Nigerian Exports: Shehu, Echiejile,Esiti Go The Distance; Strikers Fire Blanks In Norway; Onazi, Obi Benched
Published: March 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Sunday.In the Serie A, Eddy Onazi was an unused substitute as Lazio were held to a 1-1 draw by AC Milan at the San Siro. The midfielder has played only once in the last seven top-flight games contested by the capital...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Joins Nigeria Camp;Aminu, Okechukwu Expected Tonight
Published: March 20, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi arrived the Super Eagles camp in Abuja from his base in London on Sunday, ahead of the national team’s African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt .Dream Team VI striker Umar Aminu of Osmanlıspor and Azubuike Okechukwu(Yeni Malatyaspor) are expected to join the squad...
Chelsea Star Mikel Departs London To Link Up With Nigeria Squad
Published: March 20, 2016
Alllnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will depart London, England on Sunday night aboard a British Airways flight to Abuja to link up with his international teammates ahead of the two crackers against Egypt.All things being equal, the defensive midfielder will arrive in Abuja on Monday morn...
CSKA Moscow Striker Ahmed Musa Targets More Goals
Published: March 20, 2016
Ahmed Musa has expressed his happiness after notching a brace in the Russian Premier League clash against Kuban on Saturday evening but admitted that the pitch was not in a good condition.On 21 minutes, the Super Eagles skipper opened scoring before he made sure the three points were safe in the bag with his second of ...
Team News : Kelechi Iheanacho Starts On Bench Against Manchester United
Published: March 20, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho could make his 21st appearance in the Premier League this season when Manchester City meet their bitter rivals Manchester United at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday evening.The Taye Academy product has been named on the bench alongside Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony.Iheanacho has been given a r...
African Nations Championship Star Chikatara, Oboroakpo Dropped For Egypt Clash
Published: March 20, 2016
The Super Eagles coaching staff led by Samson Siasia has retained six home-based players ahead of the eagerly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt next Friday.Austin Oboroakpo and Chisom Chikatara are no more in contention to fight for shirts ahead of the game against the North Africans as the Ab...
Former Golden Eaglets Star Umar Ahmed Turning Heads In Sweden
Published: March 20, 2016
Former Nigeria U17 international Umar Ahmed has started showcasing his skills in Sweden, with a hat-trick for KSF Prespa Birlik in their 5-3 win over Brondby in a pre-season friendly held on Saturday.With four weeks before the start of the Swedish Division 1 Södra, Ahmed has remained modest and thinks it is best n...
Odemwingie Celebrates Debut Goal With Message To Bristol City Fans
Published: March 20, 2016
Peter Odemwingie took to social media to celebrate his goal for Bristol City their 6-0 rout of Derik Osede’s Bolton Wanderers at Ashton Gate in the Championship on Saturday.On his home debut, the Nigeria international scored his team’s third goal seven minutes of intermission, cutting on to his left foot be...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Sets New Record In Major League Soccer
Published: March 20, 2016
Fanendo Adi will jet out for international duty with the Super Eagles with his confidence level high after notching a brace in Portland Timbers’ 2-2 draw with Sunday Stephen’s Real Salt Lake on Saturday.His 80th and 84 minute strikes took his tally in Major League Soccer to 28 goals in the regular season, t...
Ex-Spurs Defender William Troost-Ekong Leading By Example; Scores First Pro Goal
Published: March 19, 2016
FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong scored his first goal of the season as his club thrashed Aalesund 3-0 in the Norwegian Premier League on Saturday evening.The homers were off to a dream start when the Nigeria international netted in the fifth minute after a corner kick taken by Alexander Stølås.Be...
Super Eagles Players Saturday Review: Who Is Hot And Who Is Not
Published: March 19, 2016
A round-up of Super Eagles players that were in action on Saturday in the European Leagues ahead of next Friday’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Egypt.Odion Ighalo played the full 90 minutes as Watford lost 2-1 to Stoke City at the Vic, dispelling the notion that he was not in tip-top condition...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Passed Fit To Face Egypt
Published: March 19, 2016
The rumours surrounding the fitness of Watford striker Odion Ighalo ended once and for all after the Nigeria international made his team’s starting line-up for the Premier League tie against Stoke City at the Vic.For most part of this week, it had been suggested that he will not be in tip-top condition for the Af...
Dream Team Star Chizoba Amaefule : We Are Going To Brazil To Win
Published: March 19, 2016
Abia Warriors defender Chizoba Amaefule says the Nigeria U23s are targeting victory when they confront the Brazilian U23s squad in a high-profile international friendly on Thursday, March 24.And he has stated that the Olympic National Team will not be intimidated by the Seleção stars and their passionate ...
Arsenal Rising Star Alex Iwobi Handed First Premier League Start Against Everton
Published: March 19, 2016
Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi has been handed his first-ever start in the Premier League on the back of his impressive display against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.The 19-year-old starts in attacking midfield along with Germany creator Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez against Everton at Goodison Park...
Emmanuel Sonupe Making Inroads At Tottenham Hotspur
Published: March 19, 2016
Emmanuel Sonupe helped Tottenham Hotspur thrash Leicester City 3-0 in the U21 Premier League Division 1 on Friday night at King Power Stadium.London-born Sonupe was impressive throughout the contest and was credited with a helper in the 14th minute when his shot took a deflection and Shayon Harrison stretched out a leg...