Europa League Round Up : Chuks Akabueze Features For Odd Grenland, Akpan Benched Against West Ham
Published: July 17, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerians players in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night.Kennedy Eriba was in action for 56 minutes as Jelgava beat Rabotni�ki 1 - 0 at Zemgales Olimpisk� centra. Ex Norway youth international , who has pledged his international future to Nigeria, played the ful...
Aaron Samuel Disappointed Despite Bagging Brace For Guangzhou R&F
Published: July 16, 2015
Aaron Samuel had mixed feelings about Guangzhou R&F ’s 2 - 2 draw with Guizhou Renhe in the Chinese Super League on Thursday. The Nigeria international was delighted to bag a brace but was not pleased that his team failed to secure the maximum points after conceding an equalizer two minutes from time.“I...
Evelyn Nwabuoku Vows Super Falcons Will Qualify For Olympic Games
Published: July 16, 2015
Super Falcons skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku has stated that the team will compensate Nigerians by qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games after missing out on the London even three years ago.29 players, minus Liverpool striker Asisat Oshoala, have been training at the National Stadium ahead of this weekend’s clash agains...
Nwankwo Kanu Canvasses Support For Oliseh, Eulogizes Keshi
Published: July 16, 2015
Nwankwo Kanu has celebrated the appointment of ex Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Sunday Oliseh as the new coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation.The ex Arsenal striker also thanked former manager Stephen Keshi for his contribution to the national team before he was shown the exit door.“Congratula...
Alex Iwobi Pleased To Play Alongside Chuba Akpom
Published: July 15, 2015
Nigeria target Alex Iwobi was pleased to be named in the starting line - up alongside childhood pal Chuba Akpom for Arsenal’s pre - season clash against Singapore XI, which ended 4 - 0 in favour of the Londoners.Both Iwobi and Akpom started out at Hale End before the later rose through the ranks and was promoted ...
Austin Okocha Excited About Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi Display Against Singapore XI
Published: July 15, 2015
Ex Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha was impressed with the performance of his nephew, Alex Iwobi, in Arsenal’s 4 - 0 defeat of Singapore XI so much so that he took to social media to express his joy.Alex Iwobi lasted 72 minutes on the Singapore National Stadium turf before making way for Jon Toral.“Feeling hea...
Official : Sunday Oliseh Hired As Nigeria Coach For The Next Three Years
Published: July 15, 2015
With a statement on its official website, the Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed the length of contract signed with ex Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh, without stating the financial terms.The 40 - year - old has put pen to paper on a three - year deal to manager the Super Eagles, with an option to extend the a...
New Nigeria Coach Oliseh Shuts The Door On Aluko, Akpan, Oshaniwa And Ukoh
Published: July 15, 2015
One of the salient points picked during Wednesday morning’s unveiling of Sunday Oliseh as the new manager of the Super Eagles is a revelation from the ex Juventus midfielder, stating that he will no longer invite players that ply their trade outside the top leagues to the national team.Thus, the likes of Sone Alu...
Godwin Kanu Denies Ex Arsenal Hero Nwankwo Kanu Has Abandoned Extended Family Ala Emmanuel Adebayor
Published: July 15, 2015
Nwankwo Kanu’s elder brother, Godwin Kanu, has vehemently denied accusations that the retired Nigeria international is not fending for his extended family based in Imo State.The former Arsenal, Inter Milan and Ajax Amsterdam star is a multi-millionaire but it is thought that the wealth he accumulated over the yea...
Ex Juventus And Ajax Amsterdam Midfielder Sunday Oliseh To Be Unveiled As Nigeria Coach Today
Published: July 15, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced through official sources that there is no going back as regards to the appointment of ex Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Sunday Oliseh as coach of the National Team.In the light of the foregoing, the former Super Eagles skipper will be presented to the media and the ...
UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor On Target For Maccabi Tel Aviv, AS Trencin Duo Kingsley Madu And Rabiu Ibrahim Make Champions League Debut
Published: July 14, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.Nosa Igiebor worked 90 minutes in midfield for Maccabi Tel Aviv in their surprise 2 - 1 loss to  Hibernians. The Yellows number 40 opened scoring in the 22n...
Rashidi Yekini Foundation Thanks LMC For Adopting Award
Published: July 14, 2015
Following the League Management Company’s pronouncement, naming  the highest goalscorer award for the Nigeria Professional Football League after Super Eagles legend, the Rashidi Yekini Foundation that initiated the idea has thanked the LMC for adopting and accepting to immortalise the player who scored a tot...
Lukman Haruna Shines In Anzhi Makhachkala Win Against Slavija Sarajevo
Published: July 14, 2015
Lukman Haruna impressed for his new club Anzhi Makhachkala in a test game against Bosnian side Slavija Sarajevo on Tuesday. The Nigeria international, who joined the Russian Premier League side on loan from Dynamo Kiev, lasted 45 minutes on the pitch before he was substituted for Khadartsev.Before he was subbed off, th...
Samson Siasia Accused Of Nepotism, Allows Son To Train With Dream Team But Decamps Better Players
Published: July 14, 2015
Nigeria Under 23s coach Samson Siasia has been accused of nepotism by some overseas - based players who were dropped from the team after undergoing a screening exercise two weeks ago.An English - based footballer, who trained with the squad in June, was surprised that Siasia’s son, Sean Siasia, was not decamped b...
Obafemi Martins Named To MLS All-Star Game Fan XI
Published: July 14, 2015
Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has been named to the  MLS All-Star Game Fan XI for the second consecutive season.The match day squad will be announced by All-Star head coach Pablo Mastroeni on July 18 and the outcome of the voting by the fans is a yardstick to be used in selecting the players that will ...