Eguma Faces Goalkeeping Headache
Published: March 17, 2016
Technical manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma must make a decision about his choice of goalkeeping personnel ahead of Saturday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Ibadan.Sunday Rotimi started United’s first five games this season but was overlooke...
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Coach Alli Sure Of Heartland Upset
Published: March 17, 2016
Assistant head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football of Lagos, Alli Suleman Obinna has said his team will upset Heartland Football Club this weekend in Owerri.The Olukoya Boys will be the guest of the Naze Millionaires in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 7 clash a...
Nigerian Exports: Iwobi Shines But Arsenal Lose; Awurum Nets 14th League Goal; Okwunwanne Sparks Comeback; Utaka Benched
Published: March 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent based abroad on Wednesday.We begin with the Champions League game at the Nou Camp. Arsenal rising star Alex Iwobi was handed his first-ever start in the competition as the Gunners failed to advance to the quarterfinals , losing 5-1 on aggregate to their Spanis...
Alex Iwobi Makes First - Ever Start For Arsenal In Champions League
Published: March 16, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will make his first-ever Champions League start for Arsenal in the Round of 16, second round tie against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night, starting from 2045 hours.The 19-year-old has been handed a spot in attacking midfield alongside Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.Iwobi has ...
Nigeria U17s Star Chukwueze Considering Other Options Besides Arsenal
Published: March 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that representatives of Nigeria U17 international Samuel Chukwueze are considering other alternatives apart from the player penning a contract with Premier League side Arsenal.The Diamond Academy winger is back in his homeland after a trip to the United Kingdom for contract talks ...
Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Onomah, Liverpool Winger Ojo Get England Call-Up
Published: March 16, 2016
A pair of Anglo-Nigerian players have been named in the England U19s squad for the upcoming Elite Round of the UEFA U19s European Championship matches.Tottenham Hotspur starlet Josh Onomah is among the four midfielders selected by head coach Aidy Boothroyd in his 18-player roster, while Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo also ...
CSKA Moscow Attacker Aaron Samuel Laughs Off Pre-match Boasts From Egypt Coach
Published: March 16, 2016
CSKA Moscow frontman Aaron Samuel has laughed off the declarations of Egypt assistant coach, Mahmoud Fayez, who had boasted that the Super Eagles will fail to score in Kaduna next Friday in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Guangzhou R&F loanee is confident that the national team will defeat their opponents...
Finnish Federation Requests For ITC Of KuPS New Signing Azubuike Egwuekwe
Published: March 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Veikkausliiga side KuPS requested for the International Transfer Certificate of Super Eagles defender Azubuike Egwuekwe via the Football Association of Finland on Wednesday morning. At this point in time, the Nigeria Football Federation is yet to respond to the Football Association...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Vows To Work His Socks Off Against Egypt
Published: March 16, 2016
Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi is eagerly looking forward to making his long awaited debut for the Super Eagles and will do everything possible to meet the March 21 deadline set by coach Samson Siasia. Immediately the Timbers tackle Real Salt Lake in the MLS on Sunday morning, Adi will hop on a plane to link up w...
Dele Alampasu Out Of Nigeria Friendly Against Brazil Through Surgery
Published: March 16, 2016
CD Feirense netminder Dele Alampasu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s friendly with Brazil U23s next Thursday, announces the Nigeria Football Federation on its official webpage.The former Golden Eaglets star suffered an acute appendicitis ‎on March 8 and had to be operated upon immediately.If his rehabilit...
Fikayo Tomori Sparkles For Chelsea In Win Against Ajax Amsterdam
Published: March 16, 2016
Chelsea Under 19s have advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Youth League after beating Ajax Amsterdam 1-0 at Cobham Training Centre, Surrey on Tuesday evening.The Calgary-born stopper Fikayo Tomori,18, made his seventh appearance in the competition, lasting the distance against the Dutch opponents and helped goalkeep...
LMC Announces new Dates for Fixtures Displaced By Continental Engagements
Published: March 16, 2016
Fixtures involving the three Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs with continental engagements have been rescheduled to accommodate the return leg of the second round of the two Confederation of African Football (CAF) Club competitions which takes place this weekend. The fixtures didn’t follow the tw...
Odion Ighalo Pays Tribute To Watford Fans Following Win Against Arsenal
Published: March 16, 2016
Odion Ighalo has paid tribute to the Watford fans following the Hornets hard-fought 2-1 victory against Arsenal in the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday.At least 8,300 supporters made the 15-mile journey from Watford to London and witnessed the Nigeria international net his first goal in eight games in the 50th minute against ...
Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Oduwa Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: March 16, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur’s Nathan Oduwa has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of England, and the highly-rated youngster is in the frame to make his debut for the Under 23 national team of the Africa powerhouse next week.Born in Bloomsbury, England, the 20-year-old has represented England at Under 17, Un...
Lagos State Federation Cup : MFM FC Cruise To Round Of 16
Published: March 16, 2016
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos cruised to the round of 16 of the 2016 Lagos State Football Association Cup (Federation Cup) after a 3-0 triumph over Yobo Football Club on Tuesday at the Agege Stadium.The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table-toppers taught the non league sid...