Ampadu Overtakes C. Babayaro, Becomes Chelsea's Youngest Ever International
Published: November 12, 2017
Chelsea wonderkid Ethan Ampadu made his debut for the senior national team of Wales in their 2-0 loss to France in an international friendly staged at the Stade de France on November 10.In doing so, the defensive midfielder, who played the last 26 minutes against the 1998 World Cup winners, became Chelsea's youngest ev...
Ex-Chelsea Chief Emenalo Has Harsh Words For NFF Over Hiring Of Sunday Oliseh
Published: November 12, 2017
Ex-Chelsea Technical Director Michael Emenalo has revealed that he was not surprised to see Sunday Oliseh resign from his position as Head Coach of the Super Eagles in February 2016.Emenalo has taken a dig at Amaju Pinnick, saying the former Ajax Amsterdam midfielder was appointed coach without the Nigeria Football Fed...
Chelsea Product Dom Solanke Promoted To England Senior Squad Ahead Of Brazil Friendly
Published: November 11, 2017
The English Football Association has confirmed that Chelsea product Dominic Solanke has been promoted into England senior squad.The FA writes on its official website that Dominic Solanke and Lewis Cook have joined Angus Gunn in being added to the senior England squad ahead of Tuesday’s visit of Brazil.Having linked u...
Chuks Aneke, Solomon-Otabor On Target For MK Dons, Blackpool
Published: November 11, 2017
Chuks Aneke's 43rd minute strike proved decisive as it was all that separated his Milton Keynes Dons side from Fleetwood Town in an EFL League one encounter on Saturday evening.It was the 24-year old midfielder's second goal in seven appearances for The Dons of Mk though the win could not lift them above their opponent...
(Photo) Exclusive: Super Eagles To Stay At N37,000 Per Night Intourist Hotel Krasnodar
Published: November 11, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles players and officials have just checked into the Intourist Hotel Krasnodar ahead of Tuesday evening's showcase friendly game against Argentina. The hotel is located at ul. Krasnaya, 109, Krasnodar, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia, 350000.Guests and visitors have ...
Victor Moses, Mane, Salah, Aubameyang & Keita Nominated For BBC AFOTY
Published: November 11, 2017
The BBC has today announced the five contenders for this year’s BBC African Footballer of the Year award. The shortlist was unveiled to football fans around the world during a live launch programme. The 2017 nominees are: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund and Gabon), Naby Keïta (RB Leipzig and Guinea), Sa...
Breaking: Super Eagles Land In Krasnodar Ahead Of Argentina Friendly
Published: November 11, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles players and officials have landed in Krasnodar, Southern Russia, ahead of Tuesday evening's showcase friendly against Argentina.The chartered airplane that took off from Aeroport Constantine touched down in Russia at approximately 1918 hours.After the airport forma...
Arsenal Goalkeeper Of Nigerian Descent Okonkwo Earns Rave Reviews In England U17 Debut
Published: November 11, 2017
For the first time in his career, Arsenal schoolboy Arthur Okonkwo pulled on an England jersey at U17 level with the number 13 at its back as the Young Lions came from behind to beat Russia 2-1 in Burton on Saturday.The highly-rated young goalkeeper had appeared for England at U15 and U16 level before he was handed his...
Messi Breaks Silence On Why He Will Miss Friendly Against Nigeria
Published: November 11, 2017
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has explained that the coach of Argentina national team Sampaoli decided to give him a rest and he will not take part in the upcoming friendly against Nigeria.The number ten played the entirety of Argentina's 1-0 win over Russia at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow on Saturday afternoon.''Sampaoli...
Argentina Coach Reconfirms : Messi Will Be Absent Vs Nigeria, I've Not Thought About Starting XI
Published: November 11, 2017
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed again that Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will not be involved when his side tackle Nigeria in their last game of 2017.He made the disclosure in the wake of Argentina's 1-0 win over Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow on Saturday afternoon, and added that he has not yet t...
Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's 1-1 Draw With Algeria : Echiejile Better Than Aina, Iwobi & Iheanacho Struggled
Published: November 11, 2017
A late controversial Yaccine Brahimi penalty robbed the Super Eagles a record victory in the FIFA World Cup qualifying series after they had all but looked set to pick up their fifth group match win.But then, if the Super Eagles resilience and tenacity in matching up to everything their desperate opponents threw at the...
Rabah Madjer : Nigeria Refused To Take The Game Easy Despite World Cup Qualification
Published: November 11, 2017
Algeria national team coach Rabah Madjer was satisfied with his side's 1-1 draw with Nigeria on Friday night, and admitted that the North Africans would have won if not for the opportunities they missed.Israeli-based midfielder John Ogu broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a shot from distance, and the Super Eagl...
Super Eagles Jet Off To Russia Ahead Of Showcase Friendly Vs Argentina
Published: November 11, 2017
The Super Eagles will arrive in Krasnodar aboard a chartered aircraft on Saturday evening, for Tuesday’s prestige friendly with two –time world champions Argentina.Officials confirmed to thenff.com that the aircraft will take off from the Aeroport Constantine at 1pm Algeria time (same as Nigeria), with the flight t...
Iwobi Reacts As Nigeria Extend WCQ Unbeaten Run To 37 Games
Published: November 11, 2017
Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has spoken of his happiness after the Super Eagles kept their unbeaten World Cup qualifying record intact following their 1-1 draw with Algeria in difficult circumstances.As many as five players that started the penultimate round of World Cup qualifiers against Zambia in the shape of Victor M...
Eagles Captain On The Night Balogun Names Two Players That Impressed Him Vs Algeria
Published: November 11, 2017
Leon Balogun, Super Eagles captain on the night in the national team's World Cup qualifier vs Algeria, was delighted to lead the team to remain unbeaten in the qualifying series.The Mainz central defender reserved special praise for Chelsea product Ola Aina, who made his full debut at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui and Hap...