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...
The Real Reason Chelsea Star Moses Skips Super Eagles Games : Complains Players Are Involved In Juju
Published: November 21, 2016
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has complained some of his Super Eagles teammates are involved in fetish practices, which is his main reason for skipping some national team games as he is not comfortable fraternizing with these players. Only last month, the former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic man pulled out o...
Arsenal Striker Oshoala Puts On A Show As Super Falcons Hammer Mali 6-0
Published: November 20, 2016
Asisat Oshoala netted four world class goals as Nigeria annihilated Mali 6-0 in the group B opener of the 2016 African Women’s Cup of Nations at the Stade Municipal de Limbe on Sunday.The seven-time AWCON champions opened a two-goal lead with Francisca Ordega in the 22nd minute and Oshoala in the 40th before Uche...
Flying Eagles Star Okonkwo Joins The Big League, Makes Pro Debut For Bologna
Published: November 20, 2016
Flying Eagles midfielder, Orji Okonkwo finally made his Serie A debut for Bologna, playing less than two minutes in their 3-1 win against Palermo at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.The Nigerian first appearance in the Italian league became a reality after replacing Rizzo Luca.Orji, who joined the red and blue ...