American-Born DC United Striker Raheem Lawal Will Not Reject Nigeria Call Up
Published: May 03, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that DC United striker Raheem Lawal will not turn down the chance to represent one of the youth teams of Nigeria even though he is eligible to play for the United States.The offensive talent was born in Washington DC 17 years ago to a Nigerian dad and an American mom and is torn between...
Amuneke Still Running The Rule Over Osimhen,Nwakali&Chukwueze, Drops Six Players
Published: May 03, 2016
Nigeria U20s manager Emmanuel Amuneke dropped six players from the Flying Eagles squad after the friendly against Supreme Court FC this past weekend.With the players axed from the get-together in Abuja, the former Barcelona star is presently running the rule over 31 players in camp but will drop one more player in the ...
CSKA Moscow Striker Samuel To Go Under The Knife In Germany, Confirmed Out Of Nigeria Friendlies
Published: May 03, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel will travel to Germany in the coming days to visit specialists and undergo surgery after damaging knee ligaments in the Russian Cup final on Monday against Zenit St. Petersburg.The young star had to be substituted three minutes after he netted the e...
Super Eagles Rising Star Aminu Hails Fantastic Omeruo After Personal Duel
Published: May 03, 2016
Osmanlıspor striker Umar Aminu has admitted that he ended up second best to Kenneth Omeruo when he faced the Super Eagles defender in Monday’s Turkish Super Lig clash between his team and KasımpaÅ�a.Both teams could not be separated at the end, with the scoreboard reading 1-1, but the Super Eagles defender...
Arsenal, Nigeria Football Federation & Cech Send Birthday Wishes To Iwobi
Published: May 03, 2016
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has received birthday wishes from the Nigeria Football Federation, Arsenal and Czech Republic international Petr Ä�ech.Born in Lagos on May 3, 1996, the Hale End Academy product is no longer a teenager as he is celebrating his 20th birthday today.“Morning all and happy 20th bir...
Aaron Samuel Set To Miss Super Eagles Friendlies After Damaging Knee Ligaments
Published: May 03, 2016
Aaron Samuel is a huge doubt for the Super Eagles upcoming friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg after damaging the front and right side of the knee ligaments during Monday’s loss to Zenit St. Petersburg in the Russian Cup final.According to the official webpage of the Army Men, the Nigeria international has bee...
Portland Timbers DP Adi In Five-Man Shortlist For MLS Etihad Airways Player Of The Month
Published: May 03, 2016
Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi has been nominated for Major League Soccer’s Etihad Airways Player of the Month for April.The in-form Nigerian frontman has been shortlisted for the award alongside Giovani Dos Santos (LA Galaxy),Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC), Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids) and Chris Wondo...
Nigerian Exports: Ofere Fails To Save Dundee Utd; Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Returns; Ujah Turns Super-Sub; Umar,Uche,Lawal Benched
Published: May 02, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigeria descent in Europe on Monday.John Obi Mikel and Chelsea assisted Leicester City win their first Premier League title after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. The Super Eagles skipper featured for 90 minutes, Dele Alli was suspended for the tie while ...
Flying Eagles To Face Federal Road Safety Commission In Scrimmage On Tuesday
Published: May 02, 2016
The Flying Eagles will continue preparations for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi on Tuesday.The Emmanuel Amuneke-led side will tackle Federal Road Safety Commission FC at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja tomorrrow morning, starting from 0800 hours.The Nigeria U20s are yet to lose any of ...
Super Eagles Striker Aaron Samuel To Undergo Scan After Picking Up Knee Injury In Russian Cup Final
Published: May 02, 2016
CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel is doubtful for his team’s Russian Premier League clash against Terek Grozny this coming Saturday after picking up a knee injury in the 4-1 loss to Zenit St. Petersburg in the Cup final on Monday.The Nigeria international had equalized for the Muscovites in the 36th minute but had...
Rabiu Ibrahim On Target For Trencin In Loss To Spartak Trnava
Published: May 02, 2016
Super Eagles midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim’s goal could not prevent Slovakian champs AS TrenÄ�ín from losing 3-1 to FC Spartak Trnava in the Fortuna League on Monday. AS TrenÄ�ín were 2-0 down at the end of the first half but their Nigerian star reduced the deficit in the 53rd minute to give them hope ...
Nigeria U20s Skipper Kelechi Nwakali Starts Full Training Ahead Burundi Clash
Published: May 02, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Diamond/ASJ Academy midfielder Kelechi Nwakali resumed full training with the Flying Eagles on Monday morning.And everything is pointing to the fact that the 17-year-old is fit to return to competitive action as he participated in the workout without any discomfort.The Arsenal-boun...
Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho,Adi Score;Strikers Impress In Norway; Holland Youth-Teamers Ehizibue&Owobowale Benched
Published: May 02, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues and MLS on Sunday.Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium, with England youngsters Sheyi Ojo and Jordon Ibe making the starting XI for the Reds.While Ojo was in action for 90 minutes, Ibe subbed...
Arsenal Trainee Nwakali Set To Resume Full Training With Nigeria U20s On Monday After Minor Injury
Published: May 01, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria U20s skipper Kelechi Nwakali will resume full training with the national team on Monday morning after spending close to one week on the sidelines due to a minor ailment.The Arsenal trainee took part in the pre-match warm-up ahead of the Flying Eagles 1-0 win over Supr...
Manchester City Coach Delighted With Nigerian Wonderkid Iheanacho
Published: May 01, 2016
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini has showered praise on Kelechi Iheanacho following his brace against Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.With several stars rested for the upcoming meeting in the Champions League against Real Madrid, the Nigeria international was handed a starting berth and he repaid the...