Highly-Rated Chelsea Nigerian Prospect Anjorin Appointed England Captain
Published: April 16, 2017
Chelsea wonderkid Faustino Anjorin was handed extra responsibilities by England U16s head coach Dan Micciche at the ongoing Montaigu Tournament in France.The midfielder was appointed captain of the Young Lions for their final Group B fixture against Portugal on April 13.This is not the first time Anjorin has skippered ...
Ex-Nigeria U20 Skipper Ajagun Bags Brace For Roda After Refusing To Be Substituted
Published: April 15, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun returned to scoring ways in Roda JC Kerkrade's 3-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday.The attacking midfielder opened the scoring in the 14th minute before doubling the home team's advantage just after the hour mark. Soon after Ajagun netted his first goa...
Nigeria Best Paid Player Ighalo Outshines Second Highest-Earner In China After Bagging Brace
Published: April 15, 2017
Odion Ighalo got off the mark for Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League on Saturday but his goals counted for nothing with his team losing 3-2 to Obafemi Martins\'s Shanghai Shenhua.After he was fouled in the box, Ighalo kept his cool to convert a penalty in the 40th minute to equalize for Changchun Yatai.Five mi...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi : Super Eagles Will Beat Cameroon Home And Away
Published: April 14, 2017
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi is targeting wins against Cameroon when the World Cup qualifiers resume in August.Under the guidance of German tactician Gernot Rohr, the Super Eagles are unbeaten in four matches, with wins against Tanzania, Zambia and Algeria and recently drew against Senegal in London. Hale End Academy ...
CSKA Moscow : We Are Not Negotiating With Austria Vienna Striker Kayode
Published: April 14, 2017
CSKA Moscow have played down reports linking them with a move for Nigeria international Olarenwaju Kayode in the summer transfer window. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported this week that the Austria Vienna striker was among the Nigerian stars scouted by a representative of the Army Men during the friendly betwee...
Second Highest Paid Nigerian Player Poised To Make First Appearance Of The Season Against Best Paid
Published: April 14, 2017
Former Inter Milan wonderkid Obafemi Martins is poised to make his first appearance of the new season for Shanghai Shenhua in their Chinese Super League tie at Changchun Yatai.Martins was not in the squad for the first four rounds but it is all but confirmed he'll be in action on Saturday at the Development Area Stadiu...
Celtic Loanee Efe Named Top Dog In The Ladbrokes Championship For March
Published: April 14, 2017
Nigeria international Efe Ambrose has picked up the Ladbrokes Championship Player of the Month for March on the back of his impressive performances for Hibernian.Last month, the central defender started league games against St. Mirren, Dundee United, Dumbarton, Falkirk FC and Morton, and logged 450 minutes.Ambrose open...
News That Ola Aina Has Been Handed Spot In England U20 Team Fabricated, Not Eligible
Published: April 13, 2017
A report that Chelsea defender Ola Aina is set to snub a potential call-up to the Nigerian national team and represent England at next month's Fifa U20 World Cup in South Korea is fabricated. Allnigeriasoccer.com, who broke the news that Aina was flirting with the Super Eagles, can report that he has no chance whatsoev...
Man City, Chelsea, West Ham Talents Of Nigerian Descent Crash Out Of Montaigu Tournament With England
Published: April 13, 2017
England U16s have crashed out of the prestigious Montaigu Tournament after losing 3-0 to Portugal in their second Group B game on Thursday evening.The Young Lions needed to win against the Portuguese to stand a chance of advancing to the semifinals after drawing 1-1 with Mexico on Tuesday.England U16 Head Coach Dan Mic...
Ex-Flying Eagles Star Gero Over The Moon After Scoring In Cup Final For Ostersunds FK
Published: April 13, 2017
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero was delighted to get on the scoresheet in Ostersunds FK's 4-1 rout of IFK Norrkoeping in the final of the Svenska Cupen on Thursday evening. The 23-year-old put the game to bed when he scored after a swift counterattack to give Ostersunds FK a two-goal advantage with seven minut...
In-Form Nigerian Striker Drawing Glances From Motherwell, Partick Thistle & EFL Clubs
Published: April 13, 2017
English-born Nigerian striker Gozie Ugwu is drawing interest from teams based in Scotland, according to reports.Nonleague.pitchero.com says Motherwell and Partick Thistle are interested in the Woking star, who will become a free agent in the next few weeks if he does not extend his contract.But the two Scottish Premier...
Agent Keeping His Fingers Crossed Over Availability Of Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel
Published: April 13, 2017
John Obi Mikel's intermediary John Shittu is not a hundred percent sure regarding the availability of his client for Sunday's Chinese Super League clash between Tianjin Teda and Guangzhou Evergrande at TEDA Football Stadium.Two months before the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, the Super E...
Chelsea, Man City, Sunderland Nigerian Whizkids Nominated For European Golden Boy Award
Published: April 13, 2017
Three talented Nigerian teenagers based in England have been nominated for the prestigious 2017 European Golden Boy, an award handed to the best player under the age of 21 in Europe.The nominated players of Nigerian descent are Joel Asoro (Sunderland), Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) and Tosin Adarabioyo (Manchester City).Ni...
Algeria Appoint Spaniard As Coach With Almost Impossible Task Of Qualifying For World Cup
Published: April 13, 2017
The Algerian Football Federation have announced Lucas Alcaraz as the successor to Georges Leekens, few days after he was dismissed as coach of struggling La Liga outfit Granada. The 50-year-old Spaniard has agreed a two-year deal with the FAF, with a renewal option for two additional years.In recent years, Alcaraz coac...
Onyekuru Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Babayaro, Nominated For Ebony Shoe
Published: April 12, 2017
Eupen striker Henry Onyekuru is one of the five nominees for the Ebony Shoe, an award given to the best African or African origin player in the Belgian First Division A.The 19-year-old is in the running for the award along with Landry Dimata (Congo, KV Oostende), Sofiane Hanni (Algeria, Anderlecht), Mbaye Leye (Seneg...