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...
Exclusive: Nwakali, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Anumudu Headline Nigeria U20s 18-Man Squad For Burundi Clash
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke has made up his mind regarding the 18 players that will jet out to Burundi next Wednesday for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against the East Africans.Arsenal target Kelechi Nwakali is a certainty for the trip as you would expect, while...
Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen Finishes Off Brilliant Team Move As Nigeria U20s Beat Kaduna Utd
Published: May 11, 2016
The Flying Eagles defeated  Nigeria National League side Kaduna United 1-0 in a scrimmage held at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja on Wednesday evening.It appeared the two teams will go into the interval level but Wolfsburg trainee Victor Osimhen came to the rescue of the Nigeria U20s.On 40 minutes, skipper Kelechi ...
Swindon Town Trigger One-Year Contract Extension For Jonathan Obika
Published: May 11, 2016
With a statement published on their official webpage, Swindon Town have announced that Jonathan Obika will remain with the club next season after triggering a one-year extension to his contract.A product of Tottenham Hotspur, Obika ended his relationship with the Londoners when he penned a two-year deal with Swindon To...