Zambia Break Camp Thursday, Spartak Moscow Striker Cleared To Face Nigeria
Published: September 26, 2017
In-form Spartak Moscow striker Fashion Sakala is set to return to the Zambia squad for their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next weekend in Uyo.There had been fears that the former Zanaco man was ineligible to face the Super Eagles on October 7 after he was dismissed against Algeria on match day three, 56 minutes ...
Nigeria Legend Okocha : I Am Jealous Of Neymar, Other PSG Players
Published: September 26, 2017
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has admitted that he is jealous of the current players at French moneybags Paris Saint-Germain F.C, including Brazil superstar Neymar.The flamboyant attacking midfielder broke the transfer record for an African player when he joined PSG in 1998 from Fenerbahçe, with the Ligue ...
Eyoma Emulates Chelsea Duo Moses & Ugbo, Named In England U17 World Cup Roster
Published: September 26, 2017
Timothy Eyoma is set to become the fourth player of Nigerian descent to feature for England at the Fifa U17 World Cup, with manager Steve Cooper including the Tottenham Hotspur starlet in a 21-player roster for the tournament in India.Barring injury, Eyoma is set to add to his international caps at this level when the ...
21 Bullets Partake In Zambia First Workout, Foreign Pros Join Up On Sunday
Published: September 26, 2017
The Zambian national team have started their preparations for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium next weekend.The Copper Bullets manager Wedson Nyirenda ran the rule over 21 players in the team's first workout held at Nkoloma Stadium on Monday afternoon, with Zesco...
Moses, Iwobi, Musa, Akpeyi, Mikel, 18 Others Named To Nigeria Roster For WCQ
Published: September 26, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have officially announced the 23 players summoned for next Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Uyo.As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com on Monday, Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has returned to the roster after recovering from an injury but former Golden E...
Former Flying Eagles Captain On Target Against Barcelona B In La Liga 2
Published: September 25, 2017
Former Flying Eagles captain Ramon Azeez opened his goalscoring account for his new employer CD Lugo as they beat Barcelona B 2-1 in a La Liga 2 clash staged at Mini Estadi on Monday night.With almost the last action of the first half, the central midfielder equalized for the visitors when his header beat goalkeeper Jo...
Super Eagles Receive Commendation From LMC Despite Loss To Ghana
Published: September 25, 2017
Players and officials of the Super Eagles squad to the just ended West African Football Union (WAFU) tournament in Ghana has received commendation from the League Management Company (LMC) which urged them to build on the lessons learnt from the sub-continental championship for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHA...
Ex-Golden Eaglets Trainee Will Not Make Champions League Debut For Liverpool Vs Spartak
Published: September 25, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has to wait until October before learning if he'll make his UEFA Champions League debut for Liverpool as he has been left out of their traveling party to the Russian capital.Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has omitted the England youth-teamer from the provisional squad to face Sparta...
Akpeyi Returns For WCQ Vs Zambia, Nwakaeme, Echiejile Also Called Up
Published: September 25, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been recalled to the Super Eagles for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday.The former Warri Wolves star has sparkled since returning from an injury that kept him out of the World Cup qualifiers agains...
Exclusive: Rohr Ignores Calls To Drop Musa, Leicester Star Named In Nigeria Squad
Published: September 25, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has extended an invitation to Leicester City star Ahmed Musa for the World Cup qualifier versus Zambia in Uyo on October 7.Speculation had been rife in the local media that Rohr would axe Musa from the roster set to be released this week over his lack of game time at Leicester City but the G...
Alex Iwobi Instructed To Report For International Duty October 2
Published: September 25, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi is set to add to his international caps when Nigeria square off against Zambia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on October 7.A top source close to the Nigeria Football Federation has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that the Hale End Academy product i...
CSKA's Samuel Sends Warning To Man Utd Defenders Ahead Of Champions League Clash
Published: September 25, 2017
Nigeria international striker Aaron Samuel has sent a warning to Manchester United defenders ahead of the UEFA Champions League meeting between CSKA Moscow and the English Premier League side in the Russian capital on Wednesday night.Unarguably, the most impressive result on the opening day of the Champions League was ...
Daniel Amokachi Returns To Everton & Runs The Rule Over Liverpool Old Boy Ibe
Published: September 25, 2017
Super Eagles hero Daniel Amokachi was among the 38,133 spectators at Goodison Park in Liverpool when Everton took on AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, September 23.The attacker was introduced to the Toffees faithful and received a standing ovation before the game started at 1500 hours.Amokachi monitore...
Leon Balogun Hails Black Stars For Beating Nigeria & Sparks Jollof Rice Debate
Published: September 25, 2017
Mainz central defender Leon Balogun showed his sportsmanship by congratulating the Black Stars in the wake of their 4-1 thrashing of the Super Eagles in the final of the WAFU Cup on Sunday night.And he has sparked a debate over which of the the two countries make the best Jollof rice, a rice dish popular in most West A...
Super Eagles Captain Named Best Goalkeeper At WAFU Cup Of Nations
Published: September 25, 2017
The final awards ceremony at the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations saw Nigeria’s Ikechukwu Ezenwa awarded the Golden Gloves accolade for the best keeper of the tournament despite conceding four goals in the final.The FC Ifeanyi Ubah netminder posted four consecutive shutouts leading up to Sunday's final against Ghana at the C...