Dream Team VI Poster Boy Oghenekaro Etebo Links Up With Squad In Abuja
Published: June 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has linked up with the Dream Team VI in Abuja ahead of their trip overseas for a training camp.The Most Promising Talent in Africa, according to CAF, is one of the players that will begin the process of applying for a United S...
Chelsea Star, Aluko Says Relatives In Nigeria Did Not Want Her To Play Football
Published: June 16, 2016
Chelsea attacker Eniola Aluko has revealed that her relatives back in Nigeria did not want her to play football because they felt  it was a traditional male sport.Born in Nigeria, Aluko moved to England with her family while still an infant and started playing football along with some boys in her neighborhood befo...
Alli, Barkley & Robson-Kanu Meet In Euro 2016 Showdown Between England And Wales
Published: June 16, 2016
Three players of Nigerian descent could feature when England confront Wales at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Thursday afternoon, starting from 1400 hours.Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur) might retain his spot in midfield after starring against Russia in the Three Lions opener while he could be joined in the starting line-...
Nigerian Exports : Obafemi Martins, Utaka Work 90-Minute Shift; Bright Shines; Salami Nets Consolation
Published: June 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent abroad on Wednesday, June 15.We start off in Finland. HJK Helsinki thrashed KuPS 4-1 in the Cup, with five Nigerian players getting game time.Taye Taiwo (HJK), Gbolahan Salami, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Paul Onobi and Aliyu Abubakar ( KuPS) made the starting line-up ...
Guy Shines As Rivers United Thrash Kaduna United In Federation Cup
Published: June 15, 2016
Guy Kuemian netted a first half brace to power Rivers United past a lacklustre Kaduna United side 4-0 in a largely one-sided round of 32 Federation Cup game on Wednesday. Kaduna United were ruthlessly punished for their missed opportunities as Rivers United took the lead in the 20th minute with their first meaningful a...
Exclusive : Daniel Akpeyi Joins Nigeria U23s In Abuja; To Apply For USA Visa On Thursday
Published: June 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has been included in Nigeria’s provisional roster for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as one of the over-aged players.Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has decided to bolster his goalkeeping department with an experienced glovesm...
Kano Pillars Knocked Out Of Federation Cup By Prime
Published: June 15, 2016
Prime Football Club, on Wednesday at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium knocked former Premier League champions Kano Pillars out of the 2016 Federation Cup.The Believe and Achieve side defeated the Sai Masu Gida 2-1 in a keenly contested Round of 32 match.The Omoluabi Giants opened score in the 28th minute through captain O...
Harrogate Town Bring In Chibuzor Chilaka From Bradford Park Avenue
Published: June 15, 2016
Through official channels, Bradford Park Avenue have announced the departure of Chibuzor Chilaka to Vanarama National League North side Harrogate Town. The Nigerian striker put himself in the shop window after emerging top scorer for The Avenue in each of the last two seasons.Chilaka spent time with the youth team of R...
Late Stephen Keshi First Son Surprised A Date Has Been Fixed For Burial
Published: June 15, 2016
Late Stephen Keshi’s first son is surprised that a certain group of people have fixed a date for the burial of the former Nigeria skipper without the approval of the family. Stephen Keshi Jnr, who is based in the United States, was at the Nigeria Football Federation secretariat on Wednesday morning, accompanied b...
Mighty Jets Take Subtle Dig At Victor Obinna, Olaitan & Sunday Mba As Amutu Donates To Club
Published: June 15, 2016
Israeli-based striker Augustine Amutu paid Mighty Jets FC of Jos a surprise visit today (Wednesday 15th June) and donated about 100 pieces of customized balls as well as an undisclosed amount of money to encourage the main squad as well as the feeder team for role the team played in moulding him into a better footballe...
Ibrahimovic, Chelsea, Benfica, Basel Starlets May Face Nigeria In Rio; Make Sweden 35-Man Squad
Published: June 15, 2016
Former Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic may face Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games, with coach Hakan Ericson naming him to the provisional 35-man squad list for the competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The experienced striker is one of seven players above the age limit that made the roster, but it remains ...
Watford Haggling Over Transfer Of Granada Midfielder Uche Agbo
Published: June 15, 2016
English Premier League club Watford have not given up their pursuit of ex-Nigeria U20 international Uche Agbo, according to his bonafide intermediary Oliver Noah.The Hornets have been linked with a swoop for former Golden Eaglets sensation Isaac Success, and the defensive midfielder could follow his Granada teammate to...
Iheanacho, Iwobi, Ighalo, Mikel Know Premier League Opponents On Opening Day Of The Season
Published: June 15, 2016
The Premier League announced the schedule for the 2016-2017 campaign on Wednesday morning, and there are some interesting matchups involving players of Nigerian descent on the opening day, August 13, 2016.If Alex Iwobi is not with the Olympic squad in Brazil, he will welcome England youth internationals Jordon Ibe and ...
Ighalo Goal Vs Everton Selected Among Top Five Opening Day Goals By Watford
Published: June 15, 2016
Odion Ighalo’s goal against Everton in the 83rd minute on the opening day of the 2015-2016 season has been picked among the top five best opening day goals. Ahead of the release of the Premier League fixtures for next season, the official website of the Hornets selected the most eye-catching goals scored by the p...
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 ...