Foreign-Born Central Defense Partners Balogun,Troost-Ekong Proud To Play For Nigeria Again
Published: May 28, 2016
FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong and Mainz stopper Leon Balogun were delighted to be part of the Super Eagles squad that beat Mali in an international friendly staged at the Stade Robert Diochon (Le Petit-Quevilly) on Friday.There were no doubts regarding the commitment of the former Holland youth-teamer to th...
Chelsea Defender Kenneth Omeruo Finally Arrives In France After Visa Hitch
Published: May 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Kenneth Omeruo has finally arrived in France to link up with his international teammates after he encountered problems securing a visa.The Chelsea defender was at the Team Hotel before the squad left for the Stade Robert Diochon but was not given a run-out against Mali as he was tr...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Hails Iheanacho For Winner; Reacts To Change In Jersey Number
Published: May 27, 2016
Arsenal rising star Alex Iwobi has hailed his good pal, Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho following his maiden goal in a Super Eagles jersey.The strike in question came in the 77th minute and it handed the national team a 1-0 win over Mali in an international friendly held in France on Friday evening.“Gre...
Man City Congratulate Iheanacho For Scoring His Maiden Goal For Super Eagles
Published: May 27, 2016
English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City have congratulated their teenage striker Kelechi Iheanacho for opening his account for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win over Mali in an international friendly on Friday evening.The former Golden Eaglets star, who started on the bench, netted the game-winner in the 77th...
Man City Wonderkid Iheanacho Hops Off Bench To Score Maiden Goal For Nigeria
Published: May 27, 2016
Nigeria beat Mali 1-0 at the Stade Robert Diochon in Rouen on Friday night.The solitary goal of the international friendly game came from Manchester City youngster Kelechi Iheanacho.The teenager scored the game’s only goal in the 77th minute. The Eagles of Mali tried to level up matters but Nigeria’s Super ...
Iorfa Features As England Beat Japan To Qualify For Toulon Final With Perfect Record
Published: May 27, 2016
The England U21s have qualified for the final of the 2016 Toulon Tournament after beating Japan U23s 1-0 on Friday at the Stade Leo Lagrange. The Young Lions maintained their 100 percent record in the competition thanks to Lewis Baker’s strike from the penalty spot after John Swift was fouled in the box.Head coac...
Alex Iwobi To Wear Arsenal Number 17 Jersey Vacated By Alexis
Published: May 27, 2016
Alex Iwobi will wear Arsenal’s number 17 jersey next season, the Gunners have officially announced via their official Twitter page. The departure of Czech Republic international Tomáš Rosický at the end of the 2015-16 season allowed Alexis Sánchez to change his shirt number from number...
Exclusive : City Striker Iheanacho,Aminu Dropped; Iwobi,Ighalo,Etebo Start Against Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles interim coach Salisu Yusuf has announced his starting line-up ahead of Friday evening’s international friendly against Mali in Rouen.The big news is that FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong will step out onto the pitch from the start, despite having one tra...
Spurs Winger Oduwa, Liverpool Striker Awoniyi Headline List Of Players Named To Nigeria U23s Roster
Published: May 27, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has announced a 20-player squad list for the upcoming Suwon Invitational Tournament in South Korea.The roster features 12 players who ply their trades in the domestic championship, including Ubong Ekpai who is famous for scoring the winner against Brazil in March, and 8 foreign-based pr...
Super Eagles Confident Of Victory Over Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
The Super Eagles are confident of securing victory when they clash with West African opponents Mali in an international friendly in Rouen on Friday evening.Having failed to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations, the national team needs a boost ahead of the World Cup qualifiers which resume in October and wins aga...
Ex-Spurs Starlet William Troost-Ekong Ready To Face Mali
Published: May 27, 2016
Gent loanee William Troost-Ekong has made himself available for selection ahead of Friday evening’s international friendly between Nigeria and Mali in Rouen, France.The central defender arrived at the Super Eagles Team Hotel on Thursday and participated in the training session held in the evening. “Great to...
Nigerian Exports : Ndidi Goes The Distance; Onuachu&Uzochukwu Subbed In; Oduamadi Strikes Again; Onovo Returns
Published: May 26, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Thursday.Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi played the entirety of Racing Genk’s 2-0 loss to Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League playoffs. And this explains why he is yet to join his international teammates in France for Friday’...
Lille Announce Vincent Enyeama Has Signed A New Two-Year Deal
Published: May 26, 2016
Through a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 club Lille have announced that they have extended their cooperation with ex-Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama.The goalkeeper will now remain at Les Dogues until the summer of 2019  having signed a new two-year deal, with the previous agreement between the...
Birmingham City Grant Permission To Nigeria Fanatic Solomon Otabor To Join Dream Team
Published: May 26, 2016
Championship outfit Birmingham City have granted permission to their Young Player of the Year Viv Solomon-Otabor to link up with the Nigeria U23s squad ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.The Blues hierarchy had played hardball over the release of the highly-rated winger but softened their heart after the player ...
City Striker Iheanacho, Troost-Ekong, Akpeyi Join Super Eagles In France; Omeruo Still Absent
Published: May 26, 2016
Haugesund defender William Troost-Ekong, Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi are the latest players to arrive in the Super Eagles camp.Troost-Ekong was given special permission to arrive in camp on Thursday by the Nigeria Football Federation, as he was involved in an offi...