Olowu,Olayinka & Amaechi Help Arsenal Record Win Vs Ajax In Future Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
Three players of Nigerian descent were named in the starting line-up for Arsenal on Sunday as they recorded a 2-1 win over Ajax at the ongoing ABN AMRO Future Cup.Central defender Joseph Olowu, midfielder Xavier Amaechi and Olayinka were in action against the Dutch opponents, but it was Amaechi that grabbed the headlin...
Zambian Referee Explains He Did Not Stop His Friend Salah From Scoring In Stoppage Time
Published: March 28, 2016
Zambian referee, Jan Sikazwe, has cleared the air on why he ended the game between Nigeria and Egypt in Kaduna the moment Mohamed Salah had an opportunity to score the match-winner.Though the decision by Sikazwe angered the Egyptian supporters, he has explained that he was enforcing the laws of the game, adding that he...
West Ham Dismiss Reports Emenike Will Be Bought For 11 Million Euros
Published: March 28, 2016
West Ham coach Slaven Bilic has dismissed reports that claimed that the Hammers will acquire Emmanuel Emenike outright for a fee of eleven million euros if he makes ten appearances for the club at the end of his loan spell.The former Nigeria international arrived West Ham on loan from Fenerbahçe S.K in the Janua...
Nigeria Reps Confluence Finish Second In 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup In Ghana
Published: March 28, 2016
Nigeria’s representatives, Confluence Beach Soccer Club of Kogi emerged the first runners up in 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup played at the Aborigines Beach Resort pitch in Ghana.The two-day event featured Nigeria’s Kogi Confluence, Togo’s Team Brick, Keta sides Sunset Sports and Havedzi Mighty Warriors,...
Honorable Boma Iyaye Congratulates Rivers United
Published: March 28, 2016
Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Honourable Boma Iyaye has congratulated Rivers United following their impressive 3-2 victory against Ikorodu United on Sunday.Guy Kuemian, Chukwunonso Okonkwo and Wilson Andoh all scored in the first half as the Pride of Rivers overcame Ikorodu United by the odd goal in five at the Oni...
Irate Akure Fans Beat Up Balogun, Dan Fulani;Match Officials Held Hostage
Published: March 27, 2016
Ugly scenes of violence marred Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League Week 9 encounter between Sunshine Stars and Shooting Stars in Akure. Sunshine Stars triumphed 2-1 but the game itself was overshadowed by the vicious, unprovoked attack on 3SC General Manager, Rasheed Balogun, and the team General Coordi...
Chelsea Starlet Tomori Captains Canada U20s In Win Against England
Published: March 27, 2016
Chelsea defender Ola Aina was named in the starting line-up as England U20s lost 2-1 to Canada in an international friendly on Sunday evening at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster.Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori, who also has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins, captained the Canada Under 20 squad.Canada took the lead in the 1...
Egypt Coach : We Do Not Care Whether Chad Have Withdrawn; We Will Attack Nigeria
Published: March 27, 2016
Egypt national team coach Hector Cuper is not bothered about the withdrawal of Chad from the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, and has targeted victory against Nigeria on Tuesday in their penultimate Group G fixture.The permutation is straightforward, with the Pharaohs guaranteed qualification for the tournament in Ga...
Eguma Goes For Total Attack Versus Ikorodu United
Published: March 27, 2016
The Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma has gone with virtually the same side that drew 0-0 with Sunshine Stars on match day eight of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the game with Ikorodu United.Eguma has however tweaked his tactics as for the first time this season, the former Dolphins g...
Exclusive: Dynamo Kiev Interested In New Victor Moses, Daniel Chukwu
Published: March 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Ukrainian Premier League champions Dynamo Kiev have set the wheels in motion over the signing of highly-rated Nigerian striker Daniel Chukwu. The 18-year-old, who is presently on the books of Soho24 Football Academy in Abuja, has been invited to train with the Ukrainian powerhouse ...
Carl Ikeme Out Of Egypt Clash; Siasia Insists There Is Nothing To Worry About
Published: March 27, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has been ruled out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria on Tuesday due to illness.The 29-year-old has not participated in full training since Friday’s game,with Super Eagles team doctor Ibrahim Gyaran revealing that the goalkeeper has sto...
Super Eagles Will Not Qualify For AFCON If They Lose To Egypt As Chad Withdraws
Published: March 27, 2016
Chad has withdrawn from the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers due to the economic situation in the country, and will not honour the return leg against Tanzania on March 28, according to Chad Football Association Secretary General,Mahamoud.According to the regulations of CAF, the teams in Group G have been reduced ...
Alli Reacts To Miss Vs Germany;Akpom&Iorfa Admit Switzerland Game Was Tough
Published: March 27, 2016
Players of Nigerian descent who were in action for the England teams on Saturday have shared their reactions on social media after experiencing mixed fortunes.Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli shone for the England senior team at the Olympiastadion Berlin and acknowledged that he would have netted the game-winner ...
Injury Bug Hits Rivers United Ahead Clash With Ikorodu United
Published: March 27, 2016
No fewer than six first team players are unavailable for Rivers United as they prepare for Sunday’s match day nine Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash with Ikorodu United in Lagos.Star midfielder, Obomate Frederick is out with an ankle injury which will keep out of competitive action for the next tw...
Nansel Selbol Makes Professional Debut For Sporting Kansas City Reserves
Published: March 27, 2016
Nansel Selbol made his competitive debut for the reserve team of Sporting Kansas City, Swope Park Rangers, in their 2-1 win over Portland Timbers II on Saturday in the United Soccer League.The former Golden Eaglets trainee has been tipped by Major League Soccer as one of the five youngsters who could take the USL b...