FA Cup Wrap : Iheanacho, Ndidi, Agboola Benched; Onyedinma Shines; Musa Goes 90; Ikeme, Moses Start
Published: February 18, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday.At John Smith’s Stadium, Kelechi Iheanacho made Manchester City’s matchday squad for the first time in six matches but was one of the four players not used by the Citizens.Tosin Adarabioyo was i...
Chelsea Loanee Tammy Abraham Will Not Debut For Nigeria Against Senegal
Published: February 18, 2017
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham will not make his international debut for Nigeria when they face Senegal in an international friendly next month. While the Nigeria Football Federation have not yet convinced the attacker to dump his country of birth, England, for the Super Eagles, he is not in contention to be selected for...
Nigeria Highest Paid Player Scores First Brace For Chinese Team
Published: February 18, 2017
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is enjoying a new lease of life at his Chinese club Changchun Yatai F.C.Three days ago, the former Watford and Granada star scored on his debut as Changchun Yatai were held to a 3-3 draw by a South Korean team at their training camp.Lee Jang-soo’s side have just finished another ...
Man City, Chelsea Talents Of Nigerian Descent Feature In England 5-1 Loss To Spain
Published: February 18, 2017
England U16s were hammered 5-1 by Spain in their second match at the ongoing UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament on Friday night at Harrison Park.Manchester City defender Nathaniel Ogbeta and Chelsea youngster Faustino Anjorin were handed their first starts in the competition by manager Dan Micciche.The Spanish side w...
18-Year-Old Nigerian Goalkeeper Makes Oxford United Squad Vs Middlesbrough
Published: February 18, 2017
The young Nigerian goalkeeper Manny Agboola could make his competitive debut for Oxford United when they take on Middlesbrough in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the 18-year-old netminder is in Oxford United’s traveling party to North Yorkshire, and is expected to make...
Official : Crewe Alexandra Loan Out Udoh, Who Is Eligible To Play For Nigeria, England & Togo
Published: February 17, 2017
Both League Two club Crewe Alexandra and Solihull Moors have confirmed that former Golden Eaglets invitee Daniel Udoh have been loaned out to the National League side for the next 32 days.A clause has been inserted into the agreement that the striker can extend his stay at The Moors when the initial loan deal expires. ...
Exclusive: Nigeria U23 GK Daniel UNLIKELY To Debut For Orlando Pirates, NFF Say No ITC Requested
Published: February 17, 2017
Nigeria U23 netminder Emmanuel Daniel is unlikely to make his competitive debut for Orlando Pirates when they take on Cape Town City in the South African top-flight on Saturday, for the simple reason that The Bucs have not yet requested for his International Transfer Certificate through SAFA as at 1638 hours.Whether th...
Shenzhen Newcomer Obasi : I Was Born In Africa, Hot Weather Means Nothing
Published: February 17, 2017
New Shenzhen striker Chinedu Obasi has emphasized that he will not be affected by the climate change in the summer because he was born in Nigeria. The former Lyn Oslo and Hoffenheim star has opined that the Chinese winter is mild compared to what he experienced in Europe over the years. “This is winter? This is s...
Conte Reckons Chelsea Academy On The Rise, Promises To Promote Young Nigerian Stars Ugbo, Uwakwe
Published: February 17, 2017
Italian manager Antonio Conte thinks Chelsea academy is on the rise following the progress made by Nigerian defender Ola Aina and other emergent stars.The likes of Aina, Dominic Solanke, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori started off at the academy, rising through the ranks before they were handed their first-team debuts,...
Footballdatabase : Enyimba Are The Best Club In Nigeria, Ahead Of Rangers & Pillars (Top 20 Named)
Published: February 17, 2017
The famous football data statistics website Footballdatabase recently published its eagerly anticipated ranking of clubs in the world. European powerhouses Real Madrid, Barcelona, ��Bayern occupy the top three positions, followed by Juventus and Chelsea.In the African ranking, Al Ahly (Egypt), TP Mazembe (Congo),...
Why Ideye, Aminu Umar Missed Manchester United, Leicester City, FC Basel Scouts
Published: February 17, 2017
Two Nigeria international strikers missed the opportunity to display their wares in Thursday night’s Europa League meeting between Olympiakos and Osmanlıspor.While Brown Ideye was not selected by the Greek Super Lig champions after picking up a shoulder injury in last weekend’s clash vs Larissa, Aminu Um...
Arsenal GK Of Nigerian Descent Posts Shutout As England Thrash Finland
Published: February 16, 2017
Arsenal youth-teamer Arthur Okonkwo was in between the pipes as England U16s thrashed Finland 4-0 in a 2017 UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament clash on Wednesday.The 15-year-old netminder wasn’t the only player of Nigerian descent in action for the Young Lions against the Nordic opponents, with Tom Solanke plus...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Visits Popular Balogun Market & Has A Photo For Leon
Published: February 16, 2017
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr was pleased to visit the popular Balogun Market located on Lagos Island in Lagos State, and has said that he will send a photograph to one of his defenders Leon Balogun.Contrary to Rohr’s thoughts, Leon Balogun’s father is a native of Ijebu Ode, a town in Ogun State which is 70 mil...
Spurs Rue Absence Of Ex-Defender Troost-Ekong, Who Played On Same Team As Harry Kane
Published: February 16, 2017
In its preview of Thursday night’s Europa League tie against Gent at the Ghelamco Arena, the official website of Tottenham Hotspur has rued the absence of former player William Troost-Ekong.The Nigeria international defender has returned to Belgium after his loan spell with Haugesund but will not face his former ...
Iwobi Flops, Alaba Stars As Efficient Bayern Muller Arsenal In Champions League
Published: February 15, 2017
Arsenal have a mountain to climb if they are to progress to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League after suffering a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.The Bundesliga champions took the lead in the 11th minute through Arjen Robben, who was allowed space and time to shoot with hi...