NFF: Super Eagles Still Owed Bonuses For Zambia & Algeria Wins
Published: December 06, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation have acknowledged that they are owing the Super Eagles players and officials their bonuses for two World Cup qualifying fixtures against Zambia and Algeria.NFF general secretary Mohammed Sanusi admitted that the Federation are facing economic challenges and hope the situation imp...
Official : Stevenage Loan Out Dipo Akinyemi
Published: December 06, 2016
Through official channels, Sky Bet League Two side Stevenage have confirmed that Nigerian striker Dipo Akinyemi will spend the next one month on loan at Billericay Town.The 19-year-old spent time on loan at Vanarama National League club St Albans City before he was recalled.A product of Potters Bar Town, Akinyemi has h...
NFF President Insults Super Falcons Stars During Meeting, Oparanozie Leaves Mess Behind
Published: December 06, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation held showdown talks with players and officials of the Super Falcons on Tuesday, December 6 at Agura Hotel, Area 10 Abuja.Upon their return from Cameroon where they successfully defended the African Women Cup of Nations, players refu...
Akpom Starts Running As Nigeria Make Sensational Move To Cap Him Before England
Published: December 06, 2016
Arsenal rising star Chuba Akpom is on the road to full recovery after a spell on the sidelines due to a back complaint.The Hale End Academy product has not fully recovered to be part of the Gunners squad that will face Swiss opponents FC Basel in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday night, and didn’t trave...
Ex-Chelsea Striker Samuel Etoo : I Am Too Old To Play Against Nigeria
Published: December 06, 2016
Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o will not be making a comeback to the Cameroonian National Team ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in August 2017.The four-time African Footballer of the Year called time on his international career in 2014 after scoring 56 goals in 118 appearances for the Indomi...
Talented Nigerian Midfielder Uwakwe Making Inroads At Chelsea
Published: December 06, 2016
England U18 international of Nigerian ancestry Tariq Uwakwe was on target as Chelsea U23s beat German side Nurnberg 2-0 in a friendly game at Cobham on Monday afternoon.The central midfielder found the net in the 37th minute to give the Blues a two-goal advantage heading into the interval.Uwakwe, 17, represents the U18...
Overused Defender Oboabona Explains Why He Did Not Play Against Bursaspor
Published: December 06, 2016
Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona has explained why he was not handed game time in Rizespor’s 2-1 loss to Bursaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday, December 5.This would be the second time this season that the central defender has not started a league game, as he was unavailable for selection against Bas...
Enobakhare Scores As Wolves Grab Spot In Next Round Of EFL Trophy
Published: December 05, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers have progressed to the third round of the Checkatrade Trophy after beating Sunderland 4-3 in a shootout on Monday night at Molineux.Bright Enobakhare was named in Wolves starting XI, while Josh Maja and Joel Asoro, a Sweden youth international, started for the visitors. The Wolves number 26 open...
Official : Prolific Nigerian Striker Joins MLS Club New York City FC
Published: December 05, 2016
With a statement published on their official website, Major League Soccer club New York City FC have announced the capture of the signature of Sean Okoli from FC Cincinnati.The Nigerian-American frontman was one of the breakout stars of the 2016 United Soccer League, ending the season with 16 goals from 29 games to win...
Iheanacho Set To Be Handed FINAL Opportunity To Impress Guardiola Before Jesus Starts City Career
Published: December 05, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho, 20, is set to be handed a final opportunity to impress Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before Brazil wonderkid Gabriel Jesus starts his career with the Etihad outfit.City have confirmed via their official webpage that Sergio Aguero will miss games against Leicester City, Watford, Arsenal and Hu...
Chelsea Wonderkid Dominic Solanke To Make Nigeria Debut Against Senegal, Claims NFF
Published: December 05, 2016
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke could make his international debut for the Super Eagles when they lock horns with Senegal in March, according to reports.The Guardian Nigeria, citing an unnamed source at the Nigeria Football Federation, has sensationally CLAIMED that Solanke is in line for a shock call-up to Gernot Rohr...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Amazed By Popularity Of Barcelona Superstar Messi
Published: December 05, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has reflected on the popularity of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi among kids at the Camp Nou. In an interview with UEFA TV, the Arsenal youngster said that the kids believe that it’s only Messi and refused to acknowledge the other stars in the ranks of Barcelona, and also spoke ...
Man City Whizkid Tosin Adarabioyo Turns Down Chance To Play For Nigeria
Published: December 05, 2016
Manchester City starlet Tosin Adarabioyo remains committed to England ahead of Nigeria at international level, having recently snubbed overtures from representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation.Born in England 18 years ago to Nigerian parents, the central defender has caps for England U16, U17, U18 and U19 teams...
Nigeria Monitoring Charlton Athletic Wonderkid Lookman ; Striker Prefers England
Published: December 05, 2016
Charlton Athletic wonderkid Ademola Lookman is on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation with respect to a possible call up to the national team in future.With two caps which came in friendly fixtures in June, it is all but confirmed that the highly-rated striker will make his competitive debut for England U19s i...
Afro-Russian Defender Brian Idowu Opens Premier League Account
Published: December 05, 2016
Brian Idowu scored his first ever goal in the Russian Premier League as Amkar Perm defeated Gazovik Orenburg 3-0 in game week seventeen on Monday afternoon.The 24-year-old was one of three Nigerian players that was handed game time at Stadion Zvezda, the others being Super Eagles midfielder Fegor Ogude and former Norwa...