Man City Congratulate Iheanacho For Scoring His Maiden Goal For Super Eagles
Published: May 27, 2016
English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City have congratulated their teenage striker Kelechi Iheanacho for opening his account for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win over Mali in an international friendly on Friday evening.The former Golden Eaglets star, who started on the bench, netted the game-winner in the 77th...
Man City Wonderkid Iheanacho Hops Off Bench To Score Maiden Goal For Nigeria
Published: May 27, 2016
Nigeria beat Mali 1-0 at the Stade Robert Diochon in Rouen on Friday night.The solitary goal of the international friendly game came from Manchester City youngster Kelechi Iheanacho.The teenager scored the game’s only goal in the 77th minute. The Eagles of Mali tried to level up matters but Nigeria’s Super ...
Iorfa Features As England Beat Japan To Qualify For Toulon Final With Perfect Record
Published: May 27, 2016
The England U21s have qualified for the final of the 2016 Toulon Tournament after beating Japan U23s 1-0 on Friday at the Stade Leo Lagrange. The Young Lions maintained their 100 percent record in the competition thanks to Lewis Baker’s strike from the penalty spot after John Swift was fouled in the box.Head coac...
Alex Iwobi To Wear Arsenal Number 17 Jersey Vacated By Alexis
Published: May 27, 2016
Alex Iwobi will wear Arsenal’s number 17 jersey next season, the Gunners have officially announced via their official Twitter page. The departure of Czech Republic international Tomáš Rosický at the end of the 2015-16 season allowed Alexis Sánchez to change his shirt number from number...
Injured Maurice Edu Gutted To Miss Copa America
Published: May 27, 2016
Philadelphia Union captain Maurice Edu is disappointed that he won’t be involved at the 2016 Copa América Centenario which will hold in his homeland next month.The experienced midfielder has not kicked a ball in a competitive fixture this season due to a stress fracture in his left leg.“It’s o...
Exclusive : City Striker Iheanacho,Aminu Dropped; Iwobi,Ighalo,Etebo Start Against Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles interim coach Salisu Yusuf has announced his starting line-up ahead of Friday evening’s international friendly against Mali in Rouen.The big news is that FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong will step out onto the pitch from the start, despite having one tra...
Lillestrom Continue To Check On The Fitness Of Super Eagles Striker Chinedu Obasi
Published: May 27, 2016
Lillestrom coach Rúnar Kristinsson continues to run the rule over Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi before making a decision on whether to offer him a short-term contract.The current sporting director at Lillestrom was a director at Obasi’s first professional club Lyn Oslo during his first stint in Norwa...
Spurs Winger Oduwa, Liverpool Striker Awoniyi Headline List Of Players Named To Nigeria U23s Roster
Published: May 27, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has announced a 20-player squad list for the upcoming Suwon Invitational Tournament in South Korea.The roster features 12 players who ply their trades in the domestic championship, including Ubong Ekpai who is famous for scoring the winner against Brazil in March, and 8 foreign-based pr...
VVV Venlo Set For Huge Pay Day If Musa Joins Leicester City
Published: May 27, 2016
VVV Venlo will pocket a percentage of the transfer fee from CSKA Moscow’s proposed sale of Ahmed Musa to an English Premier League club, thought to be Leicester City.The Nigeria international was on the books of VVV Venlo for about fifteen months before he was sold to the Army Men, and the Eerste Divisie club had...
Kenneth Omeruo To Return To Chelsea For Pre-Season Training
Published: May 27, 2016
Kenneth Omeruo is set to return to his parent club Chelsea following the expiration of his loan agreement with Turkish Super Lig side Kasımpa�a S.K. And at this point in time, the Nigeria international cannot stick his neck out and reveal the team he would play for next season but what is clear is that the central...
Super Eagles Confident Of Victory Over Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
The Super Eagles are confident of securing victory when they clash with West African opponents Mali in an international friendly in Rouen on Friday evening.Having failed to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations, the national team needs a boost ahead of the World Cup qualifiers which resume in October and wins aga...
Ex-Spurs Starlet William Troost-Ekong Ready To Face Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
Gent loanee William Troost-Ekong has made himself available for selection ahead of Friday evening’s international friendly between Nigeria and Mali in Rouen, France.The central defender arrived at the Super Eagles Team Hotel on Thursday and participated in the training session held in the evening. “Great to...
Fed Cup Victory, Good Way to Start League - Ishaya Jatau
Published: May 27, 2016
Kogi United Head Coach, Ishaya Jatau has described his side’s Federation Cup  victory over Ekiti United as the best moment to prepare for the new Nigeria National League, NNL season starting this weekend.The Confluence state club on Wednesday in Benin, edged their Nationwide League opponent on penalties afte...
Nigerian Exports : Ndidi Goes The Distance; Onuachu&Uzochukwu Subbed In; Oduamadi Strikes Again; Onovo Returns
Published: May 26, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Thursday.Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi played the entirety of Racing Genk’s 2-0 loss to Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League playoffs. And this explains why he is yet to join his international teammates in France for Friday’...
Lille Announce Vincent Enyeama Has Signed A New Two-Year Deal
Published: May 26, 2016
Through a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 club Lille have announced that they have extended their cooperation with ex-Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama.The goalkeeper will now remain at Les Dogues until the summer of 2019  having signed a new two-year deal, with the previous agreement between the...