Aston Villa Goalkeeper Idem Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: July 03, 2016
The young Aston Villa goalkeeper Emmanuel Okokon Idem has committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of England.Though the netminder was born in the United Kingdom, he qualifies to represent Nigeria through his parents, and it is understood that he could be called up to train with the Flying Eagles in future.&...
Chelsea Starlet Ola Aina Will Not Reject Nigeria Call Up; Also Available For England Youth Teams
Published: July 03, 2016
Chelsea talent Ola Aina has made himself available for selection for Nigeria after talks that place in England between the defender, his father Olufemi Aina and representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation. However, it must be stressed that the London-born stopper is not entirely turning his back on England as he...
Asisat Oshoala And Arsenal Advance In Continental Cup
Published: July 03, 2016
Arsenal Ladies have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Continental Cup on Saturday thanks to their 3-1 victory over Reading at The Hive. Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala made the Gunners 18-player squad but was one of the four players that did not get match time as she remained on the bench throughout the durat...
Italian Club Spezia Make Move For Dream Team Defender Maigini
Published: July 03, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, ex-Dream Team VI trainee Tahir Maigini is attracting interest from Italian Serie B club Spezia Calcio. The Little Eagles will run the rule over the defender, with a view to offering him a contract at the end of trials.Tahir Maigini was on the brink of penning a...
Musa Flies To England On Tuesday To Complete $21M Move To Leicester City - Report
Published: July 03, 2016
Premier League champs Leicester City have won the race for the signature of the much-coveted striker Ahmed Musa, according to a report in the Russian press. The government owned newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta is reporting that CSKA Moscow have agreed to sell the Nigeria national-teamer to the Foxes.The same source has su...
Liverpool Striker Awoniyi, Ajayi Goal-Shy, Defense Impress As Nigeria Lose To Mexico
Published: July 03, 2016
The Nigeria U23s lost 1-0 to their Mexican counterparts in an international friendly at the Victoria Stadium on Sunday morning.Coach Samson Siasia included eight-foreign based professionals in his starting lineup, while Ndifreke Effiong Sincere Seth and goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel were the home-based trio that started t...
Nigerian Talent Dennis Adeniran Training With Fulham First Team
Published: July 03, 2016
Dennis Adeniran is eager to break into the first team of Fulham in the 2016-2017 season.The 17-year-old, who is an attacking midfielder, has been invited to train with the first team during pre-season and hopes to catch the eye of manager Slaviša JokanoviÄ�.“It was a bit of a surprise but I worked hard la...
Two Nigerian Strikers Sign New Deals With Southampton
Published: July 02, 2016
Two-highly rated Nigerian teenagers, Jonathan Afolabi and Michael Obafemi, have signed scholarship deals with English Premier League club Southampton, writes the official website.The two strikers were part of the thirteen youngsters that penned two-year professional scholarships with the Saints.Michael Obafemi was born...
Exclusive : Vitoria de Guimaraes On Brink Of Deal For Nigerian Midfielder Mikel
Published: July 02, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Portuguese Primeira Liga club Vitória de Guimarães are close to announcing the signing of Dream Team VI trainee Mikel Agu. During negotiations, there was no point of conflict and Porto have agreed to send the central midfielder out on loan to The Conquerors for the ne...
Bereaved Roma Starlet Umar Departs Nigeria Camp; 16 Players Train Ahead Mexico Clash
Published: July 02, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com’s editorial staff, Roma rising star Sadiq Umar will leave the Nigeria U23s camp in Mexico on Saturday, July 2. Manager Samson Siasia permitted the teenage striker to leave the training camp following the death of his father.Sadiq Umar’s dad was battl...
Exciting Winger Olamide Shodipo Turning Heads At Queens Park Rangers
Published: July 02, 2016
Olamide Shodipo is inching closer to making his competitive debut for Championship side Queens Park Rangers, ahead of the forthcoming season. In the 2015-2016 campaign, the exciting winger was one of the key men in QPR’s U21s squad but is currently training with the first team, taking part in a friendly against A...
Exclusive : Slovenian Manager Throws Hat In The Ring To Coach Super Eagles
Published: July 02, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Slovenian manager Ivo von Sajh-Scheich is among the candidates vying to coach the Super Eagles, ahead of the resumption of qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.In football parlance, Sajh-Scheich is now a free agent as he last handled Kano Pillars in 2009, helping the club qualif...
New Angers SCO Signing Nwakaeme Explains Role Played By Ex-Liverpool Striker Diouf
Published: July 02, 2016
Dickson Nwakaeme has expressed delight at penning a one-year deal with French Ligue 1 club Angers SCO.The attacker was previously on the books of Niary Tally in Senegal and took a liking to the French topflight after watching several Senegal internationals, including El Hadji Diouf, display their wares in the league.&l...
Official Shocked Over Axing Of Spurs Winger Oduwa, Solomon-Otabor From Nigeria Squad
Published: July 02, 2016
Team Nigeria UK supremo David Doherty has expressed shock over the axing of Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa and Birmingham City Young Player of the Year Viv Solomon-Otabor from Nigeria’s provisional roster for the Olympic Games.Oduwa debuted for the squad in a high-profile friendly against Brazil in March a...
Chelsea Superkid Solanke Snubs Advances of Nigerian Officials Over International Future
Published: July 02, 2016
Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke has been playing hard to get regarding switching his international allegiance from England to Nigeria, according to Team Nigeria UK boss David Doherty.Team Nigeria UK is recognized by the Nigerian Federation and the Sports Ministry and one of its main responsibilities is to convince play...