Complacent Flying Eagles World Cup Hopes Are Over After Loss To Sudan
Published: July 23, 2016
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles kissed goodbye to 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Saturday in a pulsating 4-3 defeat to Sudan U20 that saw the holders crash out via away goals rule.The final round of the qualifiers ended 5-5 on aggregate. The first leg encounter ended 2-1 in favour of the...
Eight Players That Started Against Mali At Fifa U17s Final Make Nigeria U20s Line Up Vs Sudan
Published: July 23, 2016
Nigeria U20s coach Emmanuel Amuneke has announced his starting XI for Saturday afternoon’s 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Sudan at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere.The former Barcelona and Zamalek winger has kept faith with most of the boys that prosecuted the first leg tie again...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Delighted To Get Game Time Against Lens
Published: July 23, 2016
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom was delighted to be involved in Arsenal’s first pre-season fixture on Friday.The England U21 international spent the whole of last season on loan at Hull City as a result of his lack of first team opportunities at the Emirates, and helped the Tigers secure promotion to the Premier Lea...
Olufela Olomola Handed Another Chance To Impress Southampton Manager
Published: July 23, 2016
Promising Nigerian striker Olufela Olomola was included in Southampton’s traveling party to Holland, where the Premier League club will continue preparations for the new season. The teenager and 27 other players landed in the Netherlands on Friday, July 22, ahead of today’s friendly against PEC Zwolle.Olufe...
Nigeria Make Move To Secure International Future Of Norwich City Starlet Jaiyesimi Ahead Of England
Published: July 23, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation have made a move to secure the international future of highly-rated Norwich City attacking midfielder Diallang Jaiyesimi ahead of England.Born in England, Jaiyesimi was linked with a plethora of teams in the Premier League before committing his future to the Canaries until the summer of ...
Dream Team Defender Heartbroken After Siasia Snubs Him For Olympics
Published: July 23, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, SpVgg Greuther Fürth new signing Erhun Obanor is disappointed after he was left out of Nigeria U23s 18-man squad and alternate players that will prosecute the Olympic Games.But the former Mountain of Fire stopper has found solace in the fact that he was ab...
Efe Ambrose Welcomes Leicester City Record Signing Musa To Paradise
Published: July 23, 2016
Ahmed Musa, 23, is in line to make his second appearance for Leicester City on Saturday in a non-competitive fixture, an International Champions Cup clash against Celtic.Musa and eighteen players arrived in Glasgow on Friday before having a feel of Celtic Park, venue of the meeting.The former CSKA Moscow striker impres...
Chelsea Fan Colby Agu Named To United States Roster For Spain Tour
Published: July 22, 2016
Capital Area Railhawks sensation Colby Agu has been included in United States U19s roster for the 33rd International U-20 Men’s COTIF Tournament taking place in Valencia, Spain.Manager Brad Friedel invited 22 players for the trip to Spain, with Agu one of the four strikers named to the squad list.The North Caroli...
Chelsea Striker Ike Ugbo Impressing In Pre-Season Friendlies
Published: July 22, 2016
England youth international of Nigerian descent Ike Ugbo was in action as Chelsea U23s team were held to a goalless draw by RC Lens in France on Friday afternoon. The scoreline did not reflect the hard fought game and how Chelsea came close to nicking a win, with Ugbo missing a scoring opportunity in the closing minute...
Onomah Included In Spurs Squad For Australia Tour; Oduwa, Oteh Miss Out
Published: July 22, 2016
England U19 international Joshua Onomah has been included in Tottenham Hotspur’s squad list for the International Champions Cup.The attacking midfielder was on international duty with the Young Lions in the last few weeks but manager Mauricio Pochettino has named him in the roster nonetheless, and this suggests t...
Chuba Akpom Dad Reveals Iwobi CANNOT Influence His Son To Play For Nigeria
Published: July 22, 2016
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is not close to committing his international future to Nigeria, contrary to speculations in the local media that he might be invited for the World Cup qualifiers.Teammate and very close pal Alex Iwobi became permanently cap-tied to Nigeria when he made his competitive debut against Egypt in ...
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur Talents Ready For A Breakthrough Season
Published: July 22, 2016
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham and Tottenham Hotspur rising star Joshua Onomah have put the 2-1 loss to Italy in the semifinal of the 2016 European U19 Championship behind them, and have set their sights on having a good season at their respective clubs. The two teenagers, particularly Onomah, were outstanding in German...
Manchester City Wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho Still Wearing The Number 72 Shirt
Published: July 22, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho is yet to change his shirt number at Manchester City ahead of the resumption of the Premier League, amid wild speculations that he asked for the number nine kit.The number nine jersey was up for grabs but has been handed to new signing Nolito, while Argentina star Sergio Aguero is certain to retain hi...
Nigerian Exports : Aminu (3), Kayode (2), Bentley (1) Score In Europa League
Published: July 22, 2016
Austria Vienna have progressed to the next round of the Europa League after thrashing Kukesi 4-1 on Thursday night, with Nigerian striker Kayode Olanrewaju bagging a brace.The ex-Flying Eagles star opened scoring in the 16th minute before doubling the Austrian team’s lead 12 minutes out of intermission. He was re...
Super Eagles Top Job: Ove Pedersen Will Rediscover Super Eagles Identity
Published: July 21, 2016
Abdul Sule, former Super Eagles defender and Chairman of Kogi United and Confluence Queens has advised the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to as a matter urgency appoint Coach Ove Pedersen as the Technical Adviser of the country senior national team believing he’s the best for Nigeria going foreign.The NFF had a...