Fifa Awards : Omagbemi Is Best Non-European Coach, Receives Votes From Seven Captains
Published: October 24, 2017
Former Super Falcons manager Florence Omagbemi and captain Rita Chikwelu differed in their choice of The Best FIFA Women's Player 2017 at the The Best FIFA Football Awards.Having received 21.72% of total votes, Barcelona star Lieke Martens was named the best Women's Player ahead of Carli Lloyd (16.28% ) and Deyna Caste...
How Nigeria Voted : Mikel & Rohr Chose Messi To Win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
Published: October 24, 2017
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has retained The Best FIFA Men's Player Award ahead of fierce rival Lionel Messi and PSG's Neymar in the second edition of the prestigious Award held in London on Monday.In the voting by national team coaches, captains and media, Ronaldo earned 43.16 percent, Messi finished secon...
Nigerian Exports: Kayode Assists, Uzoho Starts, Nwakaeme & Friday Score, Ogu Fails Fitness Test
Published: October 23, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players for their foreign clubs on Monday, October 23.Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Francis Uzoho came under scrutiny in Deportivo La Coruna's La Liga tie against Girona at Estadio Municipal de Riazor.The 18-year-old was beaten from the spot by Aday in the ...
Vejle's Nigerian-Brazilian Striker, Dom Says He's Open To Play For Super Eagles
Published: October 23, 2017
Vejle Boldklub striker Dominic Vinícius Eberechukwu Uzoukwu will not turn down the chance to represent the Super Eagles if he is approached by the Nigeria Football Federation, despite his close ties to Brazil.The 22-year-old has caught the eye since moving to Scandinavia in 2016, scoring 22 goals in 42 appearances for...
Obi Mikel Inspires Tianjin Teda To Avoid Relegation In First Season
Published: October 23, 2017
Tianjin Teda narrowly escaped relegation from the Chinese Super League after their 2-0 result against Beijing Guoan at Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium yesterday confirmed their safety.The Tianjin Tigers had looked destined for the drop at the beginning of June no thanks to their shambolic run of form.The Super Eagles ca...
Rohr On How Nigeria Qualified : Young Players Who Play For Big Clubs Iwobi, Iheanacho Key
Published: October 23, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that the national team qualified for the 2018 World Cup because of some key young players who play for some of the big clubs in Europe.  Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi became a national hero when he netted the winner against Zambia, a goal that assured Nigeria a World Cup spot...
Rohr : Super Eagles Ambition Is To Reach World Cup Semifinal
Published: October 23, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has set a semi-final target for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, saying that they already advanced to the round of 16 in three previous tournaments.Against all the odds, the national team qualified for next year's showpiece with a game to spare after beating Zambia 1-0 in Uyo on O...
Ola Aina, Mikels, Awoniyi, Simon Named To Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: October 23, 2017
Team of the Week : Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Nigerian players that impressed the most in the leagues this past weekend.GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): The Super Eagles goaltender has been imperious between the sticks for the Chilli Boys and helped them to a 2-1 win over Cape Town City in the AB...
Ighalo Outshines Cameroon International Striker Again In Changchun Yatai Win
Published: October 22, 2017
Changchun Yatai made it back-to back wins in the Chinese Super League after beating Jiangsu Suning FC 3-1 in the Chinese Super League on Sunday, with in-form Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo writing his name on the score-sheet again.Inside the opening minute, Cameroon international Benjamin Moukandjo gave the visitors the...
Deputy PM: Argentina-Nigeria Friendly Will Bring Big Attention, Messi Will Come
Published: October 22, 2017
The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia,Vitaly Leontiyevich Mutko, has admitted that November's friendly between  Argentina and Nigeria, which will be held in Krasnodar, is an indicator of interest in Russia before the 2018 World Cup.Whilst the Super Eagles squad for the games against Algeria and Argentina have not been r...
Nigerian Exports: Ebuehi Assists; Simon & Awaziem Score; Uche On Fire; Aina Stars; Onazi Back
Published: October 21, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Saturday.We start off in the Dutch Eredivisie. ADO Den Haag claimed a 2-0 win at VVV Venlo with two Nigerians in action.While Tyronne Ebuehi went the distance and provided the assist for his team's first goal, Arsenal loanee Kelechi ...
Nigeria Rejected Facing Iran, Saudi Arabia And Morocco In Friendly Next Month
Published: October 21, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation say they had offers from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Morocco before opting to face Argentina in a high-profile pre-World Cup friendly in Russia on November 14.NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed at the weekend that nearly all arrangements have been concluded with regards to ...
Paul Onuachu Hits Milestone With 50th Goal For FC Midtjylland
Published: October 21, 2017
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Paul Onuachu registered his name on the scoresheet in FC Midtjylland's 4-2 win over AC Horsens on game week thirteen in the Danish Superliga on Friday.In doing so, the lanky striker now boasts fifty goals for the Wolves since his debut in the 2012-2013 campaign.An analysis of Onuachu's goals ...
Sunderland Await Fitness Report On Ex-Eagles Invitee Maja
Published: October 21, 2017
Sunderland have provided an update on the injury suffered by former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja on Friday.The striker was due to get some minutes against Everton but had to withdraw from the roster after he suffered an injury in the warm-up.''Maja just felt his knee in the warm-up,'' Black Cats under-23 coach Elliot...
Official : Argentina FA Announce Pre-World Cup Friendly With Nigeria In Krasnodar
Published: October 21, 2017
The Argentine Football Association have announced a pre-World Cup friendly with three-time African champions Nigeria, ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.The South American powerhouse will start their preparations for next summer's showpiece with a high-profile exhibition match against the Super Eagles in the Arena o...