Why the Super Eagles Attack of Moses, Iwobi, Iheanacho Would Be Devastating In Russia
Published: November 22, 2017
Now, it is instructive that the distinct attributes that the Super Eagles would likely thrive on in their bid to write their own piece of history in Russia next year is succinctly emphasized on with this piece:compactness in defence is an immutable prerequisite of course, but let us pry at what the offensive prowess of...
Nigerian Federation: Super Eagles Stars To Pocket N866.4M For World Cup Qualification
Published: November 22, 2017
2.4 million dollars (equivalent of N866.4 million) will be paid to Super Eagles players and officials for qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Nigeria Football Federation spokesman Ademola Olajire has revealed.Earlier, the NFF reached an agreement with the Super Eagles stars as regards to their bonuses at the t...
Super Eagles Numbers At The World Cup (1994 - 2014)
Published: November 22, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com brings readers another of the Super Eagles number board at the grandest of stages in international football which is the World Cup.1 — The least number of goals the Super Eagles have ever recorded in a World Cup tournament.The Korea/Japan edition in 2002 contrived to be chaotic for Nigeria as the...
Okocha Gets High Rating After Debut For West Ham U23 Vs Benfica
Published: November 22, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Joshua Okocha impressed on his debut for West Ham U23 on Tuesday night, despite the young Hammers losing 2-0 to Benfica in a Premier League International Cup contest at AGP Arena (Billericay, Essex).Aged 15, the central defender broke into West Ham's U18 squad in September and has put in a full shift...
Manchester United Teen Sensation Kehinde Hints He'll Pick Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: November 22, 2017
Manchester United teenage sensation Tosin Kehinde has strongly hinted that he will choose to represent the Nigerian national team ahead of England in the near future.Although the 19-year-old was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents, he can turn out for England, even their senior team, without applying to Fifa because he h...
UYL Wrap: Kigbu Debuts; Adekanye Scores Again; Eyoma Assists; Dele-Bashiru Goes 90
Published: November 21, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, November 21.At the Academy Stadium, it ended goalless between Manchester City and Feyenoord with two Nigerians featuring.Having previously made the bench in three matches across two seasons, Jos-born England youth-teamer As...
Hoffenheim & Rohr On The Same Page: Akpoguma Outclassed Other Players In Key Stats
Published: November 21, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr admitted after watching Kevin Akpoguma on Saturday in the Bundesliga that the central defender was impressive against Eintracht Frankfurt.Rohr was at the WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena (Sinsheim) to personally monitor the former Germany U20 skipper, with a view to a possible call-up to the ...
Young Nigerian Winger Named To EFL Team Of The Week After Notching Three Assists
Published: November 21, 2017
Promising Nigerian winger Hakeeb Adelakun has been named to the EFL Team of the Week for 17th-19th November.The Scunthorpe United wonderkid was named the most outstanding left wing-back in the English Football Leagues on the back of his imperious display against Northampton Town on Saturday, November 18.Adelakun provid...
Ebuehi Says He Let His Speed Do The Talking Against Argentina Stars
Published: November 21, 2017
ADO Den Haag defender Tyronne Ebuehi was excited to be on the same pitch as Sergio Agüero, Angel di Maria, Javier Mascherano, Nicolas Otamendi and Paulo Dybala in last Tuesday's international friendly against Argentina in Krasnodar.The Netherlands-born youngster is now talk of the town after his impressive performance...
Nigeria's Records At The World Cup: First, Youngest & Oldest Scorers; Cautions; Oldest Player
Published: November 21, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com continues the review of Nigeria's numbers at the World Cup with the Super Eagles gearing up for a return to participate in next year's edition billed for Russia.15 — Nigeria's goalscorers at the World Cup. Fifteen different players have accounted for Nigeria's twenty goals at the World Cup, with ...
Sunderland Prodigy Joel Asoro Prefers To Represent Nigeria Ahead Of Sweden
Published: November 21, 2017
Sunderland next big thing Joel Asoro is willing to represent the Nigerian National Team ahead of his country of birth, Sweden, according to reports. Born in Stockholm to Nigerian parents, the offensive all-rounder has been capped by Sweden at U17 and U21 level but can still turn out for the Super Eagles ahead of the Wo...
Most Fielded U21 Players In Europe: Uzoho, Awaziem, Uduokhai, Abraham, Ifeanyi Make List
Published: November 20, 2017
Football statisticians CIES Football Observatory have published on their website the 10 most fielded footballers per position born in or after 1997 in both the big-5 leagues and 26 other top division European championships. Five Nigerian players Francis Uzoho (Deportivo de La Coruña), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), Felix ...
Lagerback Happy Nigeria Qualified For World Cup, Wants Gero In Super Eagles
Published: November 20, 2017
Former Nigeria coach Lars Lagerbäck says he's impressed with the progress of östersunds FK frontman Alhaji Gero, and thinks he is good enough to join up with the Super Eagles ahead of next summer's mundial.Gero exchanged pleasantries with the manager of the Norwegian National Team at an awards ceremony in Stockholm o...
Rohr : Ex-Germany U20 Star Akpoguma Must Decide Now If He Wants To Play For Nigeria
Published: November 20, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr embarked on a scouting trip to Germany this past weekend.The former sports director of Eintracht Frankfurt was among the 30,150 spectators that watched the Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and The Eagles at the WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena (Sinsheim) on Saturday.Rohr was happy with the ...
Ejaria, Adekanye To Wait For Champions League Debut As Liverpool Announce Squad
Published: November 20, 2017
Ovie Ejaria and Bobby Adekanye have to wait for their Champions League debuts for Liverpool despite starring for Liverpool youth teams in the ongoing season.Through their official website, Liverpool have announced the twenty three players summoned for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sevilla. Newly capped England ...