Nigeria Federation Reveals Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Is Set To Make Competitive Debut Against Egypt
Published: March 22, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed that Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is not in danger of missing the African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Egypt.The former England youth-teamer did not participate in training with the Nigeria squad on Tuesday morning and the initial reports that emanated ...
Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Oduwa Poised To Make Nigeria Debut Against Brazil
Published: March 22, 2016
It is all but confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa will play his first game for the Nigeria U23s against their Brazilian counterparts on Thursday, March 24.The Nigeria Football Federation is reporting that Oduwa and the other invited foreign-based professionals arrived the Hotel Ilha Do Boi camp of the ...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Delighted To Return To International Fold
Published: March 22, 2016
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses is delighted to be back in the Super Eagles squad for the forthcoming 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.Prior to his latest call up, the winger had been in the international wilderness for close to two years, with his last appearance for the national team coming against Fr...
Enyimba Coach, Aigbogun: Egypt Team More Stable Than Nigeria
Published: March 22, 2016
Coach of Enyimba, Paul Aigbogun, has predicted a tough game against Egypt and admitted that the North Africans are in an advantageous position because the squad is stable unlike the Super Eagles, who are building a new team.However, the manager of the NPFL champions is optimistic that the Super Eagles can get a win in ...
Barcelona Defender Ekpolo Starts Training With Nigeria Squad Ahead Showdown With Brazil
Published: March 22, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Barcelona defender Godswill Ekpolo has joined the Nigeria Under 23s training camp in Vitória ahead of the international friendly against Brazil.Born in Benin City, Ekpolo had been on the radar of the Dream Team VI handlers and was first invited for a get-together in December...
Super Eagles Coach Siasia Sweating On The Fitness Of Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Ahead Egypt Clash
Published: March 22, 2016
Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia is sweating on the fitness of Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi ahead of Friday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt.The former England youth international missed the team’s first training session on Tuesday morning and the official information from the Sup...
Ahmed Musa, Efe Ambrose, Moses Simon Take Part In Super Eagles First Training Session
Published: March 22, 2016
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has linked up with the Super Eagles ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifiers against  Egypt.The former Kano Pillars star, Gent winger Moses Simon, Celtic stopper Efe Ambrose and Dream Team skipper Azubuike Okechukwu were involved in the first training session with the nationa...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Makes MLS Team Of The Week
Published: March 22, 2016
Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi has been named to Major League Soccer’s Team of the Week for the last round of matches.The Super Eagles invitee’s brace against Real Slat Lake at Providence Park on Saturday ensured the Oregon-based outfit got a share of the spoils after going 2-0 down.During the contest...
Chelsea Loanee Moses, Portland Timbers DP Adi, 2 Others Join Super Eagles Squad
Published: March 21, 2016
Sixteen players called up for the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt have arrived the Super Eagles camp in Abuja, according to the Nigeria Football Federation.As at 2000 hours on Monday, Chelsea loanee Victor Moses, Manchester City superkid Kelechi Iheanacho, Portland Timbers star Fanendo Adi and Wolv...
Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Joins Nigeria U23s Camp In Brazil
Published: March 21, 2016
Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi has joined the Nigeria U23s camp in Brazil ahead of the forthcoming international friendly against the South American powerhouse.Flying Eagles skipper Musa Mohammed, who represents Medipol Basaksehir in Turkey, has also showed up at Hotel Ilha Do Boi-Senac, where accommodation has been pr...
Crocked Mainz Defender Balogun Being Considered For Reverse Fixture Against Egypt
Published: March 21, 2016
Mainz 05 stopper Leon Balogun could return to action for the Super Eagles when they face Egypt in Alexandria .It is all but confirmed that the central defender will sit out Friday’s clash against the North Africans after he sustained a muscular injury days leading up to the game against Werder Bremen in the Bunde...
Aaron Samuel, Odion Ighalo,Godfrey Oboabona Hit Super Eagles Camp
Published: March 21, 2016
Nine invited players have arrived at the Bolton White Apartment camp of the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced via official sources.Portuguese-based stopper Abdullahi Shehu was still being expected in camp as at 1400 hours on Monday, contrary to the earlier reports that emanated from the Federa...
Wolves Glovesman Carl Ikeme Heads To Nigeria On International Duty
Published: March 21, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has flown out of the United Kingdom to join the Nigerian squad ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Egypt.The Sutton Coldfield-born player revealed via Instagram two hours ago that he is about boarding a flight to Africa.“Ready to go... â���...
Okocha Reveals Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Has Chosen Nigeria Over England
Published: March 21, 2016
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Okocha has revealed that his nephew, Arsenal’s man of the moment Alex Iwobi, will not turn his back on Nigeria, amid reports in the British press that he has been approached by the FA to represent England in competitive games.The 19-year-old Iwobi has 11 caps in total for the...
Victor Ikpeba Calls For Peace Ahead Egypt Clash
Published: March 21, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has called on stakeholders to put their differences aside and support the national team beat Egypt in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.Days leading up to the clash against the North Africans, ex-Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation had t...