Rohr Explains Why Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel, Ighalo, Martins & Ideye Were Not Called Up
Published: June 05, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained why the Chinese-based stars, including Mikel, Ighalo, Ideye, Obafemi Martins and Ujah, were not called up for the Super Eagles first competitive match of 2017 against South Africa.The German has opened up, stating that ex-Chelsea star John Obi Mikel is still recovering after...
Super Eagles Swap The Pitch For The Gym, Chelsea's Omeruo Among Three Players Expected
Published: June 05, 2017
 Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that only three players invited for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa this coming Saturday are still being expected to arrive at the Le Meridian Golf and Resort Hotel in Uyo.The players include Ahmed Musa (Leicester City), Elderson Echiejile (Monaco) and Kenne...
Chelsea's Goal Machine Of Nigerian Parentage Named In England Final Squad For U21 EURO
Published: June 05, 2017
Two players of Nigerian descent will show off at the upcoming UEFA European U21 Championship in Poland, with head coach Aidy Boothroyd naming both talents in his 23-man group for the competition.Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Dominic Iorfa have been selected.The two youngsters were o...
Chelsea Nigerian Striker Fires England Into World Cup Semifinal, Liverpool's Ejaria Features
Published: June 05, 2017
England have set up a meeting with Italy in the semifinal of the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup following their hard-fought 1-0 win over Mexico at the Cheonan Stadium on Monday.For the fifth straight game, at least three players of Nigerian descent started for the Young Lions, with manager Paul Simpson naming Chelsea duo Dom...
GK Daniel Akpeyi Lands In Lagos, Not In Super Eagles Traveling Party To Uyo
Published: June 05, 2017
Daniel Akpeyi will not travel with the Super Eagles squad to the Akwa Ibom State capital on Monday, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Chippa United netminder jetted into the country from South Africa this past weekend, and it doesn't make sense for him to fly to Abuja, from where the team will proceed to Uyo today....
Super Eagles Coach Clears The Air Over Fasting, Targets Win Against South Africa
Published: June 05, 2017
Super Eagles goalkeeper coach Alloy Agu has targeted three points in Saturday's game against South Africa that would be a huge step in their bid to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in six years. The national team returned to the country this past weekend from France, where they held a get-togeth...
(Photo) Green & White Flag Real Madrid Skipper Wrapped Himself In After CL Win Wasn't Nigeria's
Published: June 05, 2017
The green and white flag Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos wrapped himself in after the Spanish champions won the Champions League on Saturday wasn't a Nigerian flag, amid speculations that he was promoting the country.Ramos was born in the province of Seville, Andalusia, an autonomous community in southern Spain.The Ni...
Chelsea Defender Of Nigerian Descent Explains Why He Opted For England
Published: June 05, 2017
Chelsea defender of Nigerian parentage Fikayo Tomori has explained why he pledged his international allegiance to England after representing the Canadian U20 team.Born in Calgary, Tomori skippered the Canada U20s squad that beat England 2-1 in an international friendly in March 2016, a Young Lions squad that included N...
Super Eagles Start Final Phase Of Preparations On Monday Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: June 04, 2017
The national team will resume preparations for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa on Monday, June 5, the Nigerian Federation have announced through official channels.The Super Eagles will check out of their Bolton White Apartment camp on Monday for Uyo, where they will train for five days before ...
Dutch Club ADO Den Haag Celebrate International Debut Of Their Number One Talent Ebuehi
Published: June 04, 2017
Dutch Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag were delighted after Tyronne Ebuehi made his international debut for the Super Eagles, though he is eligible to represent the Netherlands.The right wing-back first showed off his skills in a practice game against Corsica on May 26, before he was handed a debut by manager Gernot Rohr i...
NFF Publicly Court Arsenal Linked Wonderkid Ahead Of Major Announcement By USA
Published: June 04, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have set the ball rolling in their bid to cap Arsenal linked teenage sensation Lateef Omidiji Jnr ahead of his country of birth United States of America and country of residence Netherlands.In the coming days, the United States Soccer Federation will make a major announcement regarding t...
Leicester Star Musa, Shehu Insist On Fasting For AFCON Qualifier, Nigeria Coach Disagrees -Report
Published: June 04, 2017
Eagles stars Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi have insisted on observing the Muslim Ramadan fasting for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against South Africa despite pleas by coach Gernot Rohr they should at least defer it.Alhassan Ibrahim ‘Muazzam’ and fresh call-up Moroof Youssef of Zamalek are the other players on the...
Ex-Juventus Star Sunday Oliseh Hails Real Madrid For Winning La Duodecima
Published: June 03, 2017
Former Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh had nothing but praise for Real Madrid after the La Liga champions secured their 12th Champions League by thrashing Juventus 4-1 in the final in Cardiff on Saturday night.A brace from Portugal star Ronaldo and additional tallies from Casemiro and Marco Asensio secured the win fo...
Nigeria's Highest Paid Strikers, All With Premier League Experience, On Target For Clubs
Published: June 03, 2017
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike returned to scoring ways as Fenerbahçe beat Adanaspor 3-1 on the final day of the season in the Turkish Super Lig.The ex-West Ham striker came off the bench in the 74th minute before wrapping up the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time when his deflected effort wen...
NFF Take Concrete Steps To Cap Arsenal Linked Starlet, Invite Him To AFCON Qualifier Vs RSA
Published: June 03, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have taken concrete steps to cap the Arsenal linked wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr ahead of the United States and Netherlands, and plan to present him to the public next Saturday before the national team take on South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.It can be exclusive...