Ex-Barcelona Winger Amuneke Dismisses Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Claims To Be Awarded A Penalty
Published: March 17, 2016
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amuneke has declared that Russian referee Sergei Karasev was right not to award a penalty against the Azulgranas after Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi fell in the 18-yard box in the first half during the Champions League tie between the two teams on Wednesday.One of the major ta...
Real Salt Lake Midfielder Sunday Stephen Named 15th Best Player In Major League Soccer
Published: March 17, 2016
Real Salt Lake defensive midfielder Sunday Stephen has been selected among the top 20 players in Major League Soccer for the last round of matches.The MLS, in its weekly Audi Player Index, has identified the former Valencia and CSKA Sofia man as the 15th most influential player in the top-flight and he was awarded a s...
Chelsea Young Stars Tomori, Aina To Face Off As England Battle Canada
Published: March 17, 2016
Chelsea starlet Fikayo Tomori has been selected in the Canada Under-20 squad ahead of the international friendly against England at the at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster on Sunday, March 27.Born in Calgary, the defender is eligible to represent the national teams of Canada,Nigeria and England internationally but has pledg...
Nigerian Exports: Iwobi Shines But Arsenal Lose; Awurum Nets 14th League Goal; Okwunwanne Sparks Comeback; Utaka Benched
Published: March 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent based abroad on Wednesday.We begin with the Champions League game at the Nou Camp. Arsenal rising star Alex Iwobi was handed his first-ever start in the competition as the Gunners failed to advance to the quarterfinals , losing 5-1 on aggregate to their Spanis...
Alex Iwobi Makes First - Ever Start For Arsenal In Champions League
Published: March 16, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will make his first-ever Champions League start for Arsenal in the Round of 16, second round tie against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night, starting from 2045 hours.The 19-year-old has been handed a spot in attacking midfield alongside Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.Iwobi has ...
Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Onomah, Liverpool Winger Ojo Get England Call-Up
Published: March 16, 2016
A pair of Anglo-Nigerian players have been named in the England U19s squad for the upcoming Elite Round of the UEFA U19s European Championship matches.Tottenham Hotspur starlet Josh Onomah is among the four midfielders selected by head coach Aidy Boothroyd in his 18-player roster, while Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo also ...
CSKA Moscow Attacker Aaron Samuel Laughs Off Pre-match Boasts From Egypt Coach
Published: March 16, 2016
CSKA Moscow frontman Aaron Samuel has laughed off the declarations of Egypt assistant coach, Mahmoud Fayez, who had boasted that the Super Eagles will fail to score in Kaduna next Friday in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Guangzhou R&F loanee is confident that the national team will defeat their opponents...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Vows To Work His Socks Off Against Egypt
Published: March 16, 2016
Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi is eagerly looking forward to making his long awaited debut for the Super Eagles and will do everything possible to meet the March 21 deadline set by coach Samson Siasia. Immediately the Timbers tackle Real Salt Lake in the MLS on Sunday morning, Adi will hop on a plane to link up w...
Dele Alampasu Out Of Nigeria Friendly Against Brazil Through Surgery
Published: March 16, 2016
CD Feirense netminder Dele Alampasu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s friendly with Brazil U23s next Thursday, announces the Nigeria Football Federation on its official webpage.The former Golden Eaglets star suffered an acute appendicitis ‎on March 8 and had to be operated upon immediately.If his rehabilit...
Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Oduwa Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: March 16, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur’s Nathan Oduwa has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of England, and the highly-rated youngster is in the frame to make his debut for the Under 23 national team of the Africa powerhouse next week.Born in Bloomsbury, England, the 20-year-old has represented England at Under 17, Un...
Egypt Coach Announces Roster For AFCON Qualifiers Against Nigeria
Published: March 16, 2016
Egypt coach Héctor Cúper has announced a 23-player roster for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria. The former Inter Milan and Valencia manager has named 18 players that ply their trade in the Egyptian Premier League to the squa list released on Tuesday.Eight-time African champio...
Nigerian Exports:Aluko Ends Goal Drought For Hull City; Iheanacho Absent For Man City; Ikpeazu, Akpan Go The Distance
Published: March 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performance of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Tuesday.Ex-Golden Eaglets sensation Kelechi Iheanacho did not make Manchester City’s line-up for the Champions League Round of 16, second leg clash against Dynamo Kiev. The Citizens qualified for the last eight 3-1 on aggrega...
Super Eagles Handed Injury Boost As Ahmed Musa Returns To Training
Published: March 15, 2016
Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has been handed a major injury boost with news that CSKA Moscow frontman Ahmed Musa has resumed full training with the Russian Premier League side after picking up an injury last weekend.Musa, 23, is in line to feature in the top division on Saturday against Kuban as he trained without ...
Former Super Eagles Star Ene John Okon Passes On
Published: March 15, 2016
One of Nigeria’s greatest midfielders of all time, Ene John Okon, died on Tuesday morning in Calabar after a brief illness.John Okon played for Acada FC of the University of Calabar from where he went on to play for Calabar Rovers and later the famous BBC Lions of Gboko. He played a pivotal role for the Nigeria n...
Exclusive:Watford Handed Fitness Boost As Ighalo Resumes Training On Wednesday
Published: March 15, 2016
Odion Ighalo has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that he will resume training with Watford on Wednesday, March 16 after sitting out the last two sessions conducted by manager Quique Sánchez Flores.The Nigeria international picked up a minor muscle injury during the sixth round of the Emirates FA Cup clash between ...