Arsenal Nigerian Stopper : Defenders Need To Be Aggressive To Stop Diego Costa
Published: October 17, 2016
Promising Nigerian teenager Tobi Omole has revealed that he started off his career as a box-to-box midfielder but was converted into a central defender upon his arrival at Arsenal.The Thamesmead product has no regrets switching roles, and has highlighted the qualities of a central defender, including being aggressive i...
Ex-Hoffenheim Star Chinedu Obasi Is One Goal Shy Of Setting Nigerian Record In Sweden
Published: October 17, 2016
Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi took his tally to six goals from seven games when he found the back of the net in AIK’s 2-0 win over Alhaji Gero’s östersunds FK in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday. AIK increased their lead when Obasi unleashed a low shot from just outside the penalty box, which to...
Watford Striker Success Beats Deeney, Holebas, Capoue & Negredo To Man Of The Match Award
Published: October 16, 2016
Isaac Success’s performance on his full debut for Watford against Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon earned him the Man of the Match accolade. The Nigeria youth international proved a handful for the Boro defenders, with right-back Antonio Barragan escaping a red card after fouling the strike...
Talented Nigeria U23 Striker Finally Makes Competitive Debut For Bologna
Published: October 16, 2016
The young Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar, 19, finally made his competitive debut for Bologna in the Serie A on Sunday afternoon after recovering from an ankle injury. The Nigeria U23 international was introduced in the second half of Bologna’s 1-1 draw with Lazio, replacing Sergio Floccari in the 54th minute.Before ...
Nigeria U23 Ace Etebo Scores In Second Straight Game After Return From Injury
Published: October 16, 2016
Oghenekaro Etebo scored for the second game running as CD Feirense beat Alcanenense 2-1 in the Portuguese League Cup on Sunday afternoon at Joaquim Maria Batista Stadium.The Nigeria U23 international scored an important game-winner for the Santa Maria da Feira club in the 77th minute.Only last weekend, Etebo netted...
Moses Simon Scores In Front Of Manchester United, Newcastle Scouts
Published: October 16, 2016
Moses Simon was on target in Gent’s 3-0 win over Zulte-Waregem at the Ghelamco Arena on Sunday afternoon in the Belgian First Division A. The 21-year-old made the starting line-up alongside fellow Nigeria international Anderson Esiti, while Rabiu Ibrahim and Kingsley Madu started on the bench for Gent and Zulte-W...
Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters (20- 16) : Osimhen, Solanke, Okechukwu, Aina & Esiti
Published: October 16, 2016
In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers 20-16. All players yet to celebrate their 24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list.20) Victor Osimhen (Ultimate Strikers Academy, Lagos)Age : 17Market Value : €3,500,000Comments : Osimhen was the first Golden Eaglets ...
Watford Coach Urges Success To Justify His Inclusion In Starting XI Ahead Of Ighalo
Published: October 16, 2016
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has urged Nigerian striker Isaac Success to justify his inclusion in the starting lineup against Middlesbrough. With the 20-year-old preferred ahead of compatriot Odion Ighalo, the Italian coach is eager to see how he performs from the blast of the whistle, having starred in five consecu...
Team News : Isaac Success Makes First Watford Start; Ighalo On The Bench Vs Boro
Published: October 16, 2016
Watford boss Walter Mazzarri has made two changes to his starting line-up for Sunday afternoon’s Premier Lague game against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.Nigeria youth international Isaac Success has been rewarded for his imperious display off the bench in the last fixture, as he has been named in the st...
Watford Reject Chance To Sign Ex-Barcelona Youth Team Skipper & Nigeria U23 Defender
Published: October 16, 2016
Premier League club Watford have passed up the opportunity to sign free agent Godswill Ekpolo.According to WD Sports, the Hornets hierarchy rejected the chance to acquire the right wing-back in order not to stall the progress of David Sesay and Andrew Eleftheriou.It is thought that the Barcelona product impressed ...
Red Card Mars Selbol Brilliant Display For Western Conference Champs Rangers
Published: October 16, 2016
Swope Park Rangers have advanced to the 2016 USL Cup Final following a 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Saturday night at Swope Soccer Village.Nigeria U23 trainee Nansel Selbol played a part in their big win, coming off the bench in the 19th minute after Gonzalez had sustained an injury. On 62 minutes, the atta...
Watford Number Ten Success Unlikely To Make First Premier League Start Vs Boro
Published: October 16, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, ex-Nigeria U20 international Isaac Success is unlikely to make his first start in the Premier League in Watford’s tie with Middlesbrough on Sunday afternoon. It is confirmed that the number ten has been named in the Hornets 18-man squad for today’s ...
Ex-Nigeria Target Gives Algerian Federation Condition For Coaching National Team
Published: October 16, 2016
The Algerian Football Federation have to meet a condition of former Nigeria target, Paul Le Guen, before he accepts to coach their national team ahead of the World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles next month. Le Buteur has reported that the FAF agreed that the former Cameroon coach should bring his five staff, bu...
Fulham Star Aluko Delighted To Get Back On The Goal Trail After QPR Heartbreak
Published: October 16, 2016
Sone Aluko was delighted to end his goal drought in Fulham’s entertaining 4-2 victory over Barnsley in the Championship on Saturday afternoon. Before finding the back of the net at Oakwell, the Super Eagles striker cum winger had not scored for the London club since August 13 when he registered his name on the sc...
Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle United To Scout Super Eagles Stars In Belgium
Published: October 15, 2016
Premier League scouts are expected at the Ghelamco Arena on Sunday afternoon for the Belgian Pro League clash between Gent and Zulte Waregem, according to HLN. As many as four Nigeria internationals - Moses Simon, Anderson Esiti, Rabiu Ibrahim (all Gent) and Kingsley Madu (Zulte Waregem) - could start the match day ten...