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...
Why Chelsea Star Victor Moses Committed His International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: December 05, 2016
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses might have represented the senior national team of England rather than the Super Eagles, but was convinced by his family and his former coach in Nigeria to choose the African powerhouse.The former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic star was advised by his camp to snub the Three Lions...
Fenerbahce Join Leipzig, Anderlecht & Hoffenheim In Race For Henry Onyekuru
Published: December 05, 2016
Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahçe have joined the race for the signature of KAS Eupen’s Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru in the January transfer window.Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad claims the Yellow Canaries are monitoring the performance of the 19-year-old frontman with a view to a bid in the coming we...
Top Scorer In Greece Ideye Opens And Closes Scoring In Olympiakos Rout
Published: December 05, 2016
Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye opened and closed scoring and was named Man of the Match as Olympiakos cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Levadiakos on Sunday in the Greek Super League.Ideye’s brace (48th and 74th minute) took his tally in the league to nine goals from ten appearances, and statistically ...
Toronto Whizkid Akinola Ends 2016 With 19 Goals For USA U17 After Scoring Against Brazil
Published: December 05, 2016
Toronto FC Academy product Ayo Akinola scored and bagged an assist as the United States U17 National Team wrapped up group play at the 2016 NIKE International Friendlies Tournament with a 3-0 thrashing of Brazil.Akinola started the onslaught when he pounced on a defensive error to open the scoring two minutes before th...
Ex-Manchester City Target Ohi Omoijuanfo Saves Stabaek From Relegation
Published: December 04, 2016
Stabaek will compete in the 2017 Norwegian Tippeligaen after a 2-0 win over Jerv in the second leg of the playoffs on Sunday. The Bærum-based side were on the brink of playing in the second-tier next season after losing the first leg 1-0 and today’s fixture was heading for a draw until Ohi Omoijuanfo struck...
Arsenal Striker Oshoala, Two Nigeria Stars Named In AWCON Team Of The Tournament
Published: December 04, 2016
Arsenal Ladies striker Asisat Oshoala is one of three Nigerian players included in the 2016 African Women Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, but Swedish-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi who sparkled in Cameroon has been overlooked.Oshoala is joined in the ceremonial Best Eleven by Rivers Angels defender Osinachi Ohale ...
Ex-Nigeria U20 Star Sammy Ameobi Inspires Bolton Wanderers To FA Cup Win
Published: December 04, 2016
Former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi produced an assured display as Bolton Wanderers advanced to the third round of the Emirates FA Cup thanks to their 3-2 win over Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon.The Newcastle United loanee’s goal, plus a Gary Madine strike and an effort from Josh Vela assisted the...
Ejaria Benched, Ibe Shines As Liverpool Lose Seven-Goal Thriller To Bournemouth
Published: December 04, 2016
Liverpool blew their chance to move to second position in the Premier League standings after losing to Bournemouth in a seven-goal thriller at Dean Court on Sunday afternoon.England U21 international Jordon Ibe came off the bench at the start of the second half in his first competitive match against his former club, wh...
Exclusive: Mikel Ten Million Euros Wage Demand Scuppers Valencia Deal
Published: December 04, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has turned down a move to La Liga club Valencia after they failed to meet his wage demands.The Nigeria skipper found himself out of favour at Stamford Bridge after representing the Dream Team at the 2016 Olympic Games, and his representatives are looking...
Leicester City Nigerian Striker Scores From Inside His Own Half
Published: December 04, 2016
Layton Ndukwu bagged a brace as Leicester City U23s beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Premier League International Cup at  at St. George’s Park on Saturday. The 18-year-old equalized for the Foxes five minutes out of intermission before bagging the winner with a wonder goal in the 77th minute.As both team searched f...
Arsenal, Washington Spirit Identify With Nigeria Team After AWCON Win
Published: December 04, 2016
Arsenal Ladies and Washington Spirit have sent messages of congratulations to the Super Falcons after winning the 2016 African Women Cup of Nations.The two foreign clubs were interested in the competition staged in Cameroon as two of their players Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega represent the female national team.A...
Chelsea Dazzler Victor Moses Not Resting On His Laurels
Published: December 04, 2016
Speaking after Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, Nigeria striker Victor Moses has thanked the Blues faithful for their support, and has vowed to keep the flag flying.The number fifteen showed outstanding defensive qualities in the impressive win over the Citizens.“We keep marching ...
Cameroon Prepare For Nigeria WCQ, AFCON; Invite Players To Training Camp
Published: December 04, 2016
Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos has summoned twelve players in the domestic championship to attend a training camp  ahead of the African Cup of Nations and resumption of World Cup qualifiers.The get-together will be held in Yaounde from Monday December 5 to Wednesday December 21.Two goalkeepers, four defen...
Sunday Oliseh Tips Chelsea For Title Ahead Of Arsenal, Liverpool & Man City
Published: December 04, 2016
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has praised Chelsea’s current Premier League form.After watching the Blues 3-1 defeat of Manchester City with goals from Diego Costa, William and Eden Hazard at the Ethiad Stadium, the former Ajax Amsterdam midfielder believed that they are good for the league title, ahead...