Flying Eagles Star Okonkwo Joins The Big League, Makes Pro Debut For Bologna
Published: November 20, 2016
Flying Eagles midfielder, Orji Okonkwo finally made his Serie A debut for Bologna, playing less than two minutes in their 3-1 win against Palermo at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.The Nigerian first appearance in the Italian league became a reality after replacing Rizzo Luca.Orji, who joined the red and blue ...
FLASHBACK: Hoffenheim Defender Akpoguma: I Am Interested In Playing For Nigeria BUT......
Published: November 20, 2016
Hoffenheim center back Kevin Akpoguma has a soft spot for Nigeria, and he will explore the possibility of representing the national team after the Fifa Under 20 World Cup.In spite of that, the 19-year-old’s heart is with Germany’s youth team for now, and he has not ruled out playing for the senior squad sho...
Nigerian Talent Linked With Move To Famous Dutch Club Ajax
Published: November 20, 2016
An unnamed Nigerian teenager is being linked with a transfer to Eredivisie powerhouse Ajax Amsterdam ahead of the start of the January transfer window.ESPN reported earlier this month that promising Mexican attacking midfielder Diego Said Sanchez Palma will be unveiled by Ajax along with players from Portugal, Brazil, ...
Victor Moses Set For Sixth Consecutive Start For Chelsea In EPL
Published: November 20, 2016
Super Eagles winger Victor Moses is expected to make his sixth consecutive start of the season for Chelsea when the Blues take on Middlesborough in the Premier League at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday.The Antonio Conte-led side will look to secure their sixth win in a row with a victory which will take the London base...
Exclusive : Oparanozie, Okobi, Ebere Dropped; Arsenal Ace Oshoala, Ordega Start As Nigeria Name Starting XI
Published: November 20, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria coach Florence Omagbemi has opted to drop French-based stars Desire Oparanozie (Guingamp FC) and Ngozi Ebere (PSG Ladies) from the starting line-up to face Mali at the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations on Sunday afternoon.Bayelsa Queens FC netminder Jonathan Alaba...
FLASHBACK: Ex-Spurs Defender Troost-Ekong Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of Holland
Published: November 20, 2016
Former Tottenham Hotspur central defender William Troost-Ekong , 21, is targeting a call-up to the Super Eagles having committed his international future to Nigeria. Per Fifa rules, the FC Groningen loanee is eligible to play for the Olympic National Team despite earning caps for the youth teams of Holland between...
Flying Eagles Ace Kingsley Michael Confident Of Clinching Bologna Deal
Published: November 20, 2016
Flying Eagles midfielder, Kingsley Michael has expressed happiness with Italian Serie A club Bologna over a proposed move. The 2015 FIFA U17 World cup winning star who recently returned from a trial with the coach Roberto Donadoni led side disclosed that he is confident of bagging a contract.Michael however admitted th...
Nigeria Exit World Cup With Reputation Intact, Beat Spain 2-1 As Ihezuo Grabs The Headlines
Published: November 20, 2016
It was certainly their best performance of the tournament, but it happened that they left it too late, and Nigeria’s Falconets’ 2-1 win over Spain on Sunday failed to take them past the group stage of the 8th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. They needed to win and for Japan not to win in the other G...
Goal Of The Day : Premier League Picks Sone Aluko Maiden Goal In The Top-Flight Vs Newcastle United
Published: November 20, 2016
The Premier League has picked Sone Aluko’s goal against Newcastle United back in the 2013-2014 season as its Goal of the Day, according to the its official website. Hull City defeated Newcastle United 3-2 at St James’ Park, with their Nigeria international netting the game-winner in the 76th minute. Second-...
Ihezuo To Captain Nigeria U20s As Starting XI Is Named
Published: November 20, 2016
Nigeria U20s coach Peter Dedevbo has made two changes to his starting line-up for the Falconets final group game at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 against Spain.For the second game in a row, the Nigeria manager has dropped the captain of the team, with number five Emenayo findin...
Official : Ex-Liverpool Striker Michael Ngoo Joins New Club In England
Published: November 19, 2016
Through official channels, Bromley have announced the acquisition of Michael Ayodeji Ngoo on undisclosed terms .The 24-year-old has been training with the Vanarama National League club as he awaited the Scottish Football Association to issue an International Transfer Certificate.London-born Ngoo spent time with the you...
Iheanacho Welcomes Return Of Man City Teammate Yaya Toure
Published: November 19, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed joy at the return of ex-African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure to the starting line-up of Manchester City in their hard fought 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.Before today’s meeting at Selhurst Park, Toure was frozen out of the team by City manager ...
Peter Odemwingie Suffers Defeat With Rotherham United In Full Debut
Published: November 19, 2016
Super Eagles striker, Peter Odemwingie, finally made his full debut appearance for his Championship club, Rotherham United. But it was not to be the dream start he would have wished for as the Millers suffered a painful 3-0 loss at the hands of Derby County.Odemwingie who joined the Championship side having been releas...
Sunderland Boss Hails Anichebe After First Premier League Brace In Ten Years
Published: November 19, 2016
Sunderland manager David Moyes had nothing but praise for Victor Anichebe following his brace in his team’s 3-0 rout of Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday evening.And the Scot thinks that the performance of the Nigeria international was even more impressive than the show he put up before the internationa...
Premier League Wrap: Nigeria Stars Iheanacho, Iwobi & Ighalo Benched; Anichebe Bags Brace; Musa Subbed In; Ibe Ill; Dele& Onomah Among Subs; Barkley Starts
Published: November 19, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared on game week twelve in the English Premier League on Saturday.In the early kickoff, Arsenal came from a goal down to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Nigeria youngster Alex Iwobi was a non-playing substitute and teammate Chuba Akpom did not make the ...