ADO Den Haag Confirm Tyronne Ebuehi Will Debut For Nigeria In March
Published: March 02, 2017
Dutch Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag have confirmed that Tyronne Ebuehi has accepted to represent the Nigerian national team rather than the Netherlands at international level.The wing-back has been named in a 25-man roster for friendly matches against Senegal (March 23) and Burkina Faso (March 27) in London.The first ti...
Hibernian Defender Efe Ambrose Comes Close To Scoring In First Game For Seven Months
Published: March 02, 2017
Efe Ambrose returned to the pitch for the first time in seven months as Hibernian lost 2-0 to St Mirren in the Ladbrokes Championship on Wednesday night.Shortly after Hibs confirmed the signing of the central defender, manager Neil Lennon named him in his starting eleven for the away game at Love Street.If Efe had been...
Revised - Top Ten Highest Paid Nigerian Footballers : NINE Have Premier League Experience
Published: March 02, 2017
Following the close of the Chinese transfer window and recent contract renewals by Nigerian stars, allnigeriasoccer.com has published a revised list of the top ten highest paid Nigerian professional footballers.Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has climbed two places to fifth after penning a two-year contract extension on...
Nigeria International Defender Makes La Liga Debut Against Barcelona
Published: March 01, 2017
Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile made his long-awaited debut for Sporting Gijon in their La Liga clash with Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.The Monaco loanee was finally included in the starting XI of the Asturias-based club after failing to make their 18-man squad for league matches against Alaves...
Man City, Arsenal, Watford, Leicester Wonderkids Called Up To Nigeria Squad For Senegal Friendly
Published: March 01, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced a 25-man roster for the upcoming friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso at the Hive Stadium in London.The roster breakdown shows that three goalkeepers, ten defenders, four midfielders and eight strikers have been invited though some players can play multiple posi...
Toronto FC Striker Akinola,Who Is Eligible For Nigeria & Canada, Training With United States
Published: March 01, 2017
The prolific American-born striker Ayo Akinola is set to add to his international caps for the United States U17 squad.The Toronto FC youth-teamer was named to John Hackworth’s roster ahead of the United States international friendly games against Honduras.Of the 26 players included on the roster , five are strik...
Uncapped Barnet Striker Akinde Hits Goal No. 21 Ahead Of Visit Of Super Eagles To Hive Stadium
Published: March 01, 2017
John Akinde was on target as Barnet played out a 2-2 draw with Blackpool on game week 34 in a League Two encounter at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night.Akinde netted his 21st league goal of the season in the 13th minute when a  deflected strike cannoned back off the post and the prolifici was on hand to tap in.The ...
Nigerian Striker Makes Official Sky Bet EFL Team Of The Week
Published: February 28, 2017
Charlton Athletic loanee Nicky Ajose has been named to the Team of the Week by the official website of the EFL on the back of his imperious display last weekend.Ajose helped Swindon Town to pick up three points by netting a brace in their 3-1 win at Coventry City.In a 3-4-3 formation, the former Manchester United youth...
Nansel Selbol Continues To Impress In Rangers Preseason
Published: February 28, 2017
Nansel Selbol continues to impress for Swope Park Rangers in their pre-season training.The offensive all-rounder was on target as the United Soccer League club thrashed University of Tulsa 5-0 at Swope Soccer Village in their latest warm-up game. Selbol made it 2-0 after 37 minutes when he cut inside on his right foot ...
Bennetts Scores, Eyoma Goes 90 As Spurs Set Up Meeting With Chelsea In FAYC
Published: February 28, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur have set up a meeting with defending champions Chelsea in the semifinals of the FA Youth Cup following an entertaining 5-3 win at Newcastle United on Monday.English-born Nigerian winger Keanan Bennetts gave the London team the lead when he fired an unstoppable shot past goalkeeper Harker in the third ...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr : March Friendly Games Will Help Us Prepare For South Africa
Published: February 27, 2017
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has shared his thoughts on the upcoming international friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso in March.The German has opined that the two warm-up games will help the Super Eagles prepare adequately for June’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.“We are not...
OGN Lied : Eagles Defender Leon Balogun Received First Red Of His Career Five Years Ago
Published: February 27, 2017
Suggestions that Nigeria international Leon Balogun was sent off for the first time in his career in Mainz 05 II’s 3-1 win over Preußen Münster this past Saturday are incorrect.Also, claims that the German-born central defender has played over 1,500 games at club and international level are wide of the...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr, NFF Worried About Troost-Ekong Status In Gent
Published: February 27, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is worried about William Troost-Ekong’s lack of playing time at Belgian club Gent ahead of the African Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Cameroon respectively.The former Tottenham Hotspur youth-teamer impressed the coaching staff of Gent upon his retur...
Chelsea Remember Kenneth Omeruo After Maiden Goal For Alanyaspor
Published: February 27, 2017
In its weekly review of the players out on loan, the official website of Chelsea highlighted the fact that Kenneth Omeruo was on target in Alanyaspor’s 4-1 rout of Adanaspor.Barring injury or suspension, the Nigeria international is one of the first names on the teamsheet of Alanyaspor but his performances in Tur...
Nigeria Best Paid Player : Rohr Congratulated Me After My Move To China, Never Tried To Influence Me
Published: February 27, 2017
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo has moved quickly to set the record straight regarding reports in the local media which claimed that Super Eagles coach Rohr advised him not to join Changchun Yatai F.C last month.The German manager informed Ighalo that he is in his plans so long as he continues to deliver the goods ...