Nigeria International Defender Set To Miss Champions League Final In Cardiff
Published: June 01, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, it is all but confirmed that Super Falcons star Ngozi Ebere will not be in action for Paris Saint-Germain when they tackle Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Thursday. The defender was not in PSG's traveling party to the Welsh capital, ahead of ...
Super Eagles Move To Fourth Place In Fifa Ranking (Africa) After 14-Month Unbeaten Run
Published: June 01, 2017
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria climbed two spots, and now occupy the 38th position, while they are fourth in the continental ranking.Nigeria are undefeated since losing 1-0 t...
NFF Shed Light On Omission Of Chelsea Defender Aina From Nigeria's Latest Roster
Published: June 01, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that the promising Chelsea wing-back Ola Aina was omitted from the Super Eagles 23-man roster to face South Africa because his application for a change of allegiance from England to Nigeria has not been approved by Fifa.For the same reason, the former England U19 skipper d...
NFF Explain Why Arsenal Linked Striker Henry Is In Line To Make Competitive Debut
Published: June 01, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have explained the reason behind Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr naming Arsenal linked frontman Henry Onyekuru in his 23-man roster for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Onyekuru caught the eye last season, registering 24 goals in all competitions for Eu...
Man Of The Moment Lookman : Always Been My Dream To Represent England At World Cup
Published: June 01, 2017
Everton wonderkid Ademola Lookman is still basking in the euphoria of netting his first pair of goals in a Fifa tournament, and has revealed that it was his dream to represent England at the World Cup.The former Charlton Athletic star has dazzled in South Korea, and was unfortunate not to bag his first brace of the tou...
Spurs, Chelsea, Everton Nigerian Stars Celebrate Ahead Of Possible Matchup Vs Senegal
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton players of Nigerian descent have celebrated England U20s qualification for the quarterfinals of the Fifa U20 World Cup following their 2-1 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.Fikayo Tomori, Josh Onomah, Dominic Solanke and Ademola Lookman started for the Young Lions, and it was the E...
Exclusive: Real Reason Chelsea Ace Moses Withdrew From Nigeria Squad, Hits Lagos June 14
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea star Victor Moses has withdrawn from the latest Nigeria squad that will prosecute the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Bafana Bafana citing fatigue, contrary to speculation in the local media that he is set to undergo surgery for a toe problem.The former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic winger is ...
German-Nigerian Defender Feeling Dejected As Germany Are Eliminated By African Champions
Published: May 31, 2017
Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha Berlin) and Emmanuel Iyoha (Fortuna Düsseldorf) have ended their participation in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after Germany lost a seven-goal thriller to African champions Zambia on Wednesday at the Jeju World Cup Stadium.Philipp Ochs from 1899 Hoffenheim opened the scoring for the Germans ...
Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City Stars, Eight Uncapped Players Named In Nigeria Squad To Face RSA
Published: May 31, 2017
Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr has named a 23-man roster for the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Uyo on June 10.Six players on the roster were not part of the Super Eagles training camp in Corsica and Paris, while Mountain of Fire FC pair Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatubosun have no...
Crossbar Denies Lookman Hat-trick, Tomori Stars As England Continue World Cup Adventure
Published: May 31, 2017
England have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2017 Fifa Under 20 World Cup after beating Costa Rica 2-1 at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Wednesday, courtesy of two goals from Everton striker of Nigerian descent Ademola Lookman.Lookman made no mistake to score his maiden goal in a World Cup competition, finishin...
Wolfsburg's Osimhen On The Cusp Of Making History Sends Message To Nigerians
Published: May 31, 2017
Wolfsburg striker Victor Osimhen has joined the Super Eagles in their training camp in Paris ahead of Thursday's international friendly against Togo at the Stade Municipal de Saint Leu La Foret.The former Golden Eaglets star has a good chance to become the first player of Nigerian descent born in 1998 to debut for the ...
Ex-Arsenal Striker, Approached By Nigeria, Scores Maiden Goal For England
Published: May 30, 2017
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Fejiri Okenabirhie netted his maiden goal for England C as they were beaten on penalties by Jersey in a friendly on Tuesday.Okenabirhie came off the bench in the 60th minute and it turned out to be an inspired substitution, with the Dagenham & Redbridge frontman scoring thirty seconds after ...
Exclusive: Why Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Has Not Joined Super Eagles Training Camp
Published: May 30, 2017
Promising Chelsea defender Ola Aina has not yet turned up in the Super Eagles training camp in Paris because of the delay in the processing his onetime allegiance switch to Nigeria.A top source close to the right wing-back is optimistic that the switch will be approved by Fifa before the end of this week.''Ola Aina has...
Wolfsburg's Osimhen Can Still Become First Player Born After 1998 World Cup To Represent Eagles
Published: May 30, 2017
Wolfsburg teenage sensation Victor Osimhen is on his way to Paris to link up with the Nigerian national team at their training camp, according to the Nigeria Football Federation.The 18-year-old would have joined the team before now, but Wolfsburg were involved in the promotion/relegation playoffs after finishing 16th o...
Manchester City's Iheanacho Returns To Paris, 19 Eagles Named To Face Togo
Published: May 30, 2017
Manchester City wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho has re-joined the Super Eagles at their get-together in the French capital, ahead of Thursday's international friendly against Togo.The Citizens number 72 left the squad on Saturday for yet-to-be-disclosed reasons, shortly after they arrived from Corsica where they faced the ...