Chinwendu Ihezuo Shines As Falconets Qualify For Final Round
Published: October 10, 2015
The Falconets have qualified for the final round of the African qualifying series for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following their 2 - 0 win over Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday evening at the National Stadium in Abuja.Thus, Nigeria advanced 4 - 1 on aggregate and will now face South Africa, who...
Oyo State Football War Gets Messier, As IFA boss Alleges Threat To Life
Published: October 10, 2015
Following the ten - year ban placed the Chairman of Ibadan Football Association (IFA) Alhaji Banji Akintayo by Oyo State Football Association and his members after being found guilty by the panel of investigation constituted to investigate corruption allegations leveled against the IFA boss, he is seeking Police interv...
UAE To Host Maiden Gulf African Football Tourney
Published: October 10, 2015
In a bid to further strengthen sporting relationship with Africa, Gulf and promote potential soccer talents across the two regions the United Arab Emirates will play to the maiden Gulf African Football Tournament.The event that would be organised by a Dubai based event management company in conjunction with the Differe...
Super Eagles Hold Final Training Session Before Showdown With Cameroon
Published: October 10, 2015
The Super Eagles conducted their final training session on Saturday afternoon before their international friendly against Les Lions Indomptables on Sunday night at the Edmond Machtens Stadion in Brussels.Unlike Friday’s workout that was more or less a recovery session, today’s training was high tempo and ve...
Godfrey Oboabona Confirms He Is Out Of Cameroon Friendly
Published: October 10, 2015
Godfrey Oboabona will miss the Super Eagles eagerly anticipated friendly with Cameroon in Brussels on Sunday night, the Rizespor defender has confirmed to allnigeriasoccer.com.The news will be a big blow to Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh, who had lamented the absence of Kenneth Omeruo and the ex Sunshine Stars skipper i...
Stalemated Kogi United, Adamawa United Match: NFF Appeal Committee Rules on Monday
Published: October 10, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Appeal Committee has set Monday, 12th of October, 2015 as the date to decide on the stalemated Week 12 NNL encounter between Kogi United and Adamawa United.The ruling which is expected to take place at the NFF Headquarters in Abuja by 10am is expected to give a final on the match.It...
Mqabba On Brink Of Deal For Ex Lobi Stars Frontman Godwin Zaki
Published: October 10, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Maltese club Mqabba are on the brink of announcing the capture of ex Lobi Stars frontman Iorbee Godwin Zaki.Barring any last minute change, Mqabbi suits will hold talks with Zaki on Sunday, October 11, to discuss the financial terms and duration of the contract that the striker wil...
Dele Alli Proud To Make England Debut
Published: October 10, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli was over the moon after making his competitive debut for The Three Lions in their 2 - 0 win over Estonia on Friday night.The Anglo - Nigerian is praying that England boss Roy Hodgson will give him more first  - team opportunities in future matches ahead of the 2016 European C...
Revealed : Aalesund Needed To Sell Leke James Before Signing Austin Ikenna
Published: October 10, 2015
Austin Ikenna has opened up on the circumstances that led to his botched move to Aalesund in the summer transfer market, with the player revealing that the club had targeted him to replace the much - coveted striker Leke JamesAnd soon after his failed transfer to the Color Line Stadium, the former AFC Leopards penned a...
Jude Nworuh Admits Dele Aiyenugba Persuaded Him To Join Bnei Yehuda
Published: October 10, 2015
Ex Midtjylland striker Jude Nworuh has admitted that Nigeria international Dele Aiyenugba persuaded him to join Bnei Yehuda.In his first words since completing his move to the Lions, the 26 - year - old also expressed his happiness at joining the Israeli Premier League side, which effectively ended his three - month se...
Fit - Again Amarante Winger Prince Bonkat Targets First Team Shirt
Published: October 10, 2015
Former Flying Eagles trainee Prince Bonkat Marsino is targeting a spot in the first team of Portuguese setup Amarante FC.Having returned to full fitness after picking up an injury before the start of this season, the winger has 4 appearances to his name in the Campeonato Nacional but featured 3 times off the bench.&ldq...
Nigeria Miss Out On Dele Alli As Spurs Midfielder Makes Competitive England Debut
Published: October 09, 2015
England manager Roy Hodgson gave Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli his senior international debut in his team’s 2 - 0 win over Estonia at Wembley on Friday night.Everton midfielder Ross Barkley , who is of Nigerian descent, played 87 minutes of the match before making way for Tottenham Hotspur’s Alli. D...
Eddy Onazi Elected Assistant Skipper Of Super Eagles
Published: October 09, 2015
Super Eagles players have voted Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi as the assistant captain of the national team, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced through official sources.Two other players were appointed on Friday to assist skipper Ahmed Musa in the discharge of his duties.Recuperating Chelsea loanee Kenneth Ome...
Super Eagles Return To Training Ground Ahead Cameroon Clash
Published: October 09, 2015
The Super Eagles returned to the training ground less than 24 hours after they suffered defeat at the hands of Democratic Republic of Congo.Friday afternoon’s workout was more or less a recovery session after exhaustion in Thursday’s game against the Leopards, with the players involved in light jogging.Mean...
Godfrey Oboabona Still Expected In Belgium Before Cameroon Friendly
Published: October 09, 2015
Sunday Oliseh is hopeful that Rizespor stopper Godfrey Oboabona will join the Super Eagles squad in Belgium before they tackle Cameroon in Brussels in their last friendly game.As at Thursday night, the central defender was yet to get positive feedback from the Belgian embassy in Turkey after submitting his passport mor...