Champions League Wrap : Kingsley Madu Plays Full 90; Efe Ambrose Helps Celtic Qualify
Published: July 22, 2015
It was a tale of mixed fortunes for Nigerian players that were in action for their European clubs in the second qualifying round of the Champions League on Wednesday night.Scottish champions Glasgow Celtic knocked out Stjarnan out of the competition, beating the second - leg hosts 4 - 1 at Samsung völlurinn (Gar&e...
Similarities Of Sunday Oliseh Unveiling
Published: July 22, 2015
Sunday Oliseh might have been unveiled on Wednesday last week but there were some similarities worthy of notification as the case may be. THE ICONIC NUMBER (15) SHIRTSunday Oliseh played for Nigeria between 1993-2002 putting on the Nigeria Super Eagles number 15 jersey.He was also unveiled with the same number 15 jerse...
Five Lessons Learned From Dream Team 2 - 1 Win Over Congo
Published: July 22, 2015
The Dream Team VI took on their Congolese counterparts at the Adokiye Amaisimeka Stadium Port Harcourt on Sunday, a match which saw the technical battle between our own Samson Siasia, and the French Coach Claude le Rey. The game ended 2-1 in favour of Samson Siasia’s ward courtesy of a brace from Junior Ajayi but...
Nigerian Kid Wonder James Uhuamure Bursts Through Chievo Youth Ranks
Published: July 22, 2015
Italian Seria A side Chievo Verona are eagerly wanting to cash in on their 15-year old Nigerian-born prodigy, James Uhuamure, when the super kid striker comes of age, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. Uhuamure, born in Reggio Emilio to Benin parents, has been in devastating form since he joined the Nazionale...
Nnamdi Oduamdi Wants Sanliurfaspor Number Ten Jersey
Published: July 22, 2015
Nnamdi Oduamadi has not yet been handed a jersey number by his new club Şanlıurfaspor but would love to wear the iconic number ten shirt. The Nigeria international made an under the radar transfer to the Turkish First League team on Tuesday after being linked to rivals Giresunspor and Adana Demirspor.“I...
Samson Siasia Sends SOS To Kingsley Sokari, 4 Others
Published: July 22, 2015
Dream Team VI coach, Samson Siasia, has called - up five players to beef up his squad of the crucial African Under - 23 Championship qualifier against Congo in the first week of August.The Olympic National Team have their back against the wall after managing a slender 2 - 1 win against the opponents last Sunday.Esperan...
Man City Coach Manuel Pellegrini Reserves Special Praise For Iheanacho
Published: July 22, 2015
Man City coach Manuel Pellegrini has hailed the performance of Kelechi Iheanacho in Tuesday’s win (via penalties) over Roma  at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.The Flying Eagles midfielder got off the mark in pre-season with a goal in the 50th minute and was involved in Raheem Sterling’s debut goal in the...
Nosa Igiebor Extends Scoring Streak In Champions League
Published: July 22, 2015
Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv are through to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League after thrashing  Hibernians 5 - 1 on Tuesday night. Over two legs, the Yellows  beat their opponents 6 - 3 on aggregate and will face Viktoria PlzeÅ� in the next round.Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor ...
Abdul Sule Hails Appointment Of Oliseh as Eagles Coach
Published: July 21, 2015
Former Super Eagles defender, Abdul Sule has commended the Nigeria Football Federation on their decision to appoint Sunday Oliseh as the new handler of the senior nation team side.Sule who congratulated Oliseh on his deserved appointment noted that the call was a clear indication of commitment of the Nigeria Football F...
Tornio Pallo-47 Defender Jonathan Dunyin Issues Come And Get Me Plea To Samson Siasia
Published: July 21, 2015
Finnish - based Nigerian- born player Jonathan Dunyin has expressed optimism on the abilities of the National U-23 team (Dream Team VI) to overcome their Congolese counterpart in the second leg qualifying round match of the Rio 2016 Olympic games. He however  appealed to Coach Samson Siasia to give him the opportu...
ANS Runs The Rule Over Nigeria Target, Liverpool Winger Jordon Ibe
Published: July 21, 2015
As the pre-season is still ongoing, clubs are engaging each other in friendly games in in preparation for the new season. A host of clubs were in action but we take a look at the game between Brisbane Roar FC of Australia and Liverpool FC of England where Jordan Ibe was a handful for his opponents.Jordon Ibe did not st...
Five Lessons Learned From Super Falcons 1 - 1 Draw With Equatorial Guinea
Published: July 20, 2015
The Nigerian female national team the Super Falcons played out a 1 – 1 draw with their rivals Equatorial Guinea in the Olympic qualifier at the  Abuja National stadium on Saturday. It was not the best result for the African queen at home if they want to book a ticket for Olympic Games in Rio. A goal from Hal...
Kelechi Iheanacho Given All - Clear By Manchester City Coach After Hamstring Injury
Published: July 20, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho is primed to play his second pre - season game on Tuesday when Manchester City tackle AS Roma in the International Champions Cup.The 18 - year - old sat out the 1 - 0 win over Melbourne City this past weekend as a precaution after picking up a minor hamstring strain.Speaking ahead of the clash against...
Noah Ojuola Confirms Talks With Qormi
Published: July 20, 2015
Ex Nigeria Under 23s invitee Noah Ojuola has provided an update on his transfer situation amid reports linking him with an exit from St. George’s in the coming days.According to new information from the defensive all-rounder, St. George’s have sanctioned his move to Premier League team Qormi.“I will s...
Super Sub Brown Ideye Scores Again For West Brom In Pre - Season
Published: July 20, 2015
Brown Ideye continues to impress for West Brom in their pre-season games ahead of their season opener against Manchester City at the Hawthorns on Monday, August 10.The Nigeria international grabbed a late winner with help from Benin Republic international Stephane Sessegnon as West Brom beat Richmond Kickers 2 - 1 at t...