Nigerian Exports : Igboun,Akpoveta, Eleke & Osuji Hit Target; Ezekiel Notches Assist; Musa,Samuel Win Title With CSKA
Published: May 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com checks on the progress of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Saturday.Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor watched from the bench as Crystal Palace lost 2-1 to Manchester United in the English FA Cup final/At the Nadderud Stadion, former Norway youth international Ohi Anthony Omoijuanfo playe...
Birmingham City Winger Solomon-Otabor Called Up For Nigeria U23s Get-Together
Published: May 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Birmingham City winger Viv Solomon-Otabor has officially been called up to the Nigeria U23s squad ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games.The 20-year-old has been rewarded with an invitation by manager Samson Siasia on the back of his form for the Blues over the course of last season...
Japan U23s Star Of Nigerian Descent Ado Onaiwu Features As Asians Lose To Paraguay In Toulon
Published: May 21, 2016
JEF United striker with Nigerian roots, Ado Onaiwu, was in action for the Japan U23s in their 2-1 loss to Paraguay in their opening fixture of the 2016 Toulon Tournament.With the Asians trailing 1-0 at the Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny, coach Makoto Teguramori introduced Onaiwu in the 52nd minute to add more firepower to...
Agor Chukwudi 64th Minute Goal Gives Nigeria Victory Over Burundi
Published: May 21, 2016
The Nigeria U20s made a winning start to the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifying series, beating hosts Burundi 1-0 in Bujumbura on Saturday afternoon. The scoreboard was reading 0-0 when both teams headed into the interval, but it changed when the Flying Eagles grabbed the winning goal in the second half.Ex-Golden Ea...
Ahmed Musa Sets Personal Milestone As CSKA Moscow Clinch Russian Title
Published: May 21, 2016
CSKA Moscow clinched the Russian Premier League title on the final day of the season after beating Rubin Kazan 1-0 at the Kazan Arena, with Alan Dzagoev netting the game-winner in the 19th minute.Following their win, the Muscovites finished the season with 65 points, ahead of closest challengers FC Rostov who garnered ...
Nigeria Hoping To Secure International Future Of Bohemians Star Akinade Ahead Of Republic Of Ireland
Published: May 21, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation is monitoring the highly-rated Bohemians striker Ismahil Akinade, with a view to handing the young star a call up in the not too distant future.The Irish Mirror claims that the officials of the NFF have made contact with Akinade regarding representing one of the national teams but have n...
Portugal Goal King Nwankwo Talks Up Move To Most Attractive League, EPL
Published: May 21, 2016
Gil Vicente striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, 24, has talked up a dream move to the English Premier League.The Future Hope Academy, Nkpor product put himself in the shop window in the just concluded season, with 20 goals from 43 matches to emerge as the overall top scorer in the Portuguese Segunda Liga.Nwankwo has made ...
Holidaying Odion Ighalo Confirms He Will Hit Super Eagles Camp On May 24
Published: May 21, 2016
Odion Ighalo has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Super Eagles friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg in Europe on May 27th and May 31st respectively.After a tedious season, the Watford frontman and his beloved family are cooling off in Dubai, but he will have to cut his vacation short in the coming days to ...
Liverpool U21s Coach Wowed By Ibe Goal; Ejaria Lands In America
Published: May 21, 2016
Liverpool U21s manager Michael Beale has hailed England youth-teamer with Nigerian roots, Jordon Ibe, for his brilliant strike against West Brom on the final day of the season last weekend.Ibe ran half of the length of the pitch before firing past the Baggies netminder Ben Foster in the 23rd minute to rescue a draw for...
Obaje Beats Haruna To The Best First Division Player In Malta
Published: May 21, 2016
Senglea Athletic FC striker Augustine James Obaje has picked up another individual accolade in Malta.On Friday, the Nigerian was voted the BOV First Division Best Player at the 2016 Malta Football Association Awards staged at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. To win the accolade, Obaje saw off competitio...
Super Eagles Defender Chibuzor Okonkwo Appeals To Ifeanyi Ubah Faithful
Published: May 21, 2016
FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be looking to return to wining ways when they clash with Niger Tornadoes on Sunday at the Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium Nnewi.The Anaedo Warriors will be coming out to put a smile on the faces of their fans after failing to pick up maximum points against MFM last Wednesday.Speaking on behalf o...
Giwa FC Players Can Unilaterally Terminate Their Contracts, Says LMC
Published: May 21, 2016
Giwa FC of Jos has been expelled from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for multiple infractions of the Framework and Rules of the NPFL, particularly for violation of B13.28 which prescribes expulsion from the league for any club that fails to honour three matches cumulatively within a season with no acce...
Nigerian Exports: Milan Products Taiwo,Oduamadi Score Again; Onyedinma Makes Millwall Bench; Obinna Absent; Ebagua Fires Blanks
Published: May 20, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Friday.Millwall have booked their place in the Football League One playoff final after beating Bradford City 4-2 on aggregate, with the second leg ending 1-1 at the Den.Fred Onyedinma made Millwall’s 18-man squad but was one of...
Nigeria Coach Confirms Tottenham Starlet Oduwa Will Play At Pre-Olympic Tournament
Published: May 20, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa has taken his first steps towards achieving his ambition of representing the Nigeria U23s at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August.The Dream Team VI manager Samson Siasia has confirmed that the former England youth-teamer has definitely made his roster for the upcoming...
Joe Aribo Agrees New One-Year Deal With Charlton Athletic
Published: May 20, 2016
Midfielder Joe Aribo has extended his contract with Charlton Athletic, the official website of the club has reported.The new deal will see the midfielder remain at the Addicks until the end of the 2016-2017 season, having initially penned a contract in September 2015 following a successful trial.The Kinetic Academy gra...