Obi Mikel, Victor Moses And Elderson Echiejile Handed International Lifelines As Oliseh Names Squad For Friendlies
Published: September 18, 2015
Influential Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been handed a recall to the national team for the upcoming friendlies against Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo in Belgium.Lazio man Eddy Onazi, Watford striker Odion Ighalo as well as Chelsea loanee Victor Moses are all set earn their first caps under Sunday Ol...
Roma Defender Nura Abdullahi Interesting Barcelona
Published: September 18, 2015
European champions Barcelona have made enquiries over the availability of right fullback Nura Abdullahi pending the lifting of their transfer ban by Fifa, according to Italian transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio.The 18 - year - old put himself in the shop window in the UEFA Youth League clash between AS Roma and ...
Wolves New Kid On The Block Bright Enobakhare Poised To Make Championship Debut
Published: September 18, 2015
Bright Enobakhare is poised to make his debut in the Championship on Saturday, Wolves manager Kenny Jackett has all but confirmed ahead of the game with Brighton & Hove Albion.With injuries to Adam Le Fondre and Nouha Dicko, the Molineux outfit have only two fit strikers in the squad,  in the shape of Benik Af...
Paul Onuachu Thrilled 50th Career Game Ended In A Win For FC Midtjylland
Published: September 18, 2015
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu was pleased that the Danish champions began their Europa League campaign with a 1 - 0 victory against Legia Warsaw. The Nigeria U23 international was given a run out by manager Jess Thorup in the closing stages, having replaced Pione Sisto in the 81st minute.“#â�ª#‎Niceâ...
Maccabi Tel Aviv Loanee Olanrewaju Kehinde Poised For First Premier League Start
Published: September 18, 2015
Dream Team VI trainee Olanrewaju Kehinde is set to make his first ever start in the Premier League on  Saturday when Hapoel Kfar Saba tackle Maccabi Petah Tikva at the Levita Stadium on match day four.The 21 - year  - old has shown glimpses of his potential whilst coming off the bench in the last two matches ...
MSV Duisburg Consider Reporting Russian Federation To Fifa Over Victor Obinna ITC
Published: September 18, 2015
German 2 Bundesliga side MSV Duisburg have threatened to report the Russian Federation to Fifa over their delay in sending the ex Victor Obinna’s International Transfer Certificate to Germany.It was announced that the Nigeria international had completed his move to the Zebras last Wednesday, albeit in theory, but...
Emmanuel Amuneke Not Under Pressure To Win Fifth World Cup
Published: September 18, 2015
Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke is unfazed by the defending champions tag ahead of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup next month and has stressed that he is not under pressure to deliver.Looking back at a glorious career, the creator represented Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon and played for Nigeria at the World Cup and Afri...
Elderson Echiejile Admits Monaco Left It Late In Europa League Opener Against Anderlecht
Published: September 18, 2015
Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile was delighted to secure a point away from home in the Principality side’s Europa League opener against Anderlecht at the Stade Constant Vanden Stock.Monaco trailed their opponents for most part of the game, with Guillaume Gillet netting in the 11th minute for the Belgians and th...
Europa League Wrap : Super Eagles Stars Efe Ambrose, Onazi, Echiejile, Imoh Ezekiel Feature
Published: September 17, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players that were involved in Europa League action on Thursday night.At the Amsterdam Arena in Holland, Super Eagle Efe Ambrose faced Ajax for the third time in European competitions, coming off the bench in the 69th minute in Celtic’s 2 - 2 draw with thei...
Odion Ighalo On Jordon Ibe Decision : It Will Not Bring Any Problem To Super Eagles
Published: September 17, 2015
Watford striker Odion Ighalo has appealed to supporters of the Super Eagles to respect Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe’s decision to turn out for England instead of the country of his father, Nigeria.Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh first broke the news on Sunday that the youngster has rejected Nigeria’s advances ...
Ex Enugu Rangers Defender Coly Labels Nigerian Clubs Amateur
Published: September 17, 2015
Former Enugu Rangers stopper Pierre Coly has finally been given the all - clear to resume his career with Botola 2 side Chabab Atlas Khenifra after the Nigeria Federation sent his International Transfer Certificate to their Moroccan counterparts last week.Calling a spade a spade, the Senegalese defender regretted his d...
Dream Team Finish In Third Place At All - Africa Games
Published: September 17, 2015
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel’s heroic performance against Congo assisted the Dream Team win bronze at the All - Africa Games on Thursday evening. The major talking point before the tie at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville was the injuries sustained by four key players of the Dream Team but the s...
Watford Striker Ighalo Picks Ronaldo de Lima, Samuel Etoo As Favourite Players
Published: September 17, 2015
In a question and answer session with Watford fans ahead of their Premier League match against Newcastle United, Odion Ighalo has revealed that his favourite footballers of all time are Ronaldo de Lima and Samuel Eto’o.The Nigeria international also disclosed that he would have been a lawyer if had not picked up ...
Angelo Ogbonna Out For Minimum Of One Week
Published: September 17, 2015
Angelo Ogbonna will spend a minimum of one week on the sidelines due to a hamstring complaint and is therefore ruled out of the Premier League tie against Manchester City on Saturday.The Italy international sustained the injury during the first half of The Hammers 2 - 0 win over Newcastle United on Monday night. And co...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Tipped For Premier League Stardom
Published: September 17, 2015
Speaking to the media ahead of West Ham’s clash against Manchester City on Saturday, manager Slaven Bilic has stated that Victor Moses has all the qualities needed to be a success in the Premier League.The Nigeria international was at his best in the 2 - 0 win over Newcastle United on Monday, creating the second ...