Nigerian Exports: Uzochukwu, Dike, Oshaniwa Start; Dauda On Song; Nwakali Clocks Up 90 Minutes; Ogude Suspended
Published: May 12, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Thursday.We start off in Holland. PEC Zwolle were forced to a goalless draw in the Eredivisie Europa League playoffs against FC Utrecht. Netherlands youth international Kingsley Ehizibue came off the bench for the home team after 63 ...
Victor Osimhen To Undergo Scan After Picking Up Shoulder Injury
Published: May 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been scheduled to undergo a scan on Thursday night after picking up what appears to be shoulder injury during the second half of the 2-1 win over the Nigeria U23s.As at the time of this report, the Wolfsburg trainee was having dinner with hi...
Osimhen, Bamgboye Score As Flying Eagles Come From A Goal Down To Beat Nigeria U23s
Published: May 12, 2016
The Flying Eagles continued preparations for their Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi with an impressive 2-1 victory against the Dream Team VI on Thursday.Samson Siasia’s side took the lead in the 22nd minute when Daniel Etor’s freekick needed a deflection before sailing into the net, but ...
Michael Babatunde Handed International Lifeline As Mikel,Musa Are Excused
Published: May 12, 2016
Raja Casablanca midfielder Michael Babatunde has been called up to the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Mali (May 27) and Luxembourg (June 1)The ex-FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk was handed an invitation after the Nigeria Football Federation excused Obi Mikel (Chelsea) and Ahmed Musa (CS...
Fulham Midfielder Adeniran Features As England Qualify In Style For U17 Euro Quarter-finals
Published: May 12, 2016
England’s UEFA European Under-17 Championship dream is alive and kicking after the Young Lions beat Denmark 3-1 in their final Group C fixture on Thursday evening at the Baku Olympic Stadium.Head coach Steve Cooper opted to start Fulham midfielder of Nigerian descent Dennis Adeniran, while Samuel Shashoua and Tol...
Nigeria Target Dominic Iorfa Part Of England Squad For Toulon Tournament
Published: May 12, 2016
Dominic Iorfa has been named in the England U21s squad for the Toulon Tournament that will take place in France from 18-29 May 2016. The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender is the only player of Nigerian descent that made Gareth Southgate’s 20-man roster, with the likes of Jordon Ibe (Liverpool), Chuba Akpom (Arsena...
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe Not Offered New Contract By Chesterfield
Published: May 12, 2016
English League One club Chesterfield have announced that Emmanuel Dieseruvwe has not been offered a new deal and will not be representing the Spireites in the 2016-2017 season.Leeds-born Dieseruvwe spent a portion of this season on loan at League Two side Mansfield Town due to his limited playing opportunities. He stil...
Ikechi Anya Named In Scotland Squad For Friendlies Against Italy,France
Published: May 12, 2016
Watford star Ikechi Anya has been called up by Scotland for their upcoming international friendlies against Italy and France.The 28-year-old Anya was eligible to represent Nigeria and Romania internationally before pledging his international future to Scotland, where he was born.He made his international debut for the ...
Porto Rising Star Awaziem Unsure Of Availability For Super Eagles Friendlies
Published: May 12, 2016
Porto teen sensation Chidozie Awaziem is unsure of his availability for the upcoming international friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg in Europe.Though the 2015-2016 season would have ended, Primeira Liga giants Porto have no obligation to release the central defender for the friendly against Mali at Stade Robert Di...
Igboananike Scores In Vain As Chicago Fire Lose To Vancouver Whitecaps
Published: May 12, 2016
Kennedy Igboananike’s goal at BC Place was not enough as Chicago Fire fell 2-1 to Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer on Wednesday evening local time.The Nigerian striker, who is in the possession of a Swedish passport, equalized in the 62nd minute after Blas Perez had opened scoring for the home team.At t...
Rivers United Poster Boy Bernard Ovoke Calls For Calm
Published: May 12, 2016
Rivers United ‘pin up boy’, Bernard Ovoke insists “nothing has been achieved” by United thus far this season.The Port Harcourt club have recorded victories over Enyimba, Kano Pillars, Enugu Rangers and a stunning road victory over Warri Wolves but Ovoke says his teammates must keep their feet fi...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Demands Xavi Wages At Qatari Club
Published: May 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that representatives of an unnamed Qatar Stars League club continue to thrash out terms with Odion Ighalo’s camp over his signing in the summer, despite genuine interest from Premier League team West Brom.The Hornets number 24 made his intentions clear right from the word go, that...
Oke Akpoveta Scores In Sixth Straight Game; Rilwan Hassan Shines In Midtjylland Win
Published: May 12, 2016
Former Warri Wolves striker Oke Akpoveta continued his impressive performance for IK Frej Taeby in the Swedish Superettan after scoring in the division for the sixth straight game in their 2-2 draw with Ljungskile on Wednesday.Akpoveta’s 70th minute goal was his sixth goal in the last one month or so and cemented...
Olalekan Fires United Past Wikki Tourists
Published: May 11, 2016
Gabriel Olalekan struck just before the half hour to give Rivers United a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.United were without captain, Festus Austin and right back, Chigozie Ihunda who missed out due to suspension and injury respectively.I...
Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Back On The Goal Trail; Mikel Deployed In Central Defense;Tomori Makes Chelsea Bench
Published: May 11, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Wednesday night.Odion Ighalo took to the field for the 36th time as Watford lost 4-2 to Norwich City at Carrow Road. The Hornets number 24 registered his name on the score sheet in the 51st minute, his first goal in the topflig...