Exclusive: Watford Star Ighalo Ruled Out Of Olympic Games,As Siasia Picks Mikel,Ahmed Musa &Efe Ambrose
Published: April 22, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Watford striker Odion Ighalo will not be representing the Dream Team VI at the 2016 Olympic Games.Ighalo was snubbed by Nigeria U23s manager Samson Siasia when he shortlisted 60 names for the competition in Brazil, meaning he has been totally ruled out of playing for the...
Exclusive: Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Omitted From Nigeria U23s Provisional Roster For 2016 Olympic Games
Published: April 22, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has not been selected in Nigeria’s provisional squad list for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.The 22-year-old had indicated his interest that he would love to represent the Nigeria U23s at the Olympic Games, and had been tipped to make t...
Chelsea,NFF Send Birthday Greetings To John Obi Mikel
Published: April 22, 2016
Chelsea and the Nigeria Football Federation have sent birthday greetings to John Obi Mikel via their social media accounts.Born on April 22, 1987 in Jos, the defensive midfielder is celebrating his 29th birthday today, Friday.Chelsea said on Twitter : “Today we say happy birthday to John Mikel Obi! #CFC.”Th...
LMC Congratulates Enyimba, Challenges Yusuf, Imama & Boboye On Super Eagles Job
Published: April 22, 2016
The League Management Company (LMC) has congratulated Enyimba International for defeating Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia and qualifying for the group stage of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League. LMC is also congratulating the recently named caretaker Coaches of the Super Eagles who were named to h...
Nicky Ajose Voted Top Player At Swindon Town,Named Third Best In League One
Published: April 22, 2016
Swindon Town striker Nicky Ajose has been named among the top 15 players in the Sky Bet League One by the Football League following the award ceremony that took place last weekend.The former Manchester United youth-teamer was the only Swindon Town player that made the list and finished as high as third position in the ...
Nigerian Exports: Iwobi Makes 5th EPL Start; Success Shines; Mbakogu Plays In San Siro;Friday Unstoppable In Norway
Published: April 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Thursday.Arsenal won for the 18th time in the Premier League this season after beating West Brom 2-0 at the Emirates. Alex Iwobi was on parade for the Gunners for 82 minutes. Victor Anichebe watched on from the bench for the visit...
LMC, La Liga Set To Seal Partnership Pact In Abuja
Published: April 21, 2016
A delegation of the Spanish League (La Liga) Board will arrive in Nigeria on Monday for a bilateral meeting with the League Management Company (LMC) to conclude discussions on collaboration between the two leagues which began during a similar visit by the LMC to Spain earlier this year.The LMC Chairman, Shehu Dikko and...
Obi Mikel Wants To Play At Olympic Games, Siasia Claims
Published: April 21, 2016
Some established Super Eagles players like Eddy Onazi (Lazio) and Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa) have indicated their interest in representing the Nigeria U23s at the 2016 Olympic Games, while there is a possibility that English-based duo Obi Mikel and Odion Ighalo will make the roster for the competition.Dream Team VI coa...
Coach Siasia Says Nigeria U23s Are Not Afraid Of PSG Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Published: April 21, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has reacted to reports which suggested that Paris Saint-Germain superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be facing his team at the 2016 Olympic Games.Sweden has also qualified for this summer’s European Championship, so it is not a foregone conclusion that the experienced striker will b...
Granada Sporting Director Reveals Isaac Success Decision On Olympic Games Will Be Made In Next One Month
Published: April 21, 2016
Granada sporting director Juan Carlos Cordero will not make a decision on whether to release Isaac Success for the Nigeria U23s get-together until the next one month.And he has explained that a decision can not be made now as the Nazaríes are battling to remain in the Primera Division .“We are fighting to ...
What USA President Barack Obama Told Super Eagles Striker Bright Dike
Published: April 21, 2016
Bright Dike has talked about his life in the United States, where he was born and spent the whole of his professional career before his move to Amkar Perm in Russia.The Nigeria international, who attended the University of Notre Dame, recollected that the current president of the United States, Barack Obama, attended h...
Nigerian-Born Striker Daniel Udoh Backed To Take League One By Storm
Published: April 21, 2016
Striker Daniel Udoh is being backed to shine for Crewe Alexandra in League One by first team coach James Collins.The 19-year-old joined the Railwaymen from non-league side Ilkeston in March and has made four appearances for the club in the third-tier, including his debut against Bradford City.“Danny has a great w...
Borussia Dortmund Target Wilfred Ndidi Scores Second Goal In Belgium
Published: April 21, 2016
Former Flying Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi registered his name on the score sheet in Racing Genk’s 4-2 win over Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League playoffs on Wednesday night.The defensive midfielder opened scoring at the Cristal Arena in the 15th minute before teammates Pozuelo and Uronen found the net. Ndidi op...
NFF Appoints Amodu Caretaker Manager,To Lead Super Eagles Against Mali,Luxembourg
Published: April 21, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed the National Techni­cal Director of the NFF,Shaibu Amodu, as caretaker manager of the Super Eagles.The veteran coach will be assisted by Salisu Yusuf, Imama Amapakabo (Enugu Rangers coach),Kennedy Boboye(Abia Warriors FC coach) and Alloy Agu as goalkeeper trainer.The co...
Premier League Wrap: Ighalo Not In Squad For The First Time Since March 2015;Moses,Emenike&Ibe Make Cameo;Ogbonna Goes 90;Barkley Subbed Out
Published: April 20, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Wednesday night.West Ham continued their push for a Europa League spot, beating Watford 3-1 at the Boleyn Ground. Apart from Hammers defender Angelo Ogbonna, who played the full game, no player with Nigerian heritage made the s...