Nigerian Wonderkid Tammy Abraham Sets New Record In England
Published: February 02, 2017
Tammy Abraham set a new record in the English Championship when he netted the equalizer in Bristol City’s 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday at Ashton Gate Stadium on Tuesday.After tallying his 16th goal in the English second-tier, the Chelsea loanee became the youngest player in 20 years to score more than 15 goa...
Second Highest Paid Nigerian Player Continues Fine Form With Brace
Published: February 02, 2017
Obafemi Martins continued his impressive run of form with a brace as Chinese Super League club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua thrashed Australian team Sydney United in a warm-up game on Wednesday evening local time.Ahead of their Champions League tie versus Brisbane Roar at Hongkou Stadium on February 8, Shanghai Shenhua a...
Official : NFF Appoints Ex-Super Eagles Coach Lagerback As New National Team Coach
Published: February 01, 2017
Former Super Eagles coach Lars Lagerbäck has been appointed the new manager of the Norwegian National Team, writes the official website of the Football Association of Norway (NFF).Lagerbäck, who coached Nigeria at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, has also managed the Swedish and Iceland national teams. &l...
Oghenekaro Etebo Resumes Training At CD Feirense Ahead Of Senegal Friendly
Published: February 01, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Oghenekaro Etebo has resumed full training with CD Feirense ahead of the proposed international friendly against Senegal next month.The attacking midfielder suffered a minor injury in  CD Feirense’s goalless draw with Vitória de Guimarães on January 14 and medic...
Blackburn Sweat on Fitness Of Hope Akpan After Poor Challenge
Published: February 01, 2017
Hope Akpan is an injury worry ahead of Blackburn Rovers’ Championship clash with Leeds United at Ewood Park on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international had to be substituted during the second half of the victory over Blackpool last weekend after picking up an injury, following a bad tackle by an opponent.&ldquo...
Ighalo Breaks Nigerian Transfer Record, Which Players Made Top 20? Full List
Published: February 01, 2017
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo broke the transfer fee record for a Nigerian player following his move to Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai for a fee of 23.3 million euros.The former record, which stood for eleven years, was previously held by ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel after the Blues splashed ou...
Portland Timbers Defender Arokoyo: I Did Not Feel Safe In Turkey
Published: January 30, 2017
Nigeria international Gbenga Arokoyo has explained that he had to tear up his contract with Turkish Süper Lig club Gaziantepspor because he didn’t feel safe in Turkey.The central defender arrived in Gaziantepspor in 2014 and started feeling nervous due to the civil war in Syria, a chilling wave of terrorist ...
FA Cup Wrap: Kehinde Missing For Man Utd; Aluko On Song; Okaka Goes 90; Success Unfit; Onyedinma Starts
Published: January 29, 2017
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 29. Watford crashed out of the competition after losing 1-0 to Millwall at The Den. Italy international Stefano Okaka put in a full shift for the Hornets. Odion Ighalo and Isaac Success didn’t ...
Bright Dike Gives Pahang Fans A Glimpse Of What To Expect With Debut Goal
Published: January 29, 2017
Nigeria international Bright Dike netted on his competitive debut for Pahang in their 5-0 rout of PBDKT T-Team on game week 2 in the Malaysia Super LeagueThe former Russian-based player, who joined Pahang on a one-season contract last week, wrapped up the scoring in the 85th minute.Dike took to social media to express ...
Nigeria Lag Behind Belgium For Services Of Sparta Rotterdam Goalscoring DM Ryan Sanusi
Published: January 28, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation are behind their Belgian counterparts, KBVB, over the international future of highly-rated Sparta Rotterdam midfielder Ryan Sanusi.Born in Borgerhout, Belgium to a Nigerian father and Belgium mother, Sanusi is eligible to represent both nations, but ...
FA Cup Wrap: Moses Rested; Dele Rescues Spurs; Tomori Scores OG; Abraham, Osayi-Samuel Start; Iheanacho Missing
Published: January 28, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 28.In the early kickoff, Ovie Ejaria was involved for 74 minutes as Liverpool suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Teammate Sheyi Ojo was not selected by manager Jurgen Klopp.Exci...
Nigerian Whizkid Dele-Bashiru Among The Stars In Man City Rout Of Southampton
Published: January 26, 2017
Manchester City have advanced to the quarterfinals of the FA Youth Cup following their 4-0 rout of Southampton at the Academy Stadium on Thursday night.Promising midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru and Jonathan Afolabi started for City and Southampton respectively, while Saints striker Michael Obafemi replaced his teammate at ...
Shanghai Shenhua Top Stars Obafemi Martins, Tevez Left Off Champions League Roster
Published: January 26, 2017
Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua have left out their two biggest stars, Obafemi Martins and marquee signing Carlos Tevez from the initial Champions League roster submitted to the Asian Football Confederation.South Korea international defender Kim Kee-hee has been included on the preliminary list but three o...
Promising English-Based Nigerian Young Stars : Oxford United Goalkeeper Emmanuel Agboola
Published: January 26, 2017
In this new series, allnigeriasoccer.com expert on English-based Nigerian youngsters eligible to represent the national teams profiles Oxford United goalkeeper Emmanuel Agboola. Manny Agboola is one of Nigeria’s top goalkeeping prospects abroad at the moment. Born in London 18 years, the shot-stopper joined Oxfor...
Rizespor New Star Gushes About Otigba, As Defender Steals The Headlines From Nigerian Strikers
Published: January 26, 2017
Former Hungary youth-team skipper Kenneth Otigba stole the show at Yeni Rize Å�ehir Stadium on Wednesday after scoring his third goal of the season and bagging an assist in Kasimpasa’s 3-2 win over Rizespor in the Turkish Cup.Three Nigerian stars in the shape of Emem Eduok, Kenneth Otigba and Bright Edomwonyi st...