Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen,Arsenal Target Chukwueze Shine As Nigeria U20s Make Light Work Of Dabo Babes
Published: April 24, 2016
Wolfsburg trainee Victor Osimhen notched a hat-trick as the Flying Eagles thrashed Dabo Babes FC 5-0 in a friendly to extend their winning streak to two games ahead of their Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi.The game was effectively ended as a contest before the intermission, with the Emmanuel Amune...
Manchester City Loanee Nwakali Named To Nigeria U23s Provisional Roster For Olympic Games
Published: April 24, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Manchester City loanee Chidiebere Nwakali could figure for the Dream Team VI at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.The central midfielder has been included by Samson Siasia in his 60-man provisional squad for the tournament which begins in August.Nwakali is not the only player in ...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Rejected Overtures From Siasia To Represent Nigeria At Olympic Games
Published: April 24, 2016
KasımpaÅ�a defender Kenneth Omeruo rejected the opportunity to represent the Nigeria U23s at the 2016 Olympic Games when he was contacted by coach Samson Siasia.This website earlier reported that the Chelsea loanee’s name was missing from the list of 60 players sent to the Nigeria Football Federation. “...
Rep Dismisses Claims By Kanu That Iheanacho Was On The Books Of Papilo Academy Before His Move To Man City
Published: April 24, 2016
A representative of Kelechi Iheanacho has dismissed claims by Nwankwo Kanu that the Manchester City teen sensation was on the books of his academy, Papilo Football Academy, before his shift to the Citizens in 2014.Kanu proclaimed via social media that Iheanacho came from his academy but the attacker’s adviser has...
Moses Olanrewaju Voted Young Player Of The Year At Scottish Club
Published: April 24, 2016
Moses Olanrewaju has been voted the Young Player of the Year at Scottish League Two club Stirling Albion.The 19-year-old has been recognized on the back of his impressive displays for the first team of The Binos since he was promoted from the U20 squad.In 11 outings for Stirling Albion in the league this term, Moses Ol...
Granada Sporting Director Expects Strong Isaac Success To Return To Action Soon
Published: April 24, 2016
Granada are hopeful that ex-Nigeria U17 international Isaac Success will return to competitive action with the club before the end of the 2015-16 season.The striker underwent an operation at Our Lady of Granada Health Hospital on Saturday after sustaining a facial fracture in the 5-1 rout of Levante three days ago.&ldq...
Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho,Akpoveta&Kayode On Song; Gero Finally Debuts; Porto Starlet Awaziem Benched;Aminu Goes 90
Published: April 23, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Saturday.As previously reported, Kelechi Iheanacho(Man City), Obi Mikel(Chelsea) and Sheyi Ojo(Liverpool) featured for their respective teams in the English Premier League on Saturday, but the highlight of the performance came fro...
French-Born Defender Yannick Will Not Reject Nigeria Call Up; Names Okocha As His Idol
Published: April 23, 2016
Danish-based defender Yannick Iwunze has said that he will not reject a call up to the Super Eagles but admitted that he is yet to make up his mind on which national team to represent.Born in France 23 years ago to Nigerian parents, the fullback can represent France, Nigeria and the United States having lived in the No...
Dream Team Star Etebo Makes CD Feirense 18-Man Squad, Poised To Make Debut
Published: April 23, 2016
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo is in line to make his competitive debut for CD Feirense on Sunday when they tackle UD Oliveirense in the Segunda Liga.Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that the Dream Team VI star has made his team’s 18-man squad for tomorrow’s game at the Estádio Marcol...
Kelechi Iheanacho Officially The Hottest Teenager In England, Overtakes Man United Wonderkid Rashford
Published: April 23, 2016
Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has overtaken Manchester United’s new kid on the block Marcus Rashford  for the most goals scored by a teenager in the Premier League in the 2015-16 campaign.The 19-year-old has five goals to his name in the top-flight following his brace against Stoke City, while the ...
Iheanacho Watches As City Defender Adarabioyo, Chelsea Young Stars Ugbo&Tomori Feature In FA Youth Cup Final
Published: April 23, 2016
Chelsea U18s played out a 1-1 draw against Manchester City U18s in the first leg of the 2016 FA Youth Cup final held on Friday night to put themselves in a good position to win the competition for the third year running.Three players of Nigerian descent, Ike Ugbo, Fikayo Tomori(both Chelsea) and Tosin Adarabioyo were i...
Nigeria Exports: Ujah Hops Off Bench To Net 10th Goal; Uzochukwu Plays First Competitive Game Against Hassan; Obinna,Araba Feature;Aiyegbeni Absent
Published: April 22, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Friday.Super Eagles striker Anthony Ujah was named on the bench for the third straight game across all competitions in Werder Bremen’s 2-1 loss to Hamburg at the Volksparkstadion.On 59 minutes, he was introduced and scored his ...
Japan U23s Striker Of Nigerian Descent Ado Onaiwu May Face Dream Team At Olympic Games
Published: April 22, 2016
Japan youth-teamer Ado Onaiwu is in line to feature against the Nigeria U23s at the Olympic Games in August.Aged 20, the striker was born in Saitama to a Nigerian dad and Japanese mom and remains eligible to wear the jersey of the Super Eagles since he has no senior caps for the Asian powerhouse.Ado Onaiwu starred for ...
Agent Of Man City Star Yaya Toure Suggests Musa Should Reject Move To Leicester City, Tottenham
Published: April 22, 2016
Dmitry Selyuk, who represents Manchester City star Yaya Toure, and is an expert on the African transfer market has advised Ahmed Musa to turn down a move to the English Premier League this summer.The Russian intermediary has argued that the likes of Vagner Love and Seydou Doumbia were not as successful with the teams t...
Olosunde,Kehinde In Action As Manchester United U18s Beat Norwich In Five-Goal Thriller
Published: April 22, 2016
United States youth international Matthew Olosunde and Tosin Kehinde helped Manchester United U18s record a 3-2 victory over Norwich City in the Barclays Under-18 Premier League Merit Group on Friday afternoon.The Red Devils found themselves 2-0 down at half time but were impressive in the second half, scoring through ...