Nigerian Exports : Iheanacho Benched; Abraham Scoring Streak Ends; Ikeme Posts Shutout; Aluko, Iorfa Play Full Game
Published: August 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Championship on Tuesday night.At Elland Road, Super Eagles winger Sone Aluko went the distance as Fulham had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Leeds United. Young stars Dennis Adeniran, Tayo Edun and Elijah Adebayo all featured for the U23 tea...
Umar Aminu Focused On Semifinal Clash Against Germany
Published: August 16, 2016
Osmanlıspor striker Umar Aminu was delighted to score his first goal at the Olympic Games against Denmark last weekend. Though he has refused to comment on the chances of Nigeria progressing to the final, the former Flying Eagles star is focused and expected to play a big part against the Germans on Wednesday, with ...
Fulham Midfielder Dennis Adeniran Continues Impressive Start To The Season
Published: August 16, 2016
Dennis Adeniran continued his impressive start to the 2016-2017 season as Fulham U23s beat Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage in the Premier League 2, Division 2 on Monday night.Last week, the 17-year-old midfielder scored on his professional debut in Fulham’s 3-2 victory over Leyton Orient in the League Cup.The ...
Argentinian Referee Pitana Assigned To Officiate Nigeria Semifinal Tie Against Germany
Published: August 16, 2016
Argentinian referee Néstor Fabián Pitana will officiate the Rio 2016 semifinal tie between Nigeria and Germany at Arena Corinthians, São Paulo on Wednesday, August 17. Fifa has also appointed Hernán Maidana and Juan Pablo Belatti as the assistant referees, while the fourth official is Antoni...
Germany U23 Defender Warns Teammates : Nigeria Will Push Us All To The Limit
Published: August 16, 2016
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim defender Jeremy Toljan has been previewing the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and Germany at the Olympic Games. The 22-year-old  is aware that the Germans will be up against very physical opponents on Wednesday, but has total faith in his team and does not expect Nigeria to beat them.“W...
Nigerian Midfielder, Umanyika Dies During Training At Azerbaijani Club
Published: August 16, 2016
A young Nigerian footballer Michael Umanyika died on Monday while training with Azerbaijani First Division club Zagatala PFK. During the training session, Umanyika suddenly stopped and fell, and all efforts to revive him proved futile. It has been reported that his death was almost instantaneous.It was his first traini...
Three Nigerian Talents Feature As Manchester United U23s Beat Leicester City
Published: August 16, 2016
Talented Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde was in action as Manchester United U23s commenced their campaign in the Premier League 2 with a hard fought 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday.Kehinde was named in the starting XI alongside USA youth-teamer Matt Olosunde , while Layton Ndukwu started on the bench for the Fo...
Exclusive: Dream Team Star Etebo Ruled Out Of Semifinal Clash Against Germany
Published: August 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has been ruled out of Nigeria’s semifinal showdown with Germany at the Rio Olympic Games. The 20-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in the Dream Team’s final Group B fixture last Wednesday, and medics have indicated t...
Breaking: Dimgba, Mohammed, Nigeria U23 Media Officer, 3 Officials Sent Home From Brazil
Published: August 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that four officials of the Dream Team and the two remaining alternate players on the roster will fly out from Brazil on Monday.The affected persons that will depart the Nigeria U23s camp include the Media Officer, Timi Ebikagboro, curator, team coordinator, Stanley Dimgba and goal...
Ex-Man City Midfielder Nosa Iyamu Nets Brace In Birmingham City U18s Draw
Published: August 15, 2016
Birmingham City U18s got their league season underway by playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Millwall on Saturday. Millwall took the lead mid-way through the first-half, but Nigerian attacking midfielder Nosa Iyamu equalized for the Blues following a goalmouth scramble. Birmingham City got their noses ahead for the ...
Siasia Criticizes Nigeria U23s Preparations For Olympic Games
Published: August 15, 2016
Speaking at a press conference, Dream Team coach Samson Siasia has criticized Nigeria’s preparations for the Olympic Games. It would be recalled that the Nigeria delegation arrived in Manaus barely seven hours to their opening game against Japan, but still managed to defeat the Asian champions 5-4.“It is a ...
Iheanacho Named In Man City Squad For Champions League Tie With Steaua Bucharest
Published: August 15, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho was included in Manchester City traveling party to Romania for their Champions League play-off with Steaua Bucharest on Tuesday. The Nigeria international sat next to France star Sagna on the plane took off from England on Sunday.The 19-year-old Iheanacho came off the bench in the last ten minutes of ...
Germany Skipper Ruled Out Of Nigeria Clash After Suffering Shoulder Injury
Published: August 15, 2016
Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka has been ruled out of Germany’s semifinal showdown against Nigeria at the Rio Olympic Games on Wednesday. The 21-year-old suffered a shoulder injury in their opening match against Mexico, and has returned home to continue his rehabilitation.  Germany U23 coach Horst Hrube...
Mikel Singled Out For Special Praise By Atlanta 1996 Hero Kanu
Published: August 15, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Kanu Nwankwo has urged the Dream Team to go for gold at the Olympic Games. The former Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam hero led the Nigeria U23s to a famous victory over Brazil in the semifinals of Atlanta 1996, scoring a brace in a 4-3 come-from-behind win. Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was...
Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Set For Spell On The Sidelines With Thigh Injury
Published: August 14, 2016
Alex Iwobi is a huge doubt for Arsenal’s next game in the Premier League with Leicester City after picking up an injury in the 4-3 loss to Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday evening.On 59 minutes, the Nigeria national-teamer had to be replaced, and manager Arsene Wenger has stated in his post match comments that...