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...
Fulham Midfielder Tayo Edun Named In England Squad Ahead Of U19 EURO
Published: June 01, 2017
A player of Nigerian descent has been named in the England U19 squad for a training camp in Spain ahead of this summer's 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.Fulham starlet Tayo Edun has been selected in a 23-man roster announced by the English FA on Thursday.The 19-year-old impressed as the Young Lions qualified f...
Arsenal, Man City Stars Start, Two Porto Talents Make Debut As Nigeria Announce Starting XI vs Togo
Published: June 01, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for Thursday's international friendly against Togo at Stade Municipal, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt in Paris, starting from 1800 hours.Two players in the shape of Porto duo Mikel Agu and Chidozie Awaziem will make their international bow for the three-time African...
Nigeria International Defender Set To Miss Champions League Final In Cardiff
Published: June 01, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, it is all but confirmed that Super Falcons star Ngozi Ebere will not be in action for Paris Saint-Germain when they tackle Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Thursday. The defender was not in PSG's traveling party to the Welsh capital, ahead of ...
Super Eagles Move To Fourth Place In Fifa Ranking (Africa) After 14-Month Unbeaten Run
Published: June 01, 2017
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria climbed two spots, and now occupy the 38th position, while they are fourth in the continental ranking.Nigeria are undefeated since losing 1-0 t...
NFF Shed Light On Omission Of Chelsea Defender Aina From Nigeria's Latest Roster
Published: June 01, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that the promising Chelsea wing-back Ola Aina was omitted from the Super Eagles 23-man roster to face South Africa because his application for a change of allegiance from England to Nigeria has not been approved by Fifa.For the same reason, the former England U19 skipper d...
NFF Explain Why Arsenal Linked Striker Henry Is In Line To Make Competitive Debut
Published: June 01, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have explained the reason behind Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr naming Arsenal linked frontman Henry Onyekuru in his 23-man roster for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Onyekuru caught the eye last season, registering 24 goals in all competitions for Eu...
Man Of The Moment Lookman : Always Been My Dream To Represent England At World Cup
Published: June 01, 2017
Everton wonderkid Ademola Lookman is still basking in the euphoria of netting his first pair of goals in a Fifa tournament, and has revealed that it was his dream to represent England at the World Cup.The former Charlton Athletic star has dazzled in South Korea, and was unfortunate not to bag his first brace of the tou...
Spurs, Chelsea, Everton Nigerian Stars Celebrate Ahead Of Possible Matchup Vs Senegal
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton players of Nigerian descent have celebrated England U20s qualification for the quarterfinals of the Fifa U20 World Cup following their 2-1 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.Fikayo Tomori, Josh Onomah, Dominic Solanke and Ademola Lookman started for the Young Lions, and it was the E...
Exclusive: Real Reason Chelsea Ace Moses Withdrew From Nigeria Squad, Hits Lagos June 14
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea star Victor Moses has withdrawn from the latest Nigeria squad that will prosecute the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Bafana Bafana citing fatigue, contrary to speculation in the local media that he is set to undergo surgery for a toe problem.The former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic winger is ...
German-Nigerian Defender Feeling Dejected As Germany Are Eliminated By African Champions
Published: May 31, 2017
Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha Berlin) and Emmanuel Iyoha (Fortuna Düsseldorf) have ended their participation in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after Germany lost a seven-goal thriller to African champions Zambia on Wednesday at the Jeju World Cup Stadium.Philipp Ochs from 1899 Hoffenheim opened the scoring for the Germans ...