Europa League Wrap : Nigeria U23 Hopefuls Ndidi, Umar Work 90-Min Shift; Owoeri & Onuachu Score; Igiebor, Kayode, Lawal, Bentley Feature
Published: July 15, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Europa League Second qualifying round, Game 1.Solomon Ime Udo played the entirety of Shirak’s 1-1 draw with Spartak Trnava at the Gyumri City Stadium,Over to the Ortalıq Stadion (Almatı ), Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor starte...
Guru Maharaj Ji Warns NFF President : Eagles Will Not Shine Under Foreign Coach
Published: July 14, 2016
The Ibadan based Perfect Living Master, Satguru Maharaj JI, has warned the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick to desist from engaging any foreigner to coach the Super Eagles in its quest to qualify for the 2018, FIFA World Cup in Russia.He said the implications will be negatively grave, in a ...
Nigeria Hoping To Secure International Future Of Manchester United Midfielder Tosin Kehinde Before England
Published: July 14, 2016
Nigeria are hoping to steal a march on England regarding the international future of highly-rated Manchester United midfielder Tosin Kehinde.Representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation are working hard to make contact with Kehinde, Manchester United and the player’s camp over his invitation to one of the n...
Revealed : New Roda Signing Ajagun Turned Down Chance To Represent Nigeria At Olympics
Published: July 14, 2016
It has come to light that Abdul Ajagun turned down an opportunity to represent the Nigeria U23s at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news in April that the former Dolphins star was being considered for the Games, and Eredivisie side Roda JC confirmed as much during his unveili...
Only 14 Outfield Players Training With Nigeria U23s Three Weeks Before Opener Vs Japan
Published: July 14, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia is sweating on the availability of some key players three weeks before the national team’s opener against Japan at the 2016 Olympic Games.The likes of  Alex Iwobi (Arsenal), Kelechi Iheanacho (Man City), Mikel Agu (Porto) and Godfrey Oboa...
Leicester City Boss Ranieri Ponders Who Is Faster Between Musa And Vardy
Published: July 13, 2016
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is pleased to have Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa in his squad ahead of the new season and thinks he will be a handful for defenders because of his speed.Last season, the Premier League champions depended on their counter-attacking style to overcome their opponents, with pacy Englan...
Exclusive : Leicester City, Nottingham Forest Weighing Up Move For Nigerian Goalkeeper
Published: July 13, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Leicester City and Nottingham Forest are monitoring the situation of Charlton Athletic youth-team goalkeeper Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu. In December 2014, the 15-year-old-year committed his future to the Addicks following a successful trial, but could end his association with the club t...
Nwakali To Undergo Hip Replacement Surgery; Trip To Arsenal Remains Cloudy
Published: July 13, 2016
Kelechi Nwakali`s brother and intermediary Allwell Nwakali will have to undergo surgery in India or the United Kingdom after he was attacked by hoodlums at the Federal University of Technology Owerri days leading up to the Flying Eagles clash against Sudan. While it has been decided that Nwakali will undergo hip replac...
Very Important Nigerians Save Manu Garba From Being Fired By NFF
Published: July 13, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U17s coach Manu Garba was almost fired by the Nigeria Football Federation last week. It was revealed that the NFF has now confirmed that majority of the players in the current Golden Eaglets squad are players of Gee Lec Football Academy of Jos.It took the intervention of so...
Chelsea Talents Solanke, Tomori, Abraham React To England Win Against France
Published: July 13, 2016
Chelsea young stars Dominic Solanke, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori were delighted after England U19s began their campaign at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship on a winning note on Tuesday night.Six players of Nigerian descent have been named to the Young Lions 18-man roster for the competition taking pl...
Five Players Of Nigerian Descent Feature As England Beat France At U19 Euros
Published: July 12, 2016
Five players of Nigerian descent were in action on Tuesday evening as England U19s began their UEFA European Under-19 Championship campaign brightly after beating France 2-1 at Albstadion, Heidenheim.Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea), Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool), Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur) and Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) were inc...
Nigerian Teen Star Ola Aina Training With Chelsea First Team
Published: July 12, 2016
The young Nigerian defender Ola Aina is training with the first team of Chelsea ahead of the new season.The England youth international, 19, remains eligible to play for the U21 team of the Blues in the forthcoming season, but could be promoted to the first team should he impress during pre-season.Last term, Aina made ...
Exclusive: Nigeria Dealt Major Blow As Oboabona Reveals He Will Miss Olympic Games
Published: July 12, 2016
Turkish Super Lig club Rizespor have made a U-turn and will not permit Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona to represent the Dream Team at the Olympic Games, the defender has revealed.Oboabona has been included in Nigeria’s 35-man provisional squad for the competition in Rio de Janeiro and it was earlier though...
Exclusive: Orji Okonkwo Confirmed To Be Joining Spezia NOT Spurs, As NFF Sends ITC To Federcalcio
Published: July 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report that Nigeria U20 international Orji Okonkwo is set to resume his career at  Serie B club Spezia, with the Nigeria Football Federation sending his International Transfer Certificate to the Federcalcio.Before the attacker agreed terms with the Little Eagles, former Nigeria internation...
Nigeria Monitoring Charlton Athletic Wonderkid Lookman ; Striker Prefers England
Published: July 12, 2016
Charlton Athletic wonderkid Ademola Lookman is on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation with respect to a possible call up to the national team in future.With two caps which came in friendly fixtures in June, it is all but confirmed that the highly-rated striker will make his competitive debut for England U19s i...