Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Back On The Goal Trail; Mikel Deployed In Central Defense;Tomori Makes Chelsea Bench
Published: May 11, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Wednesday night.Odion Ighalo took to the field for the 36th time as Watford lost 4-2 to Norwich City at Carrow Road. The Hornets number 24 registered his name on the score sheet in the 51st minute, his first goal in the topflig...
Exclusive: Nwakali, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Anumudu Headline Nigeria U20s 18-Man Squad For Burundi Clash
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke has made up his mind regarding the 18 players that will jet out to Burundi next Wednesday for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against the East Africans.Arsenal target Kelechi Nwakali is a certainty for the trip as you would expect, while...
Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen Finishes Off Brilliant Team Move As Nigeria U20s Beat Kaduna Utd
Published: May 11, 2016
The Flying Eagles defeated  Nigeria National League side Kaduna United 1-0 in a scrimmage held at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja on Wednesday evening.It appeared the two teams will go into the interval level but Wolfsburg trainee Victor Osimhen came to the rescue of the Nigeria U20s.On 40 minutes, skipper Kelechi ...
Nigeria U23s Coach Sweating On The Fitness Of Defender Ahead Of Trip To South Korea
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia is sweating on the fitness of Abia Warriors defender Chizoba Amaefule ahead of his side’s trip to South Korea for a four-nation tournament.A source that witnessed the Dream Team’s training sessions noticed that the stopper only resumed t...
Flying Eagles Jet Out To Burundi Next Wednesday Aboard Ethiopian Airlines; Calabar To Host Return Leg
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Flying Eagles will tackle the Burundi U20s at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar in the return leg of their Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier.The Nigeria Football Federation initially wanted the game to be staged at the National Stadium in Abuja but later had a change of mind, ...
Nigeria U20s Coach Will Not Call Up New Players Ahead Burundi Clash; List Of 18 Players Sent To CAF
Published: May 11, 2016
The Flying Eagles will meet Nigeria National League side Kaduna United on Wednesday afternoon as part of their build-up for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi, with the game scheduled to start at 1600 hours at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja.Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that a list o...
Nigerian Exports : Emenike,Moses Benched; Ofere Scores In Third Straight Game; Odibe Takes Walk Of Shame; Amoo Notches Assist
Published: May 10, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Tuesday.West Ham United bid farewell to Boleyn Ground after 112 years in style, rallying from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the Premier League. Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike watched proceedings from the bench.Italy international...
Heartbreak For Emmanuel Adebowale As Sheffield United Lose On Penalties In Play-Off Final
Published: May 10, 2016
Charlton Athletic U18s won the Professional Development League 2 on Monday night after beating Sheffield United 4-3 on penalties at the Valley.With the Blades leading 1-0, defender Emmanuel Adebowale was thrown into the fray in the 76th minute but he could not prevent Ahearne-Grant from equalizing two minutes before th...
Will Odion Ighalo Reject 20 Million Euros In Wages Offered By Qatari Club?
Published: May 10, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that an unnamed Qatar Stars League outfit are exploring ways to sign Odion Ighalo from Watford in the summer.The club based in the Persian Gulf are willing to pay 13 million euros transfer fee to the Hornets and will offer the Nigeria international striker a four-year contract.Should th...
Junior Ajayi Has Cast Further Doubt On His Availability For South Korea Tournament
Published: May 10, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Junior Ajayi has cast further doubt on his availability for the South Korea 4 Nation Tournament after revealing that Tunisian side CS Sfaxien has not yet approved his trip to the Asian country.Earlier, Tunisian intermediary Mahmoud Ouaddeni did not mince words when quizzed if the former Shooti...
CSKA Moscow Striker Samuel Professes Love For Chelsea,Ibrahimovic
Published: May 10, 2016
Injured CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has professed his love for Chelsea, adding that he supports the club because his skipper in the national team, John Obi Mikel, represents the English Premier League team.The Nigeria international is confirmed out of the international friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg after ...
Exclusive: Junior Ajayi Will NOT Represent Nigeria U23s In South Korea; CSS Will Release Him For Olympics
Published: May 10, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that CS Sfaxien striker Junior Ajayi will not be suiting up for the Dream Team VI at the South Korea 4 Nation Tournament, contrary to speculations in the media.It has been reported that the Nigeria U23s star will be called up for the tournament alongside five other foreign-ba...
Robson-Kanu Hoping To Put Himself In The Shop Window In France;Makes Wales Initial Cut For Euro 2016
Published: May 10, 2016
Robson-Kanu is in the reckoning to feature at this summer’s European Championship, with Wales manager Coleman naming the Reading striker in his 29-man provisional squad for the tournament in France.The 26-year-old Robson-Kanu, who becomes a free agent next month, was among the six strikers that made the provision...
Kenneth Otigba Snubs Hungary Again; Writes To NFF&Hungarian Federation Over Switching International Allegiance
Published: May 10, 2016
Heerenveen defender Kenneth Otigba has hinted that he snubbed the chance to play for Hungary at the 2016 UEFA European Championship after he was contacted as he wants to fulfill his dreams of representing the Super Eagles.The former Hungary U17s skipper has revealed that he has met several of the requirements needed fo...
Nigeria U23s Target Solomon-Otabor Named Birmingham City Young Player Of The Season
Published: May 10, 2016
Dream Team VI target Viv Solomon-Otabor has been chosen as Birmingham City’s Young Player of the Season for 2015-2016 at the end of season awards held at The Vox, Resorts World on Monday evening.The exciting winger, 20, broke into the first team of the Blues this term from the Academy Team and has been recognized...