Chuba Akpom Features As Arsenal Win Emirates Cup
Published: July 26, 2015
England youth international Chuba Akpom was a second - half substitute for Arsenal as they won the Emirates Cup for the first time in 2010 following their 1 - 0 win over Wolfsburg at N7 7AJ.With manager Arsene Wenger dropping all the players except Ozil that started against Lyon, Alex Iwobi, who earned reviews ...
Sylvester Igboun And Izunna Uzochukwu Make Russian Premier League Debut
Published: July 26, 2015
Former FC Midtjylland players Sylvester Igboun and Izunna Uzochukwu have made their debut in the Russian Premier League for their new employers.Amkar Perm manager, Gadzhi Gadzhiev, named the Nigerian trio Fegor Ogude, Izunna Uzochukwu and Brian Idowu in his starting XI for the clash against Rubin Kazan on Sunday aftern...
Alex Iwobi Shocked To Get Off The Mark For Arsenal First Team
Published: July 26, 2015
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he was shocked to score his first senior goal for Arsenal in Saturday’s win over Lyon.The teenage striker has dedicated his maiden goal for the first team to his family and well - wishers who were at The Emirates to watch him in action.“When Aaron passed me the ball I coul...
Emmanuel Adesanya Becomes Women League Secretary
Published: July 26, 2015
The Secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation has redeployed former Secretary of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) Emmanuel Adesanya to the Nigeria Women Football League as the Secretary.In a minor redeployment exercise at the weekend, Adesanya was directed to take over from the former Secretary Isaac Ajisafe, ...
Aaron Samuel And Agent Shoot Down Ankle Injury Reports
Published: July 26, 2015
Aaron Samuel and his intermediary, Atta Aneke, have dismissed reports that the Guangzhou R&F forward has suffered an ankle injury.Seven minutes into the Chinese Super League clash against Shijiazhuang Yongchang, the Nigeria international signaled to the bench that he should be substituted as he didn’t want to...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Primed To Break His Single - Season Scoring Record
Published: July 26, 2015
Fanendo Adi registered his ninth goal of the season on Saturday night as Portland Timbers were thrashed 4 - 1 by FC Dallas in the MLS.At the Toyota Stadium, the 24 - year - old subbed on in the 72nd minute with The Timbers trailing the opponents 3 - 0.Mauro Diaz scored FC Dallas’ fourth goals in the 87th minute b...
Victor Moses Stars In Chelsea Win Against PSG
Published: July 26, 2015
Chelsea defeated French champions Paris Saint-Germain on penalties on match day three of the International Champions Cup in Charlotte.Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first-half strike was cancelled out by Victor Moses in the 65th minute after the Nigerian was set up by Spain national - teamer Cesc Fabre...
Arsene Wenger Confirms Alex Iwobi Is Staying Put At Arsenal
Published: July 25, 2015
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alex Iwobi is not among the youngsters that will be farmed out on loan to garner first - team experience before the close of the summer transfer market.The Dream Team VI trainee caught the eyes of many in the Gunners 6 - 0 win over Lyon at the Emirates Cup, scoring his first senior goal...
Sunday Oliseh Satisfied With Outcome Of World Cup Draw
Published: July 25, 2015
Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has shared his thoughts and impressions on the World Cup draw that took place in St Petersburg on Saturday afternoon. The Super Eagles, who have missed only one edition of the last six World Cups, were drawn against the winner of the Djibouti vs Swaziland first round playoff .“Of cours...
Falconets Show No Mercy In Win Over Liberia
Published: July 25, 2015
The Falconets ran out comfortable winners over the Liberian Under 20 National Team in a Fifa Under 20 World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening. Nigeria took a four - goal lead into the half - time break, thanks to goals from Chinaza Uchendu , Ojinma Amarachi, Yakubu Aminat and Adeboyejo.Uchendu opened the scoring in the...
Alex Iwobi Pleased To Score First Arsenal Goal
Published: July 25, 2015
Alex Iwobi was pleased to score his maiden goal for Arsenal in their 6 - 0 win against Lyon at the Emirates Cup on Saturday.Aside his 35th minute goal, the ex England youth international was lively throughout his duration on the pitch.“Happy to get my first goal for @Arsenal & also help the team to win 6-0 ag...
Club Friendlies Wrap : Goals For Tom Adeyemi, John Akinde, Anichebe And Ujah
Published: July 25, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com highlights the Nigerian players that were on target for their clubs in pre - season friendlies on Saturday.New Leeds United signing Tom Adeyemi struck after 25 minutes in Leeds United’s 2 - 1 loss to Hoffenheim. The Anglo - Nigerian is on loan at Elland Road from Cardiff City.Nigeria internat...
DONE DEAL : Sunday Stephen Signs Two - Year Deal With Alanyaspor
Published: July 25, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Turkish First League club Alanyaspor have completed the signing of Sunday Stephen.The central midfielder, who last turned out for CSKA Sofia, has penned a two - year deal with the Alanya Oba Stadium outfit.After representing Spain at youth level, Sunday Stephen made his debut for t...
Daniel Chima Scores Sixth Away Goal In Super League
Published: July 25, 2015
Daniel Chima registered his name on the score-sheet as Shanghai Shenxin played out a 1 - 1 draw with Changchun Yatai in the 21st round of matches in the Chinese Super League.The ex Molde man opened scoring in the 3rd minute but the lead did not last long, with Marcelo Moreno equalizing for the home team in the 15th min...
Exclusive : Christian Obiozor Jets Off To Germany To Discuss With 2 Bundesliga Club
Published: July 25, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Enyimba striker Christian Obiozor is attracting huge interest from clubs in Western Europe in the summer transfer market.The Nigeria international is currently in Lagos but will jet off to Germany on Saturday night for trials with an unnamed 2 Bundesliga team.In their bid to sign t...