Nigeria U20 Star Ihezuo: Like Amunike, Taribo West & Siasia, I Started Playing Football In Ajegunle
Published: November 19, 2016
Falconets star Chinwendu Ihezuo has revealed that she started playing football in Ajegunle, a Lagos suburb that produced the likes of Taribo West, Samson Siasia, Emmanuel Amunike, Odion Ighalo and Brown Ideye.The BIIK Kazygurt attacker says playing with boys in the neighborhood improved her as a player and made her mor...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Ogbebor-Onaiwu To Make AFC Wimbledon Debut Vs Gillingham U18s
Published: November 19, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that it is all but confirmed that former Golden Eaglets trainee Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu will make his competitive debut for AFC Wimbledon U18s on Saturday morning, a month after he joined the club from Charlton Athletic. It is believed that the highly-rated young goalkeeper will start tod...
Long-Serving Umea IK Midfielder Chikwelu Appointed Nigeria Captain; Ohale & Ordega Assistants
Published: November 18, 2016
Rita Chikwelu has been appointed the new captain of the Super Falcons by manager Florence Omagbemi and her lieutenants for the 10th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Cameroon, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.The long-serving Umeå IK attacking midfielder was handed the captain’s armband after the subst...
FLASHBACK: Amkar Perm Defender Idowu Will Opt To Play For Nigeria NOT Russia If.....
Published: November 18, 2016
Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu has admitted that he would consider playing for the Super Eagles if he was invited by coach Stephen Keshi. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, the 22 – year – old says his priority is to establish himself in the first team squad of Amkar Perm before committing his international f...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo : I Am Ready To Play Right Back For Super Eagles
Published: November 18, 2016
Kenneth Omeruo has rubbished claims that Leon Balogun and Troost-Ekong pairing in the Super Eagles defense will affect his position in the team.Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr faith in the duo paid off after an impressive display against Algeria where the Alanyaspor defender was drafted in the right back position.Omeruo...
NFF President Claims Liverpool Wonderkid Ovie Ejaria Will Play For Nigeria NOT England
Published: November 18, 2016
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has claimed Liverpool new kid on the block Ovie Ejaria will commit his international future at senior level to Nigeria rather than the Three Lions.The former Arsenal talent, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, initially chose to represent Ni...
Super Falcons Join Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Ronaldo In New Social Media Craze Mannequin Challenge
Published: November 18, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has uploaded a 19-second clip of the Super Falcons involved in the new social media craze, Mannequin Challenge.In the short clip, all the players, who wore branded Adidas tracksuit tops with matching shorts, remained frozen, and the funniest part was FC Minsk Belarus defender Onome Ebi r...
Diego Costa Beats Super Eagles Dazzler Moses To Chelsea Goal Of The Month Award
Published: November 18, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses has missed out on Chelsea’s Goal of the Month award for October 2016, with Spanish striker Diego Costa winning the accolade.The right wing-back had been nominated for the award alongside the Spain national-teamer, Willian and hardworking midfielder N’Golo Kante.Chelsea had...
Republic Of Ireland Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For Services Of Manchester United Wonderkid Odubeko, Four Talents
Published: November 18, 2016
The Football Association of Ireland are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race to secure the international future of five exciting teenagers, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Villa FC pair Tega Agberhiere and Timi Sobawale were called up to the Republic of Ireland U15 national team training camp last month, a...
Exclusive: 36 Lion Boss Gafar Confirms Ayomide, Olarenwaju Have Signed One-Year Provisional Contracts With Anderlecht
Published: November 17, 2016
36 Lion CEO Liameed Olawale Gafar has confirmed that two highly-rated Nigerian youngsters have penned one-year provisional contracts with Belgian powerhouse R.S.C. Anderlecht.Kehinde Olatunji Ayomide and Qudus Suleiman Olarenwaju will be offered multi-year contracts by Anderlecht if they impress the coaching staff at t...
Nigerian Right Back Attracting Interest From Crystal Palace And Sunderland
Published: November 17, 2016
Nigerian defender Tobi Adebayo-Rowling is attracting interest from English Premier League clubs ahead of the opening of the January transfer window. The Sun has reported that Crystal Palace and Sunderland are keen on the signature of the Sligo Rovers right back after scouting him. Born in London 20 years ago, Adebayo-R...
Algeria Hero Madjer: Brahimi Proved He Is A Very Important Player Against Nigeria
Published: November 17, 2016
Former FC Porto striker and retired Algerian international Rabah Madjer has commented on the situation of Yacine Brahimi, who was the most impressive player in the Algerian team when they tackled Nigeria on Saturday.The 26-year-old has seen his first team opportunities limited in the ongoing season, with only one start...
Nigeria Target Ebuehi : Ask Rohr Why He Is Interested In A Benchwarmer
Published: November 17, 2016
ADO Den Haag right wing-back Tyronne Ebuehi has revealed that he was shocked to learn of his invitation to the Nigerian national team ahead of their World Cup qualifier versus Algeria, admitting that he’s still learning his craft.The Dutch-born Ebuehi received a surprising phone call from Super Eagles manager Roh...
Super Eagles Defensive Midfielder Etebo Flies To Portugal After Starring Against Algeria
Published: November 17, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo flew to Portugal on Wednesday night after international duty with the Super Eagles.The Dream Team VI poster boy had stayed back in the country after the World Cup qualifier for an extra three days so he can attend to urgent family issues, havi...
Four Nigerian Talents Eligible To Represent Manchester City In FA Youth Cup
Published: November 17, 2016
Four players of Nigerian descent are eligible to represent Manchester City in the prestigious FA Youth Cup this season, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. Tom Dele-Bashiru, Elewa-Ikpakwu, Ashinme Kigbu and Nathanael Ogbeta can play in the competition as they were born between September 1st 1998 and September 1st 2001.De...