Egypt Coach : We Do Not Care Whether Chad Have Withdrawn; We Will Attack Nigeria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Chad has withdrawn from the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers due to the economic situation in the country, and will not honour the return leg against Tanzania on March 28,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...
Kogi Confluence Cruise To Keta Cup Semis In Ghana
Published: March 27, 2016
The Nigerian and Ghanaian sides have reached the last four of the ongoing Keta Beach Soccer Cup played at the Aborigines Beach Resort in GhanaOne of Nigeria’s representatives, Kogi Confluence and Ghana’s Havedzi Warriors have progressed into the semi finals of the 2016 Keta Cup in Ghana.This second edition ...
Liverpool Keeping Tabs On Taiwo Awoniyi At FSV Frankfurt
Published: March 27, 2016
Liverpool are monitoring the performance of Taiwo Awoniyi at FSV Frankfurt, according to the manager of the 2 Bundesliga club Clemens Krüger.The Nigeria U23 international penned a multi-year contract with the Reds last summer but was immediately shipped out on loan to the Bornheimer after failing to secure a work ...
England U21s Boss Accepts Jordon Ibe Deserved To Be Sent Off
Published: March 27, 2016
England U21s manager, Gareth Southgate, has accepted that Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe deserved to be sent off in his side’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Saturday in a UEFA European U21 Championship Group 9 Qualifier.Ibe took the walk of shame after he was yellow-carded for the second time in second-half stoppage ...
Done Deal : KuPS Bring In Ex-Golden Eaglets Star Abubakar Aliyu
Published: March 27, 2016
Through official channels, Finnish Veikkausliiga side KuPS have announced the signing of Nigeria youth international Abubakar Aliyu following a successful trial.The central defender has put pen to paper on a one- year contract with the Kuopio-based club, who have retained the option of prolonging his stay for 12 months...
Brazilian Federation Boss : The Nigeria National Teams Are The Best In Africa
Published: March 27, 2016
The President of the Brazilian Football Federation, CBF, Antonio Carlos Nunes, reckons that the Nigeria national teams - U17s, U20s, U23s and Super Eagles - are the best in Africa.Nunes made the declaration while presenting a souvenir to the Nigeria Football Federation during the international friendly between both cou...
Alli Comes Of Age For England In 3-2 Win Over Germany; Barkley Comes Off Bench
Published: March 26, 2016
Dele Alli and Ross Barkley featured as England came from behind to beat Germany 3-2 at Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday night in a high-profile international friendly.Tottenham Hotspur star Alli had a couple of opportunities to add to his solitary strike for the Three Lions, the first coming in the 17th minute when he...
Akpom On Target, Iorfa And Ibe Impress As England U21s Draw With Switzerland
Published: March 26, 2016
Four players of Nigerian descent were handed game time as England U21s played out a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in a UEFA European U21 Championship Group 9 Qualifier on Saturday.Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom and Wolves fullback Dominic Iorfa were included in the starting line-up, while Liverpool starlet Jordon Ibe and Chels...