Promising Nigerian Striker Korede Adedoyin Tipped To Make The Grade At Everton
Published: April 30, 2017
Promising Nigerian striker Korede Adedoyin has been tipped to make the grade at Everton on the back of his consistent performances for the U18 squad this season.The 16-year-old has not looked back since he was promoted to the Toffees U18 setup in January 2017.On his first appearance of the season for the U18s, Adedoyin...
Ex-England U19 Captain Ola Aina To Train With Nigeria Squad In France
Published: April 30, 2017
Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina will train with the Nigerian national team in Corsica this coming month.There had been fears that the Chelsea right fullback is reconsidering his decision to suit up for the three-time African champions, but the Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that he has been included in ...
Prolific Nigerian Striker John Akinde Scores 80th League Goal For Barnet
Published: April 30, 2017
The prolific Nigerian striker John Akinde netted his 80th league goal for Barnet in their 3-1 win over Grimsby Town at The Hive Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Akinde headed into the net from Nelson's long ball to open the scoring, a week after he scored against Hartlepool United, making him the all-time top goalscorer f...
New Obi Mikel, Uwakwe Scores Brilliant Goal From 30 Yards As Chelsea Beat Liverpool
Published: April 29, 2017
Tariq Uwakwe scored a brilliant goal in Chelsea's hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool in an U18 Premier League encounter at the Academy Ground in Merseyside on Saturday afternoon.Uwakwe, who has been touted as the New Obi Mikel, was named in the starting line-up along with Chelsea Academy poster boy Ike Ugbo, while Ibad...
Former Chelsea Midfielder Obi Mikel Replaced As Captain Of Tianjin Teda
Published: April 29, 2017
Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has been replaced as captain of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda for the time being, with the midfielder expected to spend at least three weeks on the sidelines due to injury.Serbian international Nemanja Gudelj has been appointed the new captain of Tianjin Teda until the Nigeri...
Alhassan, Olatunbosun, Ezenwa, Odey Being Considered For AFCON Qualifier Vs South Africa
Published: April 29, 2017
At least three players based in the domestic championship are expected to be named in the Super Eagles provisional roster for their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.German tactician Gernot Rohr will begin running the rule over Alhassan Ibrahim ‘Muazam’ of Akwa United, Sikiru Olatunbosun from MF...
Son Of Ex-Enugu Rangers Star Named In Birmingham City Squad To Face Man Utd
Published: April 28, 2017
Birmingham City starlet Nicholas Okoro is set to be on parade for the U17 team of the Championship team when they host Manchester United in a friendly at St Andrew's on Saturday night, having made the 18-man squad.The game is part of Blues Academy’s traditional end of season play on the pitch series of friendlies for...
Overused Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Complains Of Fatigue, Misses Volendam Clash
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria U20 skipper Kelechi Nwakali was not involved in MVV Maastricht’s league tie with FC Volendam at the Kras Stadion on Friday night.The Arsenal loanee has complained that he is suffering from fatigue and has been given some time off to recharge his batteries. “It’s the first time he has played a full season....
Man Utd Wonderkid Who Claims He Was Healed By TB Joshua Withdraws From England Squad
Published: April 28, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Manchester United wonderkid Angel Gomes will not represent England U17s at the forthcoming 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship finals in Croatia.Gomes was one of the five midfielders initially named to the 18-man squad list on Friday morning by Head Coach Steve Cooper.The 16-...
Ajax Amsterdam Superkid Niyi Makes Netherlands Final Squad To Face Germany
Published: April 28, 2017
Netherlands U15 coach Peter van der Veen has announced his final roster for two international friendly matches against Germany early next month. Ajax Amsterdam has contributed the most players to the 20-player squad list, eight in total, including the exciting wing-back Niyi Scholten, who has Nigerian blood flowing in ...
Chelsea Coach Antonio Conte Delighted With Progress Of Nigeria Target Ola Aina
Published: April 28, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of the visit to Everton, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he is delighted with the progress being made by Nigeria target Ola Aina. Aina joined The Blues at Under 11 level and rose through the youth ranks before he was handed his first team debut by the Italian man...
Super Eagles Captain Mikel Returns To Chelsea, Will Be More Than Ready To Face South Africa
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has not participated in training for the whole of this week and will not be involved for Tianjin Teda when they travel to the Qinhuangdao Stadium to take on Hebei CFFC in the Chinese Super League on Saturday.In recent weeks, the defensive midfielder has been struggling to overcome a...
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Descent Hoping To Emulate Chelsea Solanke, Makes England U17 Euro Roster
Published: April 28, 2017
England U17 boss Steve Cooper has announced his roster for the forthcoming 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship finals in Croatia.Tottenham Hotspur defender Timothy Eyoma is the only player of Nigerian descent included in the roster.The Young Lions have been grouped with Norway, Ukraine and the Netherlands in the prelim...
Enyeama Will Be Fit For Nigeria Get-Together In France, Ball Is Now In Rohr's Court
Published: April 28, 2017
Lille netminder Vincent Enyeama will undergo an arthroscopy of the left knee next week and will probably not play a competitive game for the French Ligue 1 club until next season.With the ex-Super Eagle expected to spend a minimum of two weeks on the sidelines, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr can still add the goalkeeper t...
Super Eagle Balogun Delighted As Ex-Barca Star Bojan Joins Obafemi Martins In History Books
Published: April 27, 2017
Leon Balogun has showered praise on former Barcelona wonderkid Bojan Krkic on the back of his fine display in Mainz's 2-2 draw with leaders Bayern Munich in the last round in the Bundesliga. Against the European powerhouse, the Stoke City loanee opened the scoring with a right-footed shot in the third minute, his first...