Euro 2016 Wrap : Alaba And Okotie Suffer 2-0 Loss To Hungary
Published: June 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the 2016 European Championship on Tuesday. In a Group F fixture, Bayern Munich wing-back David Alaba and 1860 Munich striker Rubin Okotie suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hungary at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.Alaba made the starting line-up and ...
Official : Kingsley Onuegbu Extends MSV Duisburg Contract
Published: June 14, 2016
 MSV Duisburg have announced that Nigerian striker Kingsley Onuegbu will remain at the German 3. Liga club next season.The 30-year-old has accepted MSV Duisburg’s offer to remain at the MSV-Arena for a fourth season by appending his signature to a one-year deal, with an option for another year.Onuegbu has be...
NSC Partner, Kayrom Lee Attributes Keshi, Amodu Death To Irregular Body Workout
Published: June 14, 2016
As Nigerians are still mourning the sudden demise of two prominent football coaches within the spate of a week, an expert in wellness and body-fitness, Kayrom Lee Centre who is also a partner to National Sports Commission (NSC) zone one has attributed the likely cause of their death to irregular workout which sets-in o...
Heerenveen Stopper Otigba Pours Cold Water On Trabzonspor Link
Published: June 14, 2016
SC Heerenveen central defender Kenneth Otigba has played down speculation linking him with a possible move to Turkish club Trabzonspor. Various media outlets at home and abroad had suggested that the Karadeniz Fırtınası were weighing up a bid for the former Hungary youth international who has pledged his inter...
Emmanuel Adebayor In Search Of New Club After Release From Crystal Palace
Published: June 14, 2016
Crystal Palace have confirmed via their official webpage that the Togolese striker of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Adebayor has been released by the club. Thus, the former Arsenal frontman will not be offered a new deal when the previous agreement between club and player expires at the end of this month, June 30.Adebayor ...
West Ham Star Ogbonna Chose Nigeria Ahead Of Italy But Snubbed By NFF
Published: June 14, 2016
West Ham star Angelo Ogbonna had wanted to represent Nigeria instead of Italy internationally but was ignored by the Nigeria Football Federation, his uncle has revealed.Now 28, the central defender was born in Cassino to Nigerian parents who are both from Owerri West in Imo State, and made his debut for the Italian Nat...
Barcelona Young Star Ekpolo In Line To Play For Nigeria At Olympics, Coach Siasia Reveals
Published: June 14, 2016
Barcelona defender Godswill Ekpolo could make his competitive debut for the Nigeria U23s at the 2016 Olympic Games, coach Samson Siasia has strongly hinted.The 21-year-old was born in Benin City but has has lived in Spain for more than fourteen years, meaning he is eligible to represent the European powerhouse as well ...
Rivers Utd Manager Eguma Wants Kaduna Utd Scalp
Published: June 14, 2016
Rivers United’s technical manager, Stanley Eguma wants an outright win for his side against Kaduna United in the round of 32 of the Federation Cup. United beat Papilo FC 4-3 in a thrilling round of 64 game in May to reach this stage of the competition.“It is a very big match for us. The Federation Cup is a ...
Euro 2016 Wrap : Angelo Ogbonna Benched As Italians Get Off To Winning Start
Published: June 14, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the 2016 UEFA European Championship on Monday, June 13.West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna was an unused substitute in Italy’s 2-0 win against one of the pre-tournament favourites, Belgium, at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Emanuele Giaccherini gave the Italia...
Brighton & Hove Albion In The Driving Seat To Sign Ex-Spurs Stopper Troost-Ekong
Published: June 14, 2016
Sky Bet Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion are in pole position to secure the signature of William Troost-Ekong from Gent this summer, according to reports.Celebrated Dutch football magazine, Voetbal International, says the Seagulls have firmed up their interest by making an offer for the central defender who...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Pays Tribute To Iconic Nigerian Coaches Keshi, Amodu
Published: June 13, 2016
Manchester City rising star Kelechi Iheanacho has paid tribute to two famous Nigerian coaches Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu who passed away last week.Former Super Eagles skipper Keshi died on Wednesday morning after complaining of irregular heartbeats and pain in his legs, while Amodu died in his sleep three days lat...
NFF VP : Lesbianism, Coaches Taking Advantage Of Girls Major Concern Affecting Female Football
Published: June 13, 2016
In his quest to encourage grassroots football development in the South Western part of the country, Vice President, Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has promised the establishment of South West Football Forum for talents discovery.Barrister Akinwumi made the promise at the Hot Seat programme organiz...
Raja Trialist Francis Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Big Brother Michael Babatunde
Published: June 13, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Moroccan Botola Pro side Raja Casablanca have started running the rule over the younger brother of Super Eagles midfielder Michael Babatunde.Aged 17, Francis Babatunde will pen a preliminary contract that will be activated when he attains the age of majority should he impress...
Agent Distances Himself From Money For Golden Eaglets Spot Story; Reports Impostors To Nigeria Police
Published: June 13, 2016
Respected Norwegian-based agent Atta Aneke has distanced himself from a report published by the official website of the Nigeria Football Federation that claimed that he was demanding money from unsuspecting Nigerians in order to have their wards in the Golden Eaglets. A visibly angry Aneke has revealed that some impost...
Kwara United Condole Keshi, Amodu Families, NFF
Published: June 13, 2016
Kwara United FC commiserate with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria football family over the death of two senior coaches, Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu.Late Keshi, who won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as Coach died in the early hours of Wednesday at age 54, after complaining of irregular heartbea...