Ex-Spurs Defender Troost-Ekong Happy To Be Recalled To Nigeria Squad, Says Hard Work Paid Off
Published: April 28, 2016
FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong was over the moon after a earning a recall to the Super Eagles for their upcoming exhibition games against Mali and Luxembourg.The former Holland U20 international has not been called up to the national team since October 2015 when he lasted the distance in the 2-0 loss to Demo...
Sheyi Ojo, Jordon Ibe In Liverpool 20-Man Squad For Europa League Tie Vs Villarreal
Published: April 28, 2016
Jordon Ibe and Sheyi Ojo may be in action on Thursday night when Liverpool trade tackles with Villarreal in a Europa League semi-final game at El Madrigal. The two youngsters, who are eligible to represent Nigeria, were part of the 20-man squad that traveled to Spain on Wednesday, and it remains to be seen if they wou...
Tomori, Adarabioyo,Dele-Bashiru&Ugbo Feature As Chelsea Beat Man City In FA Youth Cup Final
Published: April 28, 2016
Four players of Nigerian descent were in action on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Manchester City 4-2 on aggregate to win the FA Youth Cup for the third year in a row.England youth international Tosin Adarabioyo led the Manchester City U18s out of the dressing room, Canada U20 star Fikayo Tomori sta...
Gaziantepspor Stopper Gbenga Arokoyo Honoured To Get Nigeria Call Up
Published: April 28, 2016
Gaziantepspor defender Gbenga Arokoyo has spoken of his joy at his recall to the Super Eagles after four years in the international wilderness.The Kwara Football Academy product was in the plans of former coach Stephen Keshi until he traveled to Scandinavia to ink a deal with Mjällby AIF in 2012 and had been ignor...
Nigerian Exports: Adegbenro,Chilaka&Nwakali Hit Target;Enyeama Posts Shutout;Gero Benched;Alaba Loses With Bayern
Published: April 27, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe and Africa on Wednesday.German champions suffered a 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the semifinal of the Champions League, with Austria star David Alaba playing the entirety of the game at Estadio Vicente Calderon.In England, Chibuzor Chilaka netted a...
Manchester City Loanee Chidiebere Nwakali Scores First Professional Goal
Published: April 27, 2016
Nigeria U20 international Chidiebere Nwakali scored his first professional goal in IK Start’s 3-0 rout of  Fram Larvik in the Norwegian Cup on Wednesday evening.On 72 minutes, the Manchester City loanee opened scoring at Framparken (Larvik) before setting up Robert Sandnes for the second goal of the game a m...
Exciting Winger Moses Olanrewaju Chooses To Play For Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: April 27, 2016
Stirling Albion winger Moses Olanrewaju has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of England, where he was born, and is hoping to get a call up to one of the youth teams in the near future.The 19-year-old had been on the radar of the Nigeria U17 coaches ahead of the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup and was due ...
Raheem Lawal : I Have Been Waiting For This Call Up
Published: April 27, 2016
Osmanlıspor central midfielder Raheem Lawal is happy to be back in the Super Eagles fold after close to two years in the international wilderness. The former Dream Team star has admitted that he was expecting to be invited to the national team on the back of his performances in Turkey and has promised to give a hund...
Porto New Kid On The Block Awaziem Delighted With Maiden Super Eagles Call Up
Published: April 27, 2016
Porto teen sensation Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his happiness over his invitation to the Super Eagles for the first time in his career and has vowed to work his socks off in both games against Mali and Luxembourg.The national team coaches have taken notice of the 19-year-old’s impressive performances at the h...
Nigeria Coach Calls Up Man City Starlet Iheanacho, Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi, Chelsea Star Mikel, 23 Others For Friendlies
Published: April 27, 2016
The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Salisu Yusuf, has called up 26 players for the upcoming friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg in Europe.The national team will face Mali in France on May 27 then head to Luxembourg for Luxembourg - Nigeria which takes place five days later.Of the 26 players invited, only one - Ik...
Aramide Oteh Stars As Tottenham Hotspur U21s Beat Ebbsfleet United
Published: April 27, 2016
Aramide Oteh was on target for Tottenham Hotspur U21s in their 3-2 victory over Ebbsfleet United U21s in a friendly staged at Stonebridge Road on Tuesday night. The 17-year-old was introduced immediately after the intermission along with Nigeria U23 international Nathan Oduwa and gave Spurs a 3-1 lead one minute after ...
Nigerian Players Likely To Change Clubs: Top Five Summer Transfer Targets
Published: April 27, 2016
With the summer transfer window set to open in the next two months, allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at five Nigerian players who will most likely jump ship when the market opens.1) Name :  Isaac Success    Club   : Granada   Linked with : Watford, Inter Milan, Valencia, Spartak...
Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Not Considered For Olympic Games On Technical Grounds
Published: April 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Lazio’s Eddy Onazi has not been included in Nigeria U23s provisional squad for the 2016 Olympic Games. The defensive midfielder had made himself available for selection and had opened a line of communication with Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia regarding his participation i...
Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho Plays For 50 Minutes As City Held By Real Madrid; Odubajo Faces Former Team;Chrisantus Still Out Of Favour At AEK
Published: April 26, 2016
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in Europe on Tuesday, April 26.Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho made his third appearance in the UEFA Champions League as Manchester City were held to a goalless draw by Real Madrid at the Etihad.The 19-year-old striker came on in the 40th minute and thought he ha...
Nigeria U20s Coach Amuneke To Appear In Court On Wednesday Over Transfer Of Nwakali To Manchester City
Published: April 26, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U20s coach Emmanuel Amuneke is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning to respond to a breach of contract claim.Former Enyimba player Dominic Egbukwu and French - based intermediary Oliver Noah of Noga Sports Management have taken Amuneke to court over the trans...