Alex Iwobi : I Tried To Sprint For My Life
Published: April 13, 2016
Alex Iwobi has admitted that his goal against Everton before the international break boosted his self-confidence and he was so overjoyed that his celebration completely came out of the blue.The attacking midfielder has racked up eight appearances in the English top-flight this term, scoring 2 goals and notching 3 assis...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Could Face Off Against Childhood Pal Akpom At Toulon Festival
Published: April 13, 2016
Nigeria’s Olympic National Team is among the ten teams invited to participate in the 2016 edition of the prestigious Toulon Tournament which will hold in France from 18–29 May 2016, according to the official website of the tournament.The Dream Team VI and South Africa will represent Africa in the tourney,...
FK Haugesund Skipper William Troost-Ekong Pleased To Net Second Goal
Published: April 13, 2016
FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong was pleased with his team’s 8-1 rout of Stord in the Norwegian Cup on Tuesday and has now set his sights on the upcoming game in the Tippeligaen against Fred Friday’s Lillestrom.The Super Eagles defender scored his first senior goal in March and delivered again yest...
Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho Makes Late Cameo For City;Troost-Ekong,Shuaibu;Uche Score; Ozokwo Nets OG
Published: April 12, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Tuesday.We start off with the UEFA Champions League Quarter-final, Game 2 between Manchester City and PSG at the Etihad. The Citizens qualified for the semifinals for the first time in their history thanks to their 3-2 win on aggregate. Kelechi Ih...
Oghenekaro Etebo Unveiled By CD Feirense,Handed Number 95 Kit
Published: April 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo was unveiled by Portuguese setup Clube Desportivo Feirense on Tuesday.The attacking midfielder finally resumed with his new club at the start of this week, three months after penning a contract.Though the former Warri Wolves star has bee...
Blessing Eleke Saves NK Olimpija Coach From Being Sacked Over Racist Remarks
Published: April 12, 2016
NK Olimpija Ljubljana forward Blessing Eleke has saved his coach Marko Nikolic from being fired by president Milan Mandaric despite making racist comments during the game against Zavrc on Sunday, April 10.The manager overreacted after the Nigerian netted a stoppage time equalizer and over-celebrated instead of allowing...
Diamond Academy Reveal Chukwueze Insisted On Joining Arsenal;Admit Deal Was Close To Collapse
Published: April 12, 2016
Diamond Football Academy President, Martin Apugo, has confirmed that the proposed deal taking Nigerian talent Samuel Chukwueze to Arsenal was on the brink of collapse until it was recently revived.According to the Umuahia-based nursery team, Chukwueze’s insistence on joining the Gunners eventually paid off as the...
Chikwelu Among Scorers As Super Falcons Beat Senegal To Qualify For AWCON
Published: April 12, 2016
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated Senegal 2-0 on Tuesday evening to qualify for the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations. Umeå IK attacking midfielder Rita Chikwelu opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Osarenoma Igbinovia added a second for the African powerhouse one minute out of intermission.Nigeria dic...
Wolves Boss Tips Bright Enobakhare To Shine In The Championship
Published: April 12, 2016
Wolves manager Kenny Jackett is delighted with the progress Bright Enobakhare has made at the club this season and reckons that he will be a big star in future in the Championship.The Nigerian striker made his seventh appearance of the season for the first team in all competitions in their goalless draw with Blackburn ...
Arsenal Striker Oshoala, Ordega Start In Attack Vs Senegal As Okobi Drops To Bench
Published: April 12, 2016
Super Falcons coach Florence Omagbemi has announced her starting XI for Tuesday afternoon’s Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against Senegal in Abuja, starting from 1600 hours.The former Nigeria skipper has made a number of changes in the starting line-up, bringing in Wogu Chioma, who netted the match-winnin...
Update: Watford To Fly To Spain To Continue Isaac Success Negotiations
Published: April 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Watford are confident of securing a deal for Granada striker Isaac Success ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.The Hornets higher-ups are scheduled to fly to Andalusia, Spain before the end of April with the hope of reaching an agreement with their sister club and a...
Ike Opara Narrowly Misses Out On MLS Team Of The Week
Published: April 12, 2016
Former United States U23 international Ike Opara narrowly missed out on making the ceremonial Team of the Week for last weekend’s matches played in the American top-flight.On his first appearance for Sporting Kansas for close to a year, the defender assisted goalkeeper Timothy Melia post a shutout as the Wizards ...
Lukman Haruna Explains What Went Wrong With His Move To Kairat
Published: April 12, 2016
Astana new signing Lukman Haruna has revealed that he was on the brink of penning a deal with another Kazakhstan Premier League team Kairat before the close of the transfer window but could not agree terms with the club.Though the Nigeria international has refused to go into detail regarding the talks held with Kairat,...
Iheanacho Offered To UK-Based Agency By Nigerian Agent With Close Ties To Manchester City
Published: April 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho was introduced to United Kingdom-based agency Stellar Group by a Nigerian intermediary with close ties to The Citizens, Frankie Stephen.As things stand, the ex-Golden Eaglets star has not been offered fresh terms by City despite break...
Heerenveen Star Kenneth Otigba Reacts To Middlesbrough,Derby County Link
Published: April 12, 2016
SC Heerenveen central defender Kenneth Otigba has played down speculation linking him with a possible move to Middlesbrough and Derby County in the summer transfer market.The Boro and The Rams have a good chance to gain promotion to the top-flight at the end of the season and they could try to tempt Otigba with the lur...