Aiyeyemi Predicts Good Outing In Jos
Published: March 25, 2016
Former Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club of Ilorin goalkeeper, James Aiyeyemi has predicted a good outing for Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football of Lagos this weekend in Jos against Plateau United football club in Match Day 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tie.Smarting from...
Drama In Kaduna As Salah Strikes Late To Deny Nigeria A Win
Published: March 25, 2016
A last gasp equaliser from Mohamed Salah ensured that the 2017 African Cup Of Nations Qualifier between Nigeria and Egypt ended in  a 1-1 draw at a jam-packed Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Friday evening.The Super Eagles paid for their wastefulness in front of goal against the Pharoahs.Ahmed Musa took the game to the Eg...
Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Leads Cheerleaders In Kaduna
Published: March 25, 2016
Lazio’s Eddy Onazi is suspended for the Super Eagles clash against Egypt on Friday evening but his heart is still with the national team and he has offered his support.The defensive midfielder has called on the fans to show their undiluted support to the players during the game at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kadu...
Manchester City Starlet Iheanacho, Watford Star Ighalo Start For Nigeria Vs Egypt
Published: March 25, 2016
Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has named his starting XI for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Kaduna.Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho,ex Warri Wolves star Oghenekaro Etebo and Dream Team VI defender Stanley Amuzie have been handed their first-ever start in a competitive fixture for the n...
Arsenal Hero Kanu Calls For Fans Backing Ahead Showdown Against Egypt
Published: March 25, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has called on the fans to show their support ahead of Friday evening’s crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Kaduna.The former Arsenal hero reckons that the Super Eagles are poised to pick up their second win in the qualifying campaign.It’s time...
Onomah Dazzles In England U19s Win; Fulham Starlet Adeniran Helps U17s Record Win
Published: March 25, 2016
A couple of players of Nigerian heritage were in action on Thursday for the England youth teams.The England U19s defeated Georgia 2-1 at Estadio Luis Rodríguez Salvador, Cartaya in the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship Elite Qualifying Round.Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Josh Onomah started and played 79 m...
Exclusive : Super Eagles To Hold Pre-Match Meeting At 1400 Hours
Published: March 25, 2016
Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, and his players will hold a traditional pre-match meeting on Friday afternoon, starting from 1400 hours.During the meeting, the former Nantes star will announce the starting line-up, inform the players his tactics for the AFCON qualifying tie against the North Africans ...
CSKA Moscow Striker Aaron Samuel Dismisses Reports About Injury
Published: March 25, 2016
CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has dismissed rumours in the local media that he has suffered an injury and will not be fit enough to face Egypt in the coming hours in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Reports had claimed on Thursday that the youngster could not complete the workout after sustaining an injury.&ldquo...
Emmanuel Daniel Catches The Eye Of Nigeria Coach
Published: March 25, 2016
Nigeria U23s interim coach Fatai Amoo was delighted with the performance of his charges against Brazil on Friday night but Enugu Rangers glovesman Emmanuel Daniel was singled out for special praise.Daniel made five important saves before his substitution and the 1-0 scoreline in favour of the Dream Team at the end of t...
Tottenham Hotspur Winger Oduwa Shows Flashes Of Brilliance In Nigeria Debut
Published: March 25, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur starlet Nathan Oduwa made his international debut for the Nigeria U23s on Thursday night in their shock 1-0 victory against their Brazilian counterparts at the Estádio Kléber Andrade.If there was any doubt surrounding the future of the winger, it was put to rest yesterday when he stepped...
Nigeria Beat Brazil, As Emmanuel Daniel Makes A Name For Himself In South America
Published: March 25, 2016
As part of preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games, African champions at Under 23 level, Nigeria, secured a famous 1-0 victory against Brazil on Thursday night in an international friendly at the Estádio Kléber Andrade.Midfielder Ubong Ekpai netted the game-winner as early as the third minute when he fire...
Kaduna State Governor Visits Super Eagles Ahead Egypt Clash
Published: March 24, 2016
Governor of Kaduna State,Nasir El-Rufai,visited the Super Eagles on Thursday evening to offer his support twenty-four hours before the eagerly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Egypt.He was accompanied by his Deputy, the Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Muh’d Sani Dattijo, and othe...
Exclusive: Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi, Ezekiel Named In Starting XI To Face Brazil; Daniel Starts In Goal
Published: March 24, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the interim coach of the Nigeria U23s, Fatai Amoo, has opted to start Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi and Anderlecht’s Imoh Ezekiel in attack for the international friendly against Brazil on Thursday night.Enugu Rangers netminder Emmanuel Daniel has shaken off an undisclosed a...
Egypt Goalie El-Hadary Picks Up Training Ground Injury;To Miss Nigeria Game
Published: March 24, 2016
Experienced Egypt glovesman Essam El-Hadary has been ruled out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria on Friday evening.El-Hadary sustained a calf muscle injury on Thursday during training and various reports in the Egyptian press have confirmed that his name has been excluded from the roster.At this p...
Iwobi Nominated For Arsenal Goal Of The Month, Player Of The Month Awards
Published: March 24, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is one of the nominees for Arsenal Goal of the Month award for March 2016.The Gunners revealed the nominees via their official webpage on Thursday, with strikes from Joel Campbel, Aaron Ramsey, Alexis Sanchez,Theo Walcott,Welbeck,Elneny and Giroud all in the running for the award.Iwobi...