Fatai Alashe Nominated For 2015 MLS Rookie Of the Year Award
Published: November 04, 2015
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe has been nominated for the 2015 AT&T Rookie of the Year award, Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday.Born in Southfield, Michigan , the Nigerian - American was No. 4 pick of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 15, 2015.Fatai Alashe made his professional debut in the top f...
Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Summoned To England Squad
Published: November 03, 2015
One Anglo - Nigerian player has been named to the England U20s squad for their international friendlies against France in November. Chelsea defender Ola Aina is poised to add to his international caps at youth level, having made manager Keith Downing’s 20 - player roster.The 19 - year - old debuted for the Under ...
UEFA Youth League : Tosin Adarabioyo Outstanding Again,Tosin Kehinde Comes Off Bench, Akpan Benched
Published: November 03, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.At Fohlenplatz , Juventus striker Paul Akpan Udoh was an unused substitute as the Italians suffered a 3 - 2 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach.England youth - teamer Tosin Adarabioyo played the ...
Amuneke Relishing Golden Eaglets Confrontation With Mexico
Published: November 03, 2015
Emmanuel Amuneke is relishing the upcoming meeting with Mexico at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup and has predicted that the CONCACAF side will give the Golden Eaglets a run for their money.The former Sporting Lisbon winger was part of the backroom staff at the 15th edition of the tournament that led the national team to t...
Tottenham Hotspur Defender Eyoma Called Up To England Squad
Published: November 03, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur defender Timothy Eyoma has been included in a 20 - man squad by England U16s coach Dan Micciche for the Nike International Tournament Cup in the USA.The Young Lions will tackle Holland, Brazil and the United States in Florida in the first week of December.Timothy Eyoma has played against Holland U16s ...
Exclusive : Top - Four English Club Preparing Bid For Golden Eaglets Sensation Osimhen
Published: November 03, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U17 international Victor Osimhen is attracting huge interest from English clubs on the back of his performance at the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup.While the identity of the club has not been revealed, it can be confirmed that one of the so - called top - four clubs in th...
Emem Eduok Frozen Out Of Esperance Team
Published: November 03, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria international Emem Eduok has lost his place in the Esperance squad due to disciplinary issues. It is understood that Esperance suits have cited the former Dolphins of Port Harcourt poster boy’s late return to Tunis after international duty with the Super Eagles ...
Bnei Yehuda Newbie Jude Nworuh Dedicates Maiden Goal In Israel To Deceased Igbonu
Published: November 03, 2015
Bnei Yehuda newbie Jude Nworuh was delighted to score his first - ever goal in the Israeli Premier League against Hapoel Kfar Saba on Sunday. The former Midtjylland forward’s goal in the 6th minute was special as it contributed to their 2 - 1 win over the visitors but he had to be sacrificed in the 34th minute af...
Mexico Preparing To Neutralize Osimhen & Chukwueze
Published: November 03, 2015
Mario Arteaga, Mexico U17s coach, says his team are prepared to neutralize the threat posed by Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze and Chukwudi Agor when they face Nigeria.Before the start of the championship, Arteaga’s target was to qualify for the semi - finals but he could go one better if his side beat Nigeria o...
Mexico Coach : Decisions Made By Golden Eaglets Players Are Not Of An U17 Player
Published: November 03, 2015
Former coach of the Mexico Under 17 team, Raúl Gutiérrez, who was in the dugout when they won the 2011 Fifa World Cup, has suggested that Nigerian players are above the age limit, arguing that he has noticed differences in physical development and decision making.The retired Mexico international also comp...
Golden Eaglets To Battle Mexico For Spot In Showpiece Game
Published: November 03, 2015
The Golden Eaglets will clash with Mexico in the semi - finals of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup after the CONCACAF representative beat Ecuador 2 - 0 in the last eight.The Mexicans were ahead in the 41st minute courtesy of Zamudio before Salazar sealed the win from the penalty spot ten minutes out of intermission.To get t...
Official : Godwin Abadaki Joins Mossley
Published: November 03, 2015
With a statement published on their official website, Northern Premier League side Mossley have announced the signing of Nigerian - born striker Godwin Abadaki from Ashton United.A product of Rochdale, the 22 - year - old previously sported the jerseys of Hyde, Huddersfield Town, Southport, Stalybridge Celtic, Workingt...
Arsenal Striker Chioma Ubogagu Pleased To Win First Silverware
Published: November 02, 2015
Ex United States youth international Chioma Ubogagu was delighted to win her first piece of silverware with Arsenal Ladies.The Gunners ran out 3 - 0 winners over Notts County at New York Stadium on Sunday to lift the Continental Cup , with Ubogagu scoring the last goal in the 90th minute.“Continental Cup Champion...
Kingsley Michael Had A Premonition He Would Score Against Brazil
Published: November 02, 2015
Abuja Football College product Kingsley Michael has revealed how he scored a similar goal at training 24 hours before the Golden Eaglets faced off against Brazil at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The Nigeria number six put a nail in the Brazilian’s coffin a minute after Victor Osimhen’s opener, when he hit a v...
Nigerians Abroad : Leke James, Fred Friday & Tagbajumi On Target In Norway
Published: November 02, 2015
Catch up on Nigerian players who were in action in the Norwegian Premier League this past weekend.We begin at the Alfheim Stadion, where Dominic Chatto’s Bodø / Glimt were guests to Tromsø. With one round to go in the top flight, the home team will definitely play in the top flight next season after...