Alex Iwobi Pleased To Make International Bow For Nigeria
Published: October 09, 2015
Super Eagles newbie Alex Iwobi was delighted to make his international debut for the national team in their 2 - 0 loss to Democratic Republic of Congo in a friendly on Thursday night.At the age of 19 years, 5 months and 5 days, the Arsenal striker was given a run - out in the second half, when he replaced skipper Ahmed...
Bright Dike Reacts To Vincent Enyeama Retirement
Published: October 08, 2015
Out - of - favour Nigeria national - teamer Bright Dike has reacted to the retirement of Lille glovesman Vincent Enyeama from the Super Eagles.The attacker has declared that the former Enyimba goalkeeper was the spine of the Super Eagles and had great leadership qualities.“Sad to hear good friend and great captai...
Coach - Less Super Eagles Devoured By Leopards In Friendly
Published: October 08, 2015
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were beaten by DR Congo in an international friendly match played at the Vise Stadium on Thursday.The build-up to the game wasn’t what the three-time African Cup of Nations winners needed as there was a highly publicized dressing room issue between coach of the side Sunday Oliseh and ...
Emmanuel Emenike Benched As Oliseh Names Starting Line - Up Vs DRC
Published: October 08, 2015
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has announced his starting line - up to face Democratic Republic of Congo in an international friendly at the VISE Stadium on Thursday, starting from 1800 hours.The biggest news hours leading up to the clash was Vincent Enyeama announcing his retirement from international football, mean...
Chisom Chikatara Bags Brace As Super Eagles Thrash Blessed Academy In Scrimmage
Published: October 08, 2015
The home - based Super Eagles thrashed Blessed Academy of Port Harcourt 6-2 in a test game ahead of their African Nations Championship qualifier against Burkina Faso next weekend.The Salisu Yusuf - led side were 2 - 0 up at half time courtesy of goals from Gbolahan Salami ( 8th minute) and Tunde Adeniji(36th minute).On...
Kenneth Omeruo Pays Tribute To Super Eagles Legend Vincent Enyeama
Published: October 08, 2015
Kasımpa�a defender Kenneth Omeruo has paid tribute to Vincent Enyeama after he announced his retirement from international football. Having made his debut for the national team aged 19, the Chelsea loanee acknowledged that the former Super Eagles skipper protected him on and off the pitch when he broke into the sq...
Dele Alli Revels In England Call - Up
Published: October 08, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has expressed his happiness at the opportunity to train with England’s senior players, whom he adored while growing up. But the 19 - year - old is not a stranger to St. George’s Park, having previously represented England U17, 18, 19 and 21 teams prior to his call - up...
Vincent Enyeama Calls It A Day With Super Eagles
Published: October 08, 2015
Nigeria’s longest serving player and erstwhile Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect after falling out with coach Sunday Oliseh during a team meeting on Tuesday night.In a statement released hours leading up to the friendly game against...
Chima Akas, Austin Obaroakpo Arrive In Belgium Ahead DRC Clash
Published: October 08, 2015
Sharks full back Chima Akas and Abia Warriors stopper Austin Obaroakpo have arrived in the Super Eagles camp in Belgium ahead of their friendly against Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday night.But it remains to be seen if the duo will be given a run - out by coach Sunday Oliseh at the VISE Stadium tonight as they...
Londoners Ola Aina,Nathan Oduwa, Ike Ugbo & Tayo Edun Impress For England
Published: October 08, 2015
A number of Anglo - Nigerian youngsters were in action for England’s youth teams on Wednesday in international warm - up games.  Chelsea defender Ola Aina went the distance at the Heidenheim Arena, Germany as England U20s began their campaign in the Mercedes-Benz Elite Cup with a 3 -  1 win over England...
Liverpool Loanee Sheyi Ojo Honoured To Represent England
Published: October 08, 2015
Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo , who is eligible to represent Nigeria, says it’s an honour to play for the youth teams of England.The winger picked up from where he left off last season at international level, scoring on his debut for England Under 19s before helping the team draw 1 - 1 with Croatia. “Every tim...
Three Musketeers Nwakali, Bamgboye & Osimhen Shine In Golden Eaglets Win Vs Argentina
Published: October 08, 2015
The Emmanuel Amuneke - led Golden Eaglets continued their preparations for the Fifa Under 17 World Cup with a test game against a strong Argentina youth team on Wednesday night.The game which was divided into two halves of 40 minutes ended 2 - 1 in favour of the defending world champions, with Conechny scoring the only...
Celtic Dilly - Dallying Over Carlton Cole Contract
Published: October 08, 2015
Scottish champions Celtic are still interested in signing Carlton Cole despite the former England international picking up a calf injury during training.The Scottish Sun says the ex West Ham man will resume training with The Bhoys immediately after the international break but the striker expects the club to make a deci...
No Belgian Visa Yet For Godfrey Oboabona
Published: October 07, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Godfrey Oboabona was still in Turkey on Wednesday night, awaiting the outcome of his visa application to the Belgian embassy.Everything is pointing to the fact that Rizespor defender will miss the Super Eagles clash against DRC on Thursday evening .Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh is no...
Chima Akas And Austin Oboroakpo Get The Green Light To Fly To Belgium
Published: October 07, 2015
The Belgian embassy has finally issued visas to the six - home based players plus team officials ahead of Nigeria’s international friendlies, the Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed.But Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh is in need of only two of those players - Chima Akas and Austin Oboroakpo - as a result o...