UYL Wrap : Ogbene Starts For Cork City, Adarabioyo Stars For City; Eyoma Benched; Okafor, Bola, Olowu & Omole Not Involved
Published: November 23, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday, November 23. At Stadio Tre Fontane in Rome, Roma beat Republic of Ireland side Cork City 1-0. The highly-rated midfielder Chiedozie Ogbene played the full game for the Irish team.Arsenal secured a precious point at Meadow ...
Half-Time Report : Nigeria 1 Ghana 1 In Battle Of Regional Rivals
Published: November 23, 2016
It is half-time in the Group B clash between Nigeria and Ghana in Limbe at the African Women Cup of Nations.The defending champions took the lead in the 21st minute after Ghana put the ball into their own net, though Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala initially claimed the goal.Ghana fought their way back into the game and...
Kenneth Omeruo Eyes Return To Chelsea Next Season
Published: November 23, 2016
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, is optimistic of playing for Chelsea under coach Antonio Conte.The former Nigeria U17 and U20 international, who is on a season-long loan at Turkish club Alanyaspor from Chelsea, said he is working hard to remain at his parent club next season.“I am hopeful of playing under ...
Promising Arsenal Defender Bukayo Saka To Spark International Tug-Of-War Between England & Nigeria
Published: November 23, 2016
One of the most promising talents at Arsenal’s Academy, Bukayo Saka, is set to spark an international tug-of-war between Nigeria and England in future.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the English FA are way ahead of the NFF in the battle for the international future of the young defender as he has decided to...
Oshoala, Ordega Start As Nigeria Name Starting XI Vs Ghana
Published: November 23, 2016
Nigeria coach Florence Omagbemi has made one change to the starting eleven for Wednesday afternoon’s 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations Group B fixture against Ghana.Incheon Daeyko striker Uchechi Sunday has been replaced in attack by Rivers Angels star Chioma Wogu.Jonathan Alaba of Bayelsa Queens starts in goal, w...
Is That The Nigerian Kid? Lateef Omidiji Turns Heads At USA Training Camp
Published: November 23, 2016
Falconets striker Sophia Omidiji has hinted that her brother, Lateef Omidiji Jr, remains committed to the United States ahead of Nigeria at international level.And the FC Eindhoven star, who flew to California to watch Lateef in action during the USA U14s get-together , has backed the FC Dordrecht teen sensation to be ...
FLASHBACK : Carpi Striker Jerry Mbakogu Chooses To Represent Nigeria Ahead Of Italy
Published: November 22, 2016
One of the hottest properties in Italian football, Jerry Mbakogu, is targeting a call - up to the Super Eagles after committing his international future to Nigeria despite living in Italy for the past ten years. Before the end of this year, the Carpi star will be issued an Italian passport that will enable...
UYL Wrap: Ughelumba Strikes; Ndukwu, Eyoma, Bennetts Log 90 Minutes; Osawe Subbed In; Moses, Omolabi, Oteh Missing
Published: November 22, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, November 22.Ufumwen Osawe was introduced in the 77th minute of Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 loss to CSKA Moscow at Stadion Oktyabr Artificial Turf (Moscow).At CMB Training Centre (La Turbie), Tottenham Hotspur crashed out of the compe...
Mikel, Musa & Iheanacho Snubbed As CAF Announce Five-Man African Footballer Of The Year Shortlist
Published: November 22, 2016
Super Eagles star John Obi Mikel (Chelsea), Ahmed Musa (Leicester City) and Kelechi Iheanacho (Man City) have missed out on the 2016 Glo-CAF African Footballer Of The Year, with CAF announcing a five-man shortlist on Tuesday. Following votes from CAF Media Committee, CAF Technical & Development Committee and half o...
Nigerian Messi, Obi On The Mark For Watford Against Charlton U23s
Published: November 22, 2016
Charlton Athletic extended their unbeaten run in the Professional Development League 2 South to eleven matches following their hard fought 2-1 win over Watford on Monday.The game staged at the DGS Marine Stadium had three players of Nigerian descent in the starting eleven of their respective teams, Ogo Obi, Ola Adeyemo...
Liverpool Rising Star Ejaria : A Really Good Experience Playing For England
Published: November 22, 2016
Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria traveled with England U20 squad to South Korea for the Suwon Continental Cup, where the Young Lions faced off against Nigeria, South Korea and Iran. The former Arsenal talent has said that he enjoyed his experience in Asia during the international break.Asked about the trip to South Kor...
Arsenal Star Oshoala Needs TWENTY-SEVEN More Goals To Beat AWCON Record Held By Peppe
Published: November 22, 2016
After Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala netted four goals at the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations clash against Mali on Sunday, she took her tally in the competition to eight.In 2014, the former Liverpool star finished the AWCON with four goals to her name, one less than Golden Boot winner Desire Oparanozie of Guingamp.Su...
English-Born Nigerian Striker, Messi, Neymar Nominated For Fifa Goal Of The Year
Published: November 21, 2016
Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu’s goal against Belgium at Euro 2016 has been nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award 2016 , an award for the best goal scored in 2016.The West Brom striker’s stunning Cruyff turn and cool finish was among the ten candidates when Fifa announced the shortlist via their o...
Arsenal Congratulate Asisat Oshoala For Scoring Four Goals Vs Mali
Published: November 21, 2016
Women’s Super League side Arsenal Ladies have sent a message of congratulation to Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala following her four goals for the national team at the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations.The Gunners number 24 struck in the 41st, 64th, 69th and 78th minute as Nigeria hammered Mali 6-0 in their o...
FLASHBACK: Liverpool Midfielder Ejaria: I Have Pledged My International Future To Nigeria
Published: November 21, 2016
Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ovie Ejaria is one of the top youngsters at Arsenal’s youth academy.The 16 - year - old, who has been on the books of the Gunners since the age of 9, has said that he would consider representing Nigeria ahead of his country of birth, England.Ovie Ejiara was on the fringes of the Golden...