Nigerian Exports: Shehu, Echiejile,Esiti Go The Distance; Strikers Fire Blanks In Norway; Onazi, Obi Benched
Published: March 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Sunday.In the Serie A, Eddy Onazi was an unused substitute as Lazio were held to a 1-1 draw by AC Milan at the San Siro. The midfielder has played only once in the last seven top-flight games contested by the capital...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Joins Nigeria Camp;Aminu, Okechukwu Expected Tonight
Published: March 20, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi arrived the Super Eagles camp in Abuja from his base in London on Sunday, ahead of the national team’s African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt .Dream Team VI striker Umar Aminu of Osmanlıspor and Azubuike Okechukwu(Yeni Malatyaspor) are expected to join the squad...
Sports, Good Component To Complete Education - VC Lead City Varsity
Published: March 20, 2016
The Vice Chancellor, Lead City University Prof. Olufemi Olubanjo has described sports as a good component to a complete educational process, saying that why the institution is striving to provide the best facilities for sporting activities within the campus.The don who made the call yesterday while addressing students ...
Premier League Wrap: Ojo Makes Debut For Liverpool; Iheanacho Benched; Alli Notches Helper
Published: March 20, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday. March 20.At St. Mary’s Stadium, Olufela Olumola was missing from the Southampton squad in their come-from-behind 3-2 victory against Liverpool. The teenager made the bench against Sunderland on March 5.England you...
Chelsea Star Mikel Departs London To Link Up With Nigeria Squad
Published: March 20, 2016
Alllnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will depart London, England on Sunday night aboard a British Airways flight to Abuja to link up with his international teammates ahead of the two crackers against Egypt.All things being equal, the defensive midfielder will arrive in Abuja on Monday morn...
Flying Eagles Dazzler Musa Yahaya Scores First Senior Goal
Published: March 20, 2016
Portimonense have moved to fourth spot on the Portuguese Segunda Liga table on the back of their 1-0 win against Benfica II at the Estádio do Portimonense SC (Portimão) on Sunday afternoon.With the game heading for a draw, Nigeria U20 international Musa Yahaya put smiles on the faces of the Portimonense f...
CSKA Moscow Striker Ahmed Musa Targets More Goals
Published: March 20, 2016
Ahmed Musa has expressed his happiness after notching a brace in the Russian Premier League clash against Kuban on Saturday evening but admitted that the pitch was not in a good condition.On 21 minutes, the Super Eagles skipper opened scoring before he made sure the three points were safe in the bag with his second of ...
Team News : Kelechi Iheanacho Starts On Bench Against Manchester United
Published: March 20, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho could make his 21st appearance in the Premier League this season when Manchester City meet their bitter rivals Manchester United at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday evening.The Taye Academy product has been named on the bench alongside Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony.Iheanacho has been given a r...
Revealed: Nwankwo Kanu Helped Broker Deal That Took Nwakali To Arsenal
Published: March 20, 2016
Former Arsenal hero Nwankwo Kanu assisted in brokering the deal that took Nigeria U17s skipper Kelechi Nwakali to Arsenal, according to a source involved in negotiations.The Gunners manager Arsene Wenger had expressed an interest in signing the central midfielder after scouting him at the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup a...
African Nations Championship Star Chikatara, Oboroakpo Dropped For Egypt Clash
Published: March 20, 2016
The Super Eagles coaching staff led by Samson Siasia has retained six home-based players ahead of the eagerly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt next Friday.Austin Oboroakpo and Chisom Chikatara are no more in contention to fight for shirts ahead of the game against the North Africans as the Ab...
Ugbo,Uwakwe And Akinola Shine As Chelsea,West Ham Play Out Thriller
Published: March 20, 2016
Three British players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Ike Ugbo, Tariq Uwakwe and Tunji Akinola were in action on Saturday as Chelsea played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with fellow Londoners West Ham in the Premier Academy League.England youth international Ike Ugbo gave Chelsea the lead in the 36th minute, firing past...
Timothy Eyoma Gets Baptism Of Fire As He Debuts For Tottenham Hotspur U18s
Published: March 20, 2016
Anglo-Nigerian defender Timothy Eyoma made his debut for Tottenham Hotspur Under-18 team in their 7-3 rout of  Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier Academy League on Saturday.The highly-rated stopper played the full game at the Training Centre and was impressive for the Londoners, especially in the first half, u...
Former Golden Eaglets Star Umar Ahmed Turning Heads In Sweden
Published: March 20, 2016
Former Nigeria U17 international Umar Ahmed has started showcasing his skills in Sweden, with a hat-trick for KSF Prespa Birlik in their 5-3 win over Brondby in a pre-season friendly held on Saturday.With four weeks before the start of the Swedish Division 1 Södra, Ahmed has remained modest and thinks it is best n...
Odemwingie Celebrates Debut Goal With Message To Bristol City Fans
Published: March 20, 2016
Peter Odemwingie took to social media to celebrate his goal for Bristol City their 6-0 rout of Derik Osede’s Bolton Wanderers at Ashton Gate in the Championship on Saturday.On his home debut, the Nigeria international scored his team’s third goal seven minutes of intermission, cutting on to his left foot be...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Sets New Record In Major League Soccer
Published: March 20, 2016
Fanendo Adi will jet out for international duty with the Super Eagles with his confidence level high after notching a brace in Portland Timbers’ 2-2 draw with Sunday Stephen’s Real Salt Lake on Saturday.His 80th and 84 minute strikes took his tally in Major League Soccer to 28 goals in the regular season, t...