Arsenal Target Henry Unfazed by Presence Of Iheanacho, Iwobi; Eyes Competitive Debut Vs RSA
Published: June 03, 2017
Arsenal linked striker Henry Onyekuru is targeting his competitive Super Eagles debut when they trade tackles with South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo in a week's time.If the Eupen wonderkid does well in training, manager Gernot Rohr may be tempted to field him from the very beginning against Baf...
Nigeria International, Who Played On Same Team As Man Utd's Juan Mata, Banned In The USA
Published: June 03, 2017
Nigeria international Sunday Stephen has been suspended for one game and issued an undisclosed fine by the Disciplinary Committee of Major League Soccer.The central midfielder was punished for an incident that occurred during the 54th minute of Salt Lake's game against Houston Dynamo on May 31 in which he endangered th...
Ex-Super Eagles Manager Explains Why He Called Up Omoijuanfo To Norway Senior Team
Published: June 03, 2017
Nigeria are set to miss out on the services of former Manchester City trialist Ohi Omoijuanfo, with Norway national team manager Lars Lagerbäck handing him a maiden call-up for the World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic and the friendly against Sweden in June.The former Super Eagles World Cup manager has explained...
Arsenal Whizzkid Nwakali Expecting Super Eagles Coach Rohr To Ring Him Up
Published: June 03, 2017
Arsenal wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali is dismayed over his snub by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, and is expecting the German to consider him when he names future national team rosters.To call a spade a spade, the Nigeria U20 skipper might be shipped out on loan by the Gunners for a second consecutive season because he do...
NFF Pleads : No Sentiment In Dropping Of Moses From Latest Roster, Has To Obey Chelsea
Published: June 02, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have pleaded with Nigerians that they should take the omission of Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses from the squad that will face South Africa in good faith.There are speculations in the media that Moses withdrew from the squad before it was announced at the end of last month because of a d...
Onyekuru Confirms Interest From Arsenal, Club Legend Henry Is His Idol
Published: June 02, 2017
Newly capped Nigeria national-teamer Henry Onyekuru has confirmed that Arsenal are among the teams interested in his signature in the summer transfer window, and is hopeful of making a decision on his next step after the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.The Eupen frontman has professed his love for...
Sunderland's Nigerian Wonderkid Picked In Sweden Team For U21 EURO
Published: June 02, 2017
Sunderland wonderkid of Nigerian heritage Joel Asoro has been selected in the Swedish squad for this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland.The 18-year-old, who is the youngest-ever player of Nigerian descent to feature in the English Premier League, made his debut for Sweden U21s in their 1-1 draw with...
Reading's Toluwa Sotonye Invited To England Squad Ahead Of Four Nations Tournament
Published: June 02, 2017
England Futsal coach Michael Skubala has named a 14-man squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in China, with a player of Nigerian descent selected.Reading star Toluwa Sotonye has been handed an opportunity to add to his international caps for the Three Lions.The former Sheffield player was first invited to Eng...
FA Cup Kings Arsenal Hail Their Nigerian Wonderkid After Heroics Against Togo
Published: June 02, 2017
FA Cup winners Arsenal were delighted with the performance of their winger Alex Iwobi in the Super Eagles 3- 0 hammering of Togo on Thursday, June 1.The Hale End Academy provided the two assists for both goals scored by Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa in the first half. Iwobi posted on Twitter : ''Delighted With The ...
Akpeyi Reveals When He'll Report For International Duty, Super Eagles Check Out Of Hotel
Published: June 02, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi is still in South Africa, about a week after the conclusion of the South African Premier Division.The Super Eagles goalkeeper has revealed that he will link up with his international teammates in Abuja this coming weekend ahead of the crucial A...
Osimhen Enters Nigeria History Books, But Player He Replaced Holds The Record In The Team
Published: June 02, 2017
Wolfsburg teenage sensation Victor Osimhen made his debut for the senior national team when he came off the bench after 45 minutes in their 3-0 rout of Togo in an international friendly in Paris on Thursday.In doing so, he became the first Nigerian player born in 1998 to represent the three-time African champions in a ...
Super Eagles Return To Uyo On Tuesday Ahead Of RSA Clash, Chelsea Defender Expected
Published: June 02, 2017
The Super Eagles will fly to Uyo on Tuesday ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.The national team will resume their preparations for the AFCON qualifier upon their arrival in Abuja on Friday, June 2.''The Super Eagles are heading back to Nigeria on Friday.Will arrive Lagos en route Abuj...
How Did Arsenal, Man City Wonderkids React To Super Eagles Biggest Win In Four Years
Published: June 02, 2017
Two of Africa's most talented youngsters Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho have spoken of their happiness in the wake of the Super Eagles 3-0 hammering of Togo in an international friendly on Thursday evening.The Arsenal and Manchester City wonderkids played key roles in the big win, with Iwobi providing two assists and...
King Of The Brace Musa Reacts After Netting Tenth Brace In Three Years Vs Togo
Published: June 01, 2017
Ahmed Musa was delighted after bagging a brace in the Super Eagles 3-0 hammering of Togo in an international friendly in Paris on Thursday evening.The Leicester City striker struck two goals in a single match for the third time while wearing the jersey of the senior national team.Musa first scored a brace on the bigges...
Leicester's Musa Grabs The Headlines, Arsenal's Iwobi Bags Assists, Ten Players Debut As Nigeria Thrash Togo
Published: June 01, 2017
Premier League duo Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho registered their names on the scoresheet as Nigeria completed their training camp in France with a 3-0 thrashing of West African neighbors Togo on Thursday evening in Paris.Gernot Rohr's side effectively sealed the win after a devastating first twenty seven minutes wh...