Nigeria Coach, Chelsea Star Mikel Pleased To Avoid Quarter-Final Clash With Brazil
Published: August 11, 2016
Nigeria coach Samson Siasia and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel are delighted to have avoided facing Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympic Games. Despite failing to score in their first two matches, the hosts finished first in Group A after thrashing Denmark 4-0 in the early hours of Thursday, with Gabriel ...
Dream Team Brought Back To Reality After 2-0 Loss To Colombia
Published: August 11, 2016
Nigeria bowed 2-0 to Colombia in their final Group B match on Thursday morning in Sao Paulo.The South Americans deserved their win as they were the hungrier of the two teams as the Dream Team XI never really got going after they had booked their place in the knockout rounds with a game to spare.This was the first-ever ...
Sparta Prague Expect Kehinde Fatai To Complete Move To FC Ufa
Published: August 10, 2016
Sparta Prague coach ZdenÄ�k šÄ�asný has confirmed that ex-Nigeria U20 international Kehinde Fatai might be heading to Russian club FC Ufa before the close of the summer transfer window.Fatai has a good reputation in Russia, thanks to his two goals against CSKA Moscow in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA...
Exclusive : Akpeyi, Mikel, Etebo, Aminu, Umar Start Against Colombia; Saturday Dropped
Published: August 10, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has officially revealed his starting XI, ahead of the Group B clash between his side and Colombia in Sao Paulo at the Olympic Games.And true to his words, he has made some changes to the starting XI that made the roster against Sweden and Japan, bringing in five new players. Chippa Unit...
UPDATED: Nigeria Coach Omits Saturday From Starting Lineup Against Colombia After Team Meeting
Published: August 10, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia may hand an Olympic debut to Saturday Keigo Erimuya in Wednesday’s clash against Colombia in Sao Paulo.The Kayseri Erciyesspor central defender was a non-playing substitute in Nigeria’s first two matches at Rio 2016...
Exclusive: Real Madrid, Ajax Scouts To Watch American-Born Whizkid Lateef Omidiji This Weekend
Published: August 10, 2016
Scouts representing Real Madrid will be in Belgium this weekend to run the rule over FC Dordrecht wonderkid Lateef Omidiji during a tournament for young players.The American-born striker has attracted the attention of a host of clubs in Europe, including Barcelona, Wolfsburg, Arsenal and Chelsea, who are patiently wait...
QPR Winger Shodipo Advised By Mom To Choose Nigeria Ahead Of Republic Of Ireland
Published: August 10, 2016
Queens Park Rangers teenage sensation Olamide Shodipo has been advised by his doting mother, Kemi, to play for Nigeria internationally rather than the Republic of Ireland and England.At the moment, the Republic of Ireland are ahead of Nigeria and the Three Lions in the race to secure the international future of Shodipo...
Nigeria Pillar Of Sports Throws Weight Behind Dream Team
Published: August 10, 2016
Spurred by the scintillating performance of the Under-23 football team which has booked a berth in the quarter-final stage, the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, JP has rallied support for the Nigerian contingent to the on-going Rio Olympics Games to enhance possible medals. In a statement re...
Nigeria Ahead Of England In Race To Secure International Future Of MK Dons Whizkid, Dubbed The New Adepoju
Published: August 10, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation are in pole position to secure the international future of highly-rated Milton Keynes Dons attacking midfielder David Kasumu ahead of the English FA.The 16-year-old Kasumu made his competitive debut for the Dons in their thrilling 3-2 victory over Newport County in the first round of the...
Nigeria To Don Traditional Green Jerseys Against Colombia
Published: August 10, 2016
The Nigeria U23s will wear their green jerseys when they clash with Colombia in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night, contrary to earlier reports, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. In their first two matches at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the players donned green jerseys in wins against Japan and Sweden.“Nigeria’s ...
Abdullahi Shehu Trains With Nigeria U23s After Picking Up Knock Against Sweden
Published: August 10, 2016
União da Madeira defender Abdullahi Shehu is available for selection for tonight’s Group B clash between Nigeria and Colombia in Sao Paulo. There had been fears that the 23-year-old will miss the game against the South Americans after the number four was substituted in the closing minutes of the tie with S...
Two Players Left On Nigeria Alternate Roster As Saviour Godwin Finally Departs Brazil
Published: August 10, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Saviour Godwin, who represented Belgian side KV Oostende last term, has finally departed the Nigeria U23s camp in Brazil. Though it was widely reported earlier this month that the former Nigeria U20 international left the Dream Team in Atlanta to join his club for pre-season,...
Colombia Coach Admits : Nigeria Is Well Organized And With Good Players
Published: August 10, 2016
Colombia U23 coach Carlos Restrepo has heaped praise on the Nigerian team ahead of Wednesday’s meeting at Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo.Win, lose or draw, the Nigeria U23s have already advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, while the South Americans, who have garnered two points, need an outright win ...
Done Deal : Russian Club Krylia Sovetov Loan In Carpi Striker Jerry Mbakogu
Published: August 10, 2016
Russian Premier League club Krylia Sovetov have announced the signing of Jerry Mbakogu on loan from Carpi.The contract signed will keep the 23-year-old at Samara until the end of the 2016-2017 season.The future of Mbakogu had been up in the air following the demotion of Carpi from the Italian top-flight at the end of l...
EFL Cup Wrap : Adeniran, Abraham On Song; 16-Year-Old Kasumu Debuts For MK Dons; Solomon-Otabor, Ariyibi Play Full Game; Adelakun Notches Assist
Published: August 09, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night.At the  LCI Rail Stadium (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire), England U19 international Ademola Lookman and Nicky Ajose played the full game as Charlton Athletic were beaten 1-0 by League Two club Cheltenham Town.Can...