midfielder Sunday Stephen has been selected among the top 20 players in Major League Soccer for the last round of matches.The MLS, in its weekly Audi Player Index, has identified the former Valencia and CSKA Sofia man as the 15th most influential player in the top-flight and he was awarded a s...
Chelsea Young Stars Tomori, Aina To Face Off As England Battle Canada
Published: March 17, 2016
Chelsea starlet Fikayo Tomori has been selected in the Canada Under-20 squad ahead of the international friendly against England at the at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster on Sunday, March 27.Born in Calgary, the defender is eligible to represent the national teams of Canada,Nigeria and England internationally but has pledg...
Eguma Faces Goalkeeping Headache
Published: March 17, 2016
Technical manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma must make a decision about his choice of goalkeeping personnel ahead of Saturday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Ibadan.Sunday Rotimi started United’s first five games this season but was overlooke...
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Coach Alli Sure Of Heartland Upset
Published: March 17, 2016
Assistant head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football of Lagos, Alli Suleman Obinna has said his team will upset Heartland Football Club this weekend in Owerri.The Olukoya Boys will be the guest of the Naze Millionaires in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 7 clash a...
Nigerian Exports: Iwobi Shines But Arsenal Lose; Awurum Nets 14th League Goal; Okwunwanne Sparks Comeback; Utaka Benched
Published: March 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent based abroad on Wednesday.We begin with the Champions League game at the Nou Camp. Arsenal rising star Alex Iwobi was handed his first-ever start in the competition as the Gunners failed to advance to the quarterfinals , losing 5-1 on aggregate to their Spanis...
Alex Iwobi Makes First - Ever Start For Arsenal In Champions League
Published: March 16, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will make his first-ever Champions League start for Arsenal in the Round of 16, second round tie against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night, starting from 2045 hours.The 19-year-old has been handed a spot in attacking midfield alongside Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.Iwobi has ...
Nigeria U17s Star Chukwueze Considering Other Options Besides Arsenal
Published: March 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that representatives of Nigeria U17 international Samuel Chukwueze are considering other alternatives apart from the player penning a contract with Premier League side Arsenal.The Diamond Academy winger is back in his homeland after a trip to the United Kingdom for contract talks ...
Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Onomah, Liverpool Winger Ojo Get England Call-Up
Published: March 16, 2016
A pair of Anglo-Nigerian players have been named in the England U19s squad for the upcoming Elite Round of the UEFA U19s European Championship matches.Tottenham Hotspur starlet Josh Onomah is among the four midfielders selected by head coach Aidy Boothroyd in his 18-player roster, while Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo also ...
CSKA Moscow Attacker Aaron Samuel Laughs Off Pre-match Boasts From Egypt Coach
Published: March 16, 2016
CSKA Moscow frontman Aaron Samuel has laughed off the declarations of Egypt assistant coach, Mahmoud Fayez, who had boasted that the Super Eagles will fail to score in Kaduna next Friday in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Guangzhou R&F loanee is confident that the national team will defeat their opponents...
Finnish Federation Requests For ITC Of KuPS New Signing Azubuike Egwuekwe
Published: March 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Veikkausliiga side KuPS requested for the International Transfer Certificate of Super Eagles defender Azubuike Egwuekwe via the Football Association of Finland on Wednesday morning. At this point in time, the Nigeria Football Federation is yet to respond to the Football Association...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Vows To Work His Socks Off Against Egypt
Published: March 16, 2016
Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi is eagerly looking forward to making his long awaited debut for the Super Eagles and will do everything possible to meet the March 21 deadline set by coach Samson Siasia. Immediately the Timbers tackle Real Salt Lake in the MLS on Sunday morning, Adi will hop on a plane to link up w...
Dele Alampasu Out Of Nigeria Friendly Against Brazil Through Surgery
Published: March 16, 2016
CD Feirense netminder Dele Alampasu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s friendly with Brazil U23s next Thursday, announces the Nigeria Football Federation on its official webpage.The former Golden Eaglets star suffered an acute appendicitis ‎on March 8 and had to be operated upon immediately.If his rehabilit...