Dream Team Hopes Fade Away After Loss To Denmark
Published: June 04, 2016
Denmark U23 completely destroyed their Nigerian counterparts 6-2 in the ongoing Suwon Invitational Challenge at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on Saturday.The early dominance of the Danish side was rewarded when Erhun Obanor was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box as early as seven minutes.Goalkeeper Emmanuel Dan...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Happy To Represent Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: June 04, 2016
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has hinted that he has no regrets choosing Nigeria ahead of England.The Hale End Academy product racked up 11 caps for the various youth teams of England before he committed his international future to the Super Eagles.Prior to making his competitive debut against Egypt in March, the Engli...
Okocha, Ikeme Pay Tribute To The Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali
Published: June 04, 2016
Former Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha and Wolves netminder Carl Ikeme have paid tribute to Muhammad Ali who died on Friday evening in Arizona,USA at the age of 74 after battling with Parkinson’s disease. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion had been hospitalized for a respiratory issue on June 2 and it was th...
American-Born Whizkid Omidiji Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of USA
Published: June 04, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation have been sounded out about the availability of FC Dordrecht striker Lateef Omidiji Jr.Born in the United States 12 years ago to a Nigerian father and an American mom, the young star is on the radar of the United States Soccer Federation but the NFF have moved fast to open talks with his...
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Set For Busy One Week Of Football
Published: June 04, 2016
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos will begin the second stanza of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with two crucial games and the Federation Cup round 32 encounter.The Olukoya Boys will be busy for the next one week as they set to continue their quest in the Nigeri...
Spurs Starlet Oduwa Makes First Start For Nigeria As Siasia Names Starting XI
Published: June 04, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Saisia has named his starting XI for Saturday evening’s international friendly against Denmark at the Suwon Invitational Tournament.For the first time since committing his international future to Nigeria, Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa will start a game for the African powerhouse....
Exclusive: Revealed - Sporting Braga Tried For Awurum Before Transfer To Portimonense
Published: June 04, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Portuguese Primeira Liga team Sporting Clube de Braga attempted to sign Stanley Awurum before his recent transfer to Portimonense S.C.The 25-year-old Awurum displayed his wares for Varzim last season, scoring 14 goals in 42 matches to finish as the third highest goalscorer in...
Versatile Nigerian Defender Tariq Ossai Signs New Deal With Crystal Palace
Published: June 03, 2016
With a statement published on their official website, English Premier League side Crystal Palace have announced that Nigerian defender Tariq Ossai has been offered a scholarship ahead of next season.Ossai was one of the sixteen players in the ranks of The Eagles that signed new scholarships, having appeared for the aca...
Ex-Arsenal Youth-Teamer Fejiri Okenabirhie Joins Dagenham & Redbridge
Published: June 03, 2016
Through official channels, Dagenham & Redbridge have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Fejiri Okenabirhie .A product of Arsenal, the 20-year-old Okenabirhie began his professional career with Stevenage.Due to his lack of first team opportunities at The Boro, he was shipped out on loan to Bedford Town,Farnbo...
Exclusive : Aaron Samuel Out Of World Cup Qualifiers; To Spend At Least Six Months On The Sidelines
Published: June 03, 2016
Aaron Samuel underwent surgery at a German hospital on Thursday after damaging his knee ligaments during the first half of the Russian Cup final between CSKA Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg.The Guangzhou R&F frontman is definitely out of the Super Eagles World Cup qualifier in October as doctors told him after the ...
Exclusive: Scottish Premiership New Boys Rangers Cannot Afford To Sign $5M Rated Portland Timbers DP Adi
Published: June 03, 2016
Fanendo Adi’s agent has reacted to speculation linking the Portland Timbers striker with a transfer to Scottish Premiership newcomers Rangers in the summer.It is correct that The Teddy Bears recently sent some of their trusted scouts to run the rule over the Nigerian striker, but a deal is not in the offing for t...
Dele Alli Wonder Goal Vs Crystal Palace Wins Spurs Goal Of The Season Award
Published: June 03, 2016
England rising star Dele Alli has won Tottenham Hotspur’s  Under Armour Goal of the Season award for the 2015-2016 campaign.The 20-year-old’s strike against Crystal Palace topped the poll ahead of Harry Kane’s effort versus Arsenal, while his goal against Leicester City on August 22 came third.De...
Siasia To Make Changes To The Starting XI Against Denmark
Published: June 03, 2016
Ahead of the Nigeria U23s second game at the ongoing Suwon Invitational Tournament in South Korea, manager Samson Siasia has revealed that he will make changes in the starting XI as he wants to give all the players the opportunity to prove their mettle. In their opening game against the hosts on Thursday, Nigeria...
Fulham Starlet Tayo Edun Features In England Loss To South Korea
Published: June 03, 2016
England Under-18s lost 2-0 to South Korea in an international friendly staged at the Icheon Stadium on Friday.Fulham starlet Tayo Edun came into the fray for the visitors in the 68th minute, replacing the Young Lions number ten Antony Evans.Kim Yin Ja and Lee Seung Woo registered their names on the score sheet for the ...
Nigerian Strikers Sign First Professional Contracts With Tranmere Rovers
Published: June 03, 2016
Nigerian starlets Tolani Omotola and Sam Ilesanmi have signed their first professional contracts with Tranmere Rovers, the National League club have announced through official sources.At the end of the 2015-16 campaign, the two youngsters and Daren Askew were offered a one-year contract extension after starring for the...