Exclusive: Oparanozie, Long-Range Specialist Okobi, Arsenal Star Oshoala Start Against South Africa
Published: November 29, 2016
Nigeria coach Florence Omagbemi has announced her starting line-up for Tuesday evening’s Africa Women Cup of Nations semifinal clash against South Africa at Stade Municipal de Limbe, Limbe.Omagbemi has made one change to the side that thrashed Kenya 4-0 in the Super Falcons final Group B fixture, with Guingamp st...
Official : Nigerian Striker Appointed Coach Of English Fifth-Tier Club
Published: November 29, 2016
Chester FC have appointed former Scotland international of Nigerian descent Chris Iwelumo assistant manager .Iwelumo, 38, will assist Jon McCarthy at the Vanarama National League club, and replaces Ian Sharps, who moved to League One side Walsall as the first team coach two weeks ago.In a playing career spanning two d...
NFF, Super Eagles Captain Commiserate With Brazilians, Chapecoense Over Plane Crash
Published: November 29, 2016
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel and the Nigeria Football Federation have commiserated with the Brazilian football club, Chapecoense over the plane crash that claimed lives of 76 people.The Chapecoense delegation were on their way to Colombia for the final of the Copa Sudamerica against Atletico Nacional on Wednesday, bu...
Wolfsburg Trainee Victor Osimhen Set To Return To Nigeria To Process Work Permit
Published: November 29, 2016
Victor Osimhen’s representative Ariyo Igbayilola has sounded it loud and clear that the Nigeria international is as fit as a fiddle, contrary to speculations in a section of the media that he sustained a serious injury at Wolfsburg training.Wolfsburg will active the preliminary contract Osimhen and his camp sig...
Tesho Akindele Nominated For Canada Player Of The Year
Published: November 29, 2016
FC Dallas striker Tesho Akindele has been nominated for Canada Soccer Men’s Player of the Year, writes the official website of Canadian Soccer Association.The Calgary-born player made the twelve-man shortlist alongside Scott Arfield (Burnley), Patrice Bernier (Impact Montréal FC ), Milan Borjan (PFK Ludogo...
FC Yobo Driver Disappears With Team Bus
Published: November 28, 2016
FC Yobo of Lagos team driver, Monday  Abel Rapheal Nwankwo, has disappeared with the club’s 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus. President of the non-league side, Edwin Yobo in a chat said: “For the past six months neither I nor the club have not set eyes on him let alone the bus.“When the team goes on a ...
Nigeria Coach Urges Chelsea Ace Moses Not To Get Carried Away With Barcelona Interest
Published: November 28, 2016
Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf has urged Victor Moses to keep his focus amidst transfer speculation.Moses, who was instrumental in Chelsea’s victory against Tottenham Hotspur, has being linked with a move to Barcelona.But the former El Kanemi Warriors tactician said the 25-year-old needs to concentrate...
West Ham Star Ogbonna Chose Nigeria Ahead Of Italy But Snubbed By NFF
Published: November 28, 2016
West Ham star Angelo Ogbonna had wanted to represent Nigeria instead of Italy internationally but was ignored by the Nigeria Football Federation, his uncle has revealed.Now 28, the central defender was born in Cassino to Nigerian parents who are both from Owerri West in Imo State, and made his debut for the Italian Nat...
Top 8 Potential Super Eagles Players Representing European Countries
Published: November 28, 2016
As Nigeria continue her drive to lure players with dual nationality to pledge their allegiance to the Super Eagles of Nigeria.Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at eight talented players who could have been playing for the Nigeria senior national team but are now representing other countries.Ola Aina (Chelsea)The teen f...
Etebo May Depart CD Feirense In January After Making Noise For Nigeria
Published: November 27, 2016
Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo may depart CD Feirense in the January transfer window.The bonafide representative of the former Warri Wolves star has revealed that attacking midfielder could agree terms with a new employer as early as next month. “So many clubs have enquired about Etebo, but the teams are ...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Named Sports Personality Of The Year In Turkey
Published: November 27, 2016
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has been awarded the Sports Personality of the Year Award.The award which was bestowed on the Chelsea loanee towards his contribution to the industry by the African Entertainers based in Turkey.Omeruo who wrote on one of his social media media handles expressed his satisfaction to...
Iwobi : Jay-Jay Okocha Convinced Me To Choose Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: November 27, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that his uncle, Austin Okocha, and family played a big role to convince him to play for Nigeria rather than England. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Alex’s dad, former Vasco da Gama of Enugu defender Chuka Iwobi, personally brought him to Abuja to train w...
Nigeria Star Fegor Ogude Called Monkey By Arsenal Tula Player
Published: November 27, 2016
Amkar Perm midfielder Fegor Ogude has revealed that he didn’t realize that he was racially abused during the Russian Premier League match with Arsenal Tula on Saturday due to the language barrier.After the contest at Zvezda Stadion, Guinea international Sékou Condé claimed that Dmitry Aydov used...
Injured Mikel To Train With Chelsea First-Teamers Next Week
Published: November 26, 2016
Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel will resume training at Chelsea next week.It has been claimed by Blues boss Antonio Conte that the holding midfielder has not featured for the London club in recent matches due to a muscular complaint. But the 29-year-old is making good progress in his bid to return to full fitness, ...
Peter Odemwingie Sent Off For Nasty Elbow On Leeds United Player
Published: November 26, 2016
Rotherham United striker Peter Odemwingie was sent off in his team’s 2-1 defeat suffered at the hands of Leeds United in the Championship on Saturday.Just before the half-hour mark, the 2014 World Cup star took the walk of shame for a nasty elbow on Liam Cooper.Meanwhile, the former West Brom and Stoke City star ...