Ebuehi Hoping To Use Super Eagles As A Stepping Stone To A Big European Club
Published: March 27, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Tyronne Ebuehi is targeting a move to a big European club in the near future, according to his dad Marvin.The right back’s stock is expected to rise and he can put himself in the shop window should he make his competitive debut for the Nigerian national team in the coming months. “Tyron...
Chelsea Talent Aina, Sunderland Superkid Maja Begin Training With Super Eagles On Monday
Published: March 26, 2017
Chelsea defender Ola Aina is on the verge of committing his international future to Nigeria ahead of his country of birth England at senior level.The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will begin running the rule over the former England U20 international on Monday, March 27.A...
Ebuehi Dad Happy ADO Den Haag Star Picked Nigeria Ahead of Netherlands
Published: March 26, 2017
Amsterdam–based businessman Marvin Ebuehi is delighted that his son, ADO Den Haag youngster Tyronne Ebuehi, has committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of his country of birth, Netherlands. The right wing-back first had the opportunity to earn his first cap back in November 2016 against Algeria in a W...
Fanendo Adi Equals Portland Timbers Legend Scoring Record
Published: March 26, 2017
Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi tallied his fourth goal in Major League Soccer this term in his team’s 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium on Sunday morning.When the Nigerian frontman netted in the third minute of stoppage time, he equaled a record held by NASL great John Bain for the most goals s...
Senegal Coach, Cisse : Nigeria Is A Good Team, With Many Good Players Like Okocha
Published: March 26, 2017
Speaking after the international friendly between Nigeria and Senegal at the Hive Stadium, coach of the Teranga Lions Aliou Cissé was impressed with the performance of the Super Eagles players despite the match ending in a 1-1 draw.The former Birmingham City defender revealed that Senegal accepted to play the fr...
Uncapped Barnet Striker Akinde Takes Season Tally To 23
Published: March 26, 2017
Uncapped Nigerian striker John Akinde bagged a brace as Barnet came from behind to beat Cheltenham 3-1 at the Hive Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The home team equalized in the 70th minute when Curtis Weston riffled in from 18 yards after he was teed up by first-half substitute Simoen Akinola.On 77 minutes, Akinde score...
QPR Winger Shodipo Opens Ireland U21 Account; Nigeria Targets Solanke, Tomori, Lookman Feature For England U20s
Published: March 26, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in international matches on Saturday, March 25.Queens Park Rangers loanee Olamide Shodipo found the net as Republic of Ireland beat Kosovo 1-0 in a  2019 UEFA U21 Championships qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.The 19-year-old winger poked home from close ran...
Hibs Fans React After Celtic Loanee Efe Nets Maiden Goal : Give Him A 20-Year Contract
Published: March 26, 2017
Hibernian fans were delighted after Nigeria national-teamer Efe Ambrose netted his first goal for the club in their 2-1 win over fellow promotion-chasers Falkirk on game week 30 in the Scottish Championship on Saturday.The central defender broke the deadlock in the 75th minute when he headed past goalkeeper Thomson and...
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Descent Eyoma On Target As England Qualify For U17 Euro
Published: March 25, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian decent Timothy Eyoma was on target as England U17s qualified for the UEFA European U17 Championship finals after thrashing Slovenia 4-0 at Gradski Stadion, Bijeljina on Saturday.The 17-year-old Eyoma doubled the Young Lions lead in the 29th minute after City striker Jadon Sancho h...
NFF In Talks With English Premier League Team To Replace Burkina Faso
Published: March 25, 2017
The Super Eagles may be involved in a scrimmage early next week before returning to their various clubs, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. Following the cancellation of the friendly with Burkina Faso over the non-issuance of visas to the players and officials, manager Rohr has informed the Nigerian team they may lock h...
Rohr Explains Why Noah Bazee Was Not Handed Nigeria Debut Against Senegal
Published: March 25, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained why Hannover talent Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee did not make his international debut against Senegal on Thursday night.From the word go, Bazee’s availability for the international fixtures was doubtful because of a knee injury and Rohr confirmed as much that he was unable...
Rohr Confirms Talks With Chelsea Whizkid Over Pledging Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: March 25, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he has held talks with Chelsea wonderkid Ola Aina regarding his international future. As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, the right fullback visited the Super Eagles Crowne Plaza Hotel camp in London shortly before the friendly against Senegal on Thursday, ...
Super Eagles Stand-In Skipper Onazi To Undergo Scan Ahead Of Next Friendly
Published: March 25, 2017
Trabzonspor star Eddy Onazi is racing to be fit for the Super Eagles proposed friendly against Burkina Faso at the Hive Stadium. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will have to make a late decision on his stand-in captain if the game goes ahead on Monday after the defensive midfielder suffered what appears to be a serious bac...
Abraham, Bola, Uwakwe Start For England; Edun Stars; Akpoguma Benched; Alaba Notches Assist; Arase Loses; Asoro Missing
Published: March 25, 2017
Catch up on how players of Nigerian descent fared in international matches on Friday, March 24.In an international friendly held in Wiesbaden, Germany, England U21s narrowly lost 1-0 to Germany. Fit-again Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham put in a full shift for the Young Lions.Another Nigeria target in the shape of Fortuna...
Ex-Etalons Coach Rohr Names Burkina Faso Danger Men Ahead Of Friendly
Published: March 25, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has named the key players in the Burkina Faso team ahead of the international friendly match at the Hive Stadium on Monday, March 27.Rohr had coached Burkina Faso before accepting the Nigeria job, so knows the strengths and weaknesses of the West African country.“It is a different...