Iheanacho, Ambrose, Four Nigerian Players Make Champions League Play-Off Squads
Published: August 09, 2016
Six Nigerian players, including four Super Eagles stars, are in contention to feature for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League play-offs.The 20 play-off contenders submitted their squad lists to European football governing body, UEFA, before Monday’s deadline.Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has...
Official : Ex-Bayern Munich Defender Appointed Nigeria Coach On Two-Year Deal
Published: August 09, 2016
Through official sources, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Gernot Rohr as coach of the Super Eagles after failing to reach an agreement with Frenchman Paul Le Guen.Based on the agreement reached between the parties, Rohr’s contract with the Nigerian Federation will run out immediat...
French Clubs Enquire About Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Oghenekaro Etebo
Published: August 09, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that a number of unnamed French clubs have made enquiries regarding the availability of Nigeria U23 international Oghenekaro Etebo in the summer transfer window.This is not the first time that Etebo is on the radar of Ligue 1 teams, as he was scouted by them at the 2015 Africa U23...
Agent Reveals Arsenal Manager Wenger Has Already Found A Club For Nwakali
Published: August 09, 2016
Kelechi Nwakali’s intermediary, Allwell Nwakali, has revealed that it was the decision of manager Arsene Wenger to farm out the Nigeria youth international on loan while the club attempts to secure a work permit for the youngster.The Gunners finally confirmed the signing of the Flying Eagles skipper late last wee...
Done Deal : Former Al Ahly Striker Peter Ebimobowei Moves To Qatar
Published: August 09, 2016
Qatari club Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club have completed the signing of former Bayelsa United frontman Peter Ebimobowei.The 22-year-old spent the last eighteen months in Egypt prior to his move to the  Qatargas League, first representing Africa powerhouse Al Ahly before joining El-Entag.“I have signed for Al-Mes...
Promising Nigerian Defender Tipped To Make Competitive Debut For Chelsea This Season
Published: August 09, 2016
Chelsea historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton have been previewing the forthcoming season for the official website, and have both predicted that the young Nigerian defender Ola Aina will be considered for the first team.The England youth international dazzled at pre-season training, so much so that ...
Chelsea Rule Out Nigeria Captain Mikel From Scoring Landmark Goal
Published: August 09, 2016
Premier League club Chelsea have ruled out Team Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel from scoring their 5,000th league goal in the top-flight. The defensive midfielder is away on international duty with his country’s Olympic squad, and is unlikely to be available for selection for Monday’s meeting against West Ha...
The Nigerian Messi, Ogo Obi, Strikes As Watford Beat Millwall In Friendly
Published: August 09, 2016
Watford striker Ogo Obi was on target as the Development squad thrashed Millwall 3-0 in a pre-season friendly staged at UCL on Monday. Coach Harry Kewell omitted Ola Adeyemo and Obi from his starting XI, but they both came off the bench in the 60th and 70th minute respectively. Ogo Obi scored the third goal from close-...
Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon Named To The Team Of The Week In Belgium
Published: August 08, 2016
Moses Simon, 21, has been named to the Belgian First Division A Team of the Week for the latest round of matches .The winger received the honours after starring at the Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion) as KAA Gent recorded a 1-0 victory over Racing Genk on Sunday, August 7.In a 3-5-2 formation, the Nigeria internationa...
Nigeria Squad Jet Off To Sao Paulo Ahead Of Colombia Game
Published: August 08, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that players and officials of the Nigerian U23 National Team have checked out of the Tropical Hotel in Ponta Negra, Manaus.According to the media officer of the Dream Team, Timi Ebikagboro, the squad departed for the airport at 1700 hours Nigerian time and the flight from Manaus to Sao ...
Exclusive : Waasland-Beveren Ready To Offer Ex-West Brom Striker Anichebe A Contract
Published: August 08, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, clubs in Belgium and Turkey are mulling over a move for free agent Victor Anichebe in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international is on the lookout for a new employer following his release by West Brom at the end of last season, and has been undergoin...
Chelsea Star Mikel Wants To Avoid Facing Neymar And Co In Quarterfinals
Published: August 08, 2016
Speaking at a press conference after Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Sweden at the Olympic Games, Chelsea star Mikel is mindful of the fact they might face hosts Brazil in the quarterfinals of the competition.And the Dream Team VI skipper has suggested that it would be better to avoid Brazil, adding that they have their e...
Chelsea Hail Leadership Skills Of Mikel, Nigerian Team After Sealing Quarter-Final Spot
Published: August 08, 2016
Premier League club Chelsea were full of praise for the Nigeria U23s team, and Obi Mikel in particular, after they advanced to the knockout rounds of the Olympic Games on Monday morning.The Blues hierarchy, including USA 1994 World Cup star Michael Emenalo, permitted the defensive midfielder to represent Nigeria in Rio...
Sweden Coach Eats His Words : Nigeria Are Better Than Colombia
Published: August 08, 2016
Sweden Olympic National Team coach Hakan Ericson has retracted his statements concerning the Nigerian U23 team, and has admitted they are superior than the first team they faced at the Rio Olympic Games, Colombia.Days leading up to the clash at the Arena Amazonia, the 56-year-old had picked holes in the Nigerian defend...
Roma Striker Umar Has A Lot To Smile About After Equaling Agali 16-Year Record
Published: August 08, 2016
Roma teen sensation Sadiq Umar equaled Victor Agali’s record of scoring in the first two group matches at the Olympic Games after finding the back of the net in the 40th minute against Sweden at the Arena Amazonia on Sunday.Agali, who starred at Sydney 2000, scored Nigeria U23s second goal in their 3-3 draw with ...