Gaziantepspor Stopper Gbenga Arokoyo Honoured To Get Nigeria Call Up
Published: April 28, 2016
Gaziantepspor defender Gbenga Arokoyo has spoken of his joy at his recall to the Super Eagles after four years in the international wilderness.The Kwara Football Academy product was in the plans of former coach Stephen Keshi until he traveled to Scandinavia to ink a deal with Mjällby AIF in 2012 and had been ignor...
Nigerian Exports: Adegbenro,Chilaka&Nwakali Hit Target;Enyeama Posts Shutout;Gero Benched;Alaba Loses With Bayern
Published: April 27, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe and Africa on Wednesday.German champions suffered a 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the semifinal of the Champions League, with Austria star David Alaba playing the entirety of the game at Estadio Vicente Calderon.In England, Chibuzor Chilaka netted a...
Manchester City Loanee Chidiebere Nwakali Scores First Professional Goal
Published: April 27, 2016
Nigeria U20 international Chidiebere Nwakali scored his first professional goal in IK Start’s 3-0 rout of  Fram Larvik in the Norwegian Cup on Wednesday evening.On 72 minutes, the Manchester City loanee opened scoring at Framparken (Larvik) before setting up Robert Sandnes for the second goal of the game a m...
Exciting Winger Moses Olanrewaju Chooses To Play For Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: April 27, 2016
Stirling Albion winger Moses Olanrewaju has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of England, where he was born, and is hoping to get a call up to one of the youth teams in the near future.The 19-year-old had been on the radar of the Nigeria U17 coaches ahead of the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup and was due ...
Raheem Lawal : I Have Been Waiting For This Call Up
Published: April 27, 2016
Osmanlıspor central midfielder Raheem Lawal is happy to be back in the Super Eagles fold after close to two years in the international wilderness. The former Dream Team star has admitted that he was expecting to be invited to the national team on the back of his performances in Turkey and has promised to give a hund...
Porto New Kid On The Block Awaziem Delighted With Maiden Super Eagles Call Up
Published: April 27, 2016
Porto teen sensation Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his happiness over his invitation to the Super Eagles for the first time in his career and has vowed to work his socks off in both games against Mali and Luxembourg.The national team coaches have taken notice of the 19-year-old’s impressive performances at the h...
Nigeria Coach Calls Up Man City Starlet Iheanacho, Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi, Chelsea Star Mikel, 23 Others For Friendlies
Published: April 27, 2016
The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Salisu Yusuf, has called up 26 players for the upcoming friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg in Europe.The national team will face Mali in France on May 27 then head to Luxembourg for Luxembourg - Nigeria which takes place five days later.Of the 26 players invited, only one - Ik...
Aramide Oteh Stars As Tottenham Hotspur U21s Beat Ebbsfleet United
Published: April 27, 2016
Aramide Oteh was on target for Tottenham Hotspur U21s in their 3-2 victory over Ebbsfleet United U21s in a friendly staged at Stonebridge Road on Tuesday night. The 17-year-old was introduced immediately after the intermission along with Nigeria U23 international Nathan Oduwa and gave Spurs a 3-1 lead one minute after ...
Nigerian Players Likely To Change Clubs: Top Five Summer Transfer Targets
Published: April 27, 2016
With the summer transfer window set to open in the next two months, allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at five Nigerian players who will most likely jump ship when the market opens.1) Name :  Isaac Success    Club   : Granada   Linked with : Watford, Inter Milan, Valencia, Spartak...
Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Not Considered For Olympic Games On Technical Grounds
Published: April 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Lazio’s Eddy Onazi has not been included in Nigeria U23s provisional squad for the 2016 Olympic Games. The defensive midfielder had made himself available for selection and had opened a line of communication with Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia regarding his participation i...
Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho Plays For 50 Minutes As City Held By Real Madrid; Odubajo Faces Former Team;Chrisantus Still Out Of Favour At AEK
Published: April 26, 2016
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in Europe on Tuesday, April 26.Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho made his third appearance in the UEFA Champions League as Manchester City were held to a goalless draw by Real Madrid at the Etihad.The 19-year-old striker came on in the 40th minute and thought he ha...
Nigeria U20s Coach Amuneke To Appear In Court On Wednesday Over Transfer Of Nwakali To Manchester City
Published: April 26, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U20s coach Emmanuel Amuneke is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning to respond to a breach of contract claim.Former Enyimba player Dominic Egbukwu and French - based intermediary Oliver Noah of Noga Sports Management have taken Amuneke to court over the trans...
Wolves Young Defender Odofin Reveals Mom Has Been A Big Influence
Published: April 26, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Hakeem Odofin has revealed that his mom has been a big influence since he became a footballer and has offered him advice whenever he needs it.The 18-year-old joined the Championship side from Barnet in the January transfer window and has impressed for the U21s since his arrival. “...
Kelechi Iheanacho Fired Up Ahead Of Showdown With Real Madrid
Published: April 26, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho is eagerly looking forward to Tuesday night’s Champions League Semi-final, Game 1 between the Citizens and Real Madrid at the City of Manchester Stadium.If the teenager is fielded by coach Manuel Pellegrini, he won’t be lacking confidence, having registered his name on the score sheet twic...
Alex Iwobi Shortlisted For Arsenal Player Of The Month Award
Published: April 26, 2016
Super Eagles attacking midfielder midfielder Alex Iwobi is in the running for Arsenal’s Vitality Player of the Month for April 2016.The official website of the Gunners has revealed that the 19-year-old has been nominated for the award and will have to see off competition from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Hector B...