Nigerian Midfielder Enters The History Books After 50th Goal In Azerbaijan
Published: September 12, 2017
FK Zira midfielder Victor Igbekoyi became only the third foreigner to score fifty or more goals in the Azerbaijan Championship following his strike against Qabala on Saturday.According to Azerisport,  Igbekoyi's goal at Gabala City Stadium was his 50th strike from 273 matches in the championship of Azerbaijan.The 31-y...
Two Nigerian Talents Omitted From Chelsea Squad To Face Qarabag In UYL
Published: September 12, 2017
Ola Aina's younger brother, Jordan, and Tariq Uwakwe will not debut for two-time champions Chelsea when they take on Azerbaijan opponents Qarabag in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.The defender and central midfielder have been omitted from The Blues U19 match day squad for the clash at Cobham Training Centre...
Eagles Stars Send Birthday Greetings To Omidiji, USSF & USMNT Players Surprise Young Star
Published: September 12, 2017
At least eight Super Eagles players have sent birthday greetings to Feyenoord wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today, September 12.The Nigeria Football Federation are in an international tug-of-war with their United States counterparts over the international future of the Arsenal targe...
Rohr Receives Good News : Akpeyi Will Start For Chippa United Tonight
Published: September 12, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has received good news from Chippa United regarding the fitness of his experienced goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi.The 31-year-old netminder missed Nigeria's two World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon earlier this month due to injury, with Rohr not willing to take a risk to field him in both ma...
Nigerian Exports: Omeruo Benched, Reuben Scores, Eduok Assists, Salami Booked
Published: September 12, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in league matches across Europe on Monday, September 11.In the Swedish Allsvenskan, Djurgården closed the gap on leaders Malmo FF thanks to their 3-1 win over IFK Göteborg.Nigerian striker Haruna Garba would have made his sixth appearance in the top-flight if he had co...
Iheanacho Scores Fourth Goal In Premier League 2 Against Akinola's West Ham
Published: September 12, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho played for Leicester City U23s on Monday night in his bid to build up match fitness ahead of the trip to Premier League new boys Huddersfield Town this weekend.The Nigeria international's last appearance in the youth football league in England was back in December 14, 2015, when he bagged two assists ...
Five Things We Learnt From Super Eagles Win Vs Sierra Leone
Published: September 12, 2017
The Super Eagles B team got their WAFU Cup campaign underway on a positive note with a 2-0 victory over their Sierra Leoneans counterparts on Monday night.Late goals from Osas Okoro and Peter Eneji was the tonic needed by the Salisu Yusuf tutored lads to break the resistance of the impressive Lone Stars at the Cape Co...
Ezenwa Named Man Of The Match After WAFU Cup Heroics
Published: September 12, 2017
Super Eagles B skipper Ikechukwu Ezenwa was named Fox Sports Man of the Match for his performance in the 2-0 win over Sierra Leone in the WAFU Cup on Monday night.Nigeria needed two late goals from Osas Okoro and Peter Eneji to humble the Lone Stars at the Cape Coast Stadium.Ezenwa pulled close range saves for the Eagl...
Super Eagles Player Ratings : High Marks For GK Ezenwa, Rabiu Ali & Osas
Published: September 12, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the performance of players of the Super Eagles at the Cape Coast Stadium as Nigeria reached the 2017 WAFU Cup group stage after a crucial 2-0 win over Sierra Leone on Monday night.Enugu Rangers wing back Osas Okoro opened the scoring for the Eagles from a free kick on 84 minutes.Peter Moses E...
Two Late Goals Give Nigeria 2-0 Win Over Sierra Leone In WAFU Cup
Published: September 11, 2017
Goals from Osas Okoro and Moses Eneji ensured that Nigeria defeated a stubborn Sierra Leone side 2-0 in the 2017 WAFU Cup tournament on Monday night.The tension soaked clash took place at the Cape Coast Stadium, with the Enugu Rangers wing back and Plateau United ace finding the back of the net.It was a tale of late sh...
Super Eagles Star Iheanacho Disappointed After Loss To Chelsea
Published: September 11, 2017
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho says he is disappointed after Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Chelsea on game week four in the English Premier League last weekend.The Taye Academy product, who joined the Foxes from Manchester City in August, came off the bench in the 78th minute to make his home debut for the forme...
Nwakali Sends Message To VVV Venlo Faithful After Debut Goal
Published: September 11, 2017
Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali sent a message to the VVV Venlo faithful shortly after netting on his first-ever appearance in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday evening.The Arsenal loanee made sure VVV walked away from the Euroborg with a share of the spoils after heading home the equalizer in the 92nd minute of...
Ola Aina Gets Low Marks From Chelsea After Display Vs Derby
Published: September 11, 2017
In their review of the players on loan at other clubs, Chelsea admitted that Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina experienced a downturn in fortunes in Hull City's last match in the EFL Championship.The former England U19 skipper started at right back as The Tigers were humiliated 5-0 by Derby County at the iPro Stadium on Fr...
Nigerian Exports: Onazi, Nwakali, Ohi & Adegbenro Score, Dessers Assists, Mikel & Ekong Star
Published: September 11, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in league matches across Europe on Sunday, September 10.We start off at San Mames Barria, where Girona were guests to Athletic Club. Striker Kayode Olarenwaju is still searching for his first goal in the Spanish top-flight, he fired blanks in the 25 minutes he spent on t...
Mikel And Pursuit Of Stability To Super Eagles Midfield
Published: September 11, 2017
Gernot Rohr had more than one reason to smile after Nigeria moved closer to qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Cameroon last week.The 1-1 draw in Yaounde was a lesson in what Rhor most crave – control. It is why possession is their oxygen and why at times in the qualifiers even the use o...