Exclusive: Siasia Invites Roma Defender Abdullahi, Panathinaikos Midfielder Ajagun,Abubakar To Training Camp;Recalls Sokari,Etor
Published: April 20, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has drawn up a list of players he intends to select for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.And there are some fresh invitees that made what you would rightly call a provisional squad list, with the former Nantes striker set to run the rule ove...
Israeli Media Not Impressed With John Ogu Performance Vs Maccabi Haifa,Not Purposeful And Lukewarm
Published: April 20, 2016
Hapoel Beer Sheva have crashed out of the Israeli State Cup following their 3-1 loss to Maccabi Haifa in the semifinal on Wednesday night.Based on their position in the league, The Camels had been favourites to beat the opponents but went down 3-0 until Tony Nwakaeme netted a consolation in the 87th minute.Out-of-favo...
Granada Sporting Director Still Deliberating Whether To Release Isaac Success For Olympic Games
Published: April 20, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Granada sporting director Juan Carlos Cordero is still deliberating whether or not to release Isaac Success to the Nigeria U23s for the Olympic Games in Rio, as things stand.His decision is not straightforward as the striker could sever all ties with the Andalusian outfit before th...
Ogude,Anene&Idowu Suffer Penalty Shootout Outbreak In Russian Cup
Published: April 20, 2016
Zenit St Petersburg beat Amkar Perm on penalties to progress to the final of the Russian Cup on Wednesday evening.The Russian-Nigerian defender Brian Idowu gave Amkar Perm the lead in the 19th minute but both teams were level at half-time, with Javi Garcia equalizing for Zenit in the 41st minute.The two teams could n...
Super Eagles To Face Mali,Luxembourg In Friendlies In Europe
Published: April 20, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Eagles will face Mali and Luxembourg in friendlies as part of their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers against yet to be determined opponents.The first match is planned for Paris with Mali on May 27, while the Super Eagles will tackle Luxembourg in Lux...
Kuemian Returns For Plateau Test
Published: April 20, 2016
Rivers United have been handed a massive boost ahead of Sunday’s match day 13 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against Plateau United.This follows the news that Ivorian striker, Kuy Kuemian Venance is fit again.Kuemian has not played for United since April 10 when he suffered a strain of the left ...
Nigerian Talents Ejike, Njoku Off To England On Saturday For Liverpool Trials
Published: April 20, 2016
Nigerian talents Jacob Njoku and Chidera Ejike will fly to the United Kingdom this weekend to begin trials with Liverpool in their bids to be offered contracts ahead of the reopening of the transfer window, according to their intermediary Babawo Mohammed. The duo were patiently waiting to get positive feedback from the...
Onomah,Sonupe In Action For Spurs As Manchester United Win U21 Premier League
Published: April 20, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur U21s returned to action on Tuesday in their final game of the U21 Premier League and failed to finish the game against Manchester United with a flourish, losing 3-2 to the Red Devils.Spurs coach Ugo Ehiogu handed starts to Nigerian duo Joshua Onomah and Emmanuel Sonupe, while Dream Team VI winger Nath...
Nigeria U23s Star Umar Aminu Set For Showdown Talks With Osmanlispor Over Participation At Olympic Games
Published: April 20, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Osmanlıspor striker Umar Aminu is set to hold showdown talks with the management of the Turkish Super Lig side over his participation in the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.Several times in 2015, the Ankara-based team blocked him from representing the Nigeria U23s in official tourn...
Etoile du Sahel Loanee Orkuma Warns Enyimba: It Will Be A Difficult Game
Published: April 20, 2016
Etoile du Sahel loanee Moses Orkuma has shared his thoughts on Wednesday night’s CAF Champions League tie between Etoile du Sahel and Enyimba in Sousse.Nigeria champions Enyimba are well placed to qualify for the group stage of the competition after thrashing their Tunisian opponents 3-0 in the first leg, with Mf...
Alex Iwobi Happy To Hear Kind Words From Arsenal Hero Kanu
Published: April 20, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is delighted with the praise he got from former Arsenal hero Nwankwo Kanu.The Hale End Academy product has impressed since breaking into the first team of the Gunners and could make his sixth consecutive start for the Londoners in Thursday’s Premier League tie against West Brom at...
Brian Idowu Argues That Messi,Ronaldo Will Struggle Against Amkar Perm At Temperature Of Minus 30
Published: April 20, 2016
Ahead of Amkar Perm’s Russian Cup tie with Zenit Saint Petersburg, Brian Idowu has argued that two of the best footballers in the world, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, will struggle against his team due to the unfavorable conditions. Zenit’s Russia international Artem Dzyuba first pointed out that the ...
Nigerian Exports: Akpala Strikes; Ujah Named On Bench For 2nd Straight Game; Iheanacho Not Involved;Solanke Features
Published: April 19, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Tuesday, April 19.We start off in Belgium at the Stadion Schiervelde (Roeselare). KV Oostende are still playing catch up in the race for the Jupiler League crown after letting a two-goal lead slip in their 3-3 draw with Zulte-Waregem....
Championship Wrap: Onuoha Makes 43rd Start; Odemwingie,Akpom&Ameobi Make Cameo; Odubajo,Osede&Iorfa Clock Up 90 Minutes
Published: April 19, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Championship on Tuesday night.Sammy Ameobi played the last two minutes of Cardiff City’s 2-1 loss to Brentford at Griffin Park. It was his 34th appearance in the second-tier so far this season.Nedum Onuoha featured...
AS Trencin New Kid On The Block Samuel Kalu Nets Third Goal In Five Games
Published: April 19, 2016
Slovakian champs AS TrenÄ�ín returned to winning ways on Tuesday, beating  MFK Ružomberok 1-0 in the Fortuna League and opened up a nine-point lead over nearest challengers Slovan Bratislava, who have a game in hand.The 18-year-old Nigerian striker Samuel Kalu struck his third goal in five games across ...